Philips Ambilight 43PUS8545/12 43-Inch LED TV (4K UHD, P5 Engine, Dolby Vision, Dolby

heathersonline · 10-11-2020 9:57am #1

Reduced from £499 to £389, looks to be a good deal and will ship direct to Ireland from amazon.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B089NJTH49

adam88 · 10-11-2020 10:12am

heathersonline wrote: »

Reduced from £499 to £389, looks to be a good deal and will ship direct to Ireland from amazon.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B089NJTH49

Cheers for that. Was watching that tv for a bit. Harvey Norman has it gone back up to 649 since last week.

serarra · 10-11-2020 10:26am

Tesco Liffey Valley had (not sure if still has it, but it was only a couple of days ago) the 50 inch model por 595 (and currys for 599)
Richersounds still has it for 649, and that is a good price.

Basq · 10-11-2020 10:55am

Can go up to 58" with free delivery to ROI.

Solid deal!

Slipshaney · 10-11-2020 11:30am

very tempted by 58 inch! any one have any hands on time with these?

shnaek · 10-11-2020 12:11pm

I see the 43" is €472.00 in Argos as well at the moment. Great price for it.
https://www.argos.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?storeId=10152&catalogId=15051&langId=111&searchTerms=43PUS8505&authToken=-1002%252CTb6zd56kFOpztp1WPmC9rktuDxQ%253D

brightkane · 10-11-2020 2:28pm

the 50 inch went out of stock!! dam it!

TheDriver · 10-11-2020 2:31pm

I have the 7805 from richer sounds, philips make a cracking TV. the smart functions are chunky but the panel is great and the ambilight is very cool.

serarra · 10-11-2020 2:41pm

I bought the one from tesco, I had an old philips 42pus8404, and went for the 50 (thought about the 58 from richersounds, but it was too big)
Ambilight, as always, great.
It has android 9 in it, so you can install apps and games. It can do picture in picture between the channels (satellite and cable/aerial inputs) and hdmi, or hdmi and internal apps (so i have the virgin set top box in PIP in one corner while it is on advertisements and check youtube,etc)
Remote control, on the back, has a keyboard.It has a microphone to talk to google or alexa. Of coruse, chromecast,etc
It has all formats of HDR (including dolby vision) and netflix recognizes it.
The ambilight can be linked as well to philips hue (the wifi lights) and to a new speaker (philips wifi home speaker i think) that has ambilight too.
It can follow the video, the audio, a flag (that you choose), a color set by you. You can turn off the screen and leave the audio and ambilight running.
And can set, if you have it in your room, to use the ambilight as a sunset to help you relax at the end of the day, and alarm to wake you up.

Slipshaney · 10-11-2020 2:45pm

Sounds great - I currently have the Sony Bravia 55XD8577 4K Ultra HD, but this 58" Philips does sound like a step up

serarra wrote: »

I bought the one from tesco, I had an old philips 42pus8404, and went for the 50 (thought about the 58 from richersounds, but it was too big)
Ambilight, as always, great.
It has android 9 in it, so you can install apps and games. It can do picture in picture between the channels (satellite and cable/aerial inputs) and hdmi, or hdmi and internal apps (so i have the virgin set top box in PIP in one corner while it is on advertisements and check youtube,etc)
Remote control, on the back, has a keyboard.It has a microphone to talk to google or alexa. Of coruse, chromecast,etc
It has all formats of HDR (including dolby vision) and netflix recognizes it.
The ambilight can be linked as well to philips hue (the wifi lights) and to a new speaker (philips wifi home speaker i think) that has ambilight too.
It can follow the video, the audio, a flag (that you choose), a color set by you. You can turn off the screen and leave the audio and ambilight running.
And can set, if you have it in your room, to use the ambilight as a sunset to help you relax at the end of the day, and alarm to wake you up.

adam88 · 10-11-2020 3:54pm

Was just doing a bit of research tgere. Currys UK have the next model up at exactly the same price and have the 50 inch version in stock as well.

https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/tv-and-home-entertainment/televisions/televisions/philips-43pus8555-12-43-smart-4k-ultra-hd-hdr-led-tv-with-google-assistant-10206085-pdt.html

IBrows89 · 10-11-2020 4:15pm

I have an older model amiblight (55") and absolutely love the lights, couldn't go back to normal tv's, serious first world problem. The smart capabilities aren't great but I have sky Q and and xbox 1 hooked up so don't have to use it.

Great deal!

Smurts · 10-11-2020 5:06pm

Actually looking for a 50" at the moment if anyone comes across one, the 43" seems a great deal!

Damo 2k9 · 10-11-2020 5:46pm

Seriously tempted by the 58" version of this. Have been looking for a 55" 4k TV at a decent price, and the ambilight have really caught my eye.

Would like to buy from Richer Sounds, but they are beaten by a good bit on this.

Slipshaney · 10-11-2020 5:49pm

Think this would be the one I would go for - seems to be the consensus on HUKD

https://www.currys.ie/ieen/tv-and-home-entertainment/televisions/televisions/philips-58pus9005-12-58-smart-4k-ultra-hd-hdr-led-tv-with-google-assistant-10207671-pdt.html

Damo 2k9 wrote: »

Seriously tempted by the 58" version of this. Have been looking for a 55" 4k TV at a decent price, and the ambilight have really caught my eye.

Would like to buy from Richer Sounds, but they are beaten by a good bit on this.

cathy427 · 10-11-2020 5:59pm

Slipshaney wrote: »

Think this would be the one I would go for - seems to be the consensus on HUKD

https://www.currys.ie/ieen/tv-and-home-entertainment/televisions/televisions/philips-58pus9005-12-58-smart-4k-ultra-hd-hdr-led-tv-with-google-assistant-10207671-pdt.html

Any concerns about the white/grey bezel.
Is it distracting when watching ?
Does it take away from the look of it?
Would it age badly? (tend to keep tvs for long time via moving them in the extended family)

10-11-2020 6:00pm

IBrows89 wrote: »

I have an older model amiblight (55") and absolutely love the lights, couldn't go back to normal tv's, serious first world problem. The smart capabilities aren't great but I have sky Q and and xbox 1 hooked up so don't have to use it.

Great deal!

I got 50 inch Ambilight earlier this year and it really is brilliant. Wouldn't get another main TV without it if the option is there.

Slipshaney · 10-11-2020 6:01pm

My current Sony Bravia has a grey bezel, and its a good few years old

Still looks great to be honest. sitting on a white TV stand

I presume the Philips is a grey bezel also as opposed to white?

cathy427 wrote: »

Any concerns about the white/grey bezel.
Is it distracting when watching ?
Does it take away from the look of it?
Would it age badly? (tend to keep tvs for long time via moving them in the extended family)

Damo 2k9 · 10-11-2020 6:13pm

Just on the currys 58PUS9005, nearest in stock is in Cork, estimated dispatch for home delivery is 10-21 days and a 25 euro delivery on top of that too.

RonTon · 10-11-2020 8:06pm

I ordered the 58 inch from Curry’s ,been looking for awhile at the Philips tv’s ,hope it will fit

Will collect it tomorrow v’s getting it delivered.

10-11-2020 8:17pm

RonTon wrote: »

I ordered the 58 inch from Curry’s ,been looking for awhile at the Philips tv’s ,hope it will fit
Will collect it tomorrow v’s getting it delivered.

Hope you have space. :P It's strange how quick we get used to large TVs in settings like sitting rooms but when you then try and get them into a car you're reminded how big they actually are. :pac:

Slipshaney · 10-11-2020 8:18pm

Let us know how you get on

RonTon wrote: »

I ordered the 58 inch from Curry’s ,been looking for awhile at the Philips tv’s ,hope it will fit
Will collect it tomorrow v’s getting it delivered.

RonTon · 10-11-2020 8:34pm

Slipshaney wrote: »

Let us know how you get on

Will do,was about order the op one on Amazon but went with your one on Curry’s, thanks

Damo 2k9 · 10-11-2020 8:44pm

RonTon wrote: »

Will do,was about order the op one on Amazon but went with your one on Curry’s, thanks

Are u in Dublin ? Going to keep an eye on stock and pick one up myself if I can get one local.

RonTon · 10-11-2020 8:51pm

Damo 2k9 wrote: »

Are u in Dublin ? Going to keep an eye on stock and pick one up myself if I can get one local.

Cork

Labelled · 10-11-2020 10:45pm

Is there anything to be said for holding off until black Friday?

brightkane · 10-11-2020 11:12pm

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B089N6PNKC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabt1_dlC_n.WQFbXBHCMQY

This appears to be a good price also. Not android but I will be using it with a firestick so not that bothered.

ErinGoBrath · 10-11-2020 11:20pm

Can someone tell me how easy it is to switch between saorview and free sat on this?

We've a very old Bravia and it's one button press.

We have a newish Hisense and it's at least 8 button presses, reconfiguration of channels required

Muahahaha · 10-11-2020 11:29pm

Do the lights at the back of it change colour depending what colour is on the screen? Like if you were watching football are the lights always green? And does that make a difference for viewing or is it just a gimmick?

mossy464 · 10-11-2020 11:46pm

Can anyone comment on switching between saorview and satellite? Is there a freesat EPG?

I had pulled the trigger on a 43inch lg below but this is tempting.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/LG-43UN70006LA-Smart-Freeview-Freesat/dp/B08CJ72Y17/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=lg+tv&qid=1605048323&sr=8-5

BionicRasher · 11-11-2020 12:06am

Cracker of a tv
Ambilight is amazing
I am looking at the 50 inch 9005 version as it has 4 sided Ambilight. However seems like Curry’s Ireland don’t stock it

It’s on the UK Curry’s site for £449

Had anyone ever had delivery from Curry’s UK? Will they deliver to Parcel Wizard address?

kaerobe · 11-11-2020 1:13am

I was looking at this too. Exactly the 2020/2021 43 inch.
What the diff between Amazon and Currys model? Amazon says its an amazon exclusive?

Anyone know if these support Airplay 2?

adam88 · 11-11-2020 2:01am

kaerobe wrote: »

I was looking at this too. Exactly the 2020/2021 43 inch.
What the diff between Amazon and Currys model? Amazon says its an amazon exclusive?

Anyone know if these support Airplay 2?

Only difference between them is the Amazon’ one doesn’t have the keyboard on the back of the remote. Everything g else is exactly the same

adam88 · 11-11-2020 2:02am

kaerobe wrote: »

I was looking at this too. Exactly the 2020/2021 43 inch.
What the diff between Amazon and Currys model? Amazon says its an amazon exclusive?

Anyone know if these support Airplay 2?

Only difference between them is the Amazon’ one doesn’t have the keyboard on the back of the remote. Everything g else is exactly the same

11-11-2020 2:44am

Muahahaha wrote: »

Do the lights at the back of it change colour depending what colour is on the screen? Like if you were watching football are the lights always green? And does that make a difference for viewing or is it just a gimmick?

It follows the video and there are options for vivid/football/game/comfort and a few more. Deep in the settings you can tell the TV of the colour of the wall behind so it can compensate. You can also set it to follow audio and flags and gimmicks like that.
I find for TV/films it's a nice little extra for immersion. Just a pity that now they've made so much material in 21:9 even for TV. :pac: Nature documentaries are brilliant with it.
For gaming it's excellent. I love it for driving games especially from in-car camera views. I've had a few literal "wows" with it.

The one I have is a couple of generations behind so the smart features aren't great (slow/clunky) but I'd always planned to use my Xbox anyway.

TheDriver · 11-11-2020 11:16am

7805 is now on offer at Amazon.

tadgho · 11-11-2020 11:22am

TheDriver wrote: »

7805 is now on offer at Amazon.

What is difference between 7805 and one in the OP? Considering the 43"....

TheDriver · 11-11-2020 11:32am

I have the 7805 and it's a great TV at 55", paid 499 stg with 6 year warranty.

adam88 · 11-11-2020 11:35am

tadgho wrote: »

What is difference between 7805 and one in the OP? Considering the 43"....

Seem to be similar enough. 7805 isn’t an android smart tv. Just a regular smart

Slipshaney · 11-11-2020 11:35am

Have you a link handy please to that one on Amazon?

TheDriver wrote: »

I have the 7805 and it's a great TV at 55", paid 499 stg with 6 year warranty.

cython · 11-11-2020 11:37am

tadgho wrote: »

What is difference between 7805 and one in the OP? Considering the 43"....

Something of an explainer here and here, but in short it seems you can break them down to extract screen size, model level and year, and region. Taking say 58PUS9005/12 as an example:

58 - Screen Size
P - Philips (Duh!)
U - Resolution, UltraHD/4K
S - Type of built in TV receiver
900 - Series of TV, higher = "more premium"
5 - Released in 2020
/12 - UK variant

So in theory the 7805 is a few steps below the 8545 and 9005, but in the same model year. Here's a comparison of the 58" 7805, 8545 and 9005 from Philips themselves

Truckermal · 11-11-2020 11:38am

Philips 43PUS7805/12 43-Inch TV

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B089N2WPC2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_t1_dlC_I77QFbYZHF3S2

tadgho · 11-11-2020 11:42am

tadgho wrote: »

What is difference between 7805 and one in the OP? Considering the 43"....

Best way to pay on Amazon?? Can I use Revolut?? Going to pull the trigger on the 43" 8545 in the OP!...;)

Slipshaney · 11-11-2020 11:48am

I usually just use my linked CC and pay in GBP

tadgho wrote: »

Best way to pay on Amazon?? Can I use Revolut?? Going to pull the trigger on the 43" 8545 in the OP!...;)

NATLOR · 11-11-2020 11:50am

tadgho wrote: »

Best way to pay on Amazon?? Can I use Revolut?? Going to pull the trigger on the 43" 8545 in the OP!...;)

Yes you can use Revolut obviously pay in sterling

TheDriver · 11-11-2020 11:59am

you won't go wrong with it. I'm very impressed with mine, no blur or shuddering on 4K, gaming seems good on it. It handles HD saorview very well.
Clunky smart features. Netflix and prime work on it, it also has RTE player on it.

Slipshaney · 11-11-2020 12:20pm

Thanks for that - Ill be using a 4k firestick so not too worried about the smart features....just moreso about the actual picture quality when watching sports etc

TheDriver wrote: »

you won't go wrong with it. I'm very impressed with mine, no blur or shuddering on 4K, gaming seems good on it. It handles HD saorview very well.
Clunky smart features. Netflix and prime work on it, it also has RTE player on it.

tadgho · 11-11-2020 12:50pm

TV in OP is sold by Amazon EU it says in my order, so presuming it will have a UK plug as opposed to European if sold on Amazon UK?..

fergiesfolly · 11-11-2020 1:21pm

tadgho wrote: »

TV in OP is sold by Amazon EU it says in my order, so presuming it will have a UK plug as opposed to European if sold on Amazon UK?..

It should of sold by Amazon UK.
It might also only have UK digital receiver so be incapable of receiving Irish channels

Damo 2k9 · 11-11-2020 1:28pm

Waiting on the 9005 to come back into stock in Currys, hopefully. Had been on FB Messenger to them and was told more stock would be arriving in coming weeks...

cython · 11-11-2020 1:30pm

fergiesfolly wrote: »

It should of sold by Amazon UK.
It might also only have UK digital receiver so be incapable of receiving Irish channels

The /12 model number is the UK rather than mainland EU variant, so should get the right plug. As for UK vs IE tuner, per the links I posted above the S in the model number seems to determine the tuner built in, and the PUS models are listed as compatible on saorview.ie, so I'd expect the poster will be fine.

Philips Ambilight 43PUS8545/12 43-Inch LED TV (4K UHD, P5 Engine, Dolby Vision, Dolby

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