Philips 55BDL3550Q 55-inch 4K Q-Line Signage Display

Name: Philips 55BDL3550Q 55-inch 4K Q-Line Signage Display
Brand: Philips
SKU: philips-55bdl3550q-00
Availability: InStock

Overview

The Philips 55BDL3550Q is a 55-inch 4K Ultra HD signage display with a direct LED backlight, IPS panel and 400 cd/m² typical brightness. It runs Android 8.0 and plays content from USB or over the network without a separate player. Two HDMI 2.0 inputs, RS232 and RJ45 control, and a 3-year manufacturer warranty suit reception areas, waiting rooms and corridors across Qatar.

What this 55-inch display does in a Qatari reception or corridor

The Philips 55BDL3550Q is a 55-inch signage display built for places where people walk past and expect a clear message: a clinic waiting room in Msheireb, a bank branch in West Bay, or the arrival area of a hotel in Lusail. Its 3840 x 2160 panel shows 4K Ultra HD content, and the specification lists a typical brightness of 400 cd/m².

Because the display runs its own Android 8.0 system, it can show screens without a separate computer. Content can be scheduled from a USB drive or delivered across a network, so a facilities team can change messages without visiting each screen.

Panel quality and playback features that matter at this size

The IPS panel offers 178-degree horizontal and vertical viewing angles, so visitors standing beside a reception desk see the same colours as those standing in front of it. The specification quotes 1.07 billion colours, a typical response time of 9 ms, a dynamic contrast ratio of 500,000:1 and a typical contrast ratio of 1300:1.

The integrated media player handles video in MPEG, H.264, H.263 and H.265 formats, audio in AAC, HEAAC and MPEG, and pictures in JPEG, BMP and PNG, all from USB or internal memory. The display wakes from standby to run a scheduled playlist and returns to standby once playback finishes.

Connectivity, control and backup content

Video inputs: two HDMI 2.0, one DVI-D and one VGA, plus two USB 2.0 ports
External control: RJ45, RS232C in and out, and IR in and out
FailOver: switches automatically to a backup input if the main source drops
Web content: integrated HTML5 browser connected by Wi-Fi or RJ45 cable

CMND & Control runs over a local LAN or RF connection to update software and settings and to monitor the status of each display in the network. Remote control signal and keyboard control can be locked.

Power, environment and placement in Qatar

Typical power consumption is 125 W with a maximum of 175 W, and standby power is below 0.5 W. Smart Power can reduce backlight power use by up to 50%. The energy label class is G, so include running hours in your energy budget for a school or office that operates the screen through the working day.

The operating range is 0 to 40 °C with 20 to 80% relative humidity, non-condensing, up to 3000 m altitude. Qatari summers can exceed 45 °C, so this model belongs in an air-conditioned indoor space. The published range does not cover outdoor installation, so confirm any sun-facing lobby or dusty location with the SmartRooms Qatar team before you request a quote. Mains input is 100 to 240 VAC.

Planning the installation and requesting a quote

The set measures 1241.8 mm wide, 712.6 mm high and 63.6 mm deep, weighs 16.6 kg, and has a 400 x 400 mm M6 wall mount pattern. An optional BM05922 stand is listed. Before fixing the display to a wall, a free site survey lets our team check wall construction, cable routes and viewing height.

For video wall projects, the 13.9 mm even bezel and the tiled matrix capability of up to 15 x 15 help create a consistent image across units. SmartRooms Qatar delivers to all 8 municipalities, offers professional installation, and usually issues quotations within one working day. We accept purchase orders (LPOs), government tenders including Monaqasat, and payment by bank transfer, cheque or purchase order. The display is covered by the manufacturer's 3-year warranty. Request a quote with your quantity, sites and mounting plan, and we will prepare it for you.

Highlights

55-inch 4K Ultra HD panel at 3840 x 2160 resolution
IPS panel with 178-degree horizontal and vertical viewing angles
Android 8.0 with integrated SmartBrowser and SmartPlayer
Two HDMI 2.0 inputs plus DVI-D, VGA and two USB 2.0 ports
Typical power 125 W; standby below 0.5 W
3-year manufacturer warranty; 0 to 40 °C operating range

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

Video input: DVI-D (x 1); HDMI 2.0 (x 2); USB 2.0 (x 2); VGA (Analogue D-Sub) (x 1)
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

Convenience9

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

Accessories3

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

Internal Player3

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

Dimensions10

Set Depth: 63.6 mm
Set Height (inch): 28.06 inch
Wall Mount: 400 mm x 400 mm, M6
Set Height: 712.6 mm
Set Width: 1241.8 mm
Set Width (inch): 48.89 inch
Set Depth (inch): 2.50 inch
Bezel width: 13.9 mm (Even bezel)
Product weight (lb): 36.60 lb
Product weight: 16.6 kg

Sound1

Built-in speakers: 2 x 10 W RMS

Power5

Consumption (Typical): 125 W
Energy Label Class: G
Consumption (Max): 175 W
Mains power: 100 ~ 240 VAC
Power Saving Features: Smart Power

Multimedia Applications3

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

Miscellaneous3

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

Operating conditions6

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

Picture/Display17

Dynamic contrast ratio: 500,000:1
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Viewing angle (horizontal): 178 degree
Panel resolution: 3840 x 2160
Pixel pitch: 0.315 x 0.315 mm
Panel technology: IPS
Optimum resolution: 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz
Viewing angle (vertical): 178 degree
Contrast ratio (typical): 1300:1
Diagonal screen size (inch): 54.6 inch
Diagonal screen size (metric): 138.7 cm
Clinical image: D-Image preset (dicom part 14 compatible)
Brightness: 400 cd/m²
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
Operating system: Android 8.0
Response time (typical): 9 ms

Supported Display Resolution2

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

Downloads

6 files from the manufacturer

PDF Datasheets 55BDL3550Q_00_2021-03-01_11h27m45s.pdf 448 KB PDF Manuals & guides 43_50_55BDL3550Q_dfu_V1_00_eng.pdf 17.7 MB 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 Drawings & CAD Outline_Drawing_Philips_55BDL3550Q_V1_0_20200314.pdf 386 KB PDF Certificates & compliance 55BDL3550Q_Label_395509.pdf 65 KB

Questions about 55BDL3550Q/00

What is the Philips 55BDL3550Q designed for?

It is a 55-inch 4K Ultra HD signage display for content that must be read from a distance, such as service menus, wayfinding and promotions. In Qatar it suits a clinic waiting room in Msheireb, a bank lobby in West Bay or a check-in area in Lusail, where the screen stays in one position for long operating hours.

Do I need a separate media player to run playlists?

No. The display has an integrated media player and runs Android 8.0. You can save video, audio and pictures to a USB drive, schedule playlists through the on-screen menu, and the display wakes from standby to play them, then returns to standby once playback finishes.

Which file formats can it play from USB?

Video in MPEG, H.264, H.263 and H.265; audio in AAC, HEAAC and MPEG; pictures in JPEG, BMP and PNG. Check your files against these formats before loading a USB drive, especially when handing over a site where staff will update content themselves.

How do I update content across several displays?

The HTML5 SmartBrowser connects through Wi-Fi or an RJ45 cable, and CMND and Control runs over a local LAN or RF connection to update software and settings and monitor display status. RS232C and RJ45 allow external control. For a multi-site network, our team will confirm the setup details when preparing your quotation.

What happens if the main input source fails?

FailOver switches automatically between the primary input and the alternative inputs you define, so content keeps playing if the main source goes down. This matters in a hospital waiting area in Doha or a government service hall, where a blank screen would leave visitors without directions.

Can it be installed in a sun-facing lobby or outdoors in Qatar?

The published operating range is 0 to 40 °C with 20 to 80% relative humidity, non-condensing, up to 3000 m altitude. Qatari summers can exceed 45 °C, so the display should sit in an air-conditioned indoor space. The range does not cover outdoor installation, so confirm the exact location with SmartRooms Qatar before ordering.

How much electricity does it use?

Typical consumption is 125 W and maximum is 175 W, with standby below 0.5 W. Smart Power can reduce backlight power use by up to 50%, and the energy label class is G. For a school running the screen through the school day, multiply typical wattage by daily operating hours to estimate running cost.

Does it work with Qatar mains power?

The specification lists a mains input of 100 to 240 VAC, which covers Qatar's 240 V supply. An AC power cord is included in the box. When you request a quote, ask our team to confirm the supplied cord suits the socket at your site.

How is it mounted and how much space does it need?

The display measures 1241.8 mm wide, 712.6 mm high and 63.6 mm deep, weighs 16.6 kg, and has a 400 x 400 mm M6 wall mount pattern. An optional BM05922 stand is available. A free site survey before wall fixing checks the wall, cable routes and viewing height.

Can several units be combined into a video wall?

Yes. The specification lists tiled matrix configurations up to 15 x 15 and a 13.9 mm even bezel. For a lobby video wall in an office in Lusail, use the bezel width and cable plan to check spacing and power points before the order is placed.

Can the on-screen menu be set to Arabic?

Yes, the on-screen display languages include Arabic and English, among others. This helps an office in Doha that works in both languages, because facilities staff can set menus in Arabic while content can be prepared in either language.

Can a school or government department buy it through an LPO or tender?

Yes. SmartRooms Qatar supplies by quotation, accepts purchase orders (LPOs) and government tenders including Monaqasat, and takes payment by bank transfer, cheque or purchase order. For a multi-unit order, send the quantity, sites and mounting plan. The display carries the manufacturer's 3-year warranty.