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I have the 50 inch version, and it works great. Tested it with 144hz 4K from my pc l. Just make sure to use the second HDMI port and not the first. Your pc also needs to support it. It's a bit lame I overpaid by 80$( both sizes dropped in price ) , but it's an awesome tv
This 55 inch Philips is mainly a budget 4K gaming TV that can double as a large PC display, with strong value at $218 and generally good text clarity. The refresh rate is real on some setups, with 144Hz working over HDMI 2 for 4K PC use, and the software feels solid. Brightness is better than the spec suggests, but HDR is not worth chasing because there is no local dimming and the panel can struggle with reflections and dark uniformity. HDMI 2.1 is missing, and some setups only get 144Hz at 1080p or fail to reach 120 and 144Hz at all.
PC gamers using a 4K desktop setup, because HDMI 2 can deliver 144Hz and text clarity stays good for everyday monitor use.
The TV may depend on internet connectivity, raising privacy concerns about data and telemetry.
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Yes, it can run 4K at 144Hz from a PC, and HDMI 2 is the port that worked for multiple setups. The PC also has to support 4K/144Hz; one report says 144Hz is only available at 1080p on some units, so compatibility may vary.
It can work well as a large gaming monitor, with good text clarity and strong value for the price. The main caveats are that HDR is not worth using, there is no local dimming, and some units may show edge light bleed or inconsistent high-refresh behavior.
Brightness is reported as better than the 350-nit spec suggests, and SDR gaming looks solid for the price. Black levels are acceptable for a basic LED TV, but HDR is limited by the lack of local dimming and some panels show dim spots or edge bleed.
It should still function as a TV without constant internet, but the Google smart-TV software may push online features and telemetry concerns remain. If privacy is a priority, the practical concern is the smart platform rather than basic display operation.
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I have the 50 inch version, and it works great. Tested it with 144hz 4K from my pc l. Just make sure to use the second HDMI port and not the first. Your pc also needs to support it. It's a bit lame I overpaid by 80$( both sizes dropped in price ) , but it's an awesome tv
I have the 50 inch version, and it works great. Tested it with 144hz 4K from my pc l. Just make sure to use the second HDMI port and not the first. Your pc also needs to support it. It's a bit lame I overpaid by 80$( both sizes dropped in price ) , but it's an awesome tv
Nice. Do you know how much the 50" version weighs by chance?
Only thing i wonder about these tvs is if they are dependent on internet to run. Really dont need applisnces snapping my data and sending it back to the company
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Brightness: 350 Nits, seems really low for a panel this big
I have the 43 inch model of this. The brightness is largely fine but it doesn't handle reflections particularly well if you have a bright window behind you.
I have the 43 inch model of this. The brightness is largely fine but it doesn't handle reflections particularly well if you have a bright window behind you.
I currently game in my bedroom with a gaming PC and a Dell 32 inch monitor. My bedroom also has a 75 inch Samsung TV which is obviously goofy and way too large for a bedroom. Highly interested in this as far as performance as a monitor and moving the 75 inch to the living room like a normal person. Can anyone vouch for it's use as a dedicated monitor?
80 pixels per inch, will feel like 4 1080p monitors next to each other, when using as pc monitor. 4k monitors are recommended to be max of 43" for pc monitor.but im Courious to try it too
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This 55 inch Philips is mainly a budget 4K gaming TV that can double as a large PC display, with strong value at $218 and generally good text clarity. The refresh rate is real on some setups, with 144Hz working over HDMI 2 for 4K PC use, and the software feels solid. Brightness is better than the spec suggests, but HDR is not worth chasing because there is no local dimming and the panel can struggle with reflections and dark uniformity. HDMI 2.1 is missing, and some setups only get 144Hz at 1080p or fail to reach 120 and 144Hz at all.
The TV can reach 144Hz 4K from a PC when using the second HDMI port and when the PC supports it.
The TV delivers stronger-than-expected brightness for the price, which helps gaming visibility on a large panel.
The TV can function as a large gaming monitor for PC gaming and arcade or racing sim setups.
The text clarity is good for PC use, and dynamic brightness or contrast can be disabled for better results.
The TV setup is manageable because the unit is not particularly heavy, and the software experience is described as very good.
The TV's brightness specification of 350 nits may be low for a large 55-inch panel.
The TV can struggle with reflections when a bright window is behind the viewer.
Some units can show significant edge light bleeding, and 120Hz or 144Hz may fail to work on any inputs.
The TV may depend on internet connectivity, raising privacy concerns about data and telemetry.
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