Here's our breakdown of everything you need to know about the Philips 55PFS6609

Pros and Cons:
The 55PFS6609 may not be the best Philips LCD TV on the line, but it certainly delivers the best value for money - almost. The special lighting technology by Philips helps deliver stunning picture quality. In terms of design, the television looks premium at the price it is offered.As already mentioned, this is not the best Philips LCD television. There are some crosstalk issues with 3D performance and the Smart system isn't that smart. Gamers will find some input lag as well.

Specs:
The Philips 55PFS6609 features a 55-inch LCD display at 1920x1080-pixel. The LCD TV has direct LED lighting with Smart TV system, 2x3D pairs of glasses, and Freeview HD. It weighs 17.4 kg, and has the following connectivity ports - 4 HDMI, composite/component, 2xUSB, 1 Scart, Ethernet, Wi-Fi built-in, headphone, and digital audio output. The new Gaming Mode adds to the Ambilight system, enabling tracking of the fastest action scenes. It is possible to enjoy the combination of Ambilight and the Hue remote controlled system. The Philips 55PFS6609's has a processing system that combines a dual-core chip with Philips' Pixel Precise HD system. When it comes to the LED lighting system, the TV has a Micro Dimming Pro system that breaks the picture into thousands of tiny images for precision analysis. This helps in delivering high quality, accurate pictures.

Talking Points:
The 55PFS6609 doesn't feature Philips' Perfect Pixel HD engine. This was probably because the PFS6609 is not the top-end television from the company. Philips has used the tech in its 8000-series. But there are many other features that make this LCD TV a decent purchase. It has a dual-core processor, the Ambilight technology, and the extremely thin aluminium chassis.

Prices:
Philips has reasonably priced the 55PFS6609 at $1498. It is the perfect value for money LCD TV and you will not have any complaints at that price tag.

Conclusion:
The Philips 55PFS6609 is great value with amazing picture quality. It also renders superior black levels. You shouldn't find its disappointing online content and awkward menu to be of much concern though.