Philips PF5521 Series Plasma TV (26",32",37",42")

alaTest has collected and analyzed 128 reviews from magazines and websites. Comments about the design and tuner are generally positive. The value for money and sound also get good feedback. There are some less positive views about the color and black level.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other TVs the Philips PF5521 Series Plasma TV (26",32",37",42") is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Old Faithful

 

Good old Philips, still maintaining the type of QC that we'd expect from a large-scale, quality manufacturer. Unlike their large Japanese 4-lettered counterpart which starts with an S and ends in a Y and it's not sorry since you'd never hear the word from their mouths. These crooks have sold me two of the most expensive rear projection 'lava-lamps' ever made and will not offer the level of warranty support here in Europe as they're forced to by our letigious brethren across the pond.

Design, Build quality, Color

Connectivity, Energy efficiency, Black level

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Philips 42PF5521D

 

The Panasonic is cheap but it is hampered by several unpleasant flaws

Attractive price

Picture colour tones, Black level response

Also very disappointing is the 42PF5521D's black level response, which leaves shadowy areas of the picture looking hollow and dark backdrops looking grey rather than black. As Larry (Ben Stiller) confronts Teddy Roosevelt (Robin Williams) about the...

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Philips 32PF5521D

 

The Philips' soundstage enjoys plenty of width and depth, and vocals sound quite clear and pronounced

So many features, Excellent picture quality, Image processing miles ahead

Slight backlight seepage on our sample, Setup needs care, Not exactly cheap

As soon as you switch the TV on, for instance, coloured light radiates from its rear sides, revealing the presence of Philips' Ambilight technology. This can make viewing more relaxing (honestly, it really can) by using built-in fluorescent tubes to...

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Philips 26PF5521D

 

The 26PF5521D is quite attractively designed, retaining the glossy, black screen frame finish of sets further up Philips' current range

Picture-in-picture options, Integral Freeview tuner

Black levels, No analogue PC input, Slightly feeble sound

If you're looking for a second room TV, likely to be fed predominantly a diet of daytime TV shows, the 26PF5521D is just about worth considering. But if you want something for heavy gaming or film use, those black level issues may prove tough to stomach

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Recommended!

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Toshiba Announces Qosmio F50, G50

 

Gesture recognition, improved performance, enhanced video playback.

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Philips 42PF5521D 42in plasma TV

 

A 42 in plasma for £650? Bargain? Um, no.

Once upon a time many years ago the 42PF5521D’s performance might have been acceptable on a budget product. But today, with new plasmas from Panasonic and especially Pioneer setting new performance benchmarks on what feels like an almost weekly basis,...

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Philips 37PF5521D 37in LCD TV

 

Has Philips produced the LCD bargain of the year, or do you get what you pay for?

We perfectly understand that Philips has had to make compromises with the 37PF5521D to hit its eye-catchingly low price point. The problem is simply that the compromises affect performance too deeply to make the TV an easy recommendation, especially if...

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Philips 42PF5521D

 

And so to our plasma contender - a TV which, at just ?800, is comfortably the cheapest set in this group test. But, um, actually the price doesn't seem all that surprising when you see the 42PF5521D in action?

Very cheap, standard definition pictures OK

Average black levels, below par colours, dithering over skin tones

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Philips 26PF5521D

 

Costing just ?700, the 26PF5521D is one of the lower-end models in Philips' currently vast LCD range. But that doesn't stop it from looking very tidy with its slender black screen frame and contrasting silver speakers.

Twin HDMIs, good price, bright colours

Fairly significant black level problems, average sonics

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Amazon review summary for the Philips PF5521 Series Plasma TV (26",32",37",42")

 

alaTest has collected and analysed 41 user reviews of the Philips PF5521 Series Plasma TV (26",32",37",42") from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.5/5 for other TVs on Amazon.co.uk.

image quality, value for money, sound, design, connectivity

80% of reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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Very happy

 

Very happy with purchase and brilliant customer service from Sunny from Sunnydealz, thanks very much sunny for all ur help.

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Product Specifications

With this TV enjoy the benefits of digital TV, Electronic Program Guide and digital quality content. Also watch superb pictures with Digital Crystal Clear and Active Control.

Configuration

2D to 3D Conversion: No
Application Store: No
Application Store (IPTV): No
DLNA certified: No
DVB-C: No
DVB-S: No
DVB-T:DVB-T (MPEG2)
DVB-T2: No
DVD Player / Recorder: No
Electronic Program Guide (EPG):No / Yes
HbbTV: No
HDTV: No
Loudspeakers: Yes
Media Player: No
PC Streaming: No
Picture and Picture (PAP): No
Picture and Text (PAT): No
Picture in Picture (PIP): No
USB Recording: No
Web Browser: No
Web Content Access: No

Connectivity

CI Plus: No
DLNA certified: No
DVI Interface: No
Ethernet: No
Front AV Interface: Yes
HDMI: Yes
Headphone Output: Yes
Memory Stick: No
PC Streaming: No
Secure Digital Card: No
USB: No
VGA / D-Sub Interface:No / Yes
WiFi Connectivity: No
YUV Interface: Yes

Dimensions / Weight

VESA Mount:VESA 200 x 100 / VESA 800 x 400

Display

Frame Refresh Rate in Hz:50
Frequency:50 Hertz
Full HD: No
HD ready: Yes
LED Backlight: No

Energy Information

Energy Saving Trust Feature: No

General Features

3D: No
3D Ready: No
3D Technology:Not Applicable
Product Type:LCD / Plasma
Screen Format:16:9
Type:LCD / Plasma
Type of Monitor:LCD / Plasma
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