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Expert review of the Philips The One (PUS8505)

The Philips PUS8505 is the successor to the PUS7304 from 2019. Philips calls the television from this series 'The One', because this TV is said to offer everything you need. For example, this model has Ambilight, HDR support, Android smart TV, and the P5 processor, which provides detailed and colorful images. You can read whether the television proves itself in this article.

Philips The One (58PUS8506)

4K (UHD) | Smart TV: Android | 50Hz
749,-
no longer available

The PUS8505 sadly isn't available anymore, but the 58PUS8506 is the Philips The One television of 2021.

  • The P5 processor provides a colorful and detailed image quality.
  • Thanks to the HDR support, you can watch images with a large color gamut and subtle color details.
  • 3-sided Ambilight provides a special lighting in your room.
  • The 50Hz television displays images less smoothly than 100Hz TVs.
  • This television doesn't have a built-in soundbar

First impression of the Philips The One

The design of this television stands out right away. The T-shaped stand looks stylish, and it has a matte silver finish, just like the bezels. The TV is easy to install and stands firmly on the cabinet, thanks to the wide stand. For this review, I test the 65-inch version of the PUS8505. The smaller sizes of The One have a stand that swivels, but the 65 and 70-inch models don't have that.

Sharp images and bright colors

Brightness and resolution of the Philips The One PUS8505

The PUS8505 has the Philips P5 processor. This processor does all the processing to display images as sharp and realistic as possible. The P5 improves the resolution and color representation. I think that's clearly visible when I watch a nature documentary, for example. This way, all the details in a cooking show look clear and bright. The television doesn't support 100Hz. If you like to watch sports, you might miss the smooth display of fast movements, like a racecar that drives past.

Strong contrast and good black levels

Contrast and black levels of the Philips The One

Thank to the Dolby Vision and HDR10+ support, you can watch HDR images from many sources. This way, you can enjoy videos with a wide color gamut, so you can also see color details in shadows or clouds. With close-ups of the cooking videos that I watch, I can clearly see a detailed image with many shades and a high contrast. I also see little glow around the bright parts of the screen on a black background. The black looks nice and dark.

Good viewing angle and little reflections

Viewing angle and reflections of the Philips The One

The One has a nice viewing angle, thanks to the IPS panel. I notice that the contrast only worsens if I sit far to the side of the TV. The colors in the image don't distort easily either. Thanks to the relatively high brightness of the screen, I have little issues with reflections. With dark images, I sometimes see the reflections from the bright room, but they don't bother my viewing experience.

Striking design

Design and Ambilight of the Philips The One

The design of the PUS8505 is similar to the design of The One of last year. The light metal bezel and stand look stylish and luxurious. All models of The One have 1 stand, except the 70-inch version. That has 2 height-adjustable stands. The 3-sided Ambilight lights up the wall behind the TV in the same colors as the image. That's especially a nice addition when you watch a movie or play a game in a dark room. This way, you can really immerse yourself in the movie or game.

Good sound for normal use

Sound of the Philips The One

The 2 speakers of The One provide a nice sound for regular use. You can clearly and brightly hear voices. I do miss some spaciousness and depth in the bass tones. Do you really want to enjoy the sound of an action movie, for example? I recommend a soundbar, or a Philips television with a built-in soundbar. The One supports Dolby Atmos, which provides a much more spacious sound. This technique echoes the sound from the walls and ceiling, so you're in the middle of it all. You can benefit even more from this with a soundbar.

Nice remote

Remote of the Philips The One

The included remote feels light and has a sleek design. When I quickly want to change the image or sound, I press the menu button, so I can get started with the settings right away. There are 2 large buttons that lead you to the Netflix or Rakuten TV apps right away to stream movies or series. At the top of the remote, you can find the microphone for voice commands. With a push of the Google Assistant button, you can give voice commands to quickly look up a YouTube video, for example.

Organized screen-filling smart menu

Android smart menu of the Philips The One

The PUS8505 uses the Android smart menu. The menu responds relatively fast and the animations look smooth. Apps that are used often, like Netflix and YouTube, are at the top of the menu. You can also easily put the apps in a different order yourself. The downside is that the menus fills the screen. Other smart platform show the menu at the bottom of the screen, but Android doesn't allow me to watch other images when I navigate the menu.

Conclusion

4K (UHD) | Smart TV: Android | 50Hz
749,-
no longer available

If you're looking for a versatile LED television, The One is indeed a good choice. The P5 processor makes sure the images you see are detailed and colorful. Thanks to the HDR support, you can also watch movies and series with a wide color gamut. Unfortunately, the sound of the TV isn't as good, especially if you want to optimally enjoy movies and series.

Jorn
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