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Philips 50BDL4050Q/00 50" 4K Ultra HD Android 10 Digital Signage Display

SKU: 50BDL4050Q/00 Manufacturer: Philips

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Philips 50BDL4050Q/00 · Signage 4050 Series

Philips 50BDL4050Q/00 50" 4K UHD Android 10 Digital Signage Display

The Philips 50BDL4050Q/00 is a professional 50-inch 4K digital signage display with native 3840 × 2160 UHD resolution, 500 cd/m² brightness, Android 10 and continuous 24/7 operation.

Part of the Philips Signage 4050 Series, the 50BDL4050Q combines a high-contrast VA panel with Philips Wave compatibility, FailOver, portrait and landscape installation, Smart Power and extensive professional connectivity.

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49.5" 4K UHD 3840 × 2160 native resolution
500 cd/m² Professional indoor brightness
4000:1 Contrast High-contrast VA panel
24/7 Operation Portrait and landscape installation
Philips 50BDL4050Q 00 50 inch 4K UHD Android 10 professional digital signage display
Description
Philips 50BDL4050Q Digital Signage

50-inch 4K commercial signage built for continuous business use.

The Philips 50BDL4050Q/00 uses a 49.5-inch VA panel with native 3840 × 2160 4K UHD resolution and optimum 4K operation at 60Hz.

With 500 cd/m² brightness, a strong 4000:1 typical contrast ratio and 25% haze, the display is designed for high-impact professional signage in indoor commercial environments.

Android 10, Philips Wave, FailOver, Smart Power, 24/7 portrait and landscape operation and remote network control give the 50BDL4050Q the functionality required for professional signage rather than ordinary consumer television use.

  • Philips 50BDL4050Q/00
  • 49.5-inch / 125.7cm VA panel
  • 3840 × 2160 native 4K UHD resolution
  • 3840 × 2160 @ 60Hz optimum resolution
  • 500 cd/m² brightness
  • 4000:1 typical contrast ratio
  • 500,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
  • 1.07 billion display colours
  • 8ms typical response time
  • 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angles
  • Android 10
  • 24/7 portrait and landscape operation
  • 50,000-hour MTBF
Philips Signage 4050 Series professional 4K digital signage display
50BDL4050Q Key Features

Philips 50BDL4050Q specifications at a glance.

50" 4K UHD

Native 3840 × 2160 resolution at 60Hz for detailed commercial signage.

500 cd/m²

Professional indoor brightness for clear customer-facing content.

VA Panel

4000:1 typical contrast provides strong blacks and image depth.

Android 10

Built-in professional Android SoC can run compatible signage applications.

24/7 Operation

Designed for continuous portrait and landscape installations.

Philips Wave

Wave-ready for compatible remote display and content management.

4K Ultra HD Digital Signage

Native 3840 × 2160 resolution for detailed commercial content.

The Philips 50BDL4050Q has a native 3840 × 2160 4K UHD panel, providing four times the pixel count of conventional Full HD.

This additional resolution is valuable for detailed marketing graphics, menus, product information, corporate communications and branded visuals where text and fine image detail need to remain sharp.

  • 3840 × 2160 native resolution
  • 4K @ 60Hz optimum resolution
  • 1.07 billion display colours
  • 500 cd/m² brightness
  • 4000:1 typical contrast
  • 25% haze
Philips 50BDL4050Q 4K UHD professional digital signage picture quality
Portrait & Landscape

Operate continuously in either orientation.

Philips specifies the 50BDL4050Q for 24/7 operation in landscape and portrait orientations.

This provides flexibility for digital menu boards, retail advertising, wayfinding, digital posters, corporate information, hospitality signage and other professional display applications.

The display measures 1128.4 × 649 × 63.5mm and supports a 400 × 400mm VESA mounting pattern.

  • 24/7 landscape operation
  • 24/7 portrait operation
  • 400 × 400mm VESA
  • 63.5mm depth
  • 14.3kg product weight
Philips 50BDL4050Q landscape and portrait professional signage installation
Professional Android 10 SoC

Run compatible signage applications directly on the display.

The 50BDL4050Q integrates a professional Android 10 system-on-chip, reducing the need for separate playback hardware in many installations.

Its internal player combines a Quad-Core Cortex A55 CPU, G52 MC1 GPU, 3GB DDR memory and 16GB internal storage.

This allows compatible applications and media to run directly from the commercial display.

  • Android 10
  • Quad-Core Cortex A55 processor
  • G52 MC1 GPU
  • 3GB DDR memory
  • 16GB internal storage
  • Integrated USB media playback
Philips 50BDL4050Q Android 10 integrated professional signage platform
Philips Wave

Manage displays and signage remotely.

The 50BDL4050Q is Philips Wave-ready. Wave is Philips' remote-management ecosystem for compatible professional displays.

It can help operators remotely manage display settings and supported signage workflows, particularly where screens are installed across multiple rooms, stores or locations.

  • Philips Wave-ready
  • Remote display management
  • RJ45 network connection
  • RS232 control
  • Suitable for multi-site deployments
Philips Wave remote management for 50BDL4050Q digital signage
Optional Philips ScreenShare

Add secure wireless presentation functionality.

Optional Philips ScreenShare can extend the display into compatible wireless presentation environments.

Philips describes ScreenShare as a secure and GDPR-compliant solution that enables users to share compatible content without requiring separate presentation hardware.

Philips ScreenShare compatible 50BDL4050Q professional display
FailOver

Keep signage running if the main content source fails.

FailOver allows the 50BDL4050Q to switch automatically between configured primary and secondary inputs if the primary content source becomes unavailable.

This can help prevent customer-facing displays from remaining blank following a source failure.

  • Primary source monitoring
  • Secondary source switching
  • Reduced blank-screen risk
  • Professional signage continuity
Philips 50BDL4050Q FailOver professional digital signage feature
Smart Power & Sustainability

Professional power management for commercial installations.

The Philips 50BDL4050Q includes Smart Power energy-management functionality.

Philips currently specifies 45W EEI Lot5 power consumption, standby consumption below 0.5W and Energy Label Class E.

The model also carries EPEAT Silver certification.

  • 45W EEI Lot5 consumption
  • <0.5W standby
  • Smart Power
  • Energy Label Class E
  • EPEAT Silver
Philips 50BDL4050Q Smart Power energy efficient commercial signage
Optional CRD22 Wi-Fi

Add wireless networking when your signage deployment requires it.

Philips supports an optional CRD22 Wi-Fi module for compatible 4050 Series installations.

This gives businesses the option to add wireless connectivity while retaining the display's wired RJ45 network connection and professional RS232 control.

Philips 50BDL4050Q optional CRD22 WiFi digital signage
Professional Connectivity

HDMI, USB, DVI-I, microSD, LAN and RS232.

The Philips 50BDL4050Q provides extensive connectivity for commercial signage sources, networks and control systems.

  • 2 × HDMI 2.0
  • 2 × USB 2.0
  • 1 × USB 3.0
  • 1 × DVI-I
  • microSD
  • RJ45 LAN
  • RS232C input/output
  • IR input/output
  • 3.5mm audio input
  • 3.5mm audio output

RS232 and IR loop-through are supported, and the display can be network-controlled using RS232 or RJ45.

Philips 50BDL4050Q professional digital signage connectivity
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Specifications
Philips 50BDL4050Q/00 Technical Specification

Philips 50BDL4050Q specifications.

Technical specifications for the Philips Signage 4050 Series 50BDL4050Q/00 professional 50-inch 4K UHD digital signage display.

Specification Philips 50BDL4050Q/00
Picture / Display
Model 50BDL4050Q/00
Series Philips Signage 4050 Series / Q-Line
Diagonal Screen Size 49.5" / 125.7cm
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Panel Resolution 3840 × 2160 - 4K UHD
Optimum Resolution 3840 × 2160 @ 60Hz
Pixel Pitch 0.2854 × 0.2854mm
Panel Technology VA
Brightness 500 cd/m²
Haze 25%
Display Colours 1.07 billion
Typical Contrast Ratio 4000:1
Dynamic Contrast Ratio 500,000:1
Response Time 8ms typical
Viewing Angle 178° horizontal / 178° vertical
Picture Enhancement 3/2 - 2/2 motion pull down, Dynamic Contrast Enhancement, Progressive Scan
Operating Platform
Operating System Android 10
CPU Quad-Core Cortex A55
GPU G52 MC1
Memory / Storage 3GB DDR / 16GB storage
Video & Data Connectivity
HDMI HDMI 2.0 × 2
DVI DVI-I × 1
USB 2.0 × 2
USB 3.0 × 1
Other Storage Connection microSD
Audio
Audio Input 3.5mm jack
Audio Output 3.5mm jack
Built-in Speakers 2 × 10W RMS
Control & Networking
RJ45 Yes
RS232C Input / output via 2.5mm jack
IR Input / output via 3.5mm jack
Signal Loop Through RS232 / IR
Network Controllable RS232 / RJ45
Optional Wi-Fi CRD22 module
Commercial Operation
Landscape Operation 24/7
Portrait Operation 24/7
Tiled Matrix Up to 3 × 3
Keyboard Control Lockable / Hidden
Remote Control Signal Lockable
FailOver Yes
Philips Wave Wave-ready
Philips ScreenShare Optional
Smart Power Yes
Power
Mains Power 100-240V~, 50/60Hz
EEI Lot5 Power Consumption 45W
Standby Consumption <0.5W
Energy Label Class E
EPEAT Certification EPEAT Silver
Supported Computer Formats
Computer Formats 720 × 400 @ 70Hz;
640 × 480 @ 60, 67, 75Hz;
800 × 600 @ 60Hz;
832 × 624 @ 75Hz;
1024 × 768 @ 60Hz;
1152 × 870 @ 75Hz;
1280 × 720 @ 60Hz;
1680 × 1050 @ 60Hz;
1920 × 1080 @ 60Hz;
3840 × 2160 @ 30 / 60Hz
Supported Video Formats
Video Formats 480i @ 60Hz;
480p @ 60Hz;
576i / 576p @ 50Hz;
720p @ 50 / 60Hz;
1080i @ 50 / 60Hz;
1080p @ 50 / 60Hz;
3840 × 2160 @ 30 / 60Hz
Dimensions & Mounting
Width 1128.4mm
Height 649.0mm
Depth 63.5mm
Product Weight 14.3kg
VESA Wall Mount 400 × 400mm, M6
Bezel Width 14.9mm even bezel
Operating Conditions
Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C
Storage Temperature -20°C to 60°C
Operating Humidity 20-80% RH, non-condensing
Storage Humidity 5-95% RH, non-condensing
Altitude 0-3000m
MTBF 50,000 hours
USB Media Playback
Video MPEG 1/2, MPEG 4, H.263, H.264 up to 4K2K 60Hz, H.265 up to 4K2K 60Hz, VP8, VP9 up to 4K2K 60Hz
Pictures JPEG, PNG, BMP, WEBP
Audio AAC, HEAAC, MPEG 1/2/2.5 Layer 3, MPEG 1/2 Layer 1, MPEG 1/2 Layer 2
Accessories & Warranty
Included Accessories RS232 daisy-chain cable, Philips logo, AC power cord, AC switch cover, Quick Start Guide, remote control and AAA batteries, RS232 cable, USB cover and screws
Warranty 3 years
Regulatory Approvals CE, FCC Class A, VCCI, CB, RoHS, UL
Downloads
Philips 4050 Series Gallery

Professional 4K digital signage features.

50" Digital Signage Applications

Where can the Philips 50BDL4050Q be used?

Retail Digital Signage

Display high-resolution product promotions, branded visuals and customer communications.

Hospitality

Use for venue information, promotions, menus and customer-facing content.

Food & Beverage

Suitable for menu boards, promotional displays and ordering information.

Transport

Display passenger information, operational messages and wayfinding.

Corporate

Use for reception signage, workplace communications and information screens.

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Philips Signage 4050 Series

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Choose the Right 4050Q

From compact 32-inch signage to large 86-inch displays.

The 50BDL4050Q provides a useful middle-ground between smaller commercial screens and larger 55-inch-plus displays. Its high-contrast 4K VA panel makes it particularly attractive where image depth and detail are important.

For broader comparisons, browse ScreenMoove's 50-inch commercial display collection .

Frequently Asked Questions

Philips 50BDL4050Q FAQs.

What is the Philips 50BDL4050Q/00?

The Philips 50BDL4050Q/00 is a professional 49.5-inch 4K UHD digital signage display featuring Android 10, 500 cd/m² brightness and 24/7 operation.

Is the Philips 50BDL4050Q native 4K?

Yes. The display has a native 3840 × 2160 4K UHD panel.

What is the optimum resolution?

Philips specifies an optimum resolution of 3840 × 2160 at 60Hz.

What panel technology does the Philips 50BDL4050Q use?

The 50BDL4050Q uses a VA panel.

What contrast ratio does the 50BDL4050Q have?

The display has a 4000:1 typical contrast ratio and 500,000:1 dynamic contrast.

How bright is the Philips 50BDL4050Q?

Philips specifies 500 cd/m² brightness.

Can the Philips 50BDL4050Q operate 24/7?

Yes. It is designed for 24/7 landscape and portrait operation.

Can the 50BDL4050Q be installed vertically?

Yes. The display supports continuous 24/7 portrait installation.

What operating system does it use?

The 50BDL4050Q uses a professional Android 10 signage platform.

Does it need an external media player?

Not necessarily. The integrated Android SoC can run compatible signage applications and media directly from the display.

Does the Philips 50BDL4050Q support Wave?

Yes. The display is Philips Wave-ready.

Does the 50BDL4050Q support FailOver?

Yes. FailOver allows the display to switch to a configured secondary input when the primary content source fails.

Does it support Wi-Fi?

Wi-Fi can be added using the optional Philips CRD22 module.

Does the Philips 50BDL4050Q have speakers?

Yes. It includes 2 × 10W RMS built-in speakers.

What VESA mount does the 50BDL4050Q use?

The display supports a 400 × 400mm VESA mounting pattern using M6 fixings.

What are the dimensions of the Philips 50BDL4050Q?

The screen measures approximately 1128.4 × 649 × 63.5mm.

How much does the Philips 50BDL4050Q weigh?

The display weighs approximately 14.3kg.

What is the MTBF?

Philips specifies an MTBF of 50,000 hours.

Where can I compare other 50-inch commercial displays?

Browse ScreenMoove's 50-inch commercial display collection to compare alternative professional screens.

What larger Philips 4050Q sizes are available?

ScreenMoove also offers the 55BDL4050Q, 65BDL4050Q, 75BDL4050Q and 86BDL4050Q.

Where can I download the Philips 50BDL4050Q datasheet?

Download the Philips 50BDL4050Q datasheet directly from ScreenMoove.

Philips 50" 4K Commercial Display

Is the Philips 50BDL4050Q right for your digital signage project?

The Philips 50BDL4050Q combines a native 4K UHD VA panel, 500 cd/m² brightness, 4000:1 typical contrast, Android 10, Philips Wave, FailOver, 24/7 portrait and landscape operation, Smart Power and extensive professional connectivity in a versatile 50-inch commercial display.

Technical Highlights

Display size / Screen sizes
50"
Resolution
Ultra HD (4K)
Panel type
VA Panel
Screen type
Flat
Brightness
500 cd/m2
Response time
8ms
Screen ratio
16:9
Refresh rate
60Hz
Display orientation
Landscape & Portrait
Operating hours
24/7
Operating system
Android 10
Player features
USB Plug and Play
VESA patterns
400x400
Warranty
3 Year Warranty
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