Philips TV announces multiple performance improvements for the new Philips OLED807 Ambilight series, including the latest OLED-EX display, a new on-screen game bar and improved ambient intelligence.
Philips previously announced improvements in the Ambilight series, namely the Philips 8807 Ambilight TV. Now it’s the turn of the improved Philips OLED807.
Philips OLED807 Ambilight TV
The Philips OLED807 features an OLED-EX screen with a more efficient and stable deuterium, which means that 30 percent of the light output increases compared to a standard OLED screen.
Design Philips OLED807 Ambilight TV
The Philips OLED807 Ambilight TV is available in different sizes: 48, 55, 65 and 77 inches. It features a wafer-thin bezel-less design and metal outer frame. This connects to the new and improved four-sided Ambilight system that provides an enhanced viewing experience through greater color detail and accuracy. Furthermore, most versions of the Philips OLED807 are equipped with a narrow metal T-bar swivel stand with silver chrome bow, with the exception of the 77 inch model which is equipped with metal ‘sticks’.
Finally, the Philips OLED807 comes with a remote control with a silver metal finish and backlit keys for easy operation in low-light conditions. The sides and backs are sheathed in Muirhead leather.
Performance Philips OLED807 Ambilight TV
The sixth-generation P5 AI processor has been improved by adding more ‘intelligence’ to the integration of the television’s light sensor into the AI ​​functionality. The enhanced version of the P5 processor’s Ambient Intelligence monitors the current ambient light and adjusts brightness, gamma and colors in real time. As a result, the contrast for the SDR and HDR content is always optimized. Furthermore, thanks to the P5 AI processor on their TV, viewers can indicate their preference by choosing the options Eye Care, Dark Detail Optimization or Color Temperature Optimization.
According to Philips TV, the Philips OLED807 is also well suited to gamers through advanced gaming with HDMI 2.1 capabilities, including: e-Arc, VRR support for 4K from 40 Hz to 120 Hz with a bandwidth of 38 Gbps, FreeSync Premium and G- SYNC compatibility and finally Auto Game and Auto Low Latency Modes.
The new on-screen Game Bar provides quick access to picture and sound settings via a simplified menu that allows you to quickly check or adjust game settings. Gamers can also enable VRR, NVIDIA G-SYNC and AMD FreeSync.
Also, the Philips OLED807 features Philips TV’s unique anti-burn-in technology that uses advanced logo detection technology that monitors a grid of zones to accurately detect static content and gradually reduce the intensity of the local light output. This prevents burn-in without compromising the output of other parts of the screen.
Finally, smart tasks are handled by the latest Android 11 TV operating system which offers a user-friendly interface with built-in Google Assistant via the push-to-talk option on the remote and Works With Alexa compatibility.
Cinema experience
The Philips OLED807 Ambilight TV is part of the new 2022 OLED TVs that include AI Auto Film Mode. And the number of alternative smart pictures modes is expanded from the original two to seven modes when a movie is detected. This also includes the Filmmaker Mode. When the Philips OLED807 is in this Filmmaker Mode, it will automatically switch to Dolby Vision Dark settings when detecting Dolby Vision content.
The smart picture modes now also include the new Crystal Clear mode, which replaces the previous Vivid mode and offers the same ultra-sharp images and rich colors, but with improvements in the balance between sharpness, color and contrast.
Furthermore, the Philips OLED807 has a range of HDR formats, including Dolby Vision, HLG, HDR10, HDR10 + and HDR10 + adaptive compatibility. The IMAX Enhanced support has been added to this.
IMAX Enhanced versions of movies use IMAX Digital Media Remastering technology (DMR) to reproduce high quality and 4K images by using an advanced algorithm to remove image imperfections. DMR and the P5 AI processor together optimize the content of the movie for the IMAX aspect ratio and for the higher quality and clarity of an IMAX enhanced and certified display.
Smart audio
The Philips OLED807 features an upgraded and more powerful 70 watt 2.1 sound system with a special triple ring. Triple Ring technology provides better movement of the speakers in the subwoofers. In this case, the rear-facing bass driver supported by four passive radiators.
The set is part of the Philips TV & Wireless Home system powered by custom wireless DTS Play-Fi technology and can be used as part of an app-driven high-resolution multi-room audio system that is easy to connect to compatible TVs, smartphones, sound bars and speakers.
Furthermore, the connection to a soundbar, extra rear speakers or a subwoofer can all be easily connected wirelessly. A new update in 2022 also makes it possible to use the Philips OLED807 as a special center channel in a multi-speaker AV system.
Price and availability
The Philips OLED807 will be available from June 2022 in the sizes 48, 55, 65 and 77 inches. Prices will be announced later.