- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How they compare
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Compare with...
- Vizio E Series
- Sharp AQUOS 830 Series
- LG LW5600
- Samsung 630 Series (2011)
- LG PT350
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- 40" 1080p LCD
- 240 Hz
Released April, 2010
Rated 55% by by c|net (Jul, 2011)40PFL5706/F7. Philips' Cinema picture preset came closest to producing an accurate picture, and we couldn't do much to adjust it during calibration.
- 55" 1080p LED-backlit
- 3D
- Internet enabled
Released September, 2011
Rated 76% by by c|net (Oct, 2011)As expected, the THX Cinema mode came closest to our ideal picture settings out of the box.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Philips 5000 Series (2011) compared to the LG LW9800
“40
LCD
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Rated 55% by by c|net (Jul, 2011)It also preserved contrast (black level) at least as well as the other LCDs.
55”
LED-backlit
Rated 76% by by c|net (Oct, 2011)Both types of 3D TV can handle any of the new 3D formats used by Blu-ray, TV broadcasts, and video games, and both require viewers to don 3D glasses, but each has its advantages and disadvantages.
size
40"
55"
5000 Series (2011) by c|net (Jul, 2011)We performed a hands-on evaluation of the 40-inch Philips 40PFL5706/F7, but this review also applies to the other screen sizes in the series.
LW9800 by Blackhorseguy (Nov, 2011)To me passive 3D gives a better viewing experience and getting extra 3D glasses is very cheap.
thickness
5000 Series (2011) by Wiseguy-945It looses the warmth and depth in background, and again seems choppy when the focus person or object moves, and looks really processed (like a computer straining to keep up with rate) if the background moves.
LW9800 by c|net (Oct, 2011)Although graced with a single-pane face-meaning the bezel and the screen are fronted by one sheet of plastic-a transparent-edged frame, and a relatively thin bezel, the LG LW9800 ultimately isn't as stylish as competing TVs like Sony's monolithic XBR-HX929 or Samsung's stunning, all-picture UND8000.
Performance Real world tests of Philips 5000 Series (2011) vs LG LW9800
Differences What are the advantages of each
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Advantages compared to the LG LW9800
| Is DLNA DMR | Yes | vs | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat common; other devices can control the TV; better for home automation | |||
| Lighter | 18,370 g | vs | 28,984 g |
| More than 35% lighter | |||
Advantages compared to the Philips 5000 Series (2011)
| Significantly bigger | 55" | vs | 40" |
|---|---|---|---|
| Around 40% bigger | |||
| Supports Skype | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; video chat with friends from the comfort of your living room | |||
| Supports 3D | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; enjoy realistic 3D videos at home | |||
| Has built-in Ethernet | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; access streaming content over the Internet | |||
| Is DLNA DMP | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; easier to share and enjoy your digital photos, music and video | |||
| Has Wi-Fi | built-in, 802.11n | vs | None |
| Most TVs don't have Wi-Fi; access streaming content with no wires | |||
| More USB ports | 2 | vs | 1 |
| Twice as many USB ports | |||
| Much more highly reviewed by consumers | 81.16% | vs | 65.71% |
| Around 25% more highly reviewed by consumers | |||
| Much slimmer | 25 mm | vs | 262 mm |
| 10.3x slimmer | |||
| Has a VESA mount | 400 mm x 400 mm | vs | None |
| Very few TVs have a VESA mount; easily mount your TV on a wall using standardized hardware | |||
Reviews Word on the street
Philips 5000 Series (2011) | LG LW9800 | ||
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 | Rated by 98 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by Nicholas-Winn--E-Bike-Enthusiast Rated 100% by by Ncineration (Jan, 2012) |  Rated by 3 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by Blackhorseguy (Nov, 2011) Rated 100% by by Blackhorseguy (Nov, 2011) Rated 100% by by Blackhorseguy (Nov, 2011) | |
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Vizio E Series 3-way tie: Has Wi-Fi |
 | 3 | LG LW5600 Highest contrast ratio |
 | 4 | Samsung 630 Series (2011) Most even colors at default settings |
 | 5 | LG PT350 Rated the best by consumers |
 | 6 | Sony BRAVIA BX420 Series Supports picture-in-picture |
 | 7 | Sharp E69U 2-way tie: Biggest screen |
 | 8 | Philips 6000 Series 7-way tie: Has CEC |
