Philips OLED 907 review 2024: impressively powerful sound

The Philips 55OLED907, like other step-up models in any TV range, must answer two fundamental questions: first, is it demonstrably better than its more affordable siblings, and second, how much worse is it compared to its more costly siblings? In the case of the 55OLED907, these already challenging questions are compounded by the additional pressure that results from the fact that Philips’ cheaper OLED807 and more costly OLED937 TVs have both already secured glowing five-star reviews from us. Is it even possible for the OLED907 to make a name for itself amongst such formidable competition.

Philips OLED 907 Specifications

Philips OLED 907: Design

With its ultra-thin edge (made possible by the OLED EX panel), flat-plate metal swivel stand finished in satin chrome, and cloth-covered Bowers & Wilkins sound system, the 55OLED+907 is a stylish TV. There are four HDMI ports on the back, and all of them support ARC, with eARC on HDMI 2. Both HDMI 1 and 2 work with 4K at 120Hz.

There are also three USB ports, a digital optical audio output, a subwoofer pre-out, and Ethernet to handle Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. There is a terrestrial feed, a satellite tuner, and a slot for a CI card. The remote is sleek and silver, and it has buttons for Netflix, Prime Video, Rakuten TV, and Freeview Play.

Philips OLED 907: Performance

We might as well get to the point. The Philips OLED+907 is a very good and amazing TV in every way and in every situation. No matter what you throw at it—4K HDR content from a UHD Blu-ray disc, Full HD broadcast TV, or low-resolution content from a “retro” streaming service—it makes the best of it (and its “best” is very good).

When it comes to sound, it’s the same story: the OLED+907 sounds bigger and clearer than almost every other TV you’ve ever heard, with the exception of the Panasonic LZ2000, which will give it a run for its money.

Price and availability

So, we only have to think about its UK price of £2199 (about $2650 or AU$4000), which, at first glance, seems a little high. Even more so when you consider that you can now get Sony’s XR-55A95K QD-OLED TV for the same price and that Samsung’s QE55S95B (also QD-OLED) costs only £1599, $1600, or AU$2995.

Final Words

In the OLED world, where everyone is getting better, it’s hard to stand out, but the Philips 55OLED907 does it with style. Everything about it is high-quality, from the sharp, detailed, and lively pictures to the strong sound and beautiful design that includes Ambilight. Even though it costs £2199, it’s hard to imagine that anyone who gets one won’t think their new AV centerpiece is worth every single penny.

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