The Philips OLED950 series, scheduled for the fall, will include two models, the Philips 65OLED950 (65'', 165 cm) and the Philips 77OLED950 (77'', 196 cm).
Philips OLED950, 2.1 sound section££££
The Philips OLED950 TVs have a [abc]2.1[/abc] sound section identical to that of the Philips OLED810 TVs. It is therefore capable of delivering 70 watts. Philips indicates that the crossover has been particularly carefully designed to precisely separate the frequencies intended for the front speakers from those of the [abc]woofer[/abc] (triple ring). Namely, four passive membranes are present to reinforce the impact of the bass.
Philips OLED950, 4-sided Ambilight function ££££
The four-sided Ambilight function is available on Philips OLED950 TVs. As a reminder, for three years now, the latter has managed the color diodes placed at the back of the TV, around the edge of the panel, independently and no longer by group of diodes, for significantly more precise synchronization with the images displayed on the screen.
Philips OLED950, P5 Gen9 Dual Engine££££
On the menu of Philips OLED950 TVs, the ninth generation of the P5 processor in its Dual Engine version, i.e. equipped with a dual graphics engine for unprecedented image quality. The artificial intelligence feature, for example, in addition to Deep Learning and Machine Learning attributes (in its V3 version) via the AI Adaptive Intelligence process, is now able to optimize its performance from additional data: metadata, source information, analysis of a complete image, detection of the environment, big data learning, etc. Similarly, the AI Adaptive Gamut Enhancer mode, particularly intended for Rec.709 sources, optimizes color rendering to fully exploit the broader colorimetric potential of the new Oled EX panel, for a more vivid saturation without affecting the skin tone. This color enhancement parameter is accessible to the user and can be adjusted according to their tastes: natural, balanced and vibrant.
But the P5 Gen9 Dual Engine chip allows specific processing of highlights, through the Specular Highlight Enhancement function for ultra-bright specular highlights. Also note the V4 versions of AI Smart Bit Enhancement and AI Perfect Reality processing.
Philips OLED950 TV, new Game Bar 2.0££££
Of course, the Game Bar is still present on Philips OLED950 TVs but in 2.0 version, that is to say offering access to the Blacknut and Boosteroid Cloud Gaming services. Otherwise, it allows users to quickly access game-related settings and change them on the fly without wasting time. The native 144 Hz panel, MEMC Gaming motion compensation processing and Dolby Vision Gaming HDR offer an exceptional video gaming experience. The player can choose from several game profiles (FPS, RPG, etc.). The same goes for Ambilight. Namely, the Game Bar 2.0 displays an im/s counter (number of frames per second) to best configure the settings of a game and the FreeSync Premium and G-Sync certifications are in place.
Also for the Game Bar 2.0, in the presence of the most popular games on the market, it recognizes their title and applies the associated optimized settings. It is also possible for the user to save a specific audio-video setting according to their games. Subsequently, the television will recognize the game displayed and automatically apply the saved settings. Finally, the Game Bar 2.0 allows a careful choice of display colors within a wider panel and various filters.
The latest new feature of the Game Bar 2.0 is the presence of the Minimap Zoom mode allowing you to move this information of the game, to enlarge it and to play on its transparency in order to have valuable information available at all times, in large format.
Philips OLED950 TV, Oled Meta 3.0 panel ££££
Behind the Meta 3.0 name of Philips OLED950 TVs are hidden the new Oled Tandem Primary RGB panels based on a new structure with four layers of organic emitting materials, including two layers of blue materials. Surprise, the composition of these layers is ultimately not the one announced at the beginning of January during the presentation of this new technology at the CES 2025 show in Las Vegas. LG Display's recent statement on this subject contradicts the information gathered on site (see our CES 25 news > Oled Primary RGB Tandem 4,000 nits panel, have we been lied to?), the blue emitting elements being (late) announced still of the fluorescent type and not phosphorescent. The combination of these two blue emitters, mixed with the other red and green phosphorescent organic emitting materials with deuterium sauce (a material already used since the appearance of Oled EX panels in 2022), refines the wavelength of light and improves the purity of colors to offer increased performance in terms of brightness but also color volume. LG Display has continued to perfect this last point, an intrinsic weakness of White Oled technology. We can't wait to judge the brand's claims for themselves.
Another advantage highlighted by Oled Tandem Primary RGB technology is a reduced risk of marking (pixel burn-in). Again, this is a point that LG Display has been working hard on since the beginning of Oled technology. And while significant progress has been made in recent years, the problem persists during specific uses (long video game sessions or broadcasting a news channel with a banner at the bottom of the screen, for example). The Tandem Oled process would be the most significant advance on the subject since the launch of Oled.
Ultimately, thanks to Tandem Oled RGB technology, the peak brightness of Philips OLED950 TVs is approximately three times greater than that of Philips OLED909 TVs (Editor's note: for an APL of 10%). Another figure, Philips OLED950 diffusers offer for an APL of 100% (i.e. a completely white screen) a brightness of 350 nits for a peak at 3,700 nits. Finally, the use of Meta 3.0 technology blocks 99% of light reflections on the panel, in addition to that inside the panel for significantly better color quality even with a very bright signal, in addition to lower energy consumption, down by around 20%.
Philips OLED950 TV, connectivity ££££
Everything is coming! In 2025, Philips OLED950 TVs will feature four [abc]HDMI[/abc] 2.1 inputs with [abc]eARC[/abc], [abc]VRR[/abc] (from 40 Hz to 120 Hz), [abc]HFR[/abc] 4K/120 and [abc]ALLM[/abc] compatibility.
TV Philips OLED950, HDR10+ Adaptive, HDR HLG and HDR Dolby Vision££££
Apart from the brilliant Ambilight process in its four-sided version, compatibility with [abc]HDR Dolby Vision[/abc] up to [abc]Ultra HD[/abc] [abc]4K[/abc] and 120 Hz, HDR [abc]HLG[/abc] and [abc]HDR10+[/abc] Adaptive technologies, are still available on Philips OLED950 screens. The same goes for the Smart Google TV function, the new Moments application allowing you to quickly transfer your favorite photos stored on your smartphone to the big screen and add visual and sound effects, as well as Matter and Control4 compatibility.
More details in a future news item. Scheduled for release in September. Indicative prices still unknown.
