Philips PFL5522 Series LCD TV (23",26",32",37",42",47")

alaTest has collected and analyzed 290 reviews from magazines and websites. Opinions about the build quality and glare are on the whole positive. The value for money and color also get good feedback, but some have doubts about the tuner.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other TVs the Philips PFL5522 Series LCD TV (23",26",32",37",42",47") is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Review analysis

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Philips 37PFL5522D

 

The 37PFL5522D sports 'merely' an HD Ready native resolution rather than a full HD one

It--'s cheap ; Sharp HD pictures ; Good black levels

Colour tone issues ; Motion blur ; Has a tendency to exaggerate source noise

It's back to averageness with the Philips 37PFL5522D's audio, though, which features a very overcrowded mid-range that's over-run by a far-too-dominant, distorted bass element

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Philips 37PFL5522D review

 

Philips has notched up some notable successes of late at the premium end of the market. But we have to say that its trip 'downtown' with the 37PFL5522D hasn't been entirely successful, as the set fails to escape from LCD technology's traditional...

Exceptionally cheap price tag ; Includes a version of Philips' Pixel Plus HD picture processing

Suffers with motion blur ; Slightly cheap looks ; Muted colours ; Lack of connectivity options

Conclusion We had high hopes that enough of Philips' high-end grandeur would be able to filter down to this budget TV to make it something quite special. But in the end, Philips has had to cut a few corners too many to get the price so low, leaving the...

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Philips 37PFL5522D 37in LCD TV

 

LCD TVs seem to be getting cheaper and this 37 incher from Philips is no exception.

With our fair head on, we'd probably say that the 37PFL5522D is a perfectly respectable TV considering how little it costs. But it's a testament to the wonders Philips is achieving elsewhere in its current range, even with the only slightly higher spec...

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Philips 37PFL5522

 

It's the least glamorous looker, for starters; nothing more than a featureless black rectangle, truth be told. And it's the least well connected, including just two HDMIs of the old v1.2 generation and no dedicated D-Sub PC port. This means you have to...

Remarkably cheap, HD pictures look crisp, good black level response

Colours can look washed out, motion blur, processing side effects, poor viewing angle, weak sound

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Philips 32PFL5522D

 

Good all round performance compromised by poor motion handling capabilities ..

The Philips 32PFL5522D is a good all round budget performer, with excellent black level performance with outstanding HD and SD pictures for the price. If it wasn't for the poor motion handling capabilities, this screen would present a real bargain -...

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Amazon review summary for the Philips PFL5522 Series LCD TV (23",26",32",37",42",47")

 

alaTest has collected and analysed 62 user reviews of the Philips PFL5522 Series LCD TV (23",26",32",37",42",47") from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.5/5 for other TVs on Amazon.co.uk.

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81% of reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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Great TV, worth the money

 

Great TV, worth the money

Nice size, good picture - not too heavy (ie wall mounted easily). Overall, cant grumble.

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Beware if you like the red button...

 

Beware if you like the red button...

This TV was fine until the Granada digital switchover, after which the red button interactivity failed to work. Philips are aware of the problem and acknowledge that the tuner in this model is 'over sensitive' but are refusing to co-operate. There...

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Excellent value for money

 

Excellent value for money

The Philips 32PFL5522D is an excellent TV at a very reasonable price. Worked right out of the box, Freeview setup was a breeze and has been working impeccably since I bought it about 9 or 10 months ago. I also use it connected to my laptop from time to...

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Disappointed With Amazon

 

Disappointed With Amazon

I brought this large screen TV because my wife has a vision impairment. We have had it for about 18 months and now it's unusable, it switches itself on and off and you just get a blank screen when it is 'on'. I'm used to places like Comet and Currys...

Product Specifications

With this TV you can now enjoy the benefits of digital TV, Electronic Program Guide and digital quality content. At the same time, you can also watch superb pictures with Pixel Plus HD clarity and details.

Configuration

2D to 3D Conversion: No
Application Store: No
Application Store (IPTV): No
DLNA certified:No / Yes
DVB-C: No
DVB-S: No
DVB-T:DVB-T (MPEG2)
DVB-T2: No
DVD Player / Recorder: No
Electronic Program Guide (EPG): Yes
HbbTV: No
HDTV: No
Loudspeakers: Yes
Media Player: No
PC Streaming: No
Picture and Picture (PAP): No
Picture and Text (PAT):No / Yes
Picture in Picture (PIP):1 Tuner PIP / No
USB Recording: No
Web Browser: No
Web Content Access: No

Connectivity

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

Dimensions / Weight

VESA Mount:VESA 100 / VESA 200 x 100 / VESA 600 x 400

Display

Frame Refresh Rate in Hz:50
Frequency:50 Hertz
Full HD: No
HD ready:No / 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
Screen Format:16:9 / 4:3
Type:LCD
Type of Monitor:LCD
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