PhilipsTechnical Specification MatrixAnalysis Date: 7 November 2026Evaluated at £529
Philips 55" PHILIPS Ambilight PQS8501 QLED 4K HDR Smart TV (2026) with Freely - 55PQS8501/05, Black
Comprehensive hardware specifications and benchmark performance analysis.
5.5/ 10
Andote Tech Score
Evaluated at £529
Price-Tier Avg: 7.1/10
Rated on 7 November 2026
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Relative Benchmark Scoring (1–10)
vs Price Tier CompetitorsScreen Size4
Hardware Spec Score
4.1/10(Below Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
4.1/10(Below Average)
Resolution4MP
Hardware Spec Score
4.0/10(Below Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
4.0/10(Below Average)
Audio Power20W
Hardware Spec Score
4.9/10(Below Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
4.9/10(Below Average)
Power Consumption20W
Hardware Spec Score
7.5/10(Very Good)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
7.5/10(Very Good)
Weight10350g
Hardware Spec Score
8.8/10(Excellent)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
8.7/10(Excellent)
How We Calculate This Score
Our objective rating combines Hardware Spec Quality (measuring real-world component power benchmarked across the entire category on a 1–10 scale) with a Price-to-Value Index (evaluating technical capability relative to selling price). User reviews and merchant sponsorships do not influence this score.
Score Deciding Factors7 Key drivers
✓Tier-1 Brand (Philips)
Premium manufacturer reliability & build qualityTier-1 Standing
•High-End Price Bracket£529
High-end product priced in the upper bracketPremium Tier
✕Limited Screen Size4.0
Significantly below category average benchmark4.1/10
✕Limited Resolution4MP
Significantly below category average benchmark4.0/10
✕Limited Audio Power20V
Significantly below category average benchmark4.9/10
•Standard Power Consumption20V
Solid standard benchmark for category7.5/10
✓Lightweight Weight10.35kg
Top-tier capability in this category8.8/10
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