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78 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
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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
1
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
A big, bold set with all the tuners you could want, a great picture and a fine 3D presentation capability. The £2200 price tag isn't bad either, considering that – unlike Samsung and Sony – Panasonic does include two pairs of those expensive active-sh...
For the person that wants 3D, this is the ultimate TV. Stunning image quality, amazing contrast and smooth movement make it the pinnacle of home entertainment. ...
Abstract: But the focus of this article is very much on 3D. And when it comes to showing that, while the Samsung set has a couple of 3D advantages that might suit certain viewers' circumstances, the much sharper and less tiring Read more: http://www.avreview.co.uk/news/article/mps/UAN/3388/v/3/sp/#ixzz0qqE8jA2p..
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
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...
Abstract: Along with Samsung, Panasonic has been pushing hard to bring 3D TV to both early adopters and regular folks who happened to catch Avatar, Alice in Wonderland, Toy Story 3, or one of the other recent 3D blockbusters at their local multiplex. But whereas S...
