Philips 43PUS6501/12 43″ vs Sony KD43XD8088BU 43″ TV Comparison

Philips 43PUS6501/12 43″ vs Sony KD43XD8088BU 43″ TV Comparison

Thanks for stopping by to read our review and product comparison of the Philips 43PUS6501/12 and the Sony KD43XD8088BU which are available from at the best price from Currys at just £499 and £609.

	Philips 43PUS6501/12 43″	Sony KD43XD8088BU 43″
Brand	Philips	Sony
Key Features	4k Ultra HD picture is up to 4 times the resolution of HD HDR displays brighter colours and greater contrast Tuner: Freeview HD Connectivity: HDMI 2.0 x 2 & HDMI x 2	4k Ultra HD picture is up to 4 times the resolution of HD HDR displays brighter colours and greater contrast Access 4k content on Netflix & Amazon Prime Tuner: Freeview HD Connectivity: HDMI 2.0 x 4
Colour	Silver
Screen Type	LED directlit	LED edgelit
Screen Size	43″	43″
Resolution	Picture enhancement	3840 x 2160
Motion Rate	1800 Hz PPI	N/A
Connections	– HDMI 2.0 x 2 (ARC compatible x 2) – HDMI x 2 (ARC compatible x 2) – SCART x 1 – Optical x 1 – Component input x 1 – USB 3.0 x 1 – USB 2.0 x 2	– HDMI 2.0 x 4 (ARC compatible x 1) – SCART x 1 – SVGA x 1 – Composite input x 1 – USB 2.0 x 2 – USB 3.0 x 1
TV Tuner	DVB-T2 Freeview HD Tuner	DVB-T2 Freeview HD Tuner
Programme Guide	8-day EPG	7-day EPG
Speakers	2	2
Audio Power	20 W	20 W
Sound Enhancement	DTS Premium Sound	tbc
Other Features	N/A	tbc
Energy Rating	B	B
On Mode Power Consumption	77 W	82 W
Annual Power Consumption	112 kWh	114 kWh
Box Content	– Philips 43PUS6501/12 Smart 4k Ultra HD HDR 43″ LED TV – Remote control – AA batteries x 2 – Table top stand – Power cord – Quick start guide – Legal & safety brochure	– Sony KD43XD8088BU Smart 4K Ultra HD HDR 43″ LED TV – Smart remote control – Operating instructions – Quick setup guide – AC power cable – Batteries – IR blaster – Table top stand
Dimensions	– Unboxed: 573 x 968 x 77 mm (H x W x D) – Unboxed with stand: 622 x 968 x 201 mm (H x W x D) – Boxed: 669 x 1054 x 133 mm (H x W x D)	– Unboxed: 564 x 960 x 45 mm (H x W x D) – Unboxed with stand: 612 x 960 x 216 mm (H x W x D) – Boxed: 705 x 1078 x 158 mm (H x W x D)
Weight	Weight incl. Packaging	– Unboxed: 12.3 kg – Unboxed with stand: 13.2 kg – Boxed: 17 kg
Guarantee	1 year	1 year
Brightness	Brightness	N/A
Review Score	9.7 out of 10	7.8 out of 10
Price	£499.00	£609.00
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Getting the best TV for your budget

Clearly you want to get the most for your money. That’s the very reason for this comparison. Chances are you’ve nailed down your decision between the Philips 43PUS6501/12 and the Sony KD43XD8088BU and now just need to know which one to go for. The feature list above provides a side-by-side comparison of the two televisions to help you make that final decision. Features will of course be an important part of that decision, such as the screen resolution, whether it offers 4K and features such as smart TV functionality. We only provide comparisons on TV’s that we recommend, and also from suppliers that we trust.

What do the Philips 43PUS6501/12 and the Sony KD43XD8088BU offer

It’s pretty obvious at this point that both televisions are great value for money. The feature list above really helps to clarify that. But there are of course some features that one set has, and the other won’t. The Philips 43PUS6501/12 offers a screen resolution of Picture enhancement with a screen that offers LED directlit. The sound system integrated into the set has 2 speakers with a 20 W power output. It also benefits from DVB-T2 Freeview HD Tuner and a range of connectors. The Sony KD43XD8088BU offers 3840 x 2160 resolution on LED edgelit. As part of the kit you get DVB-T2 Freeview HD Tuner, 2 speakers with an audio output of 20 W.

Total Dimensions and unit Weight

Before you go ahead and click the buy button just make sure that you properly measure the area, surface or wall that your TV will be mounted or stood. It’s all very well going for a huge screen but it needs to be practical too, so ensure you have sufficient space first.

Box content for 43PUS6501/12 and KD43XD8088BU

The Philips 43PUS6501/12 includes: – Philips 43PUS6501/12 Smart 4k Ultra HD HDR 43″ LED TV – Remote control – AA batteries x 2 – Table top stand – Power cord – Quick start guide – Legal & safety brochure.

The Sony KD43XD8088BU includes: – Sony KD43XD8088BU Smart 4K Ultra HD HDR 43″ LED TV – Smart remote control – Operating instructions – Quick setup guide – AC power cable – Batteries – IR blaster – Table top stand.

43PUS6501/12 and KD43XD8088BU Reviews

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Philips 43PUS6501/12 Scored: 9.7 out of 10.

Sony KD43XD8088BU Scored: 7.8 out of 10.

Energy efficiency rating

Thanks to the introduction of LED technology in televisions over recent years, many of our TV sets now offer an A+ energy rating. The energy rating is important for those that are conscious of their environmental impact, and those that need to consider ongoing running costs. The Philips 43PUS6501/12 has an energy efficiency rating of B with an annual energy consumption of just 112 kWh, whereas the Sony KD43XD8088BU has a rating of B and an annual energy consumption of 114 kWh.

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