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55" PHILIPS Ambilight PQS8601  QLED 4K HDR Smart TV (2026) with Freely - 55PQS8601/05, Black - 1
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Philips 55" PHILIPS Ambilight PQS8601 QLED 4K HDR Smart TV (2026) with Freely - 55PQS8601/05, Black

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The Philips Ambilight PQS8601 55 QLED 4K HDR Smart TV is best for anyone who likes their entertainment connected to the rest of their smart home. It combines Ambilight lighting, 4K QLED picture qua...
Brand: Philips•Model: 55" PHILIPS Ambilight PQS8601 QLED 4K HDR Smart TV (2026) with Freely - 55PQS8601/05, Black
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At a Glance

Key highlights and verified hardware specifications

Display Size
55
Display Resolution
4K Ultra HD 3840 x 2160p
Maximum Refresh Rate
60 Hz (up to 120 Hz)
Processor
P5 Picture Perfect Engine
Weight
- TV with stand: 12.73 kg - TV: 12.31 kg - Boxed: 15.82 kg
Hdr
- HDR10+ - HDR10 - Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG)
Lowest Price
£529
Andote Score
5.5/10
Price Tier Avg
7.1/10
Category Avg
7.1/10
Price Trend
Falling

Andote Analysis

Rated: 7 Nov 2026Evaluated at £529.00
Hardware5.5/10
Andote Score5.5/10
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 Weight12.73kg
Top-tier capability in this category8.5/10
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Price History

Current:£529
Lowest:£529
Average:£544
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About Philips 55" PHILIPS Ambilight PQS8601 QLED 4K HDR Smart TV (2026) with Freely - 55PQS8601/05, Black

Detailed specs deep dive
Brand: Philips • Model: 55" PHILIPS Ambilight PQS8601 QLED 4K HDR Smart TV (2026) with Freely - 55PQS8601/05, BlackModel: 679973 • BlackHardware Score: 5.5/10Andote Score: 5.5/10Price-Tier Avg: 7.1/10Category Avg: 7.1/10

The Philips Ambilight PQS8601 55 QLED 4K HDR Smart TV is best for anyone who likes their entertainment connected to the rest of their smart home. It combines Ambilight lighting, 4K QLED picture quality and smart home integration.A picture packed with detail. The 4K QLED display and P5 Picture Perfect Engine bring out rich colours, sharper contrast and smoother motion. Whether you're watching sport, films or box sets, every scene looks clearer and more detailed.Colour beyond the screen. Ambilight uses LEDs behind the TV that react to what's happening on screen, extending colours beyond the edges of the picture. With AmbiScape, compatible smart bulbs can sync with the action too, so films, games and live sport feel more immersive.Sound with extra depth. Dolby Atmos and DTS:X create multidimensional sound that adds a greater sense of space and direction. Explosions carry more impact, while quieter scenes feel more atmospheric.Fits into your smart home. Matter compatibility makes it easy to connect the TV to compatible smart home devices and services. Control multiple devices together from your smart home app or voice assistant.More detail where it matters. HDR10+ fine-tunes picture settings scene by scene for a more balanced image. Bright highlights and darker moments stay clear, so you don't miss what's happening on screen.Sound tuned to what you're watching. The IntelliSound engine uses AI to automatically adjust audio settings based on what you're watching. Dialogue is clearer, music sounds more balanced and action scenes gain extra impact, without needing to change settings yourself.Every word comes through clearly. Vocal Boost lets you adjust dialogue volume without affecting background sound. It's handy when voices get lost in busy scenes or dramatic soundtracks.Streaming without the searching. Titan OS keeps your streaming apps and recommendations within easy reach. Spend less time scrolling through menus and more time getting straight into what you want to watch.Watch live TV without an aerial. Freely streams live TV and catch-up content over WiFi, so there's no need for an aerial. Browse channels, restart programmes and jump into on-demand shows from the same place.Tech explainedThe P5 Picture Perfect Engine is Philips' picture processing technology. It analyses what's on screen in real time and fine-tunes elements like colour, contrast, sharpness and motion. This helps images look more natural, detail appear clearer, and fast-moving scenes stay smooth whether you're watching sport, films or gaming.____________________Please note: Some apps & services (including tuner) are only available in the UK. Apps & services may be removed or no longer supported by third party content providers at any time. Some apps & services may not be available at launch and may require a firmware update before becoming available. Some services require an account and/or subscription fee.

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