Philips POS9x1 (2016) Series

Gorgeous, slim physique ; Crisp and punchy performance ; Good 4K and HDR show ; Weighty sound ; Ambilight adds immersion ; Solid remote

No Amazon HDR ; No Dolby Vision or HLG support ; Lacks picture subtlety ; Limited catch-up apps

Not the king of picture subtlety or smart features, but a very decent first OLED effort from Philips

Ambilight reduces eye strain ; Best above-black OLED performance to date ; Incredible, judder-free motion

Input lag is higher than its rivals ; No Dolby Vision ; No 3D

It’s no surprise to find that Philips’ first foray into OLED is something very, very special indeed. The 55POS901F/12 doesn’t just hold the honour of being the best TV Philips has produced, but it’s also one of the best OLED TVs we’ve reviewed to date...

Superb blacks and contrast ratio ; Fantastic dynamic range ; Impressive colour accuracy ; Excellent video processing ; Wide viewing angles ; Ambilight a useful feature

Minor banding just above black ; Clipping with HDR 10 material ; Input lag too high ; No Dolby Vision

Superb blacks and contrast ratio ; Fantastic dynamic range ; Impressive colour accuracy ; Excellent video processing ; Wide viewing angles ; Ambilight a useful feature

Minor banding just above black ; Clipping with HDR 10 material ; Input lag too high ; No Dolby Vision

When you consider that the 55POS901 is Philips's first OLED TV it's an impressive addition to their line-up. The design is attractive and the build quality is excellent, whilst the built-in soundbar delivers a superior audio performance compared to...