If there is a company that can go head to head with Sony in the style department, it's Philips. The company's 34-inch, 16:9, direct-view, HDTV-capable set--dubbed the 34PW9817--is a pretty stunning piece of equipment that produces an excellent picture. Unfortunately, like Sony's high-end direct-view sets, the 34PW9817 comes at a rather lofty price.
Best TVs for 2020
All best tvs-
LG OLEDB8P series
It's not cheap, but LG's "entry-level" OLED outperforms any LCD we've tested.
-
TCL 6-Series (2018 Roku TV)
Starting at: $1,078.00With a picture that rivals TVs costing twice as much, TCL's 6 series Roku TV from 2018...
-
LG OLEDC9P series
Starting at: $2,699.99LG added improved processing to the awesomeness of last year's OLED TVs. But is the new...
-
Vizio P-Series Quantum
Starting at: $899.99If you're ready to pay up for awesome image quality -- but not all the way up to an OLED...
-
Vizio M-Series Quantum M8 series (2019)
Starting at: $1,000.00With 90 zones of full-array local dimming and quantum dot color, the M-Series Quantum...
More Best Products
All best products-
Best HDMI cables for your new 4K and HDR TV in 2021
Don't overspend! There's no reason to spend more than $1 per foot, even for the most expensive...
-
Best media streamer gifts for the holidays
Give them the gift of streaming with Netflix, YouTube, Hulu and everything else on their...
-
35 of the best movies to see on Netflix
Don't know what to watch tonight? Here are some of the best movies Netflix has to offer.
-
20 of the best movies to see on Amazon Prime Video
Not sure what to watch on Amazon tonight? Let's round up some of its best gems.
-
55 best TV shows to watch on Netflix
Looking for a great show to watch? Here are some of the best Netflix has to offer.
Discuss Philips 34PW9817