Philips has had a tumultuous past when it comes to the TV industry in India. After years of trouble and losing market share to Japanese, Korean and Indian competition, Philips quietly pulled out of the Indian market a couple of years ago. It now seems to have had a change of heart and has returned with a bang, bringing its latest 4K models in tow.
Now operating under a new corporate name, Philips has returned through its Indian subsidiary PE Electronics. Philips also announced a new range of 4K TVs, with 50-inch, 58-inch and 65-inch models being added to the lineup. All these new TVs boast of Ultra-HD 3840x2160-pixel screens.
The Philips 58PUT8509/98 is the second-largest in the new 4K range, and costs Rs. 2,35,000. It features motion enhancement, Ambilight backlighting, smart functionality, 3D, and other features that promise to justify the asking price. Philips hopes to position itself in the premium tier and take on the likes of Sony, Samsung and LG. We reviewed this 58-inch television to find out if it truly fits in among the top tier of 4K TVs.
