Philips 43PUS7608 (2023) TV review - finally with a fast Smart TV platform

[@T595955i]

Many thanks for your detailed review, very clear and precise. It has all the 1st hand user experience data I couldn't find anywhere, and it may have convinced me to get this model (in 50'' screen size, VA not IPS) versus other models in same price range. My case is very specific, as it'll be used with a PC as a 4K@60Hz big screen monitor (for flight sims mostly). I'll also look at your picture adjustment settings, thanks again!

[@TVguyDarko]

Thanks so much, glad you like it!

[@Steve30x]

2:11 I had a Philips 58PUS8535 for 13 months I didn't have any such problems. The menus were fast and I never had any crashes or problems that made me power off the TV completely. The main reason I wanted to see a review of this TV is because the PHILIPS TV I had did have a few audio visual problems. When I switched hdmi source I had massive av sync problems. I had to go into the menu and change AV sync from passthrough to a different setting then back to passthrough. That happened with every hdmi input. Even with my Panasonic UB830 which I used a good optical hdmi cable directly into the TV. Also after a few months the TV was showing grey spots on the screen and after 13 months the TV completely gave up outputting an image. I just wanted to know what this TV is like because the 58PYS8535 had a great picture before it gave up on me and all four hdmis had hdmi arc out. I loved the TV despite its flaws.

[@TVguyDarko]

Hey Steve, your model has Android TV interface which works great on Philips TVs - my comment is mainly going to Philips TVs with their own platforms. As for the AV Sync issues, I haven't seen any on this model. Your definitely had issues from the beginning which got bigger and bigger - I've also heard from several sources how Philips TV quality got worse since TP Vision took over.

[@Steve30x]

@@TVguyDarko I decided to give PHILIPS TV another chance. Despite the bugs I had with the 58PUS8535 it had a very good picture and sound. I've ordered a 50PUS7906 which should arrive next week hopefully. I can't wait to not be using the LG 50UQ670006 that I've been using with 8 months now. What I've been doing with seven months is I have a 4K HDMI switch for my SKY Q Satellite box and Homatics Box R 4K. The switch is connected to a LYTMI FANTASY 2 Ambilight kit and it's going from the LYTMI control box into hdmi in my TV. All just to replicate what I had with the Philips TV I had. I'm hoping I have much better luck with the 50PUS7906. The good news is the retailer I bought it from gives a six year no quibble warranty parts and labour for the TV. So if the TV breaks or is unfixable they will replace it with a TV with similar specs. I won't be using an Ambilight kit and Google TV box to do what the Philips TV will do on its own. I'll miss the bottom Ambilight for a while though. 3:43 from what I've read from multiple sources the 50PUS7906 that I have ordered has a VA panel with a brightness of 255nits. It's only a temporary TV for 12 months when I buy a much better TV. If the 7906 is still good in 13 months I'm going to try to buy a Philips 65" oled

[@Steve30x]

@@TVguyDarko the biggest problem I had with the Philips TV I had was getting that figure 8 power connector into the back of the TV because they have the connector on the back of the TV recessed and pointing downwards in a hole on the TV. Also I didn't like the remote control. The design wasn't nice and I didn't like the diamond shaped d pad on it The one I had , had a keyboard on the back and it used battery's very very fast. I had to change the batteries once a month.

[@Steve30x]

3:42 what I find very weird about the LG 50UQ70006 that I'm using for now has a VA panel yet it has absolutely horrible contrast ratio. Blacks look just like 3:51 in it. I can confirm it's not IPS because I have polarised sun glasses and when I look at an ips screen the screen either turns purple or completely black. When I look at a va panel with the sun glasses on it just looks normal but slightly darker. Just like my current TV does.

[@interstat2222]

It really is an ultra budget model. Thank you for still covering these mainstream TVs now that most reviewers only look at things most people can’t afford. This is the new WhaleOS (built on Linux?) from a Hong Kong software developer called Zesan who just bought one of the major US Linux based TV OS/ad platform developers (Foxxum). Looks like TPV-Philips added a slick skin to it or are still able to build their own settings menus. Whale probably just covers the home launcher and apps. This could be a reaction to new TIVO TV OS which promises more freedom than Android and Fire (for manufacturers) and is coming next year to quite a few brands. Btw, why don’t you look at a Vestel (Turkey) TV, such as one of the European Toshibas?

[@TVguyDarko]

Hey Interstat2222, always a pleasure to see your comments on my channel! I always learn something new. I would take a look at Vestel TVs, but first I'm focusing on the models many people are interested in. If time permits, at the end of the year I might take one of those TVs and see how they perform.

[@turboidiots]

Can I use the tv for hbo max platform.

[@huhwhuh7638]

Hey, if I use this tv as a pc monitor, could I enable game mode manually whenever I'm playing something or does it turn on automatically ?

[@AlmaMujanovic-x6i]

Molim Vas imam isti ovakav tv 43 pus 7608/12 bio je super jedan dan se ugasio i ne mogu ga upaliti hvala vam

[@TVguyDarko]

Probajte ga isključiti iz struje, ostaviti 15-ak minuta i ponovno upaliti.

[@mgf2000]

I dont see adjust brightness . Livello del nero

[@VivixenvVT]

Will you be reviewing the 43PUG7674/F6?

[@LukeNuttallMusic]

Bought this last night! Hoping it will be an epic PC monitor. Best bang for your buck too. 43” 144hz 4K display with fidelityFX and VRR should be awesome

[@albertperez9309]

@@LukeNuttallMusicany updates on it ? Is it worth it ?

[@kaiboizx10]

What do you think so far?​@@LukeNuttallMusic

[@ilustratordg7232]

Upravo sam ga uzeo i razočarao se jer ima vrlo ograničen izbor za picture mode, tek pet opcija. Kad prikačim ps4 na njega izbaci mi obaveštenje da za najbolje iskustvo podesim sliku na game mode, ali njega nema u opcijama.

[@TVguyDarko]

Pozdrav - ja isto imam 5 opcija, no meďu njima je i Game. Nemate taj mod?

[@GeordiLaForgery]

Great review

[@TVguyDarko]

Thanks for watching it!

[@RicardoPereira-e9r]

Hi, This tv has PIP or multi view? thanks Ricardo

[@TVguyDarko]

Hey Ricardo - no, it doesn't have it.

[@ДімаДяченко-ю9г]

I bought the Philips 43PUS7608 TV, but I still have the option to return it. I got it for a third less than the original price, meaning I paid 260 euros instead of the initial 400 euros. Do you recommend keeping it? I haven't found a better option with similar specifications.

[@TVguyDarko]

Hi - that's a good price, but for a bit more you could have a 43" TV with Quantum dot technology, more gaming features and much broader range of apps - check out TCL 43C645 Google TV.

[@keywordniches2207]

great review my friend. also telling the history and faults and how they fixed these faults. My question though: is this Saphi os or linux?because I see for pus7608 it has saphi os or linux.And which one is best?And which one has many years of updates? Or should I go for the TCL 55C643?it has google tv and qled.

[@TVguyDarko]

Thanks for watching! I think both Saphi and this New Philips OS are based on Linux. If you are concerned about the updates, definitely get a Google TV such as this TCL model.

[@keywordniches2207]

@@TVguyDarko thanks. that what i exactly did.

[@gordanbabic8028]

Darko, what do you reccomend buying right now for up to 1000€ ? TCL 805, 845 or a Philips 8118?

[@TVguyDarko]

Hi Gordan - I would go with 65" C845 as it has excellent HDR performance. C805 is also good option if you want to save some euros. If you are after 55" models, then definitely an OLED TV - LG OLED55C21LA is within the budget.

[@aam10253]

What about Philips PUS557008? Is the Sound the same there?

[@Kogaion78]

Philips 43PUS7608/12 vs Samsung QE43Q60C..... I have to replace a 2k lg-ld750 with "200hz" true-motion...... samsung has xvelerator......pgilips only vrr with 60hz not 120hz right ???..... now I don't know if that is needed on 4k or ut works bad on cable tv (I use it as my casual tv and gamming it's on pc+monitor).... so.....what would you chose ?...what else would you take ???.....(is dolby cinema workinf on cable tv or only on movies from bluray ???.....) THX!... PS:......ohhh.........does any have Philips 43PUS7608/12 Picture in/by Picture ???.....

[@TVguyDarko]

Philips PUS7608 is a very basic model, better considet this Samsung or TCL C645/745 if within your budget.

[@Kogaion78]

@@TVguyDarko thx for replay...... the og can be 1032 ron!!!!....whereas tcl sms at 1500-1769 (eur=5ron) I just want it for tv and dunno what to do with 120hz feature.....dunno if is necessaty........and who has best picture....(ph also has dolby vision)

[@optimusprinceps5951]

Has HDMI 2.1 and VRR?

[@TVguyDarko]

No.

[@xZiigiiZx]

Hey man, recently bought a philips 65pus7608/12 and i cannot seem to find bluetooth on it..

[@TVguyDarko]

Hi - Bluetooth is not supported on this model.

[@xZiigiiZx]

@@TVguyDarko damn, welp ill return it tomorrow. Thanks😅

[@vqa33]

My philips TV closes KZbin application when i set it on Pause. Does this model do the same?

[@TVguyDarko]

No, no such issues on my unit. Which model do you have?

[@Bojsha]

Koji je po vašem mišljenju best buy model tv-a 55'' za oko 450-500e? (Svi proizvođači dolaze u obzir) Hvala

[@TVguyDarko]

Pozdrav - u navedenom budgetu bih svakako prvo preporučio TCL C645: www.nabava.net/televizori/tcl-55c645-televizor-cijena-55-139-cm-qled-ultra-hd-436789781#src=5 Samsungov pandan bi bio Q60C, no navedeni je dosta skuplji od TCL-a koji se moze naci vec za 400 EUR.

[@mikimouse3001]

great review, i'm interested in purchasing this tv but i want to ask first, have you encountered any backlight inconsistencies with this tv? im asking this because a while ago i had to return a tv i just bought because as soon as i would change the source or the app, the backlight would go up to 100% which is a huge strain for my eyes especially at night , i've tried to manually set it to the desired level but the outcome was always the same. i've read online that some tvs have this issue because they automatically switvh to hdr mode but i dont know.

[@TVguyDarko]

Hey, thanks for your comment. No, such issues were not present with the unit I’ve tested. HDR does max out backlight, but you can lower it and it will stay as you adjusted it.

[@mikimouse3001]

@@TVguyDarko thanks allot

[@prezeskodaty4637]

Philips lcd tn 120 hertz 1920x1200 resolution are enough for me

[@carolinasilva9641]

can someone please tell me if is possible to put the television on the wall or do I need to buy something specifically to do that?

[@TVguyDarko]

Yes, it is possible, you just need a VESA wall mount.

[@artlover4120]

Can you hook up erc philiips sound bar for dolby atmos?

[@TVguyDarko]

How to send Dolby Atmos via HDMI ARC on Philips TV?

[@B.E.S.T.]

Great review, can I ask that you include the internet browser in your review. A lot of elderly people do not have / don't get on with laptops and tablets, as the screen is too small or the operating system is too complicated. I was looking at this Phillips as I think it has Google Chrome as the browser?

[@TVguyDarko]

Thanks so much for your comment and for the suggestion. I was just looking at Samsung TV remote and asking myself why did they include web browser shortcut button, but your comment gave me the answer. On this particular TV, some other browser is used, I'm not sure which one as I don't have that TV anymore. But Chrome is not available on any Smart TV, even on Android/Google TV since Google is considering you will browse the web on your phone, tablet or PC. Thanks again, I've just updated my TV testing procedure to include this test.

[@aldindubo]

Pozdrav Darko, Meni treba novi televizor ovdje u Holandiji do €500,-. Stavit cu ga u spavacoj sobi i samo cu ga koristit za gledanje filmova, znaci slika treba biti sto bolja i lijepsa sto se moze kupit za te pare. Razmisljam kupit Philips 43PUS7608 ili Samsung 43AU7040. Koji od ovih dva ima najlijepsu sliku za gledanje filmova? Ili da li bi ti neki drugi model preporucio? Mislio sam kupit beamer, ali ovo ce mi na kraju izaci dosta skuplje jer moraju se neke djelove mjenjat kad se to potrosi nakon nekoliko godina. Pozdrav Aldin

[@marlianaaa]

​ @TVguyDarko Hi Darko, do you know if i can stream with my chromecast when I connects to the TV?

[@TVguyDarko]

Hi - yes, you can stream to this TV.

[@tomaszhowaniec5409]

Why this TV always go in smart tv mode even when the only source is HDMI cable?

[@TVguyDarko]

There should be an option to set it either to start with the home menu or with the last input used.

[@keponen331]

Čekao sam 2023 miniLed sa GoogleTV oni stavili ovaj bezvezni OS, ne znam koji im je. Sve je trebalo bit GoogleTV

[@culaenik9708]

more money, more pixels 😂

[@jocca500]

Jel TCL izbacio nove modele? Prosle godine sam kupio Č635 i malo je rec prezadovoljan sam. Hocu sad jos jedan tv pa bih opet TCL

[@bili8280]

Ja koliko znam jeste ,naslednik tvog modela je C645 ali nije jos stigao do nas. Ja imam Lg za 2022 god i veoma sam zadovoljan slikom. Mislim da ima ips panel . Gledao sam i Tcl modele oni su sa Va ekranom ali nekako mi slika nije tako svetla i bistra kao kod Lg. Cekacu jos malo za drugi tv koji mi treba za drugi sprat u kuci. Mozda opet uzmem lg ali za 2023 videcu...jos..😅

[@TVguyDarko]

Novi modeli su izašli, no tek u listopadu ću na test dobiti C745. TCL je jako napredovao otkako sam ga počeo testirati i baš me zanima novi C745 s lokalnim zatamnjenjem.

[@rtpptr3188]

Trebao bih da uzmem novi TV do 470€,koji mi preporucujete da je najbolji za ovu cenubez obzira na marku(koristio bih ga najvise za filmove i sport)?

[@TVguyDarko]

Pozdrav - koja dijagonala?

[@rtpptr3188]

@@TVguyDarko Pa 50 incha sam mislio,ni manje ni vise,a dvoumim se izmedju TCL 50 c635 i Lg 50 uq75003lf,a mozda imas ti neki bolji predlog u ovom cenovnom rangu.(zaista znam malo o televizorima)Hvala na odgovoru

[@andrej69-u2s]

@@rtpptr3188 Ja ti preporučujem Philips model 8507..

[@Karim-PEM]

How can i download app in this tv ?

[@TVguyDarko]

Press Home button and go to Apps.

[@niku3529]

Is it good for gaming?

[@TVguyDarko]

Good for basic gaming, but nothing advanced. TCL/Samsung/LG offer more gaming options.

[@niku3529]

@@TVguyDarko ok this would be my second tv i already have lg oled c2

[@michaelwyckoff7593]

Hey my friend how good are Philips LED TVS really?

[@Steve30x]

I only have experience with a Philips 58PUS8535 and it had very good sound with a good picture quality. But I may have gotten a bad TV from the factory because there was a problem with AV sync with the audio being very far ahead of the video. Also after only a few months the screen had dirty screen effect very visible and after only 13 months the TV completely stopped outputting a picture. I'm looking at buying the same TV again in a few months. I can find it in two stores with one open box.

[@gregorycastorena7697]

This isn’t the same Philips from the Uk. There’s a Chinese company that makes these cheap ones. The real company only makes tv for other parts of the world

[@prezeskodaty4637]

Smart TVs use the Android system, so there is no need for Android on the TV

[@ThePrinceofPilsen]

Quick question. And good review btw. You have mentioned that tor example HBO MAx is not there, so my question is …. Can I download app on this tv? Would love to have HBO there and few more apps. Thank you for your answer.

[@TVguyDarko]

You asked: New Philips Smart TV platform apps and how to install them

[@freddied8479]

Some televisions like this one use Saphi instead of Android. Unfortunately that means there's no way to add apps if you have Saphi... you can only hope that Philips adds the app you want, or get a chromecast

[@seth-rah]

Does the TV allow you to access the Google Play store to load up different TV apps not pre-installed with the TV?

[@TVguyDarko]

No, this TV uses different Smart TV platform and it doesn’t have Google play store.

[@thanosntanolas1871]

Hello, thank you for the great video! I'm going to get the 65" version of this TV for around 500 euro this week probably. I think it looks like a good deal. I have an xbox series s, do you think this is an ok gaming tv? it says it has VRR and HDMI 2.1 but I can't find any more info on it. does it do any magic with smoothing frame rate or reduce stuttering in games that run below 60fps like some hisense and TCL tvs?

[@magnusbuus6910]

I have this tv, and it seems as it has the opportunist to light from the back, but i can’t Seem to make that work. Please help

[@TVguyDarko]

You mean Ambilight?

[@wannagames859]

Is there also Bluetooth?

[@TVguyDarko]

No Bluetooth on this model.

[@bili8280]

Ono sto meni ne prija kada gledam u ekran tv je sarenilo tj probijanje poz. ovetljenja ili tamniji delovi na ekranu. Kod ovog se vide tamniji coskovi sva 4. 😮

[@vqa33]

Remote is trash

[@ic3man669]

No android no fun

[@TVguyDarko]

Yup!