Philips 50BDL3550Q 50-inch 4K Q-Line Signage Display

Name: Philips 50BDL3550Q 50-inch 4K Q-Line Signage Display
Brand: Philips
SKU: philips-50bdl3550q-00
Availability: InStock

Overview

The 50BDL3550Q is a 50-inch Q-Line signage display with 3840 x 2160 resolution, a direct LED backlit VA panel rated at 400 cd/m² and Android 8.0. Its built-in players run content from USB or over the network, with two HDMI 2.0 inputs and RJ45 control. It suits reception areas, waiting rooms and lobbies in Doha, Lusail and Al Rayyan. Request a quote from SmartRooms Qatar today.

What the 50BDL3550Q is built for

The Philips 50BDL3550Q is a 50-inch display from the Signage 3000 series (Q-Line), designed to show advertising, wayfinding, menus and corporate information in spaces that visitors walk through. Its 49.5-inch diagonal screen (125.7 cm) runs at 3840 x 2160, which is four times the pixel count of Full HD, so small text and fine graphics stay sharp at reading distance in a lobby or corridor.

Picture and brightness figures to check

The VA panel is lit by a direct LED backlight and rated at 400 cd/m², with a 4000:1 typical contrast ratio and a 500,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. Viewing angles are 178 degrees both horizontally and vertically, and the 8 ms typical response time suits moving video. The display supports 1.07 billion colours in a 16:9 aspect ratio.

The screen can be installed in landscape or portrait orientation, which matters for vertical menu boards and totems. The bezel measures 14.9 mm and the set is 63.5 mm deep, so the unit stays compact on a wall.

Running content without a PC

The internal player runs Android 8.0 with 8 GB of storage and 2 GB of memory. Content can be loaded from a USB drive, including JPEG, BMP and PNG images, MPEG, H.264, H.263 and H.265 video, and AAC, HEAAC and MPEG audio. Playlists and schedules are set from the on-screen menu, and the display wakes from standby for scheduled playback, then returns to standby once it finishes.

For networked content, the built-in HTML5 browser connects over Wi-Fi or an RJ45 cable. The FailOver setting switches to a pre-set alternative input if the primary source stops, so a reception screen does not go blank. Remote management runs over RS232, RJ45 and IR, and the CMND platform covers software updates, settings and status monitoring across a fleet.

Where it fits in Qatar

Hotel and serviced apartment lobbies in West Bay or The Pearl: looping welcome messages, restaurant menus and local attraction information in an air-conditioned lobby.
Government and authority reception areas in Msheireb: service queue information and notices, with an on-screen menu available in Arabic and English.
Private schools and training centres in Al Wakrah or Education City: timetables, event announcements and achievement displays in corridors and admissions areas.

What to plan before ordering

The operating range is 0 to 40 °C and 20 to 80% RH without condensation, so the display belongs in an indoor space with air conditioning. Summer temperatures in Doha can pass 45 °C, so confirm the mounting position, airflow and any nearby glazing with the SmartRooms Qatar team before choosing a location close to a window or an unconditioned entrance. Mains input is 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, with typical consumption of 115 W and a maximum of 145 W. SmartPower can pre-set the backlight to reduce power use by up to 50%, which helps where screens run for long opening hours.

Wall mounting uses a 400 x 400 mm pattern with M6 fixings, and the set weighs 14.75 kg. A free site survey helps confirm wall construction and bracket choice before installation. The BM05922 stand is available as an optional accessory. The box includes an AC power cord, RS232 cable, remote control with batteries, a 1.8 m IR sensor cable and a quick start guide.

To request a quote for the Philips 50BDL3550Q, including the stand, mounting and installation, send SmartRooms Qatar your site location and the number of units. Quotations are usually issued within one working day, and we can work against a purchase order or a government tender.

Highlights

50-inch 4K Ultra HD panel at 3840 x 2160 resolution
400 cd/m² brightness with direct LED backlight
Built-in Android 8.0 player with 8 GB storage
Two HDMI 2.0 inputs plus DVI-D, VGA and USB
Backlight power saving of up to 50% with SmartPower

Estimated timeline

Quotation within 1 working day · delivery timing depends on stock availability, and we confirm it with your quotation.

Specifications

66 specifications · Source: manufacturer · checked Oct 2026

Connectivity4

Audio output: 3.5 mm jack
Audio input: 3.5 mm jack
External control: RJ45; RS232C (in/out) 2.5 mm jack; IR (in/out) 3.5 mm jack
Video input: DVI-D (x 1); HDMI 2.0 (x 2); USB 2.0 (x 2); VGA (Analogue D-Sub) (x 1)

Convenience9

Energy-saving functions: Smart Power
Start-up: Switch on delay; Switch on status; Boot on source
Keyboard control: Lockable; Hidden
Signal loop through: RS232; IR Loop through
Start-up window: enable/disable Philips logo
Remote control signal: Lockable
Placement: Landscape (18/7); Portrait (18/7)
Network controllable: RS232; RJ45
Tiled Matrix: Up to 15 x 15

Accessories3

Included Accessories: IR sensor cable (1.8 m) (x 1); RS232 daisy-chain cable; Philips logo (x 1); USB Cover and screw (x 2)
Stand: BM05922(optional)
Included accessories: AC Power Cord; RS232 cable; Remote Control; Batteries for remote control; Quick start guide

Dimensions10

Set Width (inch): 44.43 inch
Set Width: 1128.4 mm
Wall Mount: 400 mm x 400 mm, M6
Set Height: 649.0 mm
Set Height (inch): 25.55 inch
Product weight (lb): 32.52 lb
Bezel width: 14.9 mm (Even bezel)
Product weight: 14.75 kg
Set Depth (inch): 2.50 inch
Set Depth: 63.5 mm

Internal Player3

CPU: Dual core cortex A53 1.1 GHz; Dual core cortex A73 1.15 GHz
Memory: 2 GB DDR3; 8 GB
GPU: ARM Mali G51

Sound1

Built-in speakers: 2 x 10 W RMS

Power5

Power Saving Features: Smart Power
Energy Label Class: G
Consumption (Max): 145
Mains power: 100–240 V~, 50/60 Hz
Consumption (Typical): 115 W

Multimedia Applications3

USB Playback Picture: JPEG; BMP; PNG
USB Playback Video: MPEG; H.264; H.263; H.265
USB Playback Audio: AAC; HEAAC; MPEG

Miscellaneous3

On-Screen Display Languages: English; French; German; Italian; Polish; Russian; Spanish; Turkish; Simplified Chinese; Traditional Chinese; Arabic; Japanese
Warranty: 3 year warranty
Regulatory approvals: CE; CB; BSMI; CU; EPA; ETL; FCC, Class A; VCCI; J-Moss

Operating conditions6

Humidity range (storage) [RH]: 5~95% RH (No condensation)
Temperature range (operation): 0 ~ 40 °C
Humidity range (operation)[RH]: 20~80% RH (No condensation)
Temperature range (storage): -20 ~ 60 °C
Altitude: 0 ~ 3000 m
MTBF: 30,000 hour(s)

Picture/Display17

Picture enhancement: 3/2 - 2/2 motion pull down; 3D Combfilter; 3D MA deinterlacing; Dynamic contrast enhancement; Motion compens. deinterlacing; Progressive scan
Display colours: 1.07 Billion
Diagonal screen size (metric): 125.7 cm
Brightness: 400 cd/m²
Clinical image: D-Image preset (dicom part 14 compatible)
Contrast ratio (typical): 4000:1
Viewing angle (vertical): 178 degree
Diagonal screen size (inch): 49.5 inch
Pixel pitch: 0.2854 x 0.2854 mm
Response time (typical): 8 ms
Operating system: Android 8.0
Panel technology: VA
Panel resolution: 3840 x 2160
Optimum resolution: 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz
Viewing angle (horizontal): 178 degree
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Dynamic contrast ratio: 500,000:1

Supported Display Resolution2

Video formats: 3840 x 2160, 60 Hz; 3840 x 2160, 30Hz; 576p, 50 Hz; 576i, 50 Hz; 480p, 60 Hz; 480i, 60 Hz; 1080p, 50, 60 Hz; 1080i, 50, 60 Hz; 720p, 50,60 Hz
Computer formats: 1920 x 1080, 60 Hz; 1680 x 1050, 60 Hz; 1600 x 1200, 60 Hz; 1440 x 900, 60 Hz; 1280 x 1024, 60 Hz; 1280 x 800, 60 Hz; 1280 x 720, 60 Hz; 1152 x 870, 75 Hz; 1024 x 768, 60, 70, 75 Hz; 800 x 600, 56, 60, 72, 75 Hz; 720 x 400, 70 Hz; 640 x 480, 60, 67, 72, 75 Hz; 1152 x 864, 75 Hz; 832 x 624, 75 Hz

Downloads

6 files from the manufacturer

PDF Datasheets 50BDL3550Q_00_2021-03-01_11h20m45s.pdf 447 KB PDF Manuals & guides · Opens on manufacturer site 1726680269-43_50_55bdl3550q_dfu_v1-00_ara-pdf.pdf PDF Manuals & guides · Opens on manufacturer site 1726680391-43_50_55bdl3550q_dfu_v1-00_ara-pdf.pdf PDF Manuals & guides · Opens on manufacturer site 43_50_55BDL3550Q_dfu_V1_00_eng.pdf 17.7 MB PDF Drawings & CAD Outline_Drawing_Philips_50BDL3550Q_V1_0_20200403.pdf 539 KB PDF Certificates & compliance 50BDL3550Q_Label_395505.pdf 66 KB

Questions about 50BDL3550Q/00

What is the Philips 50BDL3550Q used for?

It is a 50-inch signage display for lobbies, reception areas, corridors and waiting rooms. It pairs a 3840 x 2160 panel with built-in players, so it can run playlists from a USB drive or over the network without a separate media PC. It suits organisations that need unattended content in Doha, Lusail or Al Rayyan.

Is it 4K, and how does it compare with Full HD?

Yes. The panel runs at 3840 x 2160, which the manufacturer describes as four times the resolution of Full HD (1920 x 1080). On a 49.5-inch diagonal screen, small text on menus, maps and timetables stays crisp for people standing close in a lobby. The display also accepts 1080p and other formats listed in its specification.

How bright is the screen for a lobby with windows facing the sun in Qatar?

The screen is rated at 400 cd/m² with a direct LED backlight. This model is not specified for outdoor or direct-sunlight use, so review glare and viewing position during the free site survey. Avoid placing the screen where midday sun strikes the glass behind it or the panel face.

What operating temperature does it need during Qatar summers?

The manufacturer lists an operating range of 0 to 40 °C and 20 to 80% RH without condensation, with storage between -20 and 60 °C. Summer temperatures in Doha can pass 45 °C, so the display should sit in an air-conditioned indoor space that keeps the room within that range. Check room temperature and ventilation before installation, especially in a cabinet, kiosk enclosure or poorly ventilated corner.

Which video inputs and outputs does it have?

Video inputs are one DVI-D, two HDMI 2.0, one VGA (analogue D-Sub) and two USB 2.0 ports. Audio has a 3.5 mm input and a 3.5 mm output. For 4K content at 60 Hz from a media player or computer, use HDMI 2.0, since 3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz is the listed optimum resolution. RS232, RJ45 and IR connections handle external control.

Can it play content from a USB drive without a computer?

Yes. Copy JPEG, BMP or PNG images, MPEG, H.264, H.263 or H.265 video, and AAC, HEAAC or MPEG audio onto a USB drive, plug it into one of the two USB 2.0 ports, then build and schedule the playlist from the on-screen menu. At a training centre in Education City, timetable slides can be refreshed at the start of each term by swapping the drive.

Can I manage several units across a hotel or school network, and what happens if a source fails?

The display is network controllable through RJ45 and RS232. The CMND platform handles software updates, settings and status monitoring across a LAN or RF connection. If the primary input drops, FailOver switches automatically to a list of alternative inputs you set in advance, so the screen keeps playing. For a West Bay hotel running lobby, restaurant and lift-lobby screens, this reduces the site visits needed for routine updates.

Does the on-screen menu support Arabic?

Yes. The on-screen display languages include Arabic, alongside English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Simplified and Traditional Chinese and Japanese. Facilities staff can set up the display in Arabic. The specification does not state how Arabic text renders inside content, so confirm this with your content provider before publishing bilingual slides.

Is it suitable for a clinic or hospital waiting area?

It suits waiting-area signage such as queue numbers, directions and health awareness messages, provided it sits in an air-conditioned indoor area. The specification lists a D-Image preset described as DICOM part 14 compatible for grayscale display performance. This is a signage model, so confirm its suitability with your clinical team and the manufacturer before using it for diagnostic image review.

How much power does it use?

Mains input is 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz. Typical consumption is 115 W, maximum is 145 W, and standby stays below 0.5 W. The energy label class is G. SmartPower lets the system pre-set backlight intensity to reduce power use by up to 50%, which is useful for a hotel lobby screen running long hours. Plan a power point close to the mounting position and cable route.

How is it mounted, and what comes in the box?

The wall-mount pattern is 400 x 400 mm with M6 fixings. The set weighs 14.75 kg and has a 14.9 mm bezel. The box includes an AC power cord, RS232 cable, remote control with batteries, a 1.8 m IR sensor cable, USB covers with screws and a quick start guide. The BM05922 stand is an optional accessory, and a free site survey confirms wall construction and bracket choice before installation.

Can we order it through an LPO or government tender?

Yes. SmartRooms Qatar supplies against purchase orders (LPOs) and government tenders in Qatar, and accepts payment by bank transfer, cheque or purchase order. Quotations are usually issued within one working day, and the unit is covered by the manufacturer's 3-year warranty. A school ordering several units can request one quote covering all of them, with installation planned after a free site survey.