In addition to OLED936, Philips has announced OLED986. Both feature the latest-generation OLED panel with "20% higher brightness", anti-burn-in technology, HDMI 2.1, and B&W speakers.
Philips OLED936 & OLED986
Philips recently unveiled one of its new flagship OLED TVs for 2021, the OLED936, and at a launch event today the company announced OLED986 and detailed new features in its two flagship OLED TVs.
The company said that OLED936 and OLED986 will feature the latest-generation OLED panel (only 55 and 65 inches) – a reference to LG Display's 2021 'Evo' OLED panel.
- "The new OLED+ sets also feature the latest high-performance OLED panels with a new Emission Layer and Micro Lens Array to offer a 20% improvement in peak light output and improved viewing angles," said TP Vision, the company behind Philips TV in Europe.
Philips OLED986
Like other 2021 Philips OLED TVs (and the 2020 9-series), the new 9-series OLED TVs also come with Philips' anti-burn-in system that analyzes the picture by monitering a grid of 32400 zones. It will not have an impact on gaming lag, said Philips' picture guru Danny Tack.
- "Philips TV’s system removes the anti-burn problem for 95% of static images including logos and gaming content."
Other picture features highlighted were the dual-chip P5 Gen5 video processor, 4K resolution, HDMI 2.1 with 4K120, VRR and ALLM, input lag of 4 ms (4ms from the platform and 4ms from the display), AMD FreeSync Premium, Nvidia G-Sync Compatible, multi-HDR support (HLG, HDR10 & HDR10+, HDR10+ Adaptive and Dolby Vision), Calman Ready (ready at launch), and 120Hz BFI (can be set to Off, Min, Mid or Max).
Philips OLED986
Ambilight, of course
Both new TVs will come with features of the more affordable 2021 models including Android 10, Chromecast, Filmmaker Mode, AV1 video decoding, and of course Ambilight (4-sided). There is a wall mount option available for both OLED936 and OLED986.
Also read: Philips 2021 TV line-up
Philips OLED986 features a 3.0-channel Bowers & Wilkins speaker. It supports HDMI eARC, Dolby Atmos and the wireless DTS Play-Fi platform.
- "In addition, the familiar Tweeter-on-Top technology, the audiophile quality OLED+986 now includes Bowers & Wilkins proprietary Continuum cones with both technologies also found in the companies iconic, flagship 800 Diamond Series speakers – the preferred choice of TP Vision’s partner Abbey Road Studios," the company explained.
Pricing details were not announced but the new TVs are expected to land in the same price segment as other high-end 2021 OLED TVs like LG G1, Sony A90J and Panasonic JZ2000. Philips highlighted that its "OLED TV sales increased 72% by volume" in the first half of 2021 compared to the first half of 2020.
Philips OLED936 will be available in Europe next month in 48, 55, and 65 inches whereas Philips OLED986 will be available only in 65 inches in October.
Philips OLED936 & OLED986 – specifications
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