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43" Philips 43PUG7674/F7 4K UHD 144Hz Smart LED Google TV

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Walmart has 43" Philips 43PUG7674/F7 4K UHD 144Hz Smart LED Google TV on sale for $248. Shipping is free.

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Specs:
  • Resolution: 3840x2160
  • Refresh Rate: 144Hz Native
  • Response Time: 6.5ms (typical)
  • LED Backlit Display, 320 cd/m², Freesync Premium
  • Smart Platform: Google TV
  • Ports:
    • 4x HDMI
    • Headphone out
    • 2x USB 2.0
    • CVBS+Audio L/R in
    • Digital audio out (optical)
    • F-Type (75 ohm)

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  • Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.
  • Extended holiday returns: Free Holiday returns until Jan 31.

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Walmart has 43" Philips 43PUG7674/F7 4K UHD 144Hz Smart LED Google TV on sale for $248. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter idk_then for sharing this deal.

Specs:
  • Resolution: 3840x2160
  • Refresh Rate: 144Hz Native
  • Response Time: 6.5ms (typical)
  • LED Backlit Display, 320 cd/m², Freesync Premium
  • Smart Platform: Google TV
  • Ports:
    • 4x HDMI
    • Headphone out
    • 2x USB 2.0
    • CVBS+Audio L/R in
    • Digital audio out (optical)
    • F-Type (75 ohm)

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Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.
  • Extended holiday returns: Free Holiday returns until Jan 31.

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Edit: have to use port 3 or 4 to get 144hz and complete vrr support.

I just received this yesterday because I bought this back when the 50" version first was posted on sd.

I've had some experiences with cheap 120hz tvs used as monitors before so I was prepared for problems with the tv and I got them.

I updated the firmware immediately when getting the tv. The panel was well protected by a thick slab of honeycombed cardboard.

The good news is there is no resolution downscaling when running at 4k 120hz like other cheap 120hz tvs have.

TV only works in 144hz mode when run on 1920x1080. At any higher resolution, it will force you to 120hz. Also, in order to enable VRR at 4k (which is disabled and not even clickable), you have to go into 1920 mode, enable vrr, apply settings, then switch back to 4k 120hz.

I tried running this at 2560x1440 and the image was messed up. https://imgur.com/a/bRiufaz . This is common on tvs because they often neglect non-tv resolutions.

Games would all cause the tv to go into 60hz mode when they ran. In order to fix this, I had to go into the nvidia control panel, change resolution, then scroll away from the "ultra hd..." section to the PC section and select 3840x2160 and 120hz. Note that 144hz is not an available option. However, doing this turned off Dynamic Refresh rate in Windows. Turning Dynamic Refresh rate back on in Windows would then switch Nvidia control panel back to 60hz for games (although it was still running at 120hz in windows). Btw, pressing the settings button on the remote twice will show you what your current refresh rate is.

I notice a fine cross hatch pattern while moving in games that is not visible while standing still. From prior experience, this means that the tv is running in hdr mode even while hdr is disabled and mapping 8bit color channels into 6bits so as to leave 2 bits of space for HDR and then using temporal color dithering to simulate the lost colors.

I also set the hdml signal mode to enhanced (aka hdmi 2.1) like Notadealio recommended but all the problems were unchanged. It was on auto before and I am using a 2.1 cable so i think it detected the correct hdmi mode to begin with.

All in all a lot of compromises with this tv but it's cheap.
Bought one on Cyber Monday.

My takeaways:

-OS was sluggish out of the box. 144hz worked fine until I did an OS update, then it disabled enhanced HDMI mode and locked it to 60hz. Re-enabling enhanced mode allowed 144hz to work again. I factory-reset the TV and the OS is MUCH faster, but on reset 144hz mode vanished and only allowed me to select 120hz mode. Re-applying OS updates enabled 144hz again.

-Response times are around 4-5ms. This is fairly acceptable for the type of panel the TV has.

-It is a VA panel, so blacks look great and colors are vibrant. It has a prominent color-shift when viewed at an angle, but I've not observed ghosting and the motion blur inherent with VA panels is palatable when gaming (also not the worst I've seen from a VA).

-Freesync works just fine with my Nvidia laptop and my AMD desktop.

-Text is clear and this would would fairly-well for a monitor connected to a PC in my opinion.

-The speakers are not particularly good, but they're serviceable.

-I rather like the remote. It has a button to enable low-latency game mode that is quite handy.

-Beware spamming buttons on the remote. The TV accepts all button presses in a que, so if you experience lag and press a button repeatedly in an attempt to get the TV to comply.. you will be waiting a moment as it cycles through all your inputs in-order. Before I reset the OS the system hanged when I was enabling game mode with the remote and in my frustration I pressed the button around seven times -I was forced to watch the TV enable and disable game mode in slow-motion several times before it would comply (this prompted my factory reset of the thing).

Overall it's stupendous for the money. I wouldn't buy it for anyone older than gen-x due to the software quirks though.

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Dec 10, 2024
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Quote from NeatCable281 :
1) Are you using HDMI 3 or 4 inputs? Those have HDMI 2.1 capability
2) Is your GPU HDMI 2.1 capable?
3) You using an HDMI 2.1 cable? Preferably one that is Ultra-High speed certified
I was using port 2. That was my mistake. I am able to use 144hz now at 4k with port 4. VRR is easily selectable now and Nvidia control panel offers the 144hz option.
Dec 10, 2024
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Quote from zephyrprime :
Edit: have to use port 3 or 4 to get 144hz and complete vrr support.

I just received this yesterday because I bought this back when the 50" version first was posted on sd.

I've had some experiences with cheap 120hz tvs used as monitors before so I was prepared for problems with the tv and I got them.

I updated the firmware immediately when getting the tv. The panel was well protected by a thick slab of honeycombed cardboard.

The good news is there is no resolution downscaling when running at 4k 120hz like other cheap 120hz tvs have.

TV only works in 144hz mode when run on 1920x1080. At any higher resolution, it will force you to 120hz. Also, in order to enable VRR at 4k (which is disabled and not even clickable), you have to go into 1920 mode, enable vrr, apply settings, then switch back to 4k 120hz.

I tried running this at 2560x1440 and the image was messed up. https://imgur.com/a/bRiufaz . This is common on tvs because they often neglect non-tv resolutions.

Games would all cause the tv to go into 60hz mode when they ran. In order to fix this, I had to go into the nvidia control panel, change resolution, then scroll away from the "ultra hd..." section to the PC section and select 3840x2160 and 120hz. Note that 144hz is not an available option. However, doing this turned off Dynamic Refresh rate in Windows. Turning Dynamic Refresh rate back on in Windows would then switch Nvidia control panel back to 60hz for games (although it was still running at 120hz in windows). Btw, pressing the settings button on the remote twice will show you what your current refresh rate is.

I notice a fine cross hatch pattern while moving in games that is not visible while standing still. From prior experience, this means that the tv is running in hdr mode even while hdr is disabled and mapping 8bit color channels into 6bits so as to leave 2 bits of space for HDR and then using temporal color dithering to simulate the lost colors.

I also set the hdml signal mode to enhanced (aka hdmi 2.1) like Notadealio recommended but all the problems were unchanged. It was on auto before and I am using a 2.1 cable so i think it detected the correct hdmi mode to begin with.

All in all a lot of compromises with this tv but it's cheap.
Do you know how to insure that the TV is running games on a PS5 at 120HZ. The settings on the PS5 show that it is set for 120HZ. However, when I have my PS5 on and I hit the settings button twice (like you posted) it shows 1440 60. So my PS5 is set to run at 120HZ, but I want to make sure that I am actually getting that when I'm playing a game. Any insight you can share on this is much appreciated.
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Quote from zephyrprime :
Edit: have to use port 3 or 4 to get 144hz and complete vrr support.

I just received this yesterday because I bought this back when the 50" version first was posted on sd.

I've had some experiences with cheap 120hz tvs used as monitors before so I was prepared for problems with the tv and I got them.

I updated the firmware immediately when getting the tv. The panel was well protected by a thick slab of honeycombed cardboard.

The good news is there is no resolution downscaling when running at 4k 120hz like other cheap 120hz tvs have.

TV only works in 144hz mode when run on 1920x1080. At any higher resolution, it will force you to 120hz. Also, in order to enable VRR at 4k (which is disabled and not even clickable), you have to go into 1920 mode, enable vrr, apply settings, then switch back to 4k 120hz.

I tried running this at 2560x1440 and the image was messed up. https://imgur.com/a/bRiufaz . This is common on tvs because they often neglect non-tv resolutions.

Games would all cause the tv to go into 60hz mode when they ran. In order to fix this, I had to go into the nvidia control panel, change resolution, then scroll away from the "ultra hd..." section to the PC section and select 3840x2160 and 120hz. Note that 144hz is not an available option. However, doing this turned off Dynamic Refresh rate in Windows. Turning Dynamic Refresh rate back on in Windows would then switch Nvidia control panel back to 60hz for games (although it was still running at 120hz in windows). Btw, pressing the settings button on the remote twice will show you what your current refresh rate is.

I notice a fine cross hatch pattern while moving in games that is not visible while standing still. From prior experience, this means that the tv is running in hdr mode even while hdr is disabled and mapping 8bit color channels into 6bits so as to leave 2 bits of space for HDR and then using temporal color dithering to simulate the lost colors.

I also set the hdml signal mode to enhanced (aka hdmi 2.1) like Notadealio recommended but all the problems were unchanged. It was on auto before and I am using a 2.1 cable so i think it detected the correct hdmi mode to begin with.

All in all a lot of compromises with this tv but it's cheap.
Now that is curious. I haven't noticed the cross-hatch pattern and I was able to enable 4k 144hz on HDMI 1 (granted I haven't hooked up a console to mine as of yet). Have you tried doing a factory reset and seeing how it does before you run more updates on it, and after? Mine was all sorts of funky before I reset it.
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Quote from ewiz06 :
Do you know how to insure that the TV is running games on a PS5 at 120HZ. The settings on the PS5 show that it is set for 120HZ. However, when I have my PS5 on and I hit the settings button twice (like you posted) it shows 1440 60. So my PS5 is set to run at 120HZ, but I want to make sure that I am actually getting that when I'm playing a game. Any insight you can share on this is much appreciated.
make sure you are using hdmi port 3 or 4 and using an hdmi 2.1 cable. Although I was able to get my pc to run at 120 on the other ports, I basically had to force it using pc software settings instead of everything being automatic. if anything more is needed I do not know.
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Quote from zephyrprime :
make sure you are using hdmi port 3 or 4 and using an hdmi 2.1 cable. Although I was able to get my pc to run at 120 on the other ports, I basically had to force it using pc software settings instead of everything being automatic. if anything more is needed I do not know.
Thanks. I did do that. I had my PS5 settings at 120HZ (which is the system max), however, when I was playing a game it was only at 60HZ. Did a little research and found that you actually have to go into each game that you play and manually change the in-game setting to 120HZ as the PS5 does not automatically change the individual game setting for you.

I certainly appreciate you responding here. Take it easy.
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Quote from ewiz06 :
Thanks. I did do that. I had my PS5 settings at 120HZ (which is the system max), however, when I was playing a game it was only at 60HZ. Did a little research and found that you actually have to go into each game that you play and manually change the in-game setting to 120HZ as the PS5 does not automatically change the individual game setting for you.

I certainly appreciate you responding here. Take it easy.
I was worried the same on Xbox. Settings state TV is not compatible with 4k 120hz but when I can see the option to select 4k and 120hz on Xbox and the double settings shows 2160 120. So I think I'm good.
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I like having the 120hz but the color accuracy is a downgrade from my 5 yo 40" Vizio.

Some blacks are purple [compared to my 2nd monitor (IPS) and iphone (OLED].

Color adjustments can only be performed through the "Personal" preset.

And the presets are only available if you switch the HDMI Mode to Video (it defaults to PC).

I'll likely be returning.
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I'm happy with the tv being used as a monitor. I made sure that the HDMI3 port was being used and changed some settings around as outlined by others here and tested it with Cyberpunk at 4k 144hz and it looks great. No way you can come close to this size/performance at $250. I would say to buy it if it comes back in stock and you are on the fence.
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Just hooked up my TV for my nephew. I plugged his computer into HDMI 4. Windows had no issue seeing it as 144hz. I didn't expect much, and this TV exceeded that. Colors seem off, but it doesn't look bad, I've seen much worse. Dialog from the TV speakers are better than expected. Definitely seems to be a VA panel, but the viewing angles are not bad! I am very happy with my purchase.
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Quote from MemorableLake3227 :
I'm happy with the tv being used as a monitor. I made sure that the HDMI3 port was being used and changed some settings around as outlined by others here and tested it with Cyberpunk at 4k 144hz and it looks great. No way you can come close to this size/performance at $250. I would say to buy it if it comes back in stock and you are on the fence.
I am doing the same thing as I have my PC connected on HDMI3 (as I'm typing this reply) and my PS5 on HDMI4. Everything looks great. No way you will get anything comparable to this at $250.00. I know because I was searching the net for like a week trying to find a 43" TV with at least 144HZ and there was nothing out there below $450-500. Plus I can still watch TV and don't have to worry about finding speakers to hear anything like I would need to do if I settled for a monitor. Thrilled I stumbled across this last Tuesday morning.
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Quote from ewiz06 :
I am doing the same thing as I have my PC connected on HDMI3 (as I'm typing this reply) and my PS5 on HDMI4. Everything looks great. No way you will get anything comparable to this at $250.00. I know because I was searching the net for like a week trying to find a 43" TV with at least 144HZ and there was nothing out there below $450-500. Plus I can still watch TV and don't have to worry about finding speakers to hear anything like I would need to do if I settled for a monitor. Thrilled I stumbled across this last Tuesday morning.
Then why this didn't get any love when it went live? I factually did as I bought one knowing this is probably a unicorn—best of both worlds.

Idk. I feel like folks are still being too cheap these days.
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Is this worth it as a regular TV? Bought one but haven't yet picked it up. I'm torn since I see there are cheaper 43" 4k tvs out there
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Quote from ThePastmaster :
Is this worth it as a regular TV? Bought one but haven't yet picked it up. I'm torn since I see there are cheaper 43" 4k tvs out there
If you will only use it for TV and never for gaming or as a PC monitor, then I would say it is not worth it as a regular TV. There are other 43 inch TVs that will provide better and brighter images for a similar price or less. I suspect something like the TCL Q6 at $230 would be one of those. This TV is popular solely because it supports 144hz at 4K on a "smaller" 43 inch format and at a good price.
I received my Philips TV today but won't be able to test it for a while so I can't comment on the actual picture quality and brightness so take my response with a grain of salt.
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Quote from ThePastmaster :
Is this worth it as a regular TV? Bought one but haven't yet picked it up. I'm torn since I see there are cheaper 43" 4k tvs out there
It's sold out so if you didn't already buy one you're SOL. The picture quality is pretty good. I've definitely seen worse. Since you already bought one I don't see why you would open it and check it out. Walmart generally has a good return policy. If you buy another cheap one you are not guaranteed a better picture.
The 4k and 144hz is a rare feature for a TV of this size and price, but so is Google TV/Bluetooth remote/VVR. The speakers aren't terrible for this small tv either. Another rare treat for a TV is the generous amount of USB ports, 1 USB 3.0 and 2 USB 2.0. I had an extra 32gb drive I put into a USB 2.0 port expanding the storage from 16gb to an additional 32gb. After formatting it to an internal drive I put a bunch of roms on it, and downloaded retroarch. It won't quite do N64, but everything else under that was fine.

Since the unit has Bluetooth you can hook up a Xbox controller or you can probably pair it with headphones for private listening as well. I didn't need a TV when I bought this, but with all the features I am pleased with my purchase!
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Quote from Notadealio :
Now that is curious. I haven't noticed the cross-hatch pattern and I was able to enable 4k 144hz on HDMI 1 (granted I haven't hooked up a console to mine as of yet). Have you tried doing a factory reset and seeing how it does before you run more updates on it, and after? Mine was all sorts of funky before I reset it.
I tried doing that two days ago but it made no difference (did not try port 1 though). I didn't have any problems with slow ui like you described earlier. I speculate that this problem exists because the hdr bitdepth downsampling is hardwired into the image processsor and not a programmable feature.
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