Philips Ambilight 70PUS8545 review and price – 2020 model

Philips Ambilight 70PUS8545 review

Simply use your voice to control the Philips Ambilight TV. Access Android TV, navigate with the help of the Google Assistant or Alexa and stream a large number of movies and series. The 70-inch TV comes with Philips’ P5 Perfect Picture Engine to ensure an impeccable contrast. Together with HDR 10+ it guarantees natural motion and vivid details. With a Philips TV, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos bring the crystal-clear picture and sound of the cinema into your living room. Experience high contrast, vibrant colours, and crisp dialog. Get more in Philips Ambilight 70PUS8545 review.

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Philips Ambilight 70PUS8545 review
Philips Ambilight 70PUS8545 review

Why you should buy Ambilight 70PUS8545 TV?

What is a Philips Ambilight TV? Ambilight is a proprietary TV technology exclusive to Philips TVs, and in a saturated market full of near-identical goggle boxes, it really does help Philips stand out from the crowd. Ambilight is essentially the inclusion of an LED array around the side of a television, which projects color onto the wall behind a TV. The colors projected match the hues appearing in your onscreen content, increasing your perception of contrast and creating an immersive light display that seems to seep out of the television itself. Discover more in Philips Ambilight 70PUS8545 review.

Specifications – Philips Ambilight 70PUS8545

Smart TV Features

User Interaction: SimplyShare

Interactive TV: HbbTV

Programme

  • Pause TV
  • USB recording*

Ease of Installation

  • Auto detect Philips devices
  • Device connection wizard
  • Network installation wizard
  • Settings assistant wizard

Ease of Use

  • One-stop smart menu button
  • On-screen user manual

Firmware upgradeable

  • Firmware auto upgrade wizard
  • Firmware upgradeable via USB
  • Online firmware upgrade

Screen Format Adjustments

  • Basic – Fill Screen
  • Fit to screen
  • Advance – Shift
  • Zoom, stretch
  • Wide screen

Remote Controlwith VoiceVoice assistant*

  • Google Assistant built in
  • RC with Mic.
  • Works with Alexa
Ambilight

Ambilight Version: 3 sided

Ambilight Features

  • Built-in Ambilight+hue
  • Ambilight Music
  • Game Mode
  • Wall colour adaptive
  • Lounge mode
  • AmbiWakeup
  • AmbiSleep

Display

  • Display4K Ultra HD LED
  • Diagonal screen size (inch)70  inch
  • Diagonal screen size (metric)178  cm
  • Panel resolution3840 x 2160
  • Aspect ratio16:9
  • Pixel engineP5 Perfect Picture Engine
  • Picture enhancement: Ultra Resolution, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 2100 PPI

Computer inputs on all HDMI

  • HDR supported, HDR10/HLG
  • up to 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 @60 Hz

Video inputs on all HDMI

  • up to 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 @60 Hz
  • HDR supported
  • HDR10/HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
  • HDR10+/Dolby Vision
Android TV

OS: Android TV™ 9 (Pie)

Pre-installed apps

  • Google Play Movies*
  • Google Play Music*
  • Google Search
  • YouTube
  • Amazon instant video
  • BBC iPlayer
  • Netflix

Memory size (Flash)16 GB*

Processing PowerQuad Core

Tuner/Reception/Transmission

HEVC support Yes

Digital TVDVB-T/T2/T2-HD/C/S/S2MPEG Support

  • MPEG2
  • MPEG4

Video Playback

  • PAL
  • SECAM

TV Programme guide*8-day Electronic Programme Guide

Signal strength indicationYes

Teletext1000 page Hypertext

Number of HDMI connections4Number of USBs2Number of components in (YPbPr)1Wireless connections

  • Bluetooth 4.2
  • Wi-Fi 802.11ac, 2 x 2, Dual band

Other connections

  • Satellite Connector
  • Common Interface Plus (CI+)
  • Digital audio out (optical)
  • Ethernet-LAN RJ-45
  • Headphone out
  • Service connector

HDMI features

  • 4K
  • Audio Return Channel

EasyLink (HDMI-CEC)

  • Remote control pass-through
  • System audio control
  • System standby
  • One touch play

HDCP 2.3Yes on all HDMI

  • Video Playback Formats
    • Containers: AVI, MKV
    • H264/MPEG-4 AVC
    • MPEG-1
    • MPEG-2
    • MPEG-4
    • WMV9/VC1
    • VP9
    • HEVC (H.265)Subtitles Formats Support
    • .SRT
    • .SUB
    • .TXT
    • .SMIMusic Playback Formats
    • AAC
    • MP3
    • WAV
    • WMA (v2 up to v9.2)
    • WMA-PRO (v9 and v10)Picture Playback Formats
    • JPEG
    • BMP
    • GIF
    • PNG
    • 360 photo
    • HEIF
  • Power : Mains powerAC 220 – 240 V 50/60 HzStandby power consumption<0.3 WAmbient temperature5°C to 35°CPower Saving Features
    • Auto switch-off timer
    • Light sensor
    • Picture mute (for radio)
    • Eco modeEnergy Label ClassAEU Energy Label power137  WAnnual energy consumption201  kW·hMercury content0  mgPresence of leadYes*Off mode power consumptionN/A  W
  • Sound Output power (RMS)20 WSound Enhancement
    • Auto Volume Leveller
    • Dolby Atmos®
    • 5 Band Equalizer
    • A.I. Sound
    • Bass Enhancement
    • Clear Dialogue
    • Night modeSpeaker configuration2 x 10 W full-range speaker
  • Dimensions
  • Box width1757.0  mm
  • Box height1025.0  mm
  • Box depth181.0  mm
  • Set Width1581.0  mm
  • Set Height894.0  mm
  • Set Depth86.1  mm
  • Set width (with stand)1581.0  mm
  • Set height (with stand)912.4  mm
  • Set depth (with stand)312.2  mm
  • Stand width810 / 1401  mm
  • Adjustable stand height (Max.)81.4  mm
  • Adjustable stand height (Min.)18.4  mm
  • Stand depth312.2  mm
  • Product weight27.6  kg
  • Product weight (+stand)28.2  kg
  • Weight incl. Packaging32.7  kg
  • VESA wall mount compatible400 x 200 mm
  • DesignColours of TV
  • Light-silver metal bezel
  • Stand designLight silver chrome sticks
  • Accessories Included
    • Remote Control
    • Quick start guide
    • Legal and safety brochure
    • Power cord
    • Tabletop standIncluded batteries2 x AAA Batteries

Other items in the box

  • Remote Control
  • Quick start guide
  • Legal and safety brochure
  • Power cord
  • Tabletop stand
  • Included batteries: 2 x AAA Batteries

Philips Ambilight 70PUS8545 LED TV comparison

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Connectivity TechnologyBluetooth; Wireless; Ethernet; HDMI; USBWireless; Ethernet; HDMI; USBBluetooth; Wireless; Ethernet; HDMI; USB
Display Resolution Max3,840 x 2,160 pixels3,840 x 2,160 pixels3,840 x 2,160 pixels
Display Size70 in70 in65 in
Display TechnologyLEDLEDLED
Image Aspect Ratio16:916:916:9
Model Year202020202020

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