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LG PG6000 vs Panasonic VIERA GT60

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LGPG6000PanasonicVIERA GT60
Overview
ReleasedApril 20082013
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 NeoPlasma Black 3000 series with 42 and 50-inch panels and active-shutter 3D. The advertised 3000 Hz subfield drive is not a native refresh rate.
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 controlsNeoPlasma Black 3000 with THX and ISF calibration modes. Active-shutter 3D glasses are included.
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 Pro and 24p Smooth Film are processing modes, not native panel refresh figures.
Sizes
Sizes42, 50″42, 50″
Largest size50″50″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)3 (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 specificationThree HDMI inputs support 3D, Deep Colour and x.v.Colour; HDMI2 supports Audio Return Channel. SCART, component and composite inputs are also provided.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformNone (no smart platform)VIERA Connect
Speakers20 W, 2.0 channels20 W
Wi-Fi–Built-in wireless LAN
Speaker detailHidden 2 × 10 W speakers, described as four two-way drivers in LG France's specificationTwo speakers and one woofer, 20 W total (5 W + 5 W + 10 W).
Audio featuresClear Voice and SRS TruSurround XTOptical PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS output and a 3.5 mm headphone socket.
Casting–My Home Screen and VIERA Connect services with DLNA network media; 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 audioThree USB ports (two USB 2.0 and one USB 3.0), SD card slot, USB HDD recording and media playback.
Ethernet–RJ45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX for network services and DLNA.
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: UK42 994 × 596 × 49 mm; UK50 1170 × 697 × 49 mm. Listed configuration weights exclude pedestal.
StandDetachable swivel stand; LG France lists 28 kg with stand for 42-inch and 43.7 kg for 50-inch–
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-inchOn-mode average: 137 W (42-inch), 185 W (50-inch); standby 0.30 W. Panasonic lists 315 W rated for UK42; the exact UK50 rated figure is omitted.
In the boxDetachable swivel table stand and remote controlTwo pairs of active-shutter 3D glasses, electronic Touch Pen, remote and pedestal, as described in the UK GT60 review and Panasonic eHELP.

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