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Philips 32PFL7404H
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| Screen size | 32 inches | ||
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | ||
| HD compatibility (1080i/720p) | Yes | ||
| HD Ready certification | Yes | ||
| 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) | 762 x 522 x 220 mm |
| Weight | 11.7 kg |
| Type | LCD |
| 3D | no |
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Vincent Lheur
Test date: January 22, 2010
Test date: January 22, 2010
Some key readings
| Contrast: | 932:1 |
| Black level: | 0.22 cd/m² |
| Average gamma: | 5 / 5 |
| DeltaE94: | 2.4 |
| Average discrepancy across display: | 12% |
| Viewing angles: | 3.7 / 5 |
| Energy consumption: | 131 W |
| Multimedia player: | 3 / 5 |
Find and compare our other readings in our Face-off.
We take these readings 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.
We take these readings 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.
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This TV is the 32 inch version of the Philips 42PFL7404H 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.
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
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Excellent colours and nice image quality
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Viewing angles amongst the best for an LCD
Minuses
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Blacks not deep enough to watch in a dark room
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HDNM alters some scenes too much
This is an excellent TV from Philips for those who dont watch TV with the lights off. The black levels are a little too grey for this. Otherwise, everything else is very good!
