Philips OLED909 review: a superb OLED TV with a great feature LG and Samsung can’t match

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Philips
OLED909
review:
Two
minute
review

The
Philips
OLED909
covers
pretty
much
every
base,
whether
it’s
picture,
sound,
gaming
or
design,
and
easily
inserts
itself
into
the
running
for
the

best
TVs
of
the
year.
It
may
be
pricier
than
some
of
the
other

best
OLED
TVs,
but
it’s
a
top-notch
performer
with
plenty
to
like.

Picture
quality
is
nothing
short
of
spectacular
on
the
Philips
OLED909.
Vibrant,
accurate
colours
mix
with
superb
contrast
and
deep
black
levels
to
create
a
well-balanced
picture.
Details
and
textures
are
lifelike
and
its
motion
handling
is
very
good.
It
may
not
have
the
upscaling
chops
of
the

LG
G4
or
the
same
level
of
detail
as
the

Samsung
S95D,
but
the
OLED909’s
picture
is
dynamic,
punchy
and
just
downright
stunning.

While
some
TVs
have
unimpressive
built-in
sound,
the
OLED909
easily
competes
with
the

best
TVs
for
sound,
such
as
the

Sony
Bravia
8.
With
a
Bowers
&
Wilkins
speaker
system
that
provides
real
power,
accuracy
and
plenty
of
immersion,
you
might
not
have
to
invest
in
one
of
the

best
soundbars.
Dolby
Atmos
effects
are
a
little
lacking,
but
bass,
dialogue
clarity,
and
sound
effects
placement
are
all
brilliant.

Ambilight,
a
Philips
tech
that
projects
coloured
lights
onto
the
wall
behind
the
TV,
gives
the
OLED909
an
even
greater
sense
of
immersion
than
other
TVs,
especially
when
viewed
in
darker
lighting
conditions.
The
OLED909
feels
every
bit
premium.
The
swivelling
central
stand
found
on
the
step-down

Philips
OLED809
is
more
useful
than
the
OLED909’s
metal
feet,
but
that’s
my
only
real
complaint
about
this
otherwise
beautifully
designed
TV.

Google
TV
serves
as
a
solid,
functional
smart
TV
platform,
but
it’s
a
shame
there’s
no
access
to
Freeview
Play
and
its
associated
apps
such
as
BBC
iPlayer,
ITVX,
and
Channel
4.
(Pick
up
an

Amazon
Fire
Stick
or
other
streaming
device
to
solve
this
issue.)
But,
there
are
plenty
of
picture
and
sound
settings
for
people
to
experiment
with,
and
navigation
is
user-friendly
enough.

The
OLED909
comes
equipped
with
an
excellent
stock
of
what
we
look
for
in
the

best
gaming
TVs,
including

4K
144Hz,
Dolby
Vision
gaming,
and
VRR
(in
multiple
formats).
It
only
comes
with
two
HDMI
2.1
ports,
however,
but
this
is
one
of
the
few
downsides
of
an
otherwise
superb
gaming
TV
with
picture
quality
and
performance
to
match
its
features.

The
OLED909
undoubtedly
sits
at
the
pricier
end
of
the
TV
market,
with
the
55-inch
model
I
tested
retailing
for
£1,999.
This
is
significantly
more
expensive
than
mid-range
OLEDs
such
as
the

LG
C4
and
even
slightly
more
expensive
than
flagship
OLEDs
such
as
the

Samsung
S95D.
But,
the
OLED909
offers
a
premium
experience,
so
expect
to
pay
the
higher
price
that
comes
with
that.

The
Philips
OLED909
delivers
powerful
contrast
with
an
excellent
balance
between
bright
and
dark
tones.

(Image
credit:
Future)

Philips
OLED909
review:
Prices
&
release
date

Release
date:
August
2024

55-inch:
£1,999

65-inch:
£2,499

77-inch:
£4,499

The
Philips
OLED909
is
the
upper
mid-range

OLED
series
in
Philips’
2024
TV
lineup,
sitting
above
the
OLED809
and
OLED759
and
below
the
flagship
OLED+959.
It
is
available
in
55-,
65-
and
77-inch
sizes.

For
the
55-inch
model
I
tested,
you’ll
be
looking
to
pay
£1,999,
which
is
pricier
than
both
the
flagship
Samsung
S95D
and

LG
G4
OLED
models,
both
of
which
are
priced
at
roughly
£1,799.
Since
its
release,
prices
haven’t
dropped
as
it’s
only
been
around
for
a
number
of
weeks,
so
we
could
see
some
discounts
in
the
future.

Philips
OLED909
review:
Specs

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Screen
type:

OLED
(MLA)

Refresh
rate:

144Hz

HDR
support:

Dolby
Vision,
HDR10+,
HDR10,
HLG

Smart
TV:

Google
TV

HDMI:

4
(2x
HDMI
2.1)

Philips
OLED909
review:
Benchmark
results

The
Philips
OLED909
55-inch
features
support
feet
as
opposed
to
the
central,
swivel
stand
found
on
the
Philips
OLED809.

(Image
credit:
Future)

Philips
OLED909
review:
Features

2nd
Generation
Micro
Lens
Array
(MLA)
OLED
panel

Four-sided
Ambilight

Bowers
&
Wilkins
3.1-channel
speaker
array

The
OLED909
is
equipped
with
a
second-generation
MLA
OLED
panel
–
the
same
you’ll
find
in
the
LG
G4
and
the
step-up
Philips
OLED959.
This
provides
a
brightness
boost
over
both
standard
W-OLED
models,
such
as
the
LG
B4,
and
even
OLED
EX
models,
such
as
the
LG
C4
and
the
OLED909’s
step-down
sibling,
the
Philips
OLED809.

The
OLED909
supports
both
the
Dolby
Vision
and
HDR10+

high
dynamic
range
formats.
It
also
supports
IMAX
Enhanced
content
and
has
a
picture
mode
compatible
with
Portrait
Displays’
Calman
colour
calibration
software
for
those
who
expect
to
have
their
TV
professionally
calibrated.

As
with
many
Philips
TVs,
a
prominent
feature
is
Ambilight
tech,
which
projects
coloured
lights
onto
a
wall
behind
the
TV.
Ambilight
can
be
customised
in
different
ways,
such
as
following
the
video
or
audio
or
displaying
a
single
colour
to
create
a
mood.
The
OLED909
features
the
full
four-sided
version
of
Ambilight,
with
an
extra
strip
at
the
bottom
of
the
rear
panel,
as
opposed
to
the
three-sided
Ambilight
version
found
on
the
OLED809
and
other
step-down
Philips
TVs.

For
audio,
the
OLED909
features
a
3.1-channel
speaker
array
made
by
Bowers
&
Wilkins,
totalling
80W
of
power.
Both
Dolby
Atmos
and
DTS:X
audio
formats
are
supported
and
it
features
an
AI
Sound
mode,
Dolby
Bass
Enhancement,
Night
Mode
and
Room
Calibration.

Gaming
is
well
covered
on
the
OLED909,
with
support
for
4K
144Hz,
Dolby
Vision
gaming,
VRR
(including

AMD
FreeSync
Premium
and

Nvidia
G-Sync),
HGiG
and
ALLM.
There
is
also
a
new
game
bar
that
can
be
used
to
adjust
gaming
settings
and
even
save
customised
profiles
for
each
game
or
console.
Like
other
current
TVs
not
made
by
LG
or
Samsung,
the
OLED909
only
features
two
HDMI
2.1
ports
and
not
the
full
four
favoured
by
gamers.

The
OLED909
uses
Google
TV
as
its
smart
TV
platform,
with
access
to
popular
streaming
apps
such
as
Netflix,
Prime
Video,
Disney
Plus
and
more.
There
is
no
support
for
UK-based
apps
such
as
BBC
iPlayer,
ITVX
and
Channel
4,
or
Freeview
Play
and
other
associated
apps,
however.

Features
score:
4.5/5

The
Philips
OLED909
delivers
a
versatile
picture.

(Image
credit:
Future)

Philips
OLED909
review:
Picture
quality

Stunning,
accurate
colours

Rich
contrast

Lifelike
detail
and
textures

The
OLED909’s
second-generation
MLA
OLED
panel
yielded
peak
brightness
results
of
1,403
and
1,265
nits
in
Standard
and
Filmmaker
Mode
respectively
when
measured
using
a
10%
HDR
white
window
pattern.
This
is
roughly
30%
brighter
than
the
step-down
OLED809,
which
yielded
results
of
1,088
and
927
nits
on
the
same
tests.
The
LG
G4,
which
uses
the
same
panel,
achieved
a
higher
peak
brightness
in
Filmmaker
Mode,
hitting
1,489
nits.

Full-screen
brightness
measured
on
a
100%
HDR
white
window
pattern
was
264
and
249
nits
in
Standard
and
Filmmaker
Modes
respectively,
which
is
only
marginally
lower
than
the
LG
G4’s
259
nits
Filmmaker
Mode
result.
The
Samsung
S95D,
which
uses
a
QD-OLED
panel,
achieved
a
result
of
318
nits
on
this
same
test.
Note
that
these
full-screen
numbers
pale
in
comparison
to
the
best
mini-LED
TVs,
which
easily
achieve
over
500
nits
–
a
factor
due
to
the
automatic
brightness-limiting
controls
used
by
OLED
TVs
to
protect
the
display
panel.

Starting
with
lower-resolution
TV
shows
to
evaluate
the
OLED909’s
upscaling,
textures
were
on
the
fuzzy
side,
but
it
was
a
marginal
improvement
over
the
Philips
OLED809
when
I
tested
it.
High-definition
movies
and
TV
shows
looked
cleaner
and
had
more
detail,
though
the
OLED909
did
not
reach
the
same
level
as
other
OLEDs
such
as
the
Samsung
S95D.

Watching
a
4K
Dolby
Vision
stream
of

Star
Wars:
The
Last
Jedi
via
Disney
Plus,
reds
in
the
throne
room
fight
scene
had
a
bold,
vivid
look.
HDR
highlights
in
lightsabers
and
flames
popped
against
the
darker
floors
and
Ambilight
added
an
extra
layer,
with
the
bold
reds
surrounding
the
screen.
Crucially,
these
colours
also
maintained
a
natural
quality
but
were
still
eye-catching.
Textures
and
details
in
clothing
and
skin
were
also
lifelike,
and
black
levels
looked
accurate.

The
OLED909’s
measured
colour
gamut
coverage
was
98.3%
(against
the
claimed
99%)
and
74.04%
for
UHDA-P3
and
BT.2020
colour
spaces
respectively,
both
of
which
are
excellent
results.

Measuring
the
OLED909’s
colour
accuracy,
its
Delta-E
values
(the
margin
for
error
between
the
generated
test
pattern
and
what
appears
on
screen)
was
1.1
in
Filmmaker
Mode,
which
is
a
phenomenal
result
(we
look
for
anything
below
3).

Ambilight
adds
even
more
to
the
Philips
OLED909’s
already
stunning,
vibrant
picture.

(Image
credit:
Future)

The
next
movie
I
watched
was

The
Batman
on
4K
Blu-ray,
primarily
to
test
the
OLED909’s
contrast
and
black
levels.
With
the
TV’s
Dolby
Vision
Filmmaker
Mode
active,
the
OLED909
delivered
rich
contrast
with
deep
blacks
during
the
opening
crime
scene,
where
details
in
the
room
and
clothing
were
well-defined
even
during
low-brightness
sequences.
While
the
OLED909
did
a
good
job
of
handling
reflections
from
overhead
lights
in
our
testing
lab,

The
Batman
looked
best
in
dimmed
lighting
conditions.

Watching

Oppenheimer,
the
OLED909
displayed
the
black
and
white
scenes
with
a
high
level
of
accuracy,
striking
a
good
balance
between
the
black
and
white
tones
and
grey
ones
in
between.
Blacks
looked
rich
and
white
highlights
were
bright
without
being
overblown.

La
La
Land
is
filled
with
bright
colours
throughout
and
the
OLED909
once
again
demonstrated
brilliant
colour
reproduction,
particularly
in
the
opening
and
closing
dance
numbers
which
are
filled
with
yellows,
blues,
greens
and
other
colors.
In
the
‘Lovely
Night’
scene,
the
OLED909
did
a
great
job
displaying
Mia’s
vibrant
yellow
dress
against
the
dark
background.
The
OLED909
displayed
accurate
film
grain
levels
in
Filmmaker
Mode,
though
this
can
also
be
reduced
if
preferred
by
increasing
Noise
Reduction
in
the
picture
settings.

Motion
handling
was
generally
very
good
on
the
OLED909.
Watching
sports
including
Football
and
Rugby,
there
was
minimal
judder
or
blur
with
motion
settings
turned
off,
but,
there
are
preset
motion
modes
and
customisable
motion
smoothing
settings
for
those
who
like
a
smoother
look.
For
sports,
I
generally
found
Personal
(which,
out-of-the-box,
resembles
the
Standard
picture
modes
on
other
sets)
to
be
the
best
picture
mode,
while
the
Crystal
Clear
mode
oversaturated
colours.

Watching

Top
Gun:
Maverick,
the
OLED909
generally
handled
twisting
camera
shots
and
high-action
sequences
well
in
Dolby
Vision
Filmmaker
Mode,
but
I
did
see
some
judder
with
motion
settings
turned
off
in
panning
shots,
including
a
scene
where
Maverick
rides
his
bike
into
the
air
base.
Motion
wasn’t
as
well
handled
by
the
OLED909
as
on
other
OLEDs
such
as
the
Samsung
S95D,
but
it
was
for
the
most
part
pretty
smooth.

I
also
saw
some
black
crush
in
darker
scenes
in

Top
Gun:
Maverick
,
resulting
in
shadow
detail
loss
that
wasn’t
present
when
watching

The
Batman.
Facial
textures
in
close-ups,
however,
demonstrated
the
OLED909’s
natural
rendering
of
details.

Picture
quality
score:
4.5/5

The
Philips
OLED909
features
a
powerful
front
speaker
that
adds
to
its
fantastic
built-in
sound,
and
it
looks
stylish
too.

(Image
credit:
Future)

Philips
OLED909
review:
Sound
quality

External
speaker
adds
more
power

Excellent
sound
placement

Punchy
bass
and
clear
dialogue

The
OLED909’s
built-in
sound
quality
is
brilliant
and
while
it
won’t
provide
the
same
cinematic
impact
as
the

best
Dolby
Atmos
soundbars,
many
people
will
be
pleased
with
its
level
of
audio
quality.
Entertainment
is
the
best
out-of-the-box
sound
preset,
but
Personal
allows
for
extensive
customisation
for
those
looking
to
experiment.

Aided
by
an
external
speaker,
the
OLED909’s
built-in
sound
system,
which
is
made
by
audio
powerhouse
Bowers
&
Wilkins,
delivers
powerful,
direct,
and
immersive
sound.
While
watching
the
chaotic
Batmobile
chase
scene
from

The
Batman,
the
OLED909
offered
punchy
bass
that
captured
the
rumble
of
the
Batmobile’s
engine
while
also
delivering
crystal-clear
dialogue.
Placement
of
sound
effects
around
the
screen
was
precise
and
accurate,
with
every
bullet,
screeching
tyre
and
crunching
crash
coming
from
the
area
on
screen
where
you’d
expect,
and
the
sound
even
extended
beyond
the
screen’s
borders.

Moving
to

La
La
Land,
the
OLED909
reproduced
the
bombastic,
bright
jazzy
score
of
opening
number
‘Another
Day
of
Sun’
with
excellent
detail
and
balance.
Even
in
more
subtle
and
delicate
songs
such
as
‘City
of
Stars’,
piano
and
soft
strings
sounded
clear,
and
subtle
effects
such
as
closing
doors
or
tapping
shoes
could
be
heard
during
more
lively
dance
sequences.

While
there
are
many
positives,
the
OLED909
struggles
with
Dolby
Atmos
height
effects,
with
the
driving
rain
in

The
Batman
and
overhead
jets
in

Top
Gun:
Maverick
sounding
less
pronounced
than
on
the
best
TVs
for
sound
such
as
the

Sony
Bravia
8.
Still,
for
a
3.1-channel
setup,
the
OLED909’s
built-in
sound
is
very
impressive.

Sound
quality
score:
4.5/5

The
Philips
OLED909’s
unique
Ambilight
feature
gives
it
an
edge
over
rivals.

(Image
credit:
Future)

Philips
OLED909
review:
Design

Spectacular,
four-sided
Ambilight

Excellent
build
quality

Useful
central
stand

The
OLED909
features
a
four-sided
version
of
Philips’
Ambilight
tech
and
while
Ambilight
may
be
a
polarising
feature
in
the
TV
world
(it
can
also
be
switched
off),
I
love
it.
I
found
that
Ambilight
added
to
nearly
every
scene
I
watched,
particularly
those
with
bold
colours
such
as

Star
Wars:The
Last
Jedi
and

La
La
Land.

Aside
from
Ambilight,
the
OLED909
is
a
premium-looking,
solidly
built
TV
with
a
trim
profile
apart
from
the
sections
that
house
the
Ambilight
LED
modules.
It
has
a
near
bezel-less
screen
to
allow
the
picture
full
space
and
the
external
speaker
is
covered
in
a
grey
fabric
that
adds
to
the
OLED909’s
premium
look.

The
OLED909
comes
with
two
weighty
and
solidly
built
metal
feet,
as
opposed
to
the
useful
central
swivel
stand
found
on
the
OLED809.
My
preference
is
for
the
OLED809’s
stand,
but
this
is
a
minor
gripe.

The
supplied
remote
is
the
same
one
found
with
the
OLED809,
and
it
sets
the
standard
for
TV
remotes.
Made
of
a
black,
burnished
metal
material
that
reflects
the
OLED909’s
premium
price,
it
can
be
recharged
via
USB-C
or
the
rear
solar
panel
and
its
buttons
light
up
when
in
use
–
perfect
for
those
who
view
in
dark
conditions.

Design
score:
4.5/5

The
Philips
OLED909
uses
Google
TV,
which
is
solid
but
not
quite
as
good
as
some
rival
smart
TV
interfaces.
It’s
also
missing
Freeview
Play
apps.

(Image
credit:
Future)

Philips
OLED909
review:
Smart
TV
&
menus

Google
TV
smart
TV
platform

No
Freeview
Play
apps

Easy
to
navigate
menus

The
OLED909
uses
Google
TV
as
its
smart
TV
platform.
Apps
such
as
Netflix,
Prime
Video,
Disney
Plus
and
Apple
TV+
are
all
included,
but
there
is
no
Freeview
Play
or
its
associated
UK-based
apps
such
as
BBC
iPlayer,
ITVX,
and
Channel
4.
These
can
be
accessed
via
an
external
streaming
device
such
as
an
Amazon
Fire
Stick
for
those
who
miss
them.

Google
TV
requires
a
sign-in
to
a
Google
account
to
use
apps
not
already
built-in
to
the
TV,
but
this
is
rewarded
with
more
tailored
recommendations
and
even
quicker
navigation
to
the
shows
you’re
watching
via
the
home
screen.
There
is
no
escaping
the
large
banner
ad
at
the
top
of
the
home
page,
however,
which
does
take
up
a
good
portion
of
the
screen.

There
are
a
good
number
of
settings
to
adjust
the
OLED909’s
picture
and
sound
for
those
who
like
to
tweak,
with
the
number
of
sound
settings
on
offer
being
more
extensive
than
on
other
TVs.
Menu
navigation
is
easy
enough
with
a
Quick
Menu
in
the
top
corner
during
viewing,
although
it
doesn’t
feel
quite
as
fluid
as
LG’s
webOS.

Smart
TV
&
menus
score:
4/5

The
Philips
OLED909
is
an
excellent
gaming
TV.

(Image
credit:
Future)

Philips
OLED909
review:
Gaming

4K
144Hz,
Dolby
Vision
gaming,
and
VRR

12.6ms
input
lag
time

Only
two
HDMI
2.1
ports

The
OLED909
is
well
stocked
for
gaming
and
supports
up
to
4K
144Hz
refresh
rate,
VRR
(both
AMD
FreeSync
Premium
and
Nvidia
G-Sync
formats
included),
HGiG,
Dolby
Vision
gaming
and
ALLM.
It
also
features
a
game
mode
and
game
bar
where
settings
can
be
adjusted
and
saved
to
individual
profiles
for
later
use
or
with
particular
games
or
consoles.
The
OLED909
does,
however,
only
have
two
HDMI
2.1
ports
as
opposed
to
the
four
found
on
LG
and
Samsung
TVs.

In
terms
of
performance,
the
OLED909
is
responsive
and
feels
smooth,
even
during
graphically
intense
sequences.
Playing

Battlefield
V
on
Xbox
Series
X
at
120fps,
gaming
was
fast-paced
and
fun,
with
target
selection
and
camera
adjustments
feeling
snappy
and
accurate.
The
OLED909’s
measured
input
lag
was
12.6ms,
which
is
a
good
result,
though
it
doesn’t
match
some
of
the

best
120Hz
TVs
such
as
LG’s
OLEDs,
which
all
hit
9.1ms
in
Boost
Mode,
or
Samsung’s
sets,
which
often
hit
below
10ms.

The
OLED909’s
handling
of
graphics
is
impressive
too,
displaying
bold
colours,
well-defined
textures
and
plenty
of
detail
along
with
rich
contrast
and
black
levels.
Environments,
weapons
and
facial
features
all
get
an
added
sense
of
depth
thanks
to
the
OLED909’s
picture
prowess.

Gaming
score:
4.5/5

The
Philips
OLED909’s
remote
feels
every
bit
as
premium
as
the
TV
itself

(Image
credit:
Future)

Philips
OLED909
review:
Value

Pricier
than
some
rival
OLEDs

Premium
design

Good
features
and
picture
quality
for
the
money

The
OLED909
is
undoubtedly
a
premium
TV,
with
the
55-inch
model
I
tested
priced
at
£1,999.
This
puts
it
above
flagship
OLEDs
such
as
the
Samsung
S95D
and
LG
G4,
both
of
which
are
priced
at
£1,799.
You
do
get
the
benefit
of
Ambilight
on
the
OLED909,
but
miss
out
on
a
full
four
HDMI
2.1
ports
for
gaming.

The
OLED909
nonetheless
delivers
a
premium
viewing
experience
across
the
board,
from
its
stunning
picture,
dazzling
Ambilight,
plentiful
gaming
features
and
immersive
built-in
sound,
so
you
should
expect
to
pay
a
premium
price.

Other
TVs
such
as
the

TCL
C855
and

Hisense
U8N,
two
fantastic
mini-LED
TVs
that
offer
excellent
features
and
performance
for
less,
demonstrate
better
value,
but
the
OLED909
does
mostly
justify
its
price
tag,
even
if
that
price
may
be
too
much
for
some
people.

Value
score:
4/5

The
Philips
OLED909
accurately
displays
both
bright
and
dark
colours.

(Image
credit:
Future)

Should
I
buy
the
Philips
OLED909?

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Philips
OLED909

Attributes

Notes

Rating

Features

Excellent
features
including
Ambilight,
gaming
and
picture

4.5/5

Picture
quality

Plenty
of
detail
and
rich
contrast
with
bold,
vivid
colours

4.5/5

Sound
quality

Immersive,
accurate
and
punchy
sound
is
better
than
on
a
lot
of
other
sets

4.5/5

Design

Stunning
Ambilight
adds
an
entire
layer
to
viewing.
Premium,
solid
build
quality

4/5

Smart
TV
and
menus

Google
TV
is
a
dependable,
user-friendly
smart
TV
platform,
but
is
still
bested
by
LG’s
webOS

4/5

Gaming

Extensive
suite
of
gaming
features
covers
nearly
all
the
bases,
but
only
two
HDMI
2.1
ports

4.5/5

Value

Pricier
than
closest
rivals
and
carries
a
premium
price,
but
delivers
for
the
money

4/5

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it
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it
if…

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Row
0
–
Cell
0

Philips
OLED909

LG
G4

Samsung
S95D

Price
(55-inch)

£1,999

£1,799

Screen
type

OLED
EX
(MLA)

QD-OLED

Refresh
rate

144Hz

HDR
support

Dolby
Vision/HDR10+/HDR10/HLG

Dolby
Vision/HDR10/HLG

HDR10+/HDR10/HLG

Smart
TV

Google
TV

webOS
24

Tizen

HDMI
2.1
ports

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credit:
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How
I
tested
the
Philips
OLED909

Tested
with
both
SDR
and
HDR
sources

Viewed
in
different
lighting
conditions

Objective
measurements
recorded
using
Portrait
Displays
Calman
color
calibration
software

I
began
my
testing
of
the
OLED909
with
casual
viewing
to
establish
its
most
accurate
picture
mode
–
Filmmaker
Mode
in
this
case.

After,
I
began
my
critical
viewing
using
SDR
sources
such
as
broadcast
TV
and
standard-definition,
as
well
as
high-definition
TV
shows
and
movies,
4K
Blu-ray
and
4K
streaming.
I
used
these
to
test
the
OLED909’s
colour,
contrast,
shadow
detail,
black
level,
motion
handling
and
upscaling.

For
4K
Blu-rays,
I
used
the

Panasonic
DP-UB820
4K
Blu-ray
player,
watching
the
same
reference
scenes
I
use
in
all
of
my
testing.
For
gaming
testing,
I
used
an
Xbox
Series
X.

I
then
moved
on
to
objective
testing,
where
I
used
specialised
equipment
to
measure
the
OLED909’s
SDR
and
HDR
brightness
on
a
variety
of
window
patterns
ranging
from
1-100%.
I
also
measured
colour
and
greyscale
accuracy
and
HDR
colour
gamut
coverage.