2026 Philips PQS8701 and Philips PQS8601 Ambilight TV specifications and features
12 June 2026, 18:11:54
Add DisplaySpecifications as a preferred source on GooglePhilips is expanding its signature lighting‑driven TV experience with the new PQS8701 (a.k.a. PQS8711, PQS8731, and PQS8751) and PQS8601 (a.k.a. PQS8611, PQS8631, and PQS8651) series, a 4K QLED lineup built around the company's latest Ambilight innovations and a renewed focus on smart‑home integration, picture processing and eco‑conscious design. The result is a television that feels less like a screen and more like a living, reactive part of the room. The two series are identical in terms of display and differ in terms of stand design. The Philips PQS8701 is fitted with a central stand, while the Philips PQS8601 is fitted with a stand with feet. Below we list the models belonging to either of the series with their corresponding specs:
- Philips 65PQS8701/12 - specifications; a.k.a. 65PQS8711/12, 65PQS8731/12, 65PQS8751/12
- Philips 55PQS8701/12 - specifications; a.k.a. 55PQS8711/12, 55PQS8731/12, 55PQS8751/12
- Philips 50PQS8701/12 - specifications; a.k.a. 50PQS8711/12, 50PQS8731/12, 50PQS8751/12
- Philips 43PQS8701/12 - specifications; a.k.a. 43PQS8711/12, 43PQS8731/12, 43PQS8751/12
- Philips 75PQS8601/12 - specifications; a.k.a. 75PQS8611/12, 75PQS8631/12, 75PQS8651/12
- Philips 65PQS8601/12 - specifications; a.k.a. 65PQS8611/12, 65PQS8631/12, 65PQS8651/12
- Philips 55PQS8601/12 - specifications; a.k.a. 55PQS8611/12, 55PQS8631/12, 55PQS8651/12
- Philips 50PQS8601/12 - specifications; a.k.a. 50PQS8611/12, 50PQS8631/12, 50PQS8651/12
- Philips 43PQS8601/12 - specifications; a.k.a. 43PQS8611/12, 43PQS8631/12, 43PQS8651/12
The display itself is a 4K QLED panel with Direct LED backlight, delivering vivid tones, sharp detail, and wide HDR support including HDR10+. Philips' 7th Gen P5 Perfect Picture Engine based on the Novatek NT72690 system-on-chip handles the processing, boosting depth, clarity, and motion smoothness while maintaining natural skin tones and balanced contrast. Micro Dimming, Ultra Resolution upscaling and multiple calibrated picture modes - including Calman Autocal readiness - give viewers fine control over image accuracy.
Audio is powered by a 20W 2.0‑channel speaker system supported by Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, creating a more dimensional soundstage. Philips' IntelliSound engine uses AI to automatically adjust audio profiles depending on the content, though users can still choose manual presets, tweak the equalizer or activate features like Night Mode and Vocal Boost.
Running on Titan OS, the PQS8701 and PQS8601 offer fast access to major streaming apps and personalized recommendations. Connectivity includes Wi‑Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.2, three HDMI ports with ARC and HDMI‑CEC, two USB ports and EasyLink 3.0 for unified device control. Matter compatibility allows the TV to integrate seamlessly with smart‑home systems, enabling voice‑controlled lighting, thermostat adjustments and even powering the TV on or off with a single command. The included all‑in‑one remote consolidates control of the TV, soundbars, headphones and tuner boxes into a single device.
Philips also emphasizes sustainability: the ultra‑slim chassis uses recycled materials, the remote is made from recycled plastics, packaging is FSC‑certified and printed with recycled paper, and Eco Mode reduces energy consumption with one tap.
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