PHILIPS OLED+935

It’s hard to think of an event better-suited to an Ambilight TV than the summer Olympics.

Sure, splashing the red of the running track or the blue of the pool all over the surfaces around your telly will distract from the fact that the arenas won’t be full to the brim, but it’s the spectacle of the opening ceremony that will really give the Philips OLED+935 an excuse to show off.

No matter which size you pick – 48in, 55in or 65in – the four-sided Ambilight works a treat in making things feel more immersive, while the integrated B&W soundbar means it sounds better than any other TV on the market: balanced, expansive and dynamic.

When it comes to picture quality, things are equally podium-worthy. It won’t win gold for brightness but there’s so much detail you’ll practically be able to see the long-jump faults before the officials, while the colour palette will make the flags in the medal ceremonies look vibrant but never lurid.

It’s brilliant with skin tones too, so those close-ups of gurning weightlifters will be particularly lifelike, and speedy photo finishes are dealt with just as admirably. You can find similar-specced TVS for less than this one, but it’s not like there’s an Olympics every other weekend, right? from £1499 / stuff.tv/oled935

KEY SPECS

● 48/55/65in 3840x2160 OLED

● 4x HDMI, 2x USB, Ethernet, optical, Wi-fi, Bluetooth ● HDR 10+, Dolby Vision, HLG ● Android TV

STUFF SAYS ★★★★★

Silver for sound and gold for vision, the OLED+935 is an all-round winner

Scroll vault This TV runs Android 9.0, which means you get all the expected streaming apps except Apple TV. It can be a little sluggish, though.

Fiddle distance The OLED+935’S leather-trimmed remote is a joy to use, plus there’s a built-in mic for barking instructions at Google Assistant. When is it? 23 July to 8 Aug Where’s it on? BBC, Eurosport