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43-inch 43PUS6501
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Summary: The Philips PUS6501 is a UK television range. Verified sizes currently include 43 inch, 55 inch. The 43-inch Philips 43PUS6501/12 is a UK television with 3840 x 2160 pixels resolution. It uses LED display technology. Smart TV features run on Android TV. Specifications may differ between sizes.
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Specifications
Product:
Philips PUS6501
Brand:
Philips
Variations:
43 inch, 55 inch
Maximum Resolution:
3840 x 2160 pixels
HDMI:
4
Wifi:
Yes
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Philips PUS6501 reviews
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The Philips PUS6501 is an LED TV range. Verified UK models include 43-inch and 55-inch screen sizes.
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About the Philips PUS6501
The Philips PUS6501 is an LED TV range. Verified UK models include 43-inch and 55-inch screen sizes.
The display resolution is 3840 x 2160 pixels. This 4K UHD pixel count is four times that of Full HD, providing the resolution needed to display compatible 4K programmes, films and games in their original pixel dimensions.
Smart TV features run on Android TV. The number of HDMI inputs is 4. The HDMI inputs allow separate source devices to stay connected, such as a games console, set-top box and streaming player. Check the individual port specifications for features such as eARC and high-refresh-rate gaming.
The number of USB 2.0 ports is 3. Wi-Fi support is recorded as Yes.
The Philips PUS6501 catalogue includes 2 verified UK model options. The specifications below identify each model separately, while the COR Score combines critic ratings for the range.
- Resolution
- 3840 x 2160 pixels
- HDMI inputs
- 4
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Specifications by screen size
Choose an exact UK model. Specifications and supplied accessories can differ between sizes and editions.
43-inch 43PUS6501/12
UK model 43PUS6501/12
Availability: Historic| Screen Size | 43 inch |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels |
| HD type | 4K Ultra HD |
| Display technology | LED |
| HDMI | 4 |
|---|---|
| USB 2.0 ports | 3 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Smart TV platform | Android TV |
|---|
Specification source: Icecat product 31093062 · Checked 25 Sep 2026
More details for this exact model
Icecat product 31093062 · Checked 25 Sep 2026. Manufacturer specifications take precedence.
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 |
|---|
| RMS rated power | 20 W |
|---|
| Smart TV | Yes |
|---|---|
| Operating system installed | Android TV |
| Panel mounting interface | 200 x 200 mm |
|---|---|
| Width (with stand) | 968 mm |
| Depth (with stand) | 201 mm |
| Height (with stand) | 622 mm |
| Weight (with stand) | 10.4 kg |
| Width (without stand) | 968 mm |
| Depth (without stand) | 77 mm |
| Height (without stand) | 573 mm |
| Weight (without stand) | 9.9 kg |
| Power consumption (standby) | 0.3 W |
|---|
All additional specifications (85)
| Display diagonal | 109.2 cm (43") |
|---|---|
| Screen shape | Flat |
| Screen format adjustments | 16:9 |
| Display brightness | 400 cd/m² |
| Display diagonal (metric) | 108 cm |
| Analog signal format system | NTSC, PAL, SECAM |
| Digital signal format system | DVB-C, DVB-S, DVB-S2, DVB-T, DVB-T2 |
| Timeshift | Yes |
| Browsing | Yes |
| Product colour | Grey |
| On/off switch | No |
| Ambient lighting | Yes |
| Signal strength indication | Yes |
| Teletext function | Yes |
| Teletext | 1000 pages |
| Teletext standards | Hyper-text |
| Subtitles function | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
| Processor cores | 4 |
| Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) | Yes |
| HDCP | Yes |
| Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in | 1 |
| Headphone outputs | 1 |
| Common interface (CI) | Yes |
| Common interface Plus (CI+) | Yes |
| Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) | Yes |
| Programming period | 8 day(s) |
| Picture mute (for radio) | Yes |
| On/Off timer | Yes |
| Philips technologies (AV/TV) | Ambilight |
| Quick start guide | Yes |
| Remote control included | Yes |
| Light sensor | Yes |
| 3D | No |
| Batteries included | Yes |
| Battery type | AA |
| Interactive TV | Yes |
| Ambient lighting type | 2-sided |
| Ambilight features | Built in Ambilight+hue, Ambilight Music, Game Mode, Wall colour adaptive, Lounge mode |
| Picture enhancement | Micro Dimming Pro, Ultra Resolution, Natural Motion, Pixel Plus Ultra HD |
| Satellite Channel Router (SatCR) compatible | Yes |
| HDD capacity | 16 GB |
| User memory | 16 GB |
| Display refresh rates supported | 24 Hz, 25 Hz, 30 Hz, 50 Hz, 60 Hz |
|---|---|
| Game mode | Yes |
| Audio formats supported | AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA |
|---|---|
| Audio Return Channel (ARC) | Yes |
| Audio (L/R) in | 1 |
| Audio input for DVI | Yes |
| Digital audio optical out | 1 |
| Built-in speaker(s) | Yes |
| Supported graphics resolutions | 3840 x 2160 |
|---|---|
| Auto channel search | Yes |
| Video on Demand (VOD) support | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Video formats supported | AVC, AVI, H.264, H.265, MKV, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, VC-1, WMV9 |
| Subtitle formats supported | SMI, SRT, SUB, TXT |
| USB recording | Yes |
| DVI port | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 3 |
| SCART ports quantity | 1 |
| USB ports quantity | 3 |
| Tuner type | Analog & digital |
|---|---|
| Internet TV | Yes |
| Operating system version | 5.1 (Lollipop) |
| Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV (HbbTV) | Yes |
| Video apps | YouTube |
| Lifestyle apps | Google Apps |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 - 35 °C |
| VESA mounting | Yes |
|---|---|
| Package weight | 13 kg |
| Package width | 1054 mm |
| Package depth | 133 mm |
| Package height | 669 mm |
| Desktop stand | Yes |
| Box dimensions (W x D x H) | 1054 x 133 x 669 mm |
| Power consumption (typical) | 77 W |
|---|---|
| AC input voltage | 220 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
| Energy saving mode | Yes |
| Power consumption (average) | 77 W |
| Annual energy consumption | 112 kWh |
| Energy efficiency class (legacy scale) | B |
55-inch 55PUS6501/12
UK model 55PUS6501/12
Availability: Historic| Screen Size | 55 inch |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels |
| HD type | 4K Ultra HD |
| Display technology | LED |
| HDMI | 4 |
|---|---|
| USB 2.0 ports | 3 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Smart TV platform | Android TV |
|---|
Specification source: Icecat product 31093096 · Checked 25 Sep 2026
More details for this exact model
Icecat product 31093096 · Checked 25 Sep 2026. Manufacturer specifications take precedence.
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 |
|---|
| RMS rated power | 20 W |
|---|
| Smart TV | Yes |
|---|---|
| Operating system installed | Android TV |
| Panel mounting interface | 400 x 200 mm |
|---|---|
| Width (with stand) | 1239 mm |
| Depth (with stand) | 235 mm |
| Height (with stand) | 773 mm |
| Weight (with stand) | 17.4 kg |
| Width (without stand) | 1239 mm |
| Depth (without stand) | 85 mm |
| Height (without stand) | 723 mm |
| Weight (without stand) | 16.7 kg |
| Power consumption (standby) | 0.3 W |
|---|
All additional specifications (84)
| Display diagonal | 139.7 cm (55") |
|---|---|
| Screen shape | Flat |
| Screen format adjustments | 16:9, Zoom |
| Display brightness | 400 cd/m² |
| Display diagonal (metric) | 139 cm |
| Analog signal format system | NTSC, PAL, SECAM |
| Digital signal format system | DVB-C, DVB-S, DVB-S2, DVB-T, DVB-T2 |
| Equalizer | Yes |
| Product colour | Silver |
| On/off switch | Yes |
| Ambient lighting | Yes |
| Signal strength indication | Yes |
| Teletext function | Yes |
| Teletext | 1000 pages |
| Teletext standards | Hyper-text |
| Backlight dimming technology | Local Dimming |
| Processor cores | 4 |
| HDCP | Yes |
| PC in (D-Sub) | No |
| Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in | 1 |
| Headphone outputs | 1 |
| Common interface (CI) | Yes |
| Common interface Plus (CI+) | Yes |
| Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) | Yes |
| Programming period | 8 day(s) |
| On Screen Display (OSD) | Yes |
| Picture mute (for radio) | Yes |
| Sleep timer | Yes |
| On/Off timer | Yes |
| Firmware upgradeable | Yes |
| Firmware upgradeable via | Auto upgrade wizard, Network, USB |
| Philips technologies (AV/TV) | Ambilight |
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
| Quick start guide | Yes |
| Remote control included | Yes |
| Light sensor | Yes |
| 3D | No |
| Batteries included | Yes |
| Battery type | AA |
| Interactive TV | Yes |
| Ambient lighting type | 2-sided |
| User memory | 16 GB |
| Game mode | Yes |
|---|
| Number of speakers | 2 |
|---|---|
| Audio formats supported | AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA |
| Audio (L/R) in | 1 |
| Audio input for DVI | Yes |
| Digital audio optical out | 1 |
| Built-in speaker(s) | Yes |
| Supported graphics resolutions | 3840 x 2160 |
|---|---|
| Auto channel search | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Video formats supported | AVC, AVI, H.264, H.265, MKV, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, VC-1, WMV9 |
| Image formats supported | JPG |
| Subtitle formats supported | SMI, SRT, SUB, TXT |
| USB recording | Yes |
| DVI port | No |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 3 |
| SCART ports quantity | 1 |
| Number of batteries supported | 2 |
| USB ports quantity | 3 |
| Tuner type | Digital |
|---|---|
| Number of tuners | 1 tuner(s) |
| Internet TV | Yes |
| Operating system version | 5.1 |
| Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV (HbbTV) | Yes |
| Video apps | YouTube |
| Lifestyle apps | Google Apps |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 - 35 °C |
| VESA mounting | Yes |
|---|---|
| Package width | 1338 mm |
| Package depth | 160 mm |
| Package height | 840 mm |
| Package weight | 21.6 kg |
| Desktop stand | Yes |
| Cables included | AC |
| Box dimensions (W x D x H) | 1338 x 160 x 840 mm |
| Power consumption (typical) | 105 W |
|---|---|
| AC input voltage | 220 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
| Annual energy consumption | 153 kWh |
| Energy efficiency class (legacy scale) | A |
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Which UK versions of Philips PUS6501 are listed?
The verified model options are 55-inch 55PUS6501/12, 43-inch 43PUS6501/12. Select the exact code in the specification section. A range review does not establish that each screen size was tested separately.
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