{"id":141289,"date":"2023-02-26T05:44:16","date_gmt":"2023-02-26T05:44:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=141289"},"modified":"2024-06-19T15:57:21","modified_gmt":"2024-06-19T15:57:21","slug":"philips-oled807-review-a-smooth-and-decent-upgrade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/tv\/philips-oled807-review-a-smooth-and-decent-upgrade\/","title":{"rendered":"Philips OLED807: A smooth and decent upgrade"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Making a TV even better than last year&#8217;s version is not easy.\u00a0However, the new Philips OLED807 series gives just that impression.\u00a0We can say that Philips definitely coped with this task.\u00a0Several image quality improvements and additional or upgraded features make the OLED807 series stand out from the 2021 OLED806 variant.<\/p>\n<p>So, Philips presents OLED807.\u00a0This is one of the candidates among\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/news\/tv\/philips-tv-lineup-2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Philips&#8217; new line of OLED models for 2022<\/a>\u00a0.\u00a0The 4K TVs are based on the new OLED Evo panel, although some sources claim these TVs will use\u00a0LG Display&#8217;s\u00a0OLED EX panel.\u00a0Consider the review of Philips 55OLED807 OLED EX 4K TV as a representative of the new series in 2022.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-141291\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Philips-OLED807-2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2139\" height=\"1426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Philips-OLED807-2.jpeg 2139w, https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Philips-OLED807-2-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Philips-OLED807-2-1080x720.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Philips-OLED807-2-770x513.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Philips-OLED807-2-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Philips-OLED807-2-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Philips-OLED807-2-1155x770.jpeg 1155w, https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Philips-OLED807-2-711x474.jpeg 711w, https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Philips-OLED807-2-1096x730.jpeg 1096w, https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Philips-OLED807-2-234x156.jpeg 234w, https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Philips-OLED807-2-1341x894.jpeg 1341w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2139px) 100vw, 2139px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Philips OLED807 Preview<\/h2>\n<p>As in previous years, Philips has installed its own anti-burn-in technology.\u00a0The system smoothly dims static objects and thus protects the panel.\u00a0In addition, the more stable emitting material ensures that issues such as\u00a0OLED burn\u00a0-in do not occur during normal viewing.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10236 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/210_techweek.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/210_techweek.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/213_techweek.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/214_techweek.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/215_techweek.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/216_techweek.jpg 2048w\" alt=\"Philips OLED807 design\" width=\"700\" height=\"395\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Swivel stand design<\/h3>\n<p>As we mentioned above, Philips OLED807 series is the successor of Philips\u00a0OLED806\u00a0.\u00a0What has definitely been carried over from last year&#8217;s models is the European design that TP Vision has carefully crafted.\u00a0The new OLED panel is housed in an ultra-thin metal frame, providing the perfect transition to four-sided Ambilight.<\/p>\n<p>Philips OLED807 series with diagonals of 48, 55 and 65 inches received a central T-shaped stand.\u00a0With this stand, the Philips 55OLED807 TV screen can be rotated.\u00a0Only the largest diagonal in the 77-inch version of Philips 77OLED807 is content with a stand in the form of a pair of legs located on the sides.\u00a0After all, the weight of the 77-inch model is quite impressive.<\/p>\n<h3>Improved Ambilight<\/h3>\n<p>Lovers of the unique advantage of Ambilight echo the motto: &#8220;Ambilight should not be missing from Philips TVs.&#8221;\u00a0All Philips OLED807 series TV models have a 4-sided backlight version.\u00a0Ambilight has been redesigned to be even more responsive with improved color space accuracy.\u00a0Many will now think, is it possible to do something better with the existing Ambilight backlight?\u00a0The answer is yes, the user will see how the update will affect the additional lighting feature.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10237 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/211_techweek.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/211_techweek.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/217_techweek.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/218_techweek.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/219_techweek.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/220_techweek.jpg 1957w\" alt=\"Philips OLED807 view\" width=\"700\" height=\"288\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Image and features<\/h3>\n<p>TP Vision in the new Philips 55OLED807 is the best way to deliver the performance boost thanks to the new 6th generation P5 AI image processor.\u00a0In 2022, the focus is on optimizing automatic image adjustment based on image analysis and new AI-assisted image management.<\/p>\n<p>Even if the image is perfectly calibrated, the visual impression can be &#8220;blurred&#8221; by incorrect environmental conditions (ambient lighting).\u00a0Philips Ambient Intelligence constantly monitors the lighting conditions in the room and adjusts brightness, gamma and color temperature accordingly.\u00a0This ensures that details and contrast are preserved when playing HDR and SDR content.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, an improved &#8220;AI Auto Film&#8221; function has been added, including a &#8220;Smart Picture&#8221; mode.\u00a0Similar to continuously adjusting the picture with &#8220;Ambient Intelligence&#8221;, the 55OLED807 constantly checks what content is being played based on learned characteristics and always switches the TV to the appropriate picture mode.<\/p>\n<p>In 2021 models, there was a distinction between the two picture modes.\u00a0There are only seven of them in the Philips OLED807 series, including the Filmmaker mode with the \u201cDolby Vision Dark\u201d setting, which really reproduces content in dark scenes perfectly.<\/p>\n<p>Theoretically, the Philips 4K OLED807 OLED TV delivers the best possible picture quality without the need for additional or manual user adjustments.\u00a0But each person has personal preferences, especially when it comes to rendering visual content.<\/p>\n<p>In short, Philips gives its viewers a rough set of priorities.\u00a0In this regard, the P5 AI video processor gains access to the &#8220;eye care&#8221; parameters.\u00a0The mode implies a less blinding and eye-pleasing picture.<\/p>\n<p>The Dark Detail Optimization feature brings out dark details better, such as in a completely dark room, and maintains the correct Color Temperature Optimization.\u00a0The latest &#8220;Color Temperature Optimization&#8221; is for when the color temperature of the room changes frequently, such as between sunlight and dim lighting (light and shade).<\/p>\n<p>The Vivid mode used by Philips in recent years has now been replaced by &#8220;Crystal Clear&#8221;.\u00a0However, the main purpose of this picture mode is the same.\u00a0Sharp images, rich colors and the best balance between sharpness, color and contrast.\u00a0Perhaps this is the preferred picture mode for most, although advanced users will resort to picture calibration and other picture modes.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to video signal processing, the Philips OLED807 is once again at the top of the podium.\u00a0As of last year 2021, 4K video signals are supported at a maximum frequency of 120Hz (via\u00a0HDMI 2.1\u00a0).\u00a0The OLED807 features HDR formats such as HLG, HDR10, HDR10+ and HDR10+ Adaptive.<\/p>\n<p>These formats are joined for the first time by the &#8220;IMAX Enhanced&#8221; mode.\u00a0Thanks to an optimized IMAX Digital Media Remastering (DMR) process, films must be expressed on screen in the best quality possible.\u00a0The IMAX Enhanced picture mode, as we remember, is designed to best represent the picture as the director intended it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10238 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/212_techweek.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/212_techweek.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/221_techweek.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/222_techweek.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/223_techweek.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/224_techweek.jpg 2048w\" alt=\"Philips OLED807 interfaces\" width=\"700\" height=\"425\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>HDMI 2.1 for gamers<\/h3>\n<p>Gamers have nothing to complain about with the Philips OLED807 series TVs.\u00a0With the\u00a0PlayStation 5\u00a0,\u00a0Xbox Series X\u00a0, and new graphics cards, it&#8217;s finally possible to take full advantage of the built-in 48Gbps HDMI 2.1 interface.\u00a04K @ 120Hz with\u00a04:4:4\u00a0chroma and 12-bit video signals are no longer a problem.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, the new Philips OLED 807 4K OLED TV supports almost all HDMI 2.1 features, including eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel), ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) and VRR (4K from 40Hz to 120Hz).\u00a0The VRR FreeSync Premium and Nvidia G-SYNC formats are correctly and comfortably &#8220;swallowed&#8221; in the OLED 807.<\/p>\n<p>A new feature is the on-screen advertising of games, the so-called &#8220;Game Bar&#8221;.\u00a0And where without advertising.\u00a0In this new and convenient menu, you can find picture and sound settings, as well as information about processed signals.\u00a0You can also quickly change settings on the fly without endangering the performance of the gaming moment.<\/p>\n<h3>Sound system 2.1<\/h3>\n<p>The built-in sound system in the Philips OLED807 series is quite powerful.\u00a0The 2.1 CH system features a three ring bass driver with four passive radiators.\u00a0Acoustics delivers an amazing sound power of 70 watts into the room.\u00a0The new gadget &#8220;TV and Wireless Home System&#8221;, based on DTS Play-Fi technology, turned out to be very cool.<\/p>\n<p>This allows you to connect other components of the multi-room audio system to the 55OLED807 TV, which should provide even better sound quality.\u00a0For example, the manufacturer recommends using the new FB1 soundbar, FW1 subwoofer and FS1 satellites with Ambilight LED.\u00a0This is the minimum wireless home audio system.<\/p>\n<p>Connecting multimedia end devices to the Philips 55 OLED807 wirelessly is now very easy.\u00a0And such a system will always provide you with the best sound quality.\u00a0With the upcoming OLED807 4K OLED TV firmware update, it will be possible to add and adjust the center channel separately in the sound settings.<\/p>\n<h3>Smart TV<\/h3>\n<p>As for Smart TV in Philips TVs, everything is normal here.\u00a0With the OLED807 series, Philips has introduced the\u00a0Android TV 11\u00a0operating system with all its benefits, such as Chromecast or the built-in Google Assistant.\u00a0It is controlled by the premium remote control included in the package.\u00a0The remote is made using Mierhead leather.<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>In conclusion of the Philips OLED807 review, I would like to note that all the innovations presented in this series, for the most part, were already known to us from last year&#8217;s models.\u00a0Of course, the use of the new OLED Evo matrix gives a certain plus to the novelty.\u00a0Claimed &#8220;technological breakthroughs&#8221; such as DMR and IMAX Enhanced are nothing more than marketing options.\u00a0In the end, it all depends on the source material.<\/p>\n<p>What else would you like to pay attention to?\u00a0In 2022, the OLED707 series will also appear, featuring three aspects.\u00a0On the one hand, the Philips OLED707 series will have flat side feet that will almost lay the TV flat on the surface.\u00a0Therefore, Philips&#8217; 707 OLED series will only get 3-sided Ambilight.\u00a0Size selection will be limited to 48, 55 and 65 inches.\u00a0But most importantly, the OLED707 will not have OLED Evo panels, so increased brightness is not available.<\/p>\n<p>[ratemypost]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Making a TV even 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