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Philips Ambilight 55OLED856 55 inch OLED 4K Ultra HD HDR Smart TV Freeview Play £799 Instore - Limited Locations (VIP Price) @ Richer Sounds
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With unique, 4-sided Ambilight, the Philips 55OLED856 draws you into the heart of the action.
Expanded vision with Ambilight 4-sided
Although this is a smaller OLED TV, 4-sided Ambilight makes it appear much more immersive. This unique Philips technology enjoys its ultimate incarnation, with 4-sided Ambilight. Using intelligent LEDs all around the TV, colour from the picture is cast into the room – in real time. Colour, vibrancy and excitement move beyond the screen and into your living room to bring you a viewing experience beyond the ordinary, with this extraordinary Philips 55 inch TV.
The ultimate picture technology - OLED
Delivering the ultimate picture quality, this Philips 55 inch TV uses OLED technology. Unlike conventional LED TVs, OLED doesn't need a backlight. Each pixel makes its own colour and light. When they are turned off, they are completely black. With deeper blacks you get enhanced colours and astonishing contrast that allows you to enjoy the purest, most lifelike image.
Introducing artificial intelligence, with P5 AI Perfect Picture Engine
The P5 AI Perfect Picture engine is the ‘brain’ behind the picture and even ‘thinks’ in a similar way to us. The powerful processor uses deep-learning AI algorithms to get the most lifelike images possible. Maximising detail, colour realism and smooth motion, the P5 AI engine optimises OLED and Ambilight for a brilliant performance.
HDR to the max, with HDR10+
For the highest quality picture, HDR10+ offers scene-by-scene HDR mastering for the truest, most accurate HDR picture technology to date. With HDR10+ each scene is optimised, meaning the maximum amount of detail is shown – even in the brightest or darkest moments. The 55OLED856 also supports standard HDR10 and HLG formats.
Gaming made better
With HDMI 2.1 connectivity at its heart, the Philips 55OLED856 has many features that makes it the ideal choice for gaming. Once connected to one of the HDMI 2.1 sockets, ultra-low-latency mode is automatically selected when begining game play. VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) and FreeSync are supported, giving you the fastest and smoothest response possible. Unique to Philips, Ambilight’s gaming mode brings another dimension of immersion.
Dolby Vision for dramatic imaging
As well as supporting HDR10+, this Philips 55” OLED TV is also compatible with Dolby Vision - a leading format in Hollywood and cinemas around the world. Dolby Vision also adjusts the picture to take full advantage of each display's characteristics and presents an optimized picture for each scene in specially mastered content.
Dolby Atmos for enhanced sound
With a Dolby Atmos processor built-in, the Philips 55OLED856 decodes Atmos sound tracks - giving you the potential for an even more immersive sound. Featuring a built-in 2.1 speaker set-up with subwoofer and a 50 watt amp, it provides powerful, well-rounded sound.
Android TV for smart TV
In a complicated world of catch-up TV, Android TV makes sense of it all. Using a clear, intuitive interface, Android lets you effortlessly switch between Netflix, Amazon Prime, YouTube, Disney+ and many other services. Android lets you pick up where you left off in the latest series or check out new movie releases – all without getting lost within complicated menus.
Voice control with built-in Google Assistant and works with Alexa
Working via the built-in Android system, Google Assistant helps you find content, apps and even controls compatible smart home devices, such as the Philips Hue lighting system. All this is available by simple voice command. Alternatively, connect your Amazon Echo or similar Alexa device and use voice commands via Alexa (Works with Amazon Alexa).
Stylish design, with T-bar stand
Featuring a T-bar stand in dark chrome finish, the 55OLED856 stands out from the crowd. The quality of design extends to the remote control, which features a tactile, Muirhead leather-backed finish and backlit keys.
Whether you’re watching a movie, TV or gaming, do it in style, with the Philips 55OLED856.
Please note, this Smart TV features third party Apps. These Apps may be modified or withdrawn at any time. There may also be a delay in launching some of the featured Apps. Catch-up TV Apps may vary by region. The function and availability of apps is not covered by the manufacturer’s or Richer Sounds’ guarantee.
Specifications
Reviews
With unique, 4-sided Ambilight, the Philips 55OLED856 draws you into the heart of the action.
Expanded vision with Ambilight 4-sided
Although this is a smaller OLED TV, 4-sided Ambilight makes it appear much more immersive. This unique Philips technology enjoys its ultimate incarnation, with 4-sided Ambilight. Using intelligent LEDs all around the TV, colour from the picture is cast into the room – in real time. Colour, vibrancy and excitement move beyond the screen and into your living room to bring you a viewing experience beyond the ordinary, with this extraordinary Philips 55 inch TV.
The ultimate picture technology - OLED
Delivering the ultimate picture quality, this Philips 55 inch TV uses OLED technology. Unlike conventional LED TVs, OLED doesn't need a backlight. Each pixel makes its own colour and light. When they are turned off, they are completely black. With deeper blacks you get enhanced colours and astonishing contrast that allows you to enjoy the purest, most lifelike image.
Introducing artificial intelligence, with P5 AI Perfect Picture Engine
The P5 AI Perfect Picture engine is the ‘brain’ behind the picture and even ‘thinks’ in a similar way to us. The powerful processor uses deep-learning AI algorithms to get the most lifelike images possible. Maximising detail, colour realism and smooth motion, the P5 AI engine optimises OLED and Ambilight for a brilliant performance.
HDR to the max, with HDR10+
For the highest quality picture, HDR10+ offers scene-by-scene HDR mastering for the truest, most accurate HDR picture technology to date. With HDR10+ each scene is optimised, meaning the maximum amount of detail is shown – even in the brightest or darkest moments. The 55OLED856 also supports standard HDR10 and HLG formats.
Gaming made better
With HDMI 2.1 connectivity at its heart, the Philips 55OLED856 has many features that makes it the ideal choice for gaming. Once connected to one of the HDMI 2.1 sockets, ultra-low-latency mode is automatically selected when begining game play. VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) and FreeSync are supported, giving you the fastest and smoothest response possible. Unique to Philips, Ambilight’s gaming mode brings another dimension of immersion.
Dolby Vision for dramatic imaging
As well as supporting HDR10+, this Philips 55” OLED TV is also compatible with Dolby Vision - a leading format in Hollywood and cinemas around the world. Dolby Vision also adjusts the picture to take full advantage of each display's characteristics and presents an optimized picture for each scene in specially mastered content.
Dolby Atmos for enhanced sound
With a Dolby Atmos processor built-in, the Philips 55OLED856 decodes Atmos sound tracks - giving you the potential for an even more immersive sound. Featuring a built-in 2.1 speaker set-up with subwoofer and a 50 watt amp, it provides powerful, well-rounded sound.
Android TV for smart TV
In a complicated world of catch-up TV, Android TV makes sense of it all. Using a clear, intuitive interface, Android lets you effortlessly switch between Netflix, Amazon Prime, YouTube, Disney+ and many other services. Android lets you pick up where you left off in the latest series or check out new movie releases – all without getting lost within complicated menus.
Voice control with built-in Google Assistant and works with Alexa
Working via the built-in Android system, Google Assistant helps you find content, apps and even controls compatible smart home devices, such as the Philips Hue lighting system. All this is available by simple voice command. Alternatively, connect your Amazon Echo or similar Alexa device and use voice commands via Alexa (Works with Amazon Alexa).
Stylish design, with T-bar stand
Featuring a T-bar stand in dark chrome finish, the 55OLED856 stands out from the crowd. The quality of design extends to the remote control, which features a tactile, Muirhead leather-backed finish and backlit keys.
Whether you’re watching a movie, TV or gaming, do it in style, with the Philips 55OLED856.
Please note, this Smart TV features third party Apps. These Apps may be modified or withdrawn at any time. There may also be a delay in launching some of the featured Apps. Catch-up TV Apps may vary by region. The function and availability of apps is not covered by the manufacturer’s or Richer Sounds’ guarantee.
Specifications
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279 Comments
sorted byThe 807 has the new EX panel and next generation ambilight - so each light is seperate. However there’s been close to zero sales for this just yet.. that is still retailing at 1299.
Only issue is gaming on 120Hz and having 4K for two ports. If you are into gaming that might be a bit of a problem, but I found this to be better than the C2 for my own needs/wants.
For the price this is a steal - built-in ambilight is a game-changer and is so immersive! Way better than any 3p (Govee/raspberry pi) solution and the Philips ambilight box comes to about 350-400 quid to properly set up.
Native 4k 60hz is fine, native 4k 120Hz is fine. 4k VRR 60hz is fine, it is only for native 4k 120hz VRR content which is instead shown at Quad HD (1440p) resolution. Very very narrow use case. (edited)
I cannot comment the difference with the 807, but 1 thing I remember reading is it's 30% brighter.
Not sure if you realise, but the Ambilight function of the TV, has no bearing on the screen and the realibility of it. the Ambilight function is merely a set of light that tries to follow the colour of the image relative to the signal fed to the screen. Yes there a bit of software and hadware magic involved, but a TV being an Ambilight does not make any less reliable (though you could argue on a technical level it's another PoF).
Don't tell me, you had one and it failed, or perhaps someone you know (probably down the pub) told you they are unreliable, or worse still a Samsung or LG fanboi once posted about how unreliable they are despite never having owned one, and you took it as gospel.
I regularly see posters on here saying they've had ambilight TV's for years, and wouldn't go to anything else. Fanbois perhaps, but there's an awful lot of them! (edited)
Picture quality on this model is amazing, and the UI is decent enough. It also has hdmi 2.1 compatibility which is a must for next gen gaming.
I have a Panasonic OLED too and this is comparable, only issue is sometimes the eArc function can play up but could be solved with a firmware update.
Most reviews mention software bugs, as well as Surround sound and eARC issues.
Supposed to be a fabulous picture though and good experience with Ambilight.
All in all its not an amazing TV, but it is a great price point for this particular model TV. (edited)
Is wall mounted better than the look of the stand?
Mine has been running smoothly for 5 years and others I know have no issues.
The Android OS is the easiest I found to use compared to Samsung and LG
Any thoughts are appreciated.
Most of the main channels are HD, especially with Sky. If you have anything bigger than a 37" SD always looks quite poor tbh. I used to upscale my SD back in the day via a Toshiba HDMI DVD recorder which was actually quite effective. But that was on a 42".
I mainly watch HD content (recordings via Freeview) on my 70" Ambilight, I've just watched the last series of Hunted which for some reason I recorded in SD (off Channel 4+1 I think) and tbh once I got over the fact it wasn't HD it wasn't really an issue.
But definitely get them over to watching the HD channels. My auntie is terrible for watching SD on her 55" because she can't get her head around the fact you press 101 instead of 1 lol. She doesn't use the EPG.
The only downside is the EPG is a bit cr@p, but who actually watches telly on a TV nowadays?
I really enjoy the ambilight too - once you get used to it, you really miss it when going to a TV without it.
Still give it another 20 years might have 600Hz TVs, problem solved. Upscale 24/25/30/60/120. Provlem solved. 24*25=600... (edited)
This model has a gap in the ambilight due to the stand (bottom middle section missing) is slightly noticeable/annoying with the stand on , but when mounted alternatively (wall mount) it looks dreadful! - I ended up the 806 model instead as it doesn't have one
can't really comment on the android TV stuff as i use a firestick
Full resolution with all the bells and whistles I have checked this with 4k patterns to make sure it isnt downscaled and it isnt