
The best TVs often have the same features, and even the same screen panels, but one manufacturer offers something unique. Select Philips TVs have come with built-in Ambilight tech since the early 2000s – Philips claims this makes the picture more immersive while also easing the strain on your eyes.
But what exactly is Ambilight? How does it work? And is it a gimmick, or – as the light brigade would have you believe – something that genuinely enhances your movies, shows and games? Allow us to shed some light on the matter.