Manage updates with the Download AppPhilips 55PFL5706/F7
Manufacturer: Philips Part number: 55PFL5706/F7
- More product information:
- Editors' review
- User reviews
- Specifications
- Product series
- Accessories
- Manufacturer info
- Bottom Line:
- While the Philips PFL5706/F7's MediaConnect option may speak to PC-centric video-streaming fans, other buyers might balk at the TV's picture-quality and control flaws.
Read more
Where to buy
| store | customer rating | inventory | tax & shipping | price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Not yet rated | | Enter zip code to get total price: Price +Tax +Shipping =Total price | as of 05/21/2013 |
CNET editors' review
Philips 55PFL5706/F7 price range: $979.99
- Reviewed by: David Katzmaier
- Reviewed on: 07/13/2011
- Released on: 07/01/2011
The good: The unique MediaConnect feature of the Philips PFL5706/F7 series allows the TV to display the contents of a laptop PC screen without wires. The TV is relatively inexpensive yet offers built-in Wi-Fi and a solid selection of streaming video. Its screen evinced good uniformity for an LCD and rejected ambient light well.
The bad: MediaConnect won't appeal to many users, requires robust hardware, and is subject to wireless range and traffic issues. The TV's picture quality is below par, characterized by inaccurate color, lighter black levels, and poor video processing. Picture controls are inadequate, and it's less energy-efficient than other non-LED-based LCDs.
The bottom line: While the Philips PFL5706/F7's MediaConnect option may speak to PC-centric video-streaming fans, other buyers might balk at the TV's picture-quality and control flaws.
User reviews
-
-
Average Performer, For a Good Price
by jeffnreagan on July 21, 2012
Pros: 1. The price for the size of screen
2. Wi-Fi built in
3. Most of major streaming services offeredCons: 1. Video is blurry in certain cases
2. Navagition through Net tv feature is annoying
3. "Aim" zone for the remote to work is fairly small
4. Not 3DSummary: I don't have all the gadgets and software to be able quantitatively
evaluate TV's but my eye's know what they like in TV's. I bought the ...Summary: I don't have all the gadgets and software to be able quantitatively
evaluate TV's but my eye's know what they like in TV's. I bought the 55" version of this series and found it to be good price to performance ratio. Bear in mind my perspective I'm coming from is an HDTV almost 8 years old. I found the color reproductions to be overall "good" and it didn't seem as bad as CNET's review put it. Also, I was very satisfied with the black levels as well. You can see 3 different shades of black on one persons clothing in Star Wars Blu ray movie. However, I spent good amount of time tweaking the settings on the TV to get there. I agree with the CNET review that the settings for video is lacking when compared to higher end ones. Video processing is average for quality. It does get blurry in some very fast action movie sequences. The resolution for 85-90% of your watching is very sharp and eye appealing. When I compare this TV to top of the line TV's it does well for the price. When I bought this TV the top of the line TV's were going 4 times more than this one for the same size. It does not have the best video processing and you will see artiacts of some kind in some places. The color accuracy is good but not excellent. User interface could be better. The streaming services work adequately. Wi-Fi took me less than 2 minutes to hook up to my 5 year old router. For 1/4 of the cost of the top of the line TV's most people would be satisfied with this TV's performance. -
Better on Price, Poor on Picture Quality
by kader321 on April 7, 2012
Pros: 1. The Price range
2. Sleek design
3. Built in wifi
4. Media connectCons: 1. Blurry video Quality
2. Media connect is not as easy to connect as thought.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Philips
- Part number: 55PFL5706/F7
- Description: Get immersed in a thin LCD TV. Wirelessly connect to movie services: Vudu, Netflix, and Film Fresh. Access over 100 Apps from Pandora, Twitter, Facebook, and more. Surf the web, view any content from your PC on TV with Philips MediaConnect.
General
- TV type LCD TV
- Screen size 55 in
- Viewing angle 178 degrees
- Viewing angle (vertical) 178 degrees
Features
- Connectivity Built-in Wi-Fi
- Internet streaming services Net TV,
Vudu,
Netflix,
Pandora,
Twitter,
Facebook - TV features Auto Volume Leveller (AVL),
5 band EQ Video
- Technology TFT active matrix
- Native resolution 1920 x 1080
- Resolution 1080p
- Refresh rate 60 Hz
- Motion Enhancement Technology Digital Natural Motion
- Aspect ratio 16:9
- Response time (ms) 6 ms
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- Widescreen Widescreen
- Widescreen modes WideScreen
- Contrast ratio 5000:1
- Brightness 450 cd/m2
- Comb filter 3D digital
- HDCP compatible Yes
- Supported DTV resolutions 480/60i,
1080/60p,
720/60p,
1080/60i,
480/60p - Supported computer resolutions 1280 x 1024 (SXGA),
1360 x 768,
1920 x 1080,
1440 x 900,
1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+),
1280 x 768 (WXGA),
1024 x 768 (XGA),
640 x 480 (VGA),
800 x 600 (SVGA) TV Tuner
- TV tuner presence Yes
- Digital TV tuner ATSC
- Analog TV tuner NTSC
- Secondary audio program (SAP) Yes
Audio
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt
- Analog video input signals NTSC
- Surround mode Yes
- Sound effects SRS TruSurround HD
- Total output power 20 Watt
- Audio controls Equalizer
Connectivity
- HDMI ports qty 4
- PC interface VGA (HD-15)
- Input/Output connections 2 x Audio line-in (RCA phono x 2) - Rear,
1 x Component video input (RCA phono x 3) - Rear,
1 x Audio line-in (RCA phono x 2) - Rear,
3 x HDMI (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Bottom,
1 x Digital audio output (coaxial) (RCA phono) - Rear,
1 x VGA input (15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)) - Side,
1 x Network (RJ-45) - Rear,
1 x Composite video/audio input (RCA phono x 3) - Rear,
1 x USB (4 pin USB Type A) - Side,
1 x HDMI (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Side,
1 x Audio line-in (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) - Side - Video interface HDMI,
Component,
Composite Convenience
- Parental channel lock Yes
Remote Control
- Type Standard remote control
- Second remote control type None
Built-in components
- Component type None
Stands & Mounts
- Stand included Included
- Stand design Tabletop
- Stand features Swivel
- Flat panel mount interface 400 x 400 mm
Power
- Power device Power supply - Internal
- Power device nominal voltage AC 120 V
- Power consumption operational 297 Watt
- Power consumption stand by / sleep 0.15 Watt
Dimensions & Weight
- Dimensions (WxDxH) 51.6 in x 11.3 in x 32.8 in - With stand
- Weight 66.6 lbs
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
- Width 63 in
- Depth 8.8 in
- Height 34.3 in
- Weight 82 lbs
Sustainability
- Greenpeace policy rating (Nov 2011) 4.5
- Greenpeace policy rating (Nov 2012) 3.8
Product series
-
Manufacturer: Philips
Specs: LCD TV,
40 in,
1080p,
120 Hz,
Wi-Fi,
Blockbuster,
Vudu,
Net TV,
Pandora -
Manufacturer: Philips
Specs: LCD TV,
46 in,
1080p,
120 Hz,
Wi-Fi,
Net TV,
Netflix,
Vudu,
Pandora,
Twitter,
Facebook,
EPA Energy Star -
Manufacturer: Philips
Specs: LCD TV,
55 in,
1080p,
60 Hz,
Wi-Fi,
Net TV,
Vudu,
Netflix,
Pandora,
Twitter,
Facebook
Accessories
Manufacturer info
- Manufacturer profile
- Browse Philips products on Shopper.com
-
- Manufacturer:Philips
- Address:
100 E. 42nd St., New York, NY - Phone: 800/223-1828
- Email: us.ce.webmaster@philips.com
- Fax: 423/475-0411
