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Philips 37PFL8404H

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Philips	799.00





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Specifications
Screen size	37 inches (93 cm)
Resolution	1920 x 1080 p
HD compatibility (1080i/720p)	Oui
HD Ready certification	Oui
Brightness	500 cd/m²
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Contrast ratio	80000:1
Viewing angles (H+V)	176° / 176°
Response time	3 ms
Sound level	2 x 10 Watt RMS
Connectivity	VGA • HDMI (x4) • Péritel (x2) YUV • S-Vidéo • Composite
Dimensions (LxHxW)	886 x 598 x 260 mm
Weight	16.50 Kg
Type	LCD
3D	no
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Vincent Lheur
Updated: July 06, 2009 - Test date: June 17, 2009

Our readings

Black levels:	0.18 cd/m²
ANSI contrast:	763:1
Average gamma:	2.24
DeltaE on PC:	4.1
Relative energy consumption :	259 W/m²
Homogeneity of whites:	3.5/5
Clouding:	5/5
Light leak onto dark greys at 45° :	0.07 cd/m²
DeltaE at 45° :	4.1

We take these measuements using the best settings for watching a movie. Cinema mode is generally the one we use. Wherever possible, we set the white levels at 200 cd/m².

This TV is the 37 inch version of the Philips 42PFL8404H that we have tested.

For the rest, its spec is identical on all points to the model tested and we can therefore expect to find the same results on this model. Sometimes however, manufacturers do equip different sized versions differently with different panels. If this is the case, the results published here will not apply to the different panels. Contrast, black levels, colours and ghosting will all be subject to notable differences on different panels.
And for those who use the same panel for all sizes, they give strictly identical results, except for brightness which can vary very slightly from one size to another, which can affect contrast. We have been able to check this in testing and our results have been confirmed by those manufacturers we have consulted on the subject.

Pluses

Ambilight

Good angles of vision

Minuses

Lack of contrast

No manual settings for backlighting

Although it won’t satisfy the expert user, this TV will certainly be a boon for those looking for a simple model with all the features necessary for a pleasant image.