Full Review
Introduction
The Philips 32PFL4505D is an entry-level 1080p LCD HDTV that more resembles a computer monitor than a TV. It underperforms in many key areas, but that isn’t to say that it doesn’t have its appeal: it has some older connectivity options just not seen on 2011 model-year TV sets. Still, if you’re looking for anything more than a TV for the kitchen or guest room, you may want to give this set a pass.
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Page 1
Tour & Design
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Page 2
Blacks & Whites
Great contrast ratio, but bad greyscale gamma. Read More... |
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Color Accuracy
Horrendously bad color temperature error, fair RGB curves. Read More... |
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Motion
Bad motion performance: decent artifacting score, but smoothness hurts the Philips 32PFL4505D. Read More... |
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Viewing Effects
No additional video processing, and a very narrow viewing angle. Read More... |
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Calibration
Learn about the calibration settings for the Philips 32PFL4505D. Read More... |
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Connectivity
An interesting array of analog ports. Read More... |
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Audio & Menus
Offensively bad audio, but functional menus. Read More... |
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Multimedia & Internet
Very limited external media options, but they’re there. Read More... |
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Power Consumption
Relatively cheap to run, but no way to reduce consumption. Read More... |
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Vizio E371VA Comparison
 We compare the 32PFL4505D to the E371VA. Read More... |
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Sony KDL-32EX720 Comparison
 We compare the 32PFL4505D to the KDL-32EX520. Read More... |
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Toshiba 32TL515U Comparison
 We compare the 32PFL4505D to the 32TL515U. Read More... |
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Conclusion
Read our final conclusion of the Philips 32PFL4505D. Read More... |
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Series Comparison
Read about the difference between the models in the xxPFL4505D series Read More... |
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Page 16
Photo Gallery
See photos of the Philips 32PFL4505D Read More... |
Part 17
Comments
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