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(86%)
78 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(84%)
10 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
The huge 1920 x 1080 screen produces fantastic black level response and punchy
Deep contrast. Performance is exceptional in 2D mode
And there’s only a slight hit to picture brightness and contrast when you switch to 3D. In fact
3D pictures are more watchable (if a little less bright) here than on large LCD and LED 3D TVs
Mainly thanks to low levels of crosstalk ghosting – the line-doubling ef
Stable
Spectacular 3D
Punchy
Vibrant 2D pictures
Fine spec
Good motion processing
Deep blacks
Colour
Versatility
Easy 3D playback
Freeview HD
Excellent picture quality
Good with both standard- and high-definition sources
No motion blur or overt 3D crosstalk
Excellent overall picture quality
Bursting with cutting-edge features
Wireless networking made easy
Generally easy to use
Super-smooth
Artifact free 3D
DNLA networking
Conventional 2D performance with both HD and SD
Freeview HD and Freesat tuners
Pluses
Full HD 3D and good quality display
Excellent contrast ratio
Average of 15000
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Crosstalk less visible than on the Samsung UE46C7700
Very wide viewing angles
Good audio quality
The editors didn't like
The sheer size of this telly means that any picture issues are easy to spot
There is slightly more 3D crosstalk than on Panasonic’s 50-inch plasmas
And despite some classy upscaling tech inside standard definition content can lack detail. These are really just symptoms of a large screen though – not really Panasonic’s fault.
Some are crisper
Occasional stutter
3D could be brighter
2D could go deeper
Uncomfortable 3D glasses
No DivX HD
Poor value remote control
Streaming video-file support isn't comprehensive
Ads embedded in the TV guide
3D content looks darker than on other sets
Expensive
Engaging 3D is a faff
Outmoded design
Annoying EPG
IFC side-effects
Awkward 3D eyewear
Inconsistent and unimaginative menus
Ordinary sound
Ads in the TV guide
Minuses
Glossy screen leads to reflections
Glasses can get uncomfortable
No rubber tips
Mediocre remote with no backlighting
Slightly high energy consumtion
302 W
Ambient light detector can't be turned off in THX mode
The huge 1920 x 1080 screen produces fantastic black level response and punchy, deep contrast. Performance is exceptional in 2D mode, and there’s only a slight hit to picture brightness and contrast when you switch to 3D. In fact, 3D pictures are more watchable (if a little less bright) here than on large LCD and LED 3D TVs, mainly thanks to low levels of crosstalk ghosting – the line-doubling ef
The sheer size of this telly means that any picture issues are easy to spot: there is slightly more 3D crosstalk than on Panasonic’s 50-inch plasmas, and despite some classy upscaling tech inside standard definition content can lack detail. These are really just symptoms of a large screen though – not really Panasonic’s fault.
Yes, it’s pricey and yes, it needs to be accommodated in a barn-sized living room, but the Panasonic TX-P65VT20 is a fantastically impressive luxury TV whether you’re watching 3D or old-fashioned 2D images.Panasonic TX-P65VT20 has no tags. User comment...
Is Plasma a dying breed? Well it wouldn’t be the first time market forces have seen the superior technology lose out, but we hope there’ll be a place in the future for plasma technology. The quality of the 3D on the Panasonic TX-P50VT20 is stunning, a...
Abstract: Regular readers will know that we've already seen most of Panasonic's ground-breaking VT20 3D plasma TVs. But the one that's slipped through the cracks has the potential, in our opinion, to be the most popular model of all. That model is the TX-P46VT20: ...
Like the 42″ model, the Panasonic TX-P46VT20B 3D Plasma TV still doesn't manage to be quite as recommendable as the wonderful TX-P50VT20 we reviewed back in May last year. Although its Stereoscopic 3D video output has the same involving 3D effect (thanks...
Abstract: Panasonic TX-P50VT20 has it all, delivering a cinema-like 3D experience with natural colours to your living room or home theatre. This is accomplished through true deep black tones which retain picture details in dark picture areas. Colours are truthfu...
Excellent overall picture quality, Bursting with cutting-edge features, Wireless networking made easy, Generally easy to use
Expensive, Engaging 3D is a faff, Outmoded design, Annoying EPG, IFC side-effects
Panasonic is the only manufacturer to challenge the LCD hegemony of Samsung, Sony and LG with a 3D-capable plasma.Its latest (13th) generation Neo PDP panel hails from impeccable stock: the 2D TX-P42V20 impressed us deeply, as did the step-down TX-P42G...
Excellent picture quality; good with both standard- and high-definition sources; no motion blur or overt 3D crosstalk
Streaming video-file support isn't comprehensive; ads embedded in the TV guide; 3D content looks darker than on other sets
Panasonic still delivers the best 3D in town. Perhaps more importantly, the Viera TX-P46VT20 is a knockout 2D set. It's extremely well-equipped, with picture quality that movie fans will love....
Deep blacks, colour, versatility, easy 3D playback, Freeview HD
Uncomfortable 3D glasses, no DivX HD, poor value remote control
There are issues around 3D picture quality (and content), but the TX-65VT20's versatility and skill with Blu-ray and Freeview HD/Freesat HD make this all-encompassing plasma unbeatable in a high-end home cinema environmentKey specsComponent, Composite,...
With stunning High Definition and Standard definition picture performance, the TX-P50VT20 is the best all round TV we have come across in 2010.While in years to come we might look back on the 3D abilities of this screen as a little rudimentary, it offe...
