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Our take on the Philips 43PUS8400/12 Smart TV

The Philips 43PUS8400/12 is a 43-inch 4K Ultra HD smart TV with a 100 Hz panel, Wi-Fi, and a full set of tuners (DVB-T2, DVB-C, DVB-S2). It runs the Philips smart platform with Netflix and YouTube built in, and it mounts on a 200 x 200 mm VESA bracket. Its 100 Hz refresh and broad format support (HEVC, VP9, MKV) make it a reasonable pick for everyday streaming and sports. Against newer budget 4K sets it lacks the brightness and processing of current models, and its energy rating is E.

Best forBedroom or secondary room viewingStreaming Netflix and YouTubeSports and broadcast TV via aerial or satelliteWall mounting on a 200 x 200 bracket

Pros

Native 4K resolution at 3840 x 2160
100 Hz panel for smoother motion
Built-in Netflix and YouTube apps
Wide tuner support: DVB-T2, DVB-C, DVB-S2
Plays HEVC, VP9 and MKV files from USB
VESA 200 x 200 mounting

Cons

About the Philips 43PUS8400/12 Smart TV

The Philips 43PUS8400/12 is a 43-inch smart TV with a 4K Ultra HD OLED screen. The resolution is 3840 x 2160 pixels and the aspect ratio is 16:9. The refresh rate is 100 Hz.

It works with Netflix and YouTube. It has wireless connectivity and Wi-Fi Direct, plus an Ethernet LAN port. The built-in tuner covers cable, satellite and terrestrial broadcasts.

The TV can be mounted on a wall using the VESA 200 x 200 mm pattern.

Screen size

43" (109.2 cm diagonal)

Resolution

4K Ultra HD, 3840 x 2160 px

Display

OLED

Refresh rate

100 Hz

Aspect ratio

16:9

Smart TV

Yes, compatible with Netflix and YouTube

Connections

HDMI, headphones, Ethernet LAN, USB-A, Wi-Fi Direct, common interface

Connectivity

Wireless

Tuner

DVB-C, DVB-S, DVB-S2, DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-T2 HD

Video formats

AVC, AVI, H.264, H.265, HEVC, MKV, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, VC-1, VP9, WMV9

Mounting

VESA 200 x 200 mm

Energy class

Repairability index

8.1

Color

Questions and answers

Is this TV really OLED?

No. The 43PUS8400/12 is an LED-backlit LCD set with a 4K panel. Treat OLED claims with caution; the model number belongs to Philips' LED range.

Does it support 4K streaming from Netflix and YouTube?

Yes. Both apps are built in and the panel is 4K Ultra HD, so 4K streams play at native resolution where the service offers them.

What refresh rate does it have?

The panel is listed at 100 Hz, which gives smoother motion for sports and broadcast TV than 50/60 Hz sets.

Can I wall mount it?

Yes. It uses a VESA 200 x 200 mm bracket, so any mount with that pattern fits.

What tuners does it have?

It covers DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-C, DVB-S and DVB-S2, so it works with aerial, cable and satellite feeds.

Can I play video files from a USB drive?

Yes. It handles common formats including HEVC/H.265, VP9, MKV, AVI and MPEG4 through its USB-A port.

Philips 43PUS8400/12 Smart TV