Philips OLED9x6 (2021) Series

Superb image quality ; Multi-HDR support (Dolby Vision, HDR10+ Adaptive) ; Two 4K 120fps HDMI inputs

Input lag isn’t class-leading ; Expensive

Superlative combination of sound and vision ; Ambilight, as usual, is a delight ; Impressive perceived value

Better with movies than with games ; Only in 65-inch size… and it's a big one ; Need to fiddle in settings for best results

The Philips OLED+986 is an epically accomplished television where pictures and sound are concerned, even if it takes some time in the settings to get there. It obviously won't be for everyone, but it's exquisitely well-tuned for its intended audience.

Fantastically sharp and punchy ; Excellent sound ; Still supremely stylish

Picture requires too many tweaks ; Half-resolution 4K/120Hz ; Slight motion processing issues

In both picture and sound terms, there’s currently no better TV than the Philips OLED986

Outstanding image quality ; High performance Dolby Atmos speakers ; Anti-burn-in technology ; HDMI 2.1 support

Only two HDMI 2.1 inputs ; Average input lag for gaming

The Philips OLED+936 is a premium OLED TV that’s as stylish as it is innovative. Combining category-defining AI image processing and high-fidelity Dolby Atmos audio, with artisan elegance, it’s the AV equivalent of the poshest popcorn. We rate it as...

Sharp and colourful contrast-rich picture quality ; Class-leading sound quality thanks to integrated soundbar ; Ambilight design

Complex setup menus ; Requires effort to continually get the best from it ; Expensive if you already have a good sound system

Philips' assault on the high-end TV market has shifted up yet another year with the OLED+936. Although it's not the easiest TV to use, the picture quality is spectacular, its Bowers & Wilkins-inspired sound quality is in a league of its own, and its...

Lovely Ambilight-assisted picture quality ; Robust, deft and potent sound ; Great build and finish

Takes an eternity to set up ; Android TV interface is predictably hit-and-miss ; Only available in 65in screen-size

Stellar sound + eye-pleasing Vision = Philips OLED+986

Cutting-edge OLED panel ; Brilliant Bowers & Wilkins soundbar ; 120Hz support ; Available in 48in

Only two HDMI 2.1 ports ; No Dolby Vision IQ

Featuring the latest high brightness OLED panel technology, classy AI image processing and an upgraded Dolby Atmos sound system from Bowers & Wilkins, the OLED+936 is the best advert for OLED we’ve yet seen from Philips.

Lovely Ambilight-assisted picture quality ; Robust, deft and potent sound ; Great build and finish

Takes an eternity to set up ; Android TV interface is predictably hit-and-miss ; Only available in 65in screen-size

Stellar sound + eye-pleasing Vision = Philips OLED+986