Roku QLED Philips TV arrives in Canada

Roku today announced the arrival of QLED Philips Roku TV models in Canada. The new range of Philips smart TVs offers advanced picture quality to consumers featuring QLED display technology, Dolby Vision, and 120 Perfect Motion Rate. Those features, combined with the Roku operating system (OS) make these TVs not just great to watch, but also easy to use. 

“The QLED Philips Roku TV is an important addition to our lineup of Roku TV models available to Canadian consumers,” said Marcin Lempka, Country Manager, Canada at Roku. “Our partnership with Philips extends our commitment to providing Canadians with their favourite entertainment on the platform they have come to know and love, with an enhanced visual experience through the QLED Philips Roku TV.”

“We are excited to launch this premium line of Philips Roku televisions in the Canadian market,” said Terry Hatzis, Senior Sales Director of Funai Corporation. “We believe that the brilliantly accurate color of QLED technology paired with Dolby Vision advanced HDR and Dolby Atmos ® sound will provide Canadians with an incredibly cinematic and immersive experience at home. The stunning picture quality of these QLED Philips Roku TV models, combined with the ease of use and immense variety of content afforded by the Roku platform ensure these will be an exciting addition to the Philips TV range." 

The QLED Philips Roku TV models are available in four sizes ranging from 50” to 75” and include the following features:

• 4K Ultra HD QLED Display - Quantum Dot LED technology on a 4K Ultra HD screen delivers a vibrant and life-like picture to enhance the viewing experience. See a wider range of colour, contrast, and brightness in movies and TV shows. 

• Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos® - The richer colours and greater contrast of Dolby Vision come together with the multidimensional sound of Dolby Atmos® to deliver a cinematic experience across the viewer's favourite entertainment.

• 120 Perfect Motion Rate - 120 PMR delivers ultra-smooth motion sharpness to the TV. Showcase sports, movies, or any fast-paced scenery with incredible clarity --  never miss any part of the action.

• Sleek Borderless Design - Enhance the look of any room with a modern three-sided borderless display on an elegant, brushed metal stand.

• Access to The Roku Channel - Stream an always changing selection of hit movies, shows, 115+ live channels, and award-winning Roku Originals for free.

• Universal Search - Find new entertainment. Simply search by title, actor, or director to find shows or movies to watch.

• Free Roku Mobile App - Control the TV via the mobile remote and use a mobile device as a keyboard—available on both Android and iOS.

• Private Listening - Tune into entertainment without waking the rest of the house.

• Automatic Software Updates - Receive new streaming channels and features automatically without lifting a finger.

The QLED Philips Roku TV models feature Quantum Dot LED technology on a 4K Ultra HD screen, delivering a wider range of colour, contrast, and brightness output compared to traditional LED TVs. The TVs also boast Dolby Vision which goes beyond ordinary HDR, with richer colours and brighter contrast to deliver stunning visuals. These advanced features are packaged in a beautifully designed TV with a three-sided sleek borderless display on a brushed metal stand to enhance the look of any room. 

The Roku OS on these models offers consumers a wide selection of free and paid streaming channels in a simple-to-use TV experience, whether they love watching broadcast TV or are avid streamers. On the customizable home screen, all traditional inputs and streaming channels come together, allowing users to personalize their TV to their needs. To discover something new to watch, consumers can leverage the built-in universal search across the top channels, with results ranked by price. In addition, consumers have access to The Roku Channel, including the latest Roku Originals Morimoto’s Sushi Master and Match Me in Miami now streaming free.

The QLED Philips Roku TV models will be available this August, at select Best Buy locations and available to consumers starting at $549.99 for the 50” model.

(source: press release, July 18, 2023)