Testseek.co.uk have collected 82 expert reviews of the Panasonic TX-P50VT20 and the average rating is 86%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Panasonic TX-P50VT20.
June 2010
(86%)
82 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
Deep blacks
Colour
Versatility
Easy 3D playback
Freeview HD
Splendid overall picture quality
Wireless networking works well
Bursting with features
Super-smooth
Artifact free 3D
DNLA networking
Conventional 2D performance with both HD and SD
Freeview HD and Freesat tuners
Outstanding ability with 3D
Fine 2D ability
With some mild reservations
Comprehensive specification
Pluses
Full HD 3D and good quality display
Excellent contrast ratio
Average of 15000
1
Crosstalk less visible than on the Samsung UE46C7700
Very wide viewing angles
Good audio quality
Smooth
Involving 3D
Excellent 2D picture
Freeview HD/Freesat tuners
Calibration options
Good 3D performance
With almost no crosstalk
Freeview/Freesat HD tuners included
Unbeatable black levels
Amazing picture quality
Appealing styling
Great features
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.
Uncomfortable 3D glasses
No DivX HD
Poor value remote control
IFC sideeffects
Some judder issues
Activating 3D is a chore
Awkward 3D eyewear
Inconsistent and unimaginative menus
Ordinary sound
Ads in the TV guide
3D glasses aren't especially comfortable
Sound's not great
Sony's new HX903 is even better
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
Published: 2010-05-24, Author: Ian , review by: CNET.co.uk
Amazing picture quality; good 3D performance; appealing styling; great features
3D glasses are atrocious; expensive
The Viera TX-P50VT20B is Panasonic's best plasma TV yet. The detail in pictures is phenomenal, its black levels are superb, and just about everything looks fabulous on it. Its 3D performance is good too, making this TV a great choice if you want to wa...
It's a little unusual that the first 3DTV we've had the chance to review here at HDTVTest is a Plasma. Panasonic (a heavy investor in both Plasma and 3D technologies) have been vocal in explaining the advantages of viewing 3D content on this display type...
Super-smooth, artifact free 3D, DNLA networking, Conventional 2D performance with both HD and SD, Freeview HD and Freesat tuners
Awkward 3D eyewear, Inconsistent and unimaginative menus, Ordinary sound, Ads in the TV guide
Technically brilliant with both 3D sources and high-def 2D, this is probably Panasonic's best-ever plasma TV. If you want to see just how good this next-gen 3D malarkey really is then this screen sets the standard
3D glasses uncomfortable, Average audio, Clunky user interface, Ad-hobbled Freeview HD EPG, Intelligent Frame Creation artefacts
The Panasonic Viera TX-P50VT20 is Panasonic's first 3D TV, and it's a belter.Samsung may have (just) beaten Panasonic in the race to put 3D TVs on the high-street, with its range of LCD and LED-backlit 3D screens, but the Japanese giant's arrival is pe...
Pluses, Full HD 3D and good quality display, Excellent contrast ratio: average of 15000:1, Crosstalk less visible than on the Samsung UE46C7700, Very wide viewing angles, Good audio quality
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
Amazing black levels, Great color accuracy, Very good 3D performance, Reliable antireflective screen,
Power hog, No built in WiFi (but wireless capabilities are present), Some artifacts showing in 1080p/24 mode
Although Panasonic Viera TC-P50VT25 is mainly advertised as a 3D plasma TV, its performance in the 2D area is what truly recommends it. With ink like blacks, great accurate colors right out of the box, and video processing that can handle all kinds of ...
Excellent 2D performance - best black levels of any 2010 model TV we've tested, Very good 3D performance with minimal cross-talk, Enough picture tweaks to satisfy die-hard hobbyists and professional calibrators, Player/glasses bundles bring down the price
Included pair of 3D glasses is heavy and can be uncomfortable
The TC-P50VT25 is quite simply the finest TV we have reviewed in 2010 for both 2D and 3D viewing. It's a bit pricy but worth it. Seek out a player/glasses/movie bundle so you can watch Avatar in 3D at home and with the improved rechargeable eyewear. T...
