LED, LCD and plasma TV: Compare features & prices Philips 46PFL6606 review http://www.which.co.uk/technology/tv-and-dvd/reviews/led--lcd-and-plasma-tv/philips-46pfl6606/review/
The Philips 46PFL6606 is a 46-inch LED-backlit LCD TV with a Full-HD 1080p screen and all the latest mod cons, except 3D. It promises networking and internet features, USB playback and PVR functionality, and you can even control the TV through a smartphone or tablet app. Is this a must-have TV for gadget fans?
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Scart RGB picture
As rated by our independent expert viewing panel when watching standard definition material (test and movie clips on DVD) connected via the Scart RGB socket. We watch the same clips in each test.
Freeview picture
As rated by our independent expert viewing panel when watching Freeview broadcasts. We capture a stream of programming and watch the same clips in each test.
HD upscaling
As rated by our independent expert viewing panel when watching a recorded standard definition programme recorded on a HD PVR 'up-scaled' by the TV into pseudo HD. The Box output is set to 576 and connected to the TV via HDMI. We capture a stream of programming and watch the same clips in each test.
Overall SD picture
Overall combined score of DVD (Scart RGB) and Freeview
Freeview HD picture
As rated by our independent expert viewing panel when watching Freeview HD (1080i) broadcasts. We capture a stream of programming and watch the same clips in each test.
Blu-ray picture
As rated by our independent expert viewing panel when Blu-ray DVD clips. Blu-ray is 1080p HD - currently the best video standard widely available.
Overall HD picture
Combined score of Blu-ray, Freeview HD and Sky HD tests
3D picture
Rated by independent expert panel watching a series of 3D Blu-ray and Sky 3D clips. We watch the same clips in each test.
Sound quality
This includes the results of our technical tests and our independent listening panel's verdict.
Overall ease of use
Overall rating for ease of setting up the TV, everyday ease of use, using the instruction manual and EPG, operation without the remote control and accessing the more complex functions.
EPG
Assessment of Electronic Programme Guide
Smart TV
Using the Smart TV functions - setting-up, downloading and organising apps and browsing the web
PVR
Using the built-in PVR or USB recording device
Overall energy use
Based on the power usage when being viewed and in standby and the presence and effectiveness of power-saving features such as a light sensor or radio screen blanking. Power usage can vary massively depending on the type of TV. 42-inch plasma TVs use about twice as much power as similar sized LED TVs.
Switched on energy use
We take into account screen size ratio when making efficiency ratings. Measured during normal operation in 16:9 mode using optimum picture settings. Power consumption can range from around 50 Watts for a 32-inch LCD to over 300 Watts for a 50-inch plasma.
Light sensor
The best ambient light sensors can cut power use in half.
Overall versatility
Overall rating for number, functionality and versatility of features.
