The Xtra 4K Ambilight TV

55PML9308/12

Go big on immersion

Watch it, play it, feel it! The big, bright, colourful picture combines with immersive Ambilight and Bowers & Wilkins sound to give you an experience that feels supersized in every way. Getting your game on? The Xtra Ambilight TV keeps up.

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The Xtra 4K Ambilight TV

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Go big on immersion

4K Ambilight TV-Bowers & Wilkins sound

  • 139 cm (55") Ambilight TV
  • Sound by Bowers & Wilkins
  • P5 picture engine
  • Philips Smart TV
Immerse yourself in what you love. Ambilight TV

Immerse yourself in what you love. Ambilight TV

Ambilight TVs are the only TVs with LED lights behind the screen that react to what you watch, immersing you in a halo of colourful light. It changes everything: Your TV seems bigger, and you'll be drawn deeper into your favourite programmes, films and games.

Big-screen brilliance. For every dramatic moment

Big-screen brilliance. For every dramatic moment

No matter what you watch, the Xtra's MiniLED technology gives you a truly impressive big-screen picture with deep blacks, pin-sharp contrast, and lifelike colours. Plus, this 4K UHD Ambilight TV is compatible with all major HDR formats, so you'll see more detail, even in dark and bright areas.

Legendary Bowers & Wilkins sound

Legendary Bowers & Wilkins sound

Dial up the immersion with rich, room-filling sound! An integrated Frontal Sound System from audio legends Bowers & Wilkins boasts front-facing speakers for crisp, detailed sound directed towards you. A rear-firing subwoofer adds incredible depth to effects and music.

Whatever the source, always perfection. Philips P5 engine.

Whatever the source, always perfection. Philips P5 engine.

The Philips P5 engine delivers a picture as brilliant as the content you love. Details have noticeably more depth. Colours are vivid, while skin tones look natural. Contrast is so crisp you'll feel every detail. Motion is perfectly smooth.

Cinematic vision and sound. Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos.

Cinematic vision and sound. Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos.

With Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos on board, your films, shows and games look and sound incredible. See the picture the director wanted you to see. No more disappointing scenes that are too dark to make out! Hear every word clearly. Experience sound effects like they're really happening around you.

Premium design. Packed for the future.

Premium design. Packed for the future.

The swivel stand makes placement a breeze while the ultra-thin metal bezel is finished in anthracite, which complements the dark Kvadrat acoustic fabric that covers the speaker grille. Our TV packaging uses FSC-certified recycled cardboard, and our printed materials use recycled paper.

Philips Wireless Home System powered by DTS Play-Fi

Philips Wireless Home System powered by DTS Play-Fi

Philips Wireless Home System powered by DTS Play-Fi lets you connect to compatible soundbars and wireless speakers around your home in seconds. Listen to films in the kitchen. Play music anywhere.

Epic gaming. 120 Hz, ultra-low lag, VRR, FreeSync

Epic gaming. 120 Hz, ultra-low lag, VRR, FreeSync

Play without limits and immerse in the Xtra's vibrant colours! HDMI 2.1, a blazing-fast 120 Hz native refresh rate and ultra-low input lag get the best out of next-gen gaming gear with fluid, responsive gameplay, super-smooth natural motion and great-looking graphics. Ambilight's gaming mode brings even bigger thrills.

Voice control. Works with Google Assistant* and Alexa*

Voice control. Works with Google Assistant* and Alexa*

If you want to control this TV via voice assistant, you can. Simply pair your TV with your Google smart speaker and ask Google Assistant to control the TV and find shows and movies. Or pair with Alexa-enabled devices and ask Alexa!

MiniLED. Intelligent backlight zones. Incredible contrast.

MiniLED. Intelligent backlight zones. Incredible contrast.

Supports all major HDR formats

Supports all major HDR formats.

Get straight to what you love. Philips Smart TV.

You'll find it fast with our new smart TV platform. Enjoying a series? You can continue watching straight from the home screen. If you're looking for something new, you can browse categories like action or drama and see suggestions from the top streaming services, all in one place.

Technical Specifications

  • Ambilight

    Ambilight Features
    • Wall colour adaptive
    • Lounge mode
    • Game Mode
    • Ambilight Music
    • AmbiWakeup
    • AmbiSleep
    • Works with Philips Wireless Home Speakers
    • Ambilight Boot-Up Animation
    Ambilight Version
    3 sided
  • Picture/Display

    Diagonal screen size (inch)
    55  inch
    Diagonal screen size (metric)
    139  cm
    Display
    4K UHD MiniLED
    Panel resolution
    3840 x 2160
    Native refresh rate
    120  Hz
    Picture engine
    P5 Perfect Picture Engine
    Picture enhancement
    • Perfect Natural Motion
    • Micro Dimming Premium
    • HDR10+
    • Dolby Vision
    • HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
    • CalMAN Ready
    • Auto Movie
  • Display input resolution

    Resolution-Refresh rate
    • 576 p - 50 Hz
    • 640 x 480 - 60 Hz
    • 720 p - 50 Hz, 60 Hz
    • 1920 x 1080 p - 24 Hz, 25 Hz, 30 Hz, 50 Hz
    • , 60 Hz, 100 Hz, 120 Hz.
    • 2560 x 1440 - 60 Hz, 120 Hz
    • 3840 x 2160 p - 24 Hz, 25 Hz, 30 Hz, 50 Hz
    • ,60 Hz, 100 Hz,120 Hz.
  • Tuner/Reception/Transmission

    Digital TV
    DVB-T/T2/T2-HD/C/S/S2
    Video Playback
    • PAL
    • SECAM
    TV Programme guide*
    8-day Electronic Programme Guide
    Signal strength indication
    Yes
    Teletext
    1000 page Hypertext
    HEVC support
    Yes
  • Smart TV

    OS
    Smart TV with improved OS
  • Smart TV Features

    User Interaction
    • Screen mirroring
    • SimplyShare
    Interactive TV
    HbbTV
    SmartTV apps*
    • Amazon Prime video
    • Netflix
    • YouTube
    • Philips store
    • Ambilight Aurora
    Voice assistant*
    • Works with Alexa
    • Works with Google Home
  • Multimedia Applications

    Video Playback Formats
    • Containers: AVI, MKV
    • HEVC
    • H264/MPEG-4 AVC
    • MPEG-1
    • MPEG-2
    • MPEG-4
    • VP9
    • HEVC (H.265)
    • AV1
    Music Playback Formats
    • AAC
    • MP3
    • WAV
    • WMA (v2 up to v9.2)
    • WMA-PRO (v9 and v10)
    • FLAC
    Subtitles Formats Support
    • .SRT
    • .SUB
    • .TXT
    • .SMI
    • .ASS
    • .SSA
    Picture Playback Formats
    • JPEG
    • BMP
    • GIF
    • PNG
    • HEIF
  • Processing

    Processing Power
    Dual Core
  • Sound

    Audio
    • 2.1 Channel
    • Output power: 64Watts (RMS)
    Speaker configuration
    8.5 W x 4 mid-high speaker, 30 W subwoofer
    Codec
    • Dolby Digital MS12 V2.6.1
    • DTS:X
    • Dolby Atmos®
    Sound Enhancement
    • A.I. Sound
    • Clear Dialogue
    • Dolby Bass Enhancement
    • Dolby Volume Leveller
    • Night mode
    • Dolby Atmos®
    • A.I. EQ
  • Connectivity

    Number of HDMI connections
    4
    HDMI features
    • 4K
    • Audio Return Channel
    EasyLink (HDMI-CEC)
    • Remote control pass-through
    • System audio control
    • System standby
    • One touch play
    Number of USBs
    3
    Wireless connection
    • Wi-Fi 802.11ac, 2 x 2, Dual band
    • Bluetooth 5.0
    Other connections
    • Common Interface Plus (CI+)
    • Digital audio out (optical)
    • Ethernet-LAN RJ-45
    • Headphone out
    • Satellite Connector
    • Service connector
    HDCP 2.3
    Yes on all HDMI
    HDMI ARC
    Yes on HDMI2
    HDMI VRR
    Yes on all HDMI ports
    HDMI 2.1 features
    • eARC/VRR/ALLM supported
    • Max 48 Gbps data rate
    • eARC on HDMI 2
    • FreeSync Premium
    EasyLink 2.0
    • HDMI-CEC for Philips TV/SB
    • External setting via TV UI
  • Supported HDMI video features

    HDMI 1/2
    • HDMI 2.1 full bandwidth 48 Gbps
    • up to 4K 120 Hz
    Gaming
    • ALLM
    • HDMI VRR
    • AMD FreeSync Premium
    HDMI 3/4
    HDMI 2.0
    HDR
    • Dolby Vision
    • HDR10
    • HDR10+
    • HLG
  • EU Energy card

    EPREL registration numbers
    1585568
    Energy class for SDR
    G
    On mode power demand for SDR
    82 kWh/1000 h
    Energy class for HDR
    G
    On mode power demand for HDR
    161 kWh/1000 h
    Off mode power consumption
    n.a.
    Networked standby mode
    2.0 W
    Panel technology used
    LED LCD
  • Power

    Mains power
    AC 220 - 240 V 50/60 Hz
    Standby power consumption
    less than 0.3 W
    Power Saving Features
    • Auto switch-off timer
    • Picture mute (for radio)
    • Eco mode
    • Light sensor
  • Accessories

    Included accessories
    • 2 x AAA Batteries
    • Remote Control
    • Power cord
    • Quick start guide
    • Legal and safety brochure
    • Tabletop stand
  • Design

    Colours of TV
    Dark anthracite bezel
    Stand design
    Open frame stand
  • Dimensions

    Set Width
    1233.0  mm
    Set Height
    767.0  mm
    Set Depth
    85.1  mm
    Product weight
    12.5  kg
    Set width (with stand)
    1233.0  mm
    Set height (with stand)
    793.0  mm
    Set depth (with stand)
    291.0  mm
    Product weight (+stand)
    16.0  kg
    Box width
    1360.0  mm
    Box height
    890.0  mm
    Box depth
    180.0  mm
    Weight incl. Packaging
    25.5  kg
    Stand width
    610.0  mm
    Stand height
    20.0  mm
    Stand depth
    291.0  mm
    Wall-mount compatible
    300 x 300 mm

What's in the box?

Other items in the box

  • Legal and safety brochure
  • Power cord
  • Quick start guide
  • Remote Control
  • Tabletop stand
  • 2 x AAA Batteries

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