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Philips 37PFL8404H
| Caractéristiques | |||
| Screen size | 37 inches | ||
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | ||
| 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 | 16.5 kg |
| Type | LCD |
| 3D | no |
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Vincent Lheur
Test date: July 6, 2009
Test date: July 6, 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
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Ambilight
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Good angles of vision
Minuses
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Lack of contrast
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No manual settings for backlighting
Although it wont 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.
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