This 55in Ambilight-enabled LCD TV from Philips has your living room in its sights and succeeds thanks to its S-IPS panel that supports a wide viewing angle, and a punchy, bright picture performance that isn’t fazed by ambient light. Positioned by this iconic brand as a home entertainment all-rounder, the 55PUS8808 fits the bill by virtue of its accomplished 2x40W audio, multi-format HDR handling, gaming credentials and content-rich Google TV smart platform. There’s even DTS Play-Fi integration, enabling the TV to become part of a multiroom audio system, or take on centre channel duties in a surround sound setup. Philips’ elegant styling also deserves a thumbs up, but it’s the 55PUS8808’s image quality and affordable pricing that seals the deal.
