Testseek.co.uk have collected 42 expert reviews of the Panasonic TX-P42GT30 and the average rating is 86%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Panasonic TX-P42GT30.
July 2011
(86%)
42 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(94%)
42 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Extremely deep black levels
Stunning colours
Top-class 3D performance
Good range of features
Viera Connect
3D pictures
Extraordinary 2D high-def
Contrast
Colour
Outstanding build quality
Brilliant 2D and 3D pictures
Good online and multimedia capability
Crosstalk-free 3D
Peerless contrast
Good value for what's on offer
Stunning HD image quality
Zero crosstalk 3D
Excellent media streaming support
VIERA Connect IPTV portal
Great picture in 2D and 3D
Excellent contrast ratio
5310
1 in THX mode
Almost no crosstalk
Very wide viewing angles
No Blackfloating in THX mode
Extensive spec
Impressive pictures across the board
With contrasts an authentic highlight
One of the things we love about plasma TVs is the fact that colour reproduction is often excellent
With the Panasonic TX-P42GT30B proving a great example. Colours are bright
Vibrant and realistic
And movies look fantastic. The integrated 3D technology also promises to bring films to life. You'll be able to access programmes from both Freeview HD and Freesat HD
With channels scanned for and sa
The editors didn't like
Design could be slicker still
More Internet services would be welcome
3D glasses not included
Wired LAN only
Minor colour bleed with 50Hz PAL
3D glasses knock out a lot of brightness
Poorly designed eyewear
Not the brightest pictures
Especially with 3D
Judder with some sources
No 3D glasses provided
Lifeless TV EPG
Reliance of fiddly adaptors for connectivity
Very average audio quality with muffled sound
Glossy screen picks up reflections
Power adaptor makes annoying noise
High energy consumption
165 W in THX mode
3D glasses are a cost option
Takes a little fiddling to bring out its best
It's a struggle to find anything wrong with the Panasonic TX-P42GT30B itself
But there is one big omission – the lack of any active glasses to go with the TV. Instead
You'll have to fork out an additional £110 per pair if you want to watch content in 3D.
Crosstalk-free 3D, Peerless contrast, Good value for what's on offer
Not the brightest pictures, especially with 3D, Judder with some sources
While recent TVs from LG and Samsung in particular have reminded us that Panasonic could still do with injecting a little more brightness into its 3D pictures, overall the P46GT30 renews our belief that we as AV enthusiasts would rather watch 3D on a Pana...
One of the things we love about plasma TVs is the fact that colour reproduction is often excellent, with the Panasonic TX-P42GT30B proving a great example. Colours are bright, vibrant and realistic, and movies look fantastic. The integrated 3D technology also promises to bring films to life. You'll be able to access programmes from both Freeview HD and Freesat HD, with channels scanned for and sa
It's a struggle to find anything wrong with the Panasonic TX-P42GT30B itself, but there is one big omission – the lack of any active glasses to go with the TV. Instead, you'll have to fork out an additional £110 per pair if you want to watch content in 3D.
Despite Panasonic's stingyness on the specs front, we still love the Panasonic TX-P42GT30B. It should top the list if you're in the market for a 3D HDTV, and fancy plasma over LED. Panasonic TX-P42GT30B is tagged with Panasonic TX-P42GT30B, Panasonic a...
Great picture in 2D and 3D, Excellent contrast ratio: 5310:1 in THX mode, Almost no crosstalk, Very wide viewing angles, No Blackfloating in THX mode
Very average audio quality with muffled sound, Glossy screen picks up reflections, Power adaptor makes annoying noise, High energy consumption: 165 W in THX mode
The GT30 has more contrast than the older GT20, has a great quality picture once you set it up in THX mode. The most demanding viewers will probably prefer the VT30 for getting closer to perfection, the GT30 is almost certainly better value for money....
Overall, I would rate the TX-P42GT30 as an outstanding TV. And should you want to spring for those expensive Active Shutter glasses, the 3D image is clean and immersive, its network functionality is first rate and 2D image quality is deeply satisfyi...
Viera Connect, 3D pictures, extraordinary 2D high-def, contrast, colour
3D glasses not included, wired LAN only
Killer blacks, peerless colour and the best 3D performance we’ve seen so far; this 50-inch “neo plasma”, complete with multimedia features including BBC iPlayer, DivX playback and Skype video calling, sees Panasonic in confident mood. If Wi-Fi and 3D g...
Extremely deep black levels; stunning colours; top-class 3D performance; good range of features
Design could be slicker still; more Internet services would be welcome
The 46-inch Panasonic Viera TX-P46GT30B is an outstanding TV. Deep black levels and rich colours make standard- and high-definition content look wonderful, while its 3D performance is also top-class. We've no hesitation in recommending this plasma beau...
