Written by Doris
Edited on
13 October 2025
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14:33
Compare the Philips The Xtra 9008 to The Xtra 9308
When you choose a Phlips The Xtra - Ambilight television, you can enjoy razor-sharp and colorful images. Thanks to the HDR support, color details look realistic. The Mini-LED technology makes sure that more parts of the image are truly black. In this article, we'll compare the 9008 and the 9308 series. The sound quality, for example.
The Philips The Xtra 9008 and The Xtra 9308 are no longer available
The televisions in this review are no longer available. There's a successor of this TV, the Philips The Xtra 65PML9009. This TV has a QD Mini-LED technology and Ambilight for a powerful contrast and an atmospheric viewing experience.
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Comparison Philips The Xtra 9008 and Philips The Xtra 9308
| Philips The Xtra 9008 | Philips The Xtra 9308 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpness | 4K (UHD) | 4K (UHD) |
| Type of local dimming | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Built-in soundbar | no | yes |
| TV stand type | 2 leg stands | 1 rotatable stand |
Sound quality
9008: 2 speakers with 40W power
The sound of this television is produced by 2 speakers with a 40W power. They produce a decent sound for regular use, such as watching the news. This TV also has Dolby Atmos technology, so you can enjoy your favorite series with a hypermodern 3D sound experience. Thanks to this, if seems like you're in the middle of the action of the series. It does miss some depth in the sound, because the TV doesn't have a subwoofer.
9308: 2 speakers with 64W power and built-in soundbar
Thanks to the 2 speakers with 64W power and a built-in soundbar by Bowers & Wilkins, you can enjoy a very good sound quality. The soundbar provides a clear and powerful sound, so your movie or series is extra immersive. The soundbar is built into the TV at the bottom of the screen. This TV also has the 3D sound experience thanks to the Dolby Atmos technology.
Design
9008: 2 separate stands
This television has a sleek design with a thin, metal bezel. The TV leans on 2 thin, metal stands. They're both anthracite, so the TV looks modern and stable. The Philips The Xtra has Ambilight on the sides and top of the screen. This technology provides colorful light on the wall on the back of the TV. This provides a calm experience for your eyes and a more atmospheric viewing experience.
9308: rotatable stand
Thanks to the rotatable stand, you can easily turn the television to your viewing position. Thanks to this, you're more flexible with the setup of the space. The thin, metal bezel fits well with the dark, acoustic fabric of the speaker. The Ambilight technology provides an extra ambiance and a relaxed viewing experience.
Conclusion
With both the 9008 and the 9308, you can watch colorful images and a powerful contrast. If you watch a lot of series and movies and like to have an immersive sound, the 9308 is the best option for you. If you rather have a television with 2 stands, the 9008 is a good choice for you. If you want more options for placing your television in the room, the 9308 is a better choice thanks to the rotatable stand.
Article by Doris
Television Expert.
