{"id":148309,"date":"2022-09-13T21:16:58","date_gmt":"2022-09-13T20:16:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=148309"},"modified":"2022-09-13T21:16:58","modified_gmt":"2022-09-13T20:16:58","slug":"philips-pus7607-review-a-good-tv-does-not-have-to-be-expensive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/tv\/philips-pus7607-review-a-good-tv-does-not-have-to-be-expensive\/","title":{"rendered":"Philips PUS7607 : A good TV does not have to be expensive"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the new PUS7607 series, Philips has launched an extremely affordable 4K TV with Smart TV and Alexa voice control.\u00a0What’s good about the Philips 65PUS7607 TV and is it worth buying?\u00a0What did the manufacturer save on?\u00a0In the Philips 65PUS7607 \/ 12 4K HDR review, using the example of a 65-inch TV, we look at the strengths and weaknesses of the PUS7607 series and find out what it is really capable of.<\/p>\n

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Philips PUS7607<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Philips PUS7607 Review<\/h2>\n

Design<\/h3>\n

To keep the price as low as possible, Philips has ditched the well-known Ambilight.\u00a0The company also saved on the operating system.\u00a0Instead of the popular Android software found in more expensive models, the TV comes with its own\u00a0Saphi\u00a0operating system .<\/p>\n

Otherwise, everything you can expect from a modern Smart TV is on board.\u00a0From the outside, the Philips 65PUS7607\/12 TV looks very high quality.\u00a0The TV has a matte black body.\u00a0The edges of the screen are framed by a thin bezel.\u00a0The included feet enhance the slim look and ensure a secure fit.<\/p>\n

If you prefer to hang the 65″ model on a wall, you will need a suitable VESA 200 x 200 wall mount, which is not included.\u00a0In addition to the TV itself and the stand in the form of two legs, the set includes: a remote control with two AAA batteries, a legal and safety guide, a power cord and a quick start guide.<\/p>\n

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Equipment<\/h3>\n

In terms of hardware, the Philips 65PUS7607 TV has everything you would expect from a smart TV these days.\u00a0It’s a fast operating system with Alexa voice control, all common streaming services including Amazon Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Youtube, as well as numerous apps and media libraries.<\/p>\n

Unlike more expensive Philips models that run Android, the inexpensive PUS7607 series makes do with its own Saphi operating system.\u00a0This Linux-based system runs smoothly but offers fewer app choices than the Android OS.\u00a0The Philips PUS7607 TV is equipped with a so-called triple tuner for TV reception.<\/p>\n

This means that the device is suitable for all types of reception such as satellite, cable TV and DVB-T2.\u00a0Channel switching time is quite fast.\u00a0It doesn’t take more than two seconds.\u00a0On the rear panel there is a CI+ slot for Pay TV channels.\u00a0Also, the device is equipped with classic teletext and electronic program guide (EPP).<\/p>\n

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Image quality<\/h3>\n

Even in the lower price segment, you can not do without a clear and sharp image with rich colors.\u00a0The Philips PUS7807\/12 TV convinces with accurate colors and decent depth of field both on a game console and on streaming services like Amazon Prime Video and\u00a0Netflix\u00a0.<\/p>\n

The 2022 PUS78 series supports both extended color space with over 1 billion colors and HDR (High Dynamic Range).\u00a0This is especially noticeable in computer games and current blockbusters.\u00a0The picture looks a little brighter than the standard content.\u00a0The TV is equipped with HDR standards such as HLG, HDR10,\u00a0Dolby Vision .<\/p>\n

However, in these modes, viewing does not provide much improvement.\u00a0The main reason for this is the lack of peak brightness, which does not exceed 300 nits.\u00a0The black level could also be a little better.\u00a0This is due to\u00a0the IPS matrix\u00a0, whose native contrast is quite low.\u00a0There is also no local dimming, which is only used in more expensive models.<\/p>\n

As a result, black colors appear dark grey.\u00a0This is especially noticeable in very dark scenes and when viewed in a dark room.\u00a0The TV is well tuned straight from the factory.\u00a0The people, and especially the faces, are depicted in a pleasingly realistic manner without a reddish cast.\u00a0The football field shines with lush greenery, and the sky is blue.\u00a0In general, the image is impressive, but the HDR standard is almost useless.<\/p>\n

Sound quality<\/h3>\n

Unlike a very good image, the situation with sound is a little worse.\u00a0And there is nothing surprising in this.\u00a0After all, the Philips 65PUS7607\/12 TV has only two small speakers with a total power of 20 watts.\u00a0They are enough to watch ordinary TV programs, but there is no real home theater feeling.<\/p>\n

However, the speakers are well tuned.\u00a0They provide fairly clear sound.\u00a0At least the voices and dialogue are played clearly.\u00a0However, you will have to do without high frequencies and deep bass.\u00a0Fans of multi-channel sound should consider purchasing a suitable soundbar.<\/p>\n

Considering that the Philips 65PUS7607 TV supports\u00a0Dolby Atmos\u00a0, then we can recommend the\u00a0Philips Fidelio FB1 soundbar\u00a0with 7.1.2 sound.\u00a0This sound system supports Dolby Atmos and has a power of 310W.\u00a0However, this pleasure does not come cheap.<\/p>\n

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Connections<\/h3>\n

Despite the low price, the 65PUS7607\/12 TV patch panel has a very good assortment of connectors.\u00a0There are 3 HDMI inputs on the back panel.\u00a0One of them is HDMI 2.1 with support for\u00a0eARC\u00a0, VRR, ALLM.<\/p>\n

There are also two USB ports, an optical digital output, antenna inputs, a CI+ slot, and a line-in Internet connection.\u00a0Unlike other inexpensive models, the device is equipped with a 3.5 mm headphone jack.\u00a0Wireless connections include Wi-Fi.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h3>\n

The 65-inch PUS7607 model offers just about everything you would expect from a modern smart TV. But do not expect something supernatural from this TV.\u00a0Its main advantage is good value for money.\u00a0Not recommended for viewing in a dark room.\u00a0Recommended for group viewing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

With the new PUS7607 series, Philips has launched an extremely affordable 4K TV with Smart TV and Alexa voice control.\u00a0What’s good about the Philips 65PUS7607 TV and is it worth buying?\u00a0What did the manufacturer save on?\u00a0In the Philips 65PUS7607 \/ 12 4K HDR review, using the example of a 65-inch TV, we look at the […] More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10402,"featured_media":148325,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[641],"tags":[778],"class_list":["post-148309","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-tv","tag-reviews"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/148309","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10402"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=148309"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/148309\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/148325"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=148309"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=148309"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=148309"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}