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LG PG6000 vs Panasonic VIERA GT20

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Overview
ReleasedApril 20082010
Display
PanelPlasmaPlasma
Panel detailHD Ready plasma with LG's single-layer glass front; the two sizes have different native pixel grids. LG France's promotional 1366 × 768 heading conflicts with its detailed 42-inch 1024 × 768 and 50-inch 1365 × 768 tables, which are used here.UK TX-P42GT20B Full HD NeoPDP plasma with active-shutter 3D. The advertised 600 Hz subfield drive is not native refresh.
Resolution1024 × 768 (42″), 1365 × 768 (50″)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
HDR formatsNoneNone
Picture processingDual XD Engine, AV Mode II and picture wizard with ISF Expert controlsInfinite Black filter with THX mode, ISF calibration controls and 2D-to-3D conversion.
Picture modesVivid, Standard, Cinema, Sports, Game and two Expert modes on LG France's tables–
Motion handlingLG markets 100 Hz TruMotion; native panel refresh is not separately stated, so no scalar refresh is assignedIntelligent Frame Creation and 24p Smooth Film are processing modes. AVForums observed artefacts with 50 Hz material on its review unit.
Sizes
Sizes42, 50″42″
Largest size50″42″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateNoneNone
HDMI detailFour HDMI 1.3 inputs, three rear and one side, in LG's UK launch and French specificationFour HDMI 1.4 inputs support 3D, Deep Colour and x.v.Colour; HDMI2 supports Audio Return Channel. Two SCART, component, composite and VGA inputs are also provided.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformNone (no smart platform)VIERA CAST
Speakers20 W, 2.0 channels20 W
Wi-Fi–Optional wireless LAN adaptor
Speaker detailHidden 2 × 10 W speakers, described as four two-way drivers in LG France's specificationTwo 120 × 35 mm speakers, 10 W each, 20 W total.
Audio featuresClear Voice and SRS TruSurround XTOptical PCM and Dolby Digital output, analogue stereo output and a 3.5 mm headphone socket.
Casting–VIERA CAST service portal and DLNA home-network playback; launch-era apps may no longer operate.
Software updatesNo smart-TV platform. HDTVTest reported UK stock on 15 April 2008; its account says the Korean series had sold since an early March launch. LG's UK release promised the first half of 2008 rather than an exact UK day.–
TV tunersUK Freeview DVB-T on AVForums' 42-inch review; LG France specifies MPEG-2 terrestrial receptionUK DVB-T/T2 terrestrial and DVB-S/S2 satellite for Freeview HD and Freesat HD, plus PAL I analogue.
USBOne side USB 2.0 input for JPEG images and MP3 audioTwo USB 2.0 ports and SD card slot; USB HDD recording and media playback.
Ethernet–RJ45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX for VIERA CAST and DLNA network media.
Optical audio outOne rear optical digital audio outputFibre-optic digital audio output.
Design and power
SizeWithout stand (W × H × D), LG France: 42-inch 1044.4 × 680.6 × 79.6 mm; 50-inch 1236 × 793 × 80 mmWithout pedestal: 1029 × 654 × 82 mm, 20.5 kg.
StandDetachable swivel stand; LG France lists 28 kg with stand for 42-inch and 43.7 kg for 50-inchIncluded pedestal: 1029 × 693 × 308 mm, 23.5 kg with pedestal.
VESA pattern400 × 400 mm on LG France's 42- and 50-inch sheets–
Power useLG France lists on/standby power of 310/1 W for 42-inch and 420/1 W for 50-inchRated 335 W; standby 0.40 W or 32 W with monitor-out recording.
In the boxDetachable swivel table stand and remote controlPedestal and remote. Contemporary UK reviews conflict on the number of bundled 3D glasses, so no quantity is asserted.

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