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Philips 52PFL5605H
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| Screen size | 52 inches | ||
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | ||
| HD compatibility (1080i/720p) | Yes / Yes | ||
| HD Ready certification | Yes | ||
| Brightness | 450 cd/m² cd/m | ||
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| Contrast ratio | 500000:1 |
| Viewing angles (H+V) | 176° / 176° |
| Response time | 2 ms |
| Sound level | 40 W (virtual) |
| Connectivity | HDMI (x3) • SCART • Component • VGA |
| Dimensions (LxHxW) | 1255 x 813 x 297 mm |
| Weight | 24 kg |
| Type | LCD |
| 3D | no |
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Pierre-Jean Alzieu
Translator: Sam McGeever
Test date: February 18, 2011
Translator: Sam McGeever
Test date: February 18, 2011
This model is the 52'' version of the 50'' TV that we tested in our labs, the Philips 50PFL5605H.
Everything we said in the original article holds true--the only thing that's different is the size!
The only exception is that some manufacturers fit different sized televisions with panels from different sources. In that case, our comments are only valid for the panel that we originally tested. Contrast, black levels, colour handling and ghosting are all subject to change from one panel to another.
Manufacturers who do fit the same panel in all of the TVs in a range can expect the same results across the whole range. The only factor which could be prone to slight variation is the brightness, producing slightly different contrast. According to our own tests, and assurances from manufacturers, the results of one TV can accurately be applied to others in the range.
Pluses
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Great contrast ratio: 3123:1
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Low energy consumption: 91 W
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Media player compatible with NTFS
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Matte display largely immune from reflections
Minuses
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Colours aren't accurate: average deltaE of 5.6
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Viewing angles too narrow: 2/5
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Media player doesn't support enough video formats
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Poor quality remote
The Philips PFL5605H is a television that's squarely aimed at the ordinary consumer. The choice of an ASV panel from Sharp ensures it has a great contrast ratio, but everything else is pretty disappointing.
