If you are looking for quality in a television, you should consider what Philips can offer you, since they currently have a very interesting catalog in both the high and medium range. What stands out the most is that its new models offer important characteristics that translate into a performance more in line with the needs that we may have as users. Today we want to talk about the Philips PUS8536.
| Philips PUS8536 Specifications | |
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| Make model | Philips 70PUS8536 / 12 – Philips 70PUS8536 |
| Size | 70 ″ (177.8 cm) |
| Resolution | 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels) |
| Aspect ratio | 16: 9 |
| Frequency | 50 Hz / 60 Hz (Hertz) |
| Backlighting | Direct LED |
| Smart tv | Yes, Android TV |
| Integrated Wifi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| 3D | No |
| USB Recorder | Yes |
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| Sound |
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| Dimensions without stand (Height x Width x Depth) | 876.3 x 1572.3 x 85.1 mm |
| Dimensions with stand (Height x Width x Depth) | 947.9 x 1572.3 x 360.6 mm |
| Weight (Without / With stand) | 27.1 kg / 28.4 kg |
| VESA compatibility | Yes, 300 x 300 mm |
| HDMI ports | 4 |
| USB ports | 2 |
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| CI + Integrated | Yes, v1.4 |
| Energy Class | Category G |
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Exterior design of the Philips 70PUS8536 / 12
We witness a pleasant design that we believe can blend quite well with almost any environment
Something that we find attractive about the Philips 70PUS8536 is that it presents a more pleasant appearance than the sight in previous models, therefore, its aesthetics can be considered as a positive point. Of course, you must consider that it is a large 70-inch team .
Therefore, it is a perfect option for rooms or large rooms. To take better advantage of its design, we recommend purchasing the VESA mount that makes installation easier, especially if we plan to adapt the television to the wall. Since in this way its appearance is used more .
Especially the front part that has thin bezels, which provide a more elegant style, likewise, the screen uses 96.68% of its area , which is beneficial when it comes to playing content. This is combined with a silver chassis that seeks to give a better presence.
The back is pleasant to us because it shows a cleaner construction, in addition, it tries to maintain the slim style that we emphasize so much . In this case, the only negative we find is in the construction that seems a bit weak, especially in its materials.
Connectivity
We have a complete connector box that integrates the most used options, for example, its four HDMIs that are a very good option for connecting laptops, consoles and players. We also have two USB for the playback and recording of content in a simple way.
Other connections that seem important to us are its Ethernet to connect directly to the modem. It also includes an audio output and a satellite input . There will be other ports that you can check in the specification table. We have placed the tuners right there.
The wireless topic is well covered with the options that are used the most today. Here we find Wi-Fi that allows us to use the internet from a distance. As if that were not enough, Bluetooth 5.0 is offered which is usually compatible with a good variety of devices.
Image quality and general functions of the Philips 70PUS8536
Although the Philips 70PUS8536 / 12 is not a high-end TV, we must accept that it offers a decent image that stands out for its optimization. In addition, it gives us a 4K resolution that, due to its power, tries to deliver better details with more realistic and precise touches.
Its backlighting is Direct LED and it is possibly the least remarkable, since it usually has difficulty in very dark or bright environments . Luckily, an MVA panel is integrated that delivers a quick screen refresh, a wide viewing angle and excellent contrast.
However, you should know that this panel sacrifices brightness and fidelity in color reproduction, so it is something that we have to take into account . The interesting thing is that some improvement technologies have been implemented that seek to cover a little the weaknesses of the television.
These functions work on essential parameters such as color, contrast and brightness in order to deliver a more complete final experience. We also observed that Ultra Resolution is available which improves the image of content that is reproduced in a lower source.
It has a P5 processor that optimizes all the work, thus we achieve more fluid movements and noise in the image is eliminated. As if that were not enough, this model offers us compatibility with HDR10 , HDR10 + , HLG and Dolby Vision for an even deeper experience.
Sound
Another section where this television is left to us is in the audio that lacks greater power, although we cannot be so demanding either. This time we have only two speakers with a power of 20W which is normal in the mid-range , but poor for demanding content.
It is true that a good variety of technologies have been implemented whose main objective is to improve the sound. And we must accept that if a more immersive and clean experience is obtained , however, the most feasible thing will be to acquire a soundbar with greater power.
Smart TV / software review and more highlights
One of the greatest attractions of this television is that Android TV offers us a system considered among the best
Another positive point of the Philips 70PUS8536 is that it has Android, a very interesting system because of how intuitive it is. In addition, it has a good optimization that is accompanied by the processor that gives us fluid navigation. We highlight the different functions it includes .
A newer version is not offered, however the included one is still quite functional. Among the most attractive we have a very extensive application store with more than 5,000 options. It also has compatibility for the Google Assistant and Alexa assistants .
It turns out that this model can be a good option to play thanks to the fact that it includes AMD FreeSync Premium technology that gives us more fluid and precise movements. Ambilight technology stands out for offering us LED lights from the sides depending on the content.
PROS:
- A different design
- Offers USB 3.0
- Image quality
- MVA panel
- Enhancement features
- HDR compatible
- Android TV
- Google Assistant and Alexa
- AMD FreeSync Premium
- Ambilight
CONS:
- Without HDMI 2.1
- Backlighting
- Sound
- System version
- Price
