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Product:

Philips PUS7181

Brand:

Philips

Variations:

49 inch, 55 inch

Maximum Resolution:

3840 x 2160 pixels

HDMI:

4

Wifi:

Yes

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Philips 55PUS7181/12 television — Pictured: 55PUS7181/12, supplied through Icecat.

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The Philips PUS7181 is an LED TV range. Verified UK models include 49-inch and 55-inch screen sizes.

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About the Philips PUS7181

The Philips PUS7181 is an LED TV range. Verified UK models include 49-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 PUS7181 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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4.00 / 5

Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 80%

We've seen TVs capable of brighter, more subtle pictures and deeper blacks, and better equipped with more poignant smart apps and broader HDR support - the £2000 Samsung UE55KS9000, for one.But for the money, the Philips 55PUS7181 is pretty appealing. It'...

Model-family review supplied against Philips 55PUS7181/12. See the original for the tested screen size.

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Excerpt and rating supplied through Icecat · Checked 25 Oct 2026

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Choose an exact UK model. Specifications and supplied accessories can differ between sizes and editions.

49-inch 49PUS7181/12Specifications

UK model 49PUS7181/12

Availability: Historic

Picture & display — 49PUS7181/12 manufacturer specifications
Screen Size	49 inch
Resolution	3840 x 2160 pixels
HD type	4K Ultra HD
Display technology	LED

Connections — 49PUS7181/12 manufacturer specifications
HDMI	4
USB 2.0 ports	3
Wi-Fi	Yes

Smart TV & tuners — 49PUS7181/12 manufacturer specifications
Smart TV platform	Android TV

Specification source: Icecat product 31093065 · Checked 25 Sep 2026

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Icecat product 31093065 · Checked 25 Sep 2026. Manufacturer specifications take precedence.

Picture & display — 49PUS7181/12 Icecat specifications
Native aspect ratio	16:9

Sound — 49PUS7181/12 Icecat specifications
RMS rated power	45 W

Smart TV & tuners — 49PUS7181/12 Icecat specifications
Smart TV	Yes
Operating system installed	Android TV

Size, mounting & accessories — 49PUS7181/12 Icecat specifications
Panel mounting interface	200 x 200 mm
Width (with stand)	1093 mm
Depth (with stand)	205 mm
Height (with stand)	709 mm
Weight (with stand)	21.6 kg
Width (without stand)	1093 mm
Depth (without stand)	61 mm
Height (without stand)	661 mm
Weight (without stand)	17.9 kg

Energy & power — 49PUS7181/12 Icecat specifications
Power consumption (standby)	0.3 W

All additional specifications (83)

Picture & display — 49PUS7181/12 Icecat specifications
Display diagonal	124.5 cm (49")
Screen shape	Flat
Screen format adjustments	16:9, Zoom
Display brightness	400 cd/m²
Display diagonal (metric)	123 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
Backlight dimming technology	Local Dimming
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
Interactive TV	Yes
Ambient lighting type	2-sided
Satellite Channel Router (SatCR) compatible	Yes
HDD capacity	16 GB
User memory	16 GB

Gaming & motion — 49PUS7181/12 Icecat specifications
Display refresh rates supported	24 Hz, 25 Hz, 30 Hz, 50 Hz, 60 Hz
Game mode	Yes

Sound — 49PUS7181/12 Icecat specifications
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

Connections — 49PUS7181/12 Icecat specifications
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

Smart TV & tuners — 49PUS7181/12 Icecat specifications
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

Size, mounting & accessories — 49PUS7181/12 Icecat specifications
VESA mounting	Yes
Package weight	25.3 kg
Package width	1185 mm
Package depth	160 mm
Package height	780 mm
Desktop stand	Yes
Box dimensions (W x D x H)	1185 x 160 x 780 mm

Energy & power — 49PUS7181/12 Icecat specifications
Power consumption (typical)	89 W
AC input voltage	220 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz
Energy saving mode	Yes
Power consumption (average)	89 W
Annual energy consumption	130 kWh
Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)	A

55-inch 55PUS7181/12Specifications

UK model 55PUS7181/12

Availability: Historic

Picture & display — 55PUS7181/12 manufacturer specifications
Screen Size	55 inch
Resolution	3840 x 2160 pixels
HD type	4K Ultra HD
Display technology	LED

Connections — 55PUS7181/12 manufacturer specifications
HDMI	4
USB 2.0 ports	3
Wi-Fi	Yes

Smart TV & tuners — 55PUS7181/12 manufacturer specifications
Smart TV platform	Android TV

Specification source: Icecat product 31093129 · Checked 25 Sep 2026

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Icecat product 31093129 · Checked 25 Sep 2026. Manufacturer specifications take precedence.

Picture & display — 55PUS7181/12 Icecat specifications
Native aspect ratio	16:9

Sound — 55PUS7181/12 Icecat specifications
RMS rated power	45 W

Smart TV & tuners — 55PUS7181/12 Icecat specifications
Smart TV	Yes
Operating system installed	Android TV

Size, mounting & accessories — 55PUS7181/12 Icecat specifications
Panel mounting interface	200 x 200 mm
Width (with stand)	1233 mm
Depth (with stand)	205 mm
Height (with stand)	788 mm
Weight (with stand)	25.2 kg
Width (without stand)	1233 mm
Depth (without stand)	44 mm
Height (without stand)	740 mm
Weight (without stand)	21.5 kg

Energy & power — 55PUS7181/12 Icecat specifications
Power consumption (standby)	0.3 W

All additional specifications (81)

Picture & display — 55PUS7181/12 Icecat specifications
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
Timeshift	Yes
Browsing	Yes
Product colour	Grey
Ambient lighting	Yes
Signal strength indication	Yes
Teletext function	Yes
Teletext	1000 pages
Teletext standards	Hyper-text
Subtitles function	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes
Backlight dimming technology	Local Dimming
Processor cores	4
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)	Yes
HDCP	Yes
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	1
Headphone outputs	1
RF connector type	IEC
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
Interactive TV	Yes
Ambient lighting type	2-sided
Satellite Channel Router (SatCR) compatible	Yes
HDD capacity	16 GB
User memory	16 GB

Gaming & motion — 55PUS7181/12 Icecat specifications
Display refresh rates supported	24 Hz, 25 Hz, 30 Hz, 50 Hz, 60 Hz
Game mode	Yes

Sound — 55PUS7181/12 Icecat specifications
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

Connections — 55PUS7181/12 Icecat specifications
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
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3
SCART ports quantity	1
RF ports quantity	1
USB ports quantity	3

Smart TV & tuners — 55PUS7181/12 Icecat specifications
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

Size, mounting & accessories — 55PUS7181/12 Icecat specifications
VESA mounting	Yes
Package weight	29.8 kg
Package width	1330 mm
Package depth	160 mm
Package height	878 mm
Desktop stand	Yes
Box dimensions (W x D x H)	1330 x 160 x 878 mm

Energy & power — 55PUS7181/12 Icecat specifications
Power consumption (typical)	97 W
AC input voltage	220 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz
Energy saving mode	Yes
Annual energy consumption	141 kWh
Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)	A

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Philips PUS7181 FAQs

How many expert reviews are available for Philips PUS7181?

This page currently includes 1 scored critic review. Each publisher counts once. Follow the review cards for the original verdict and the version that was tested.

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Which UK versions of Philips PUS7181 are listed?

The verified model options are 55-inch 55PUS7181/12, 49-inch 49PUS7181/12. 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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What is the difference between native refresh rate and VRR?

Native refresh rate describes the panel’s normal refresh specification. VRR lets the refresh rate follow a compatible game signal within a supported range. A quoted VRR maximum is not the native rate; check the source device, resolution and input together.

How do I check that this TV will fit my room?

Use the width and height for your selected model, then check the stand footprint or VESA mounting pattern. Allow room for cables and ventilation using the manufacturer’s installation guidance.

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The COR Score brings together reviews of the model range. Each card identifies the tested version where the publisher provides it. Use size-specific findings alongside the specification panel for the model you intend to buy.

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