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Philips The Xtra PML9009 vs Samsung QN90C
Product A: Philips
88 of 159 known
Change Philips The Xtra PML9009
Product B: Samsung
95 of 159 known
Change Samsung QN90C
85 of 151 fields differ
- 36 different values
- 49 known for one only
- 25 the same
- 41 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 163 TVs.
- HDR peak brightness (measured)A: 974nitsB: 2,101.4nitsSamsung is 1,127.4 nits higher.
- Standby powerLower is betterA: 0.3WB: 0.5WPhilips is 0.2 W lower.
- Refresh rateA: 144HzB: 120HzPhilips is 24 Hz higher.
Refresh rate per resolution
The best rate over any port. Bars run from 0 to 360 Hz.
3840 × 2160Native for both
A144Hz
B120Hz
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side, on their stands.
- APhilips: 1,451 × 844 mm
- BSamsung: 1,445.3 × 828 mm
Weight
0 to 40 kg
Weight with stand
A21.5kg
B27.488kg
Weight without stand
A21kg
B24.222kg
All 159 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
Announced
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Status
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Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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$2,799.994Measurementreviewed.com/televisions/content/samsung-qn90c-mini-led-tv-reviewRead 10 October 2026Reviewed lists the 65 inch QN65QN90CAFXZA at MSRP $2,799.99. Tom's Guide listed the same $2,799.99 at launch in April 2023. TechRadar's table shows $2,299 for the 65 inch, which is a later street price.13Press articlesammobile.com/news/samsung-2023-neo-qled-tvs-available-usaRead 10 October 2026SamMobile article of 21 February 2023 lists the 65 inch QN90C at $2,799 and says the 4K Neo QLED series was marked coming soon on Samsung's US store that day. Cord Cutters News of the same day reports Samsung's US pricing and availability announcement. Reviewed and Tom's Guide give $2,799.99.
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
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Segment
Model year
Display
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Screen size class
Sizes covered
Viewable size
Not available
Native resolution
Pixel density (size class)
67.8ppi
67.8ppi
Screen surface
Not available
Anti-reflection coating
Not available
Panel
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Display type
Display type (as published)
Panel type
Backlight
Mini-LED1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.assetserver.net/_assets/samsung/pdf/qn65qn90cafxza-spec.pdfRead 10 October 2026Quantum Matrix with Mini LEDs. RTINGS also calls it Mini LED local dimming.3Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/qn90c-qn90cd-qledRead 10 October 2026Public Contrast text: Mini LED local dimming feature.
Local dimming
Yes7Reviewtechfi.nl/televisies/philips-the-xtra-2024-review-philips-65pml9009-reviewRead 5 October 2026
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.assetserver.net/_assets/samsung/pdf/qn65qn90cafxza-spec.pdfRead 10 October 2026Quantum Matrix with Mini LEDs controls individual zones of light. The zone count is not published.3Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/qn90c-qn90cd-qledRead 10 October 2026Public Contrast text: Mini LED local dimming that can only be turned off from the service menu.
Local dimming zones
Not available
Panel maker
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Panel generation
Not available
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Subpixel layout
Not available
Native colour depth
Not available
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Native panel refresh rate
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)
Not available
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Rec. 2020 coverage (claimed)
Not available
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Peak HDR brightness (claimed)
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HDR and picture
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HDR formats
Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240216/9244bb968067486f8da3b11800d2edb1.pdfRead 5 October 2026
HDR10, HDR10+, HDR10+ Gaming, HLG3Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/qn90c-qn90cd-qledRead 10 October 2026Public Inputs Specifications text: no Dolby Vision, HDR10+ supported. A public HDR Game Mode setting list names HDR10+ Gaming. HDR10 and HLG come from TechRadar and Tom's Guide.5Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/samsung-qn90c-reviewRead 10 October 2026Specs box and text: HDR10+, HDR10 and HLG, no Dolby Vision. Tom's Guide lists HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG too. HDR10+ Gaming comes from the RTINGS public settings text.
Filmmaker Mode
HGiG
Not available
Picture processor
Motion interpolation
Yes3Owner's manualdocuments.philips.com/assets/20240320/252c42d66feb46afa142b13900616f22.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 34 Motion styles, Smoothness and blur controls implement frame interpolation. Exact-65 review also directly describes and measures interpolation.7Reviewtechfi.nl/televisies/philips-the-xtra-2024-review-philips-65pml9009-reviewRead 5 October 2026
Black frame insertion
Not available
Ambient light sensor
Calibration software
Not available
Motion and gaming
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Maximum accepted refresh rate per resolution and input
APhilips The Xtra PML9009
| Resolution | HDMI 2.1 |
|---|---|
| 3840 × 2160Native | 144Hz12-bit, 4:2:2 |
BSamsung QN90C
| Resolution | HDMI 2.1 |
|---|---|
| 3840 × 2160Native | 120Hz4:4:4 |
Maximum accepted refresh rate
144Hz
120Hz
Maximum accepted refresh rate at 4K
144Hz
120Hz
Adaptive sync
HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium, G-SYNC Compatible2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240216/9244bb968067486f8da3b11800d2edb1.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 4 explicitly names HDMI VRR and AMD FreeSync Premium. Exact-65 TechFi functional test separately confirms G-SYNC compatibility. Formal NVIDIA certification is not asserted.7Reviewtechfi.nl/televisies/philips-the-xtra-2024-review-philips-65pml9009-reviewRead 5 October 2026Exact tested 65 Connectivity explicitly says AMD FreeSync and reports actual NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility. Premium tier is separately maker-named. No formal NVIDIA certificate is asserted.
HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro, G-SYNC Compatible1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.assetserver.net/_assets/samsung/pdf/qn65qn90cafxza-spec.pdfRead 10 October 2026FreeSync Premium Pro. VRR is listed as supported on all ports. HDMI Forum VRR and G-SYNC compatible come from RTINGS.3Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/qn90c-qn90cd-qledRead 10 October 2026Public VRR text: compatible with all three variable refresh rate formats.
VRR range per input
APhilips The Xtra PML9009
| Input | Min (Hz) | Max (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI | 48 | 144 |
BSamsung QN90C
Not availableLow framerate compensation
Not available
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Auto game mode (ALLM)
Game menu features
Input lag (claimed)
Not available
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Measured
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Input lag (measured)
APhilips The Xtra PML9009
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Refresh rate (Hz) | Input lag (ms) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 | 16 |
BSamsung QN90C
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Input | Input lag (ms) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | HDMI | 9.8 |
Input lag at 4K 60 Hz (measured)
16ms
Not available
Input lag at 4K 120 Hz (measured)
Not available
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Input lag at 4K 144 Hz (measured)
Not available
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SDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
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HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
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HDR brightness per window (measured)
APhilips The Xtra PML9009
| Window | Brightness (nits) |
|---|---|
| 2% | 827 |
| 10% | 878 |
| 25% | 974 |
| 100% | 486 |
BSamsung QN90C
| Window | Sustained | Brightness (nits) |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | Yes | 2,101.4 |
HDR peak brightness (measured)
974nits
2,101.4nits
Full-screen HDR brightness (measured)
486nits
Not available
Contrast ratio (measured)
Not available
Contrast with local dimming (measured)
Not available
Infinite contrast (measured)
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage (measured)
Not available
Rec. 2020 coverage (measured)
Not available
Colour volume at 1,000 nits (measured)
Not available
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Colour volume at 10,000 nits (measured)
Not available
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
Not available
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Gray uniformity deviation (measured)
Not available
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Colour shift angle (measured)
Not available
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Reflections (measured)
Not available
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Total pixel response time (measured)
Not available
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PWM flicker frequency (measured)
Not available
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VRR range (measured)
Not available
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4:4:4 chroma (measured)
Not available
Power use SDR (measured)
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Smart platform
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Smart platform
Latest OS
Not available
OS upgrade support period
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Chipset
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RAM
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Total internal storage
Not available
Voice assistants
Hands-free microphone
Not available
Casting
Not available
Smart home
Tuners
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Tuners
DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-C, DVB-S, DVB-S22Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240216/9244bb968067486f8da3b11800d2edb1.pdfRead 5 October 2026
ATSC 1.0, ATSC 3.0, Clear QAM, Analog1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.assetserver.net/_assets/samsung/pdf/qn65qn90cafxza-spec.pdfRead 10 October 2026NextGen TV certification, which the sheet explains as ATSC 3.0 interoperability. Other tuner standards are not stated in the sheet.7Spec databasefullspecs.net/smart-tv/samsung/qn65qn90cafxza-specificationsRead 10 October 2026Digital Broadcasting: ATSC 1.0 / 3.0 (NextGen TV), ATSC / ClearQAM. Analog tuner is also listed, so analog is stored.
Tuners per broadcast standard
Not available
Antenna inputs
APhilips The Xtra PML9009
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Terrestrial and cable | 1 |
| Satellite | 1 |
Source3Owner's manualdocuments.philips.com/assets/20240320/252c42d66feb46afa142b13900616f22.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 59 identifies one satellite and one antenna socket, with the original QSG independently depicting both. Tuner functions are not a count of physical tuners.4Owner's manualdocuments.philips.com/assets/20240301/2e327b8a066548e19dc4b126003313e1.pdfRead 5 October 2026
BSamsung QN90C
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Terrestrial and cable | 1 |
CI+ slot
Not available
Record to USB
Not available
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Broadcast platforms
Not available
Audio
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Physical speaker channels
Physical speaker drivers
Not available
Total built-in speaker power
Built-in subwoofer
Not available
Up-firing speakers
Not available
Not available
Audio formats
Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, MP3, AAC2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240216/9244bb968067486f8da3b11800d2edb1.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 3 codec explicitly names Dolby Digital MS 12, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. Music Playback Formats explicitly names MP 3 and AAC. FLAC/WAV have no exact schema option and are not mapped to PCM. Passthrough does not prove TrueHD decoding.3Owner's manualdocuments.philips.com/assets/20240320/252c42d66feb46afa142b13900616f22.pdfRead 5 October 2026
eARC passthrough
Not available
Not available
Audio features
Dolby Bass Enhancement, Clear Dialogue, AI Sound, AI EQ, Dolby Volume Leveller, DTS Play-Fi, Room Calibration2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240216/9244bb968067486f8da3b11800d2edb1.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 3 names the enhancement controls. Original page 2 explicitly supports DTS Play-Fi. The original manual printed page 37 separately describes Room Calibration. No up-firing speakers are inferred from height virtualisation.3Owner's manualdocuments.philips.com/assets/20240320/252c42d66feb46afa142b13900616f22.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 37 describe DTS Play-Fi and Room Calibration. Printed page 58 explicitly names the stored sound enhancement family.
Object Tracking Sound+, Q-Symphony 3.0, Active Voice Amplifier1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.assetserver.net/_assets/samsung/pdf/qn65qn90cafxza-spec.pdfRead 10 October 2026
Bluetooth headphones
Connectivity
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Video inputs
APhilips The Xtra PML9009
| Type | Port | Version | Count | Max bandwidth (Gbps) | Max refresh rate at 4K (Hz) | eARC | HDCP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI | HDMI 1, 3 and 4 | 2.1 | 3 | 48 | 144 | No | 2.3 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2 | 2.1 | 1 | 48 | 144 | Yes | 2.3 |
Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240216/9244bb968067486f8da3b11800d2edb1.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 4 explicitly applies up-to 48 Gbps and 4K 144 Hz 12-bit 4:2:2 to all four physical HDMI sockets, identifies HDMI 2 eARC and HDCP 2.3 on all four. Exact tested-65 review independently names all four HDMI 2.1 revisions, bandwidth and up-to 144 input support. Current generic /05 tables are not substituted.4Owner's manualdocuments.philips.com/assets/20240301/2e327b8a066548e19dc4b126003313e1.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original page 2 shows four HDMI inputs with eARC explicitly on HDMI 2. Bandwidth/revision/4K caps are separately stated by the exact commercial leaflet and tested review.7Reviewtechfi.nl/televisies/philips-the-xtra-2024-review-philips-65pml9009-reviewRead 5 October 2026
BSamsung QN90C
| Type | Port | Version | Count | Max bandwidth (Gbps) | Max refresh rate at 4K (Hz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI | HDMI 1 to 4 | 2.1 | 4 | 48 | 120 |
Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.assetserver.net/_assets/samsung/pdf/qn65qn90cafxza-spec.pdfRead 10 October 20264 HDMI ports. FRL 4K at 120 Hz and VRR supported on all ports. eARC on one port, the sheet does not say which, so eARC is not set per port. 48 Gbps comes from RTINGS.3Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/qn90c-qn90cd-qledRead 10 October 2026Public Inputs Specifications text: full 48 Gbps HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on all four HDMI ports. PS5 and Xbox texts: 4K 120 Hz on all four ports.
HDMI ports
4
4
HDMI ports with 4K 120 Hz
4
4
Highest HDMI version
2.1
2.1
Maximum HDMI link bandwidth
48Gbps
48Gbps
HDMI features
ALLM, VRR, eARC, CEC2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240216/9244bb968067486f8da3b11800d2edb1.pdfRead 5 October 20263Owner's manualdocuments.philips.com/assets/20240320/252c42d66feb46afa142b13900616f22.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 12 EasyLink implements HDMI CEC. Printed pages 44-45 HDMI Ultra HD implement automatic Game switching and VRR. Page 59 explicitly identifies HDMI 2 ARC/eARC.
USB peripheral ports
APhilips The Xtra PML9009
| Connector | USB version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A | 3.0 | 1 |
| USB-A | 2.0 | 1 |
Source3Owner's manualdocuments.philips.com/assets/20240320/252c42d66feb46afa142b13900616f22.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 59 explicitly identifies USB 2 as USB 3.0 and USB 1 as USB 2.0. Rendered original QSG page 2 depicts both rectangular Type-A sockets.4Owner's manualdocuments.philips.com/assets/20240301/2e327b8a066548e19dc4b126003313e1.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Not available
Not available
Bluetooth
Optical out
Headphone out
Not available
Included connection box
Not available
Remote
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Remote control
Remote connection
Not available
Remote power
Voice button on remote
Pointer remote
Not available
Not available
Stand and mounting
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Stand
Stand installation positions
Not available
Not available
Stand height adjustment
Not available
Not available
Space under the screen
Not available
Distance between feet
Not available
Not available
Stand footprint
Not available
VESA mount
VESA screw
Wall mount included
OLED care
None of 3 known
OLED care
Not available
Not available
Burn-in covered by warranty
Not available
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Burn-in warranty length
Not available
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Dimensions and weight
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Dimensions with stand
Width1,451Height904Depth313mm(57.1 × 35.6 × 12.3 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240216/9244bb968067486f8da3b11800d2edb1.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 4 exact-65 WxHxD 1451 x 904 x 313 mm including supplied feet. No installation-position count is inferred.
Width1,445.26Height891.54Depth284.48mm(56.9 × 35.1 × 11.2 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.assetserver.net/_assets/samsung/pdf/qn65qn90cafxza-spec.pdfRead 10 October 202665-inch block: 56.9 x 35.1 x 11.2 in with stand. Converted exactly by 25.4.
Dimensions without stand
Width1,451Height844Depth85mm(57.1 × 33.2 × 3.3 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240216/9244bb968067486f8da3b11800d2edb1.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 4 exact-65 WxHxD 1451 x 844 x 85 mm. This is maximum complete-body depth, not a thinnest-screen measurement.
Width1,445.26Height828.04Depth27.94mm(56.9 × 32.6 × 1.1 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.assetserver.net/_assets/samsung/pdf/qn65qn90cafxza-spec.pdfRead 10 October 202665-inch block: 56.9 x 32.6 x 1.1 in without stand. Converted exactly by 25.4.
Thinnest depth
Not available
Not available
Weight with stand
Weight without stand
Power
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Power supply
On-mode power in SDR (EU label)
Not available
On-mode power in HDR (EU label)
Not available
Maximum operating power
Not available
Standby power
Networked standby
Not available
EU energy class SDR
Not available
EU energy class HDR
Not available
Energy per 1000 h SDR
Not available
Certifications
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Picture certifications
Not available
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ENERGY STAR
Not available
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Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
Remote control, Two AAA batteries, Tabletop stand, Power cord, Quick Start Guide, Legal and safety brochure2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240216/9244bb968067486f8da3b11800d2edb1.pdfRead 5 October 20264Owner's manualdocuments.philips.com/assets/20240301/2e327b8a066548e19dc4b126003313e1.pdfRead 5 October 2026
SolarCell Remote (TM2360E), Power cable, User manual / E-Manual1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.assetserver.net/_assets/samsung/pdf/qn65qn90cafxza-spec.pdfRead 10 October 2026Accessories included in box: remote, power cable, user manual / E-Manual.3Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/qn90c-qn90cd-qledRead 10 October 2026Public In The Box text: remote, power cable, documentation.
Links
Not compared
Product page
www.philips.co.uk/c-p/65PML9009_12/the-xtra-4k-qd-miniled-ambilight-tv1Maker product pagephilips.co.uk/c-p/65PML9009_12/the-xtra-4k-qd-miniled-ambilight-tvRead 5 October 2026Current full maker product and support pages opened successfully. Original leaflet, complete guide, QSG and EU information sheet were recovered from the actual maker support document metadata and read.
Spec sheet
www.documents.philips.com/assets/20240216/9244bb968067486f8da3b11800d2edb1.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240216/9244bb968067486f8da3b11800d2edb1.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original exact 65PML9009/12 four-page English commercial leaflet, issue December 4, 2025. Page 2 highlights explicitly say native 120 Hz while page 3 exact specification table says native 144 Hz. Original regulatory test frequency is 120 Hz, while maker launch calls a 144 Hz panel. Native refresh is omitted pending reconciliation. Accepted 144 Hz is separately verified. The /05 web table two-high/two-low HDMI assignment is not applied to this /12 document.
Manual
www.documents.philips.com/assets/20240320/252c42d66feb46afa142b13900616f22.pdf3Owner's manualdocuments.philips.com/assets/20240320/252c42d66feb46afa142b13900616f22.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original 76-page English 9009 Series user guide explicitly includes 65PML9009 on the cover. Actual sections and exact-size wall table were read. Generic unlisted display-size inventory is not used to add variants.
EPREL registration number
Not available
Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)













