Philips PFP5532 Series Plasma TV (42",50")

alaTest has collected and analyzed 137 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviews about the color and glare are overall positive. The sound and value for money also get good feedback. Many are critical about the remote control and design.

image quality, value for money, sound, glare, color

design, remote control

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other TVs the Philips PFP5532 Series Plasma TV (42",50") is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Review analysis

(Based on 137 reviews)

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Philips 42PFP5532D

 

Surprisingly good all round plasma for a knock down price ..

An all too often overlooked choice, the Philips 42PFP5532D offers a compelling price/performance combination.

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Amazon review summary for the Philips PFP5532 Series Plasma TV (42",50")

 

alaTest has collected and analysed 10 user reviews of the Philips PFP5532 Series Plasma TV (42",50") 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, glare, usability

90% of reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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What a stunning picture!!!

 

I purchased this tv a few days ago not from Amazon I had been looking for a cheap large plasma. I found this for less than £400. The picture is sharp and clear. It sits nicely in the corner of the room where my old tv was. Warning if you wish to hang...

I purchased this tv a few days ago not from Amazon I had been looking for a cheap large plasma. I found this for less than £400. The picture is sharp and clear. It sits nicely in the corner of the room where my old tv was. Warning if you wish to hang...

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Philips 42PFP5532D

 

I bought this tv from currys last summer and have been more than pleased with it since. I didnt actually go out looking for a tv but saw it and had to have it, especially when I saw that they were only asking £499 for it,....for the size, picture...

gret picture, sound and looks

digital tv guide is quite hard to use

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Acoustic Solutions 32" HD Ready LCD: !!!!!!!!!!!£250!!!!!!

 

I was looking into purchasing a TV for when I moved house. I had a look around Bennett and Comet etc and was looking at the quality of the TV was poor for the amount of money they were charging. I found to get a decent TV set you would have to pay...

Its brilliant

Slow to change channel

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Very good television, especially for the price

 

When our old CRT television finally gave up after 5 years of good service we decided to replace it with an LCD. Having decided on the size of 32 inches I spent some time checking various websites and in the end the Acoustic Solutions one from Argos...

Great picture and sound, easy to set up

None

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Acoustic Solutions 32" HD Ready LCD: A great CV for this TV

 

Our old TV was on the way out after a good few years of dutiful service and we decided to splash out on an LCD TV. Money was tight however after Christmas last year and then we saw this 32" model in Argos reduced to £299.99 in the January sales. I...

Tremendous value for money, great picture

Haven't found any

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Philips 50PFP5532D

 

Great value plasma, love it

none really

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Philips 42PFP5532D/05

 

Good Value for Money

None really

Consumer review by:

Philips 42PFP5532D/05

 

Good price, very good picture, and a great deal

None

Product Specifications

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 Text (PAT): Yes
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
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
WiFi Connectivity: No
YUV Interface: Yes

Dimensions / Weight

VESA Mount:VESA 600 x 400

Display

Frame Refresh Rate in Hz:1000
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:Plasma
Screen Format:16:9
Type:Plasma
Type of Monitor:Plasma
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