Philips 40PQS6901/12 QLED Ambilight TV, Smart TV, TITAN OS, FHD
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Our take on the Philips 40PQS6901/12 QLED Ambilight TV, Smart TV, TITAN OS, FHD
The Philips 40PQS6901 is a 40-inch Full HD smart TV with a QLED panel and three-sided Ambilight that casts matching light onto the wall behind it. It runs TITAN OS with Netflix, HBO and YouTube built in, and connects over Wi-Fi. The 1920 x 1080 resolution is the main compromise: most rivals at this size now offer 4K, so text and fine detail look softer, but Ambilight and the QLED color handling are features few budget 40-inch sets match. It suits bedrooms, kitchens and small living rooms where a 40-inch screen and ambient lighting matter more than pixel count.
- Three-sided Ambilight adds atmosphere and eases eye strain in dark rooms
- QLED layer gives richer color than plain LED sets at this size
- TITAN OS puts Netflix, HBO and YouTube on the home screen
- Wi-Fi built in, no cable needed for streaming
- Compact 100 cm screen fits tight spaces
About the Philips 40PQS6901/12 QLED Ambilight TV, Smart TV, TITAN OS, FHD
The Philips 40PQS6901/12 is a 40-inch (100 cm) flat QLED Smart TV in black. It has a Full HD display of 1920 x 1080 pixels and a 60 Hz native refresh rate. It supports HDR10 and HLG, and it has a game mode.
The TV runs TITAN OS and has built-in Wi-Fi and an Ethernet port. It supports Netflix, HBO, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video and Disney+. It works with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant.
Ambilight ambient lighting is included. Two speakers deliver 12 W RMS of total power. The TV has analog and digital tuners and three HDMI ports.
- Screen size
- 40 in (100 cm), flat
- Resolution
- FHD, 1920 x 1080 pixels
- Display technology
- QLED with LED backlight
- Aspect ratio
- 16:9
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz native
- HDR
- HDR10, HLG
- Smart TV
- Yes, TITAN OS
- Video apps
- Netflix, HBO, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+
- Voice assistants
- Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant
- Ambient lighting
- Ambilight
- Audio
- 2 speakers, 12 W RMS total
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), single-band 2.4 GHz
- Ports
- 3 x HDMI, 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x Ethernet, 1 x optical digital audio out, 1 x headphone out, 2 x RF, Common Interface (CI)
Questions and answers
- Is Full HD enough on a 40-inch TV?
- At normal sofa distance a 1080p picture looks sharp on a 40-inch screen. Sit closer than about 5 feet and 4K sets show more detail, especially in text and fine textures.
- What is Ambilight and does it need extra setup?
- Ambilight LEDs on the back of the set project colors that match the picture onto the wall. It works out of the box; you can change brightness and modes in the settings.
- Which apps are available on TITAN OS?
- Netflix, HBO and YouTube are the headline apps, along with other common streaming services. The catalog is smaller than Google TV's, so check for any niche app you rely on.
- Do I need a soundbar?
- The dual speakers deliver 12 W total, which is fine for news and casual viewing. For films and music, a soundbar or external speakers give noticeably more bass and clarity.
- Can I wall-mount it?
- Yes, it uses a standard VESA wall mount. Ambilight works best with a few inches of clearance from the wall so the light can spread.
- Does it support 4K or HDR?
- No. The panel is 1920 x 1080 Full HD without HDR, so 4K streams play at 1080p.
