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Panasonic VIERA AX902 vs Panasonic VIERA PZ700

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PanasonicVIERA AX902PanasonicVIERA PZ700
Overview
Released20142007
Display
PanelLED LCDPlasma
Panel detailPanasonic specifies an LED LCD panel with Local Dimming Ultra. AVForums identifies the reviewed 55-inch panel as IPS with full-array direct backlighting and 128 zones; that zone count is not claimed for the 65-inch size. Panasonic's 3000 Hz Backlight Scanning claim is not a native refresh rate.Panasonic's UK manual identifies TH-42PZ700B/BA, TH-50PZ700B and TH-58PZ700B as Full HD panels with 1920 × 1080 native pixels. It gives PC input scanning frequencies, not a native panel refresh rate.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
HDR formatsNoneNone
Picture processingStudio Master Drive, Local Dimming Ultra, Studio Master Colour, 4K Pure Direct and Intelligent Frame Creation Pro. The 55-inch zone count is reported by AVForums, not the UK manual.Panasonic's V-Real Pro 2 processor, panel driver and Full HD panel use up to 16-bit signal processing for the equivalent of 4,096 gradation steps. The maker specifies colour management and P-NR noise reduction in the picture menus.
Picture modesDynamic, Normal, Cinema, THX Cinema, THX Bright Room, True Cinema, Monitor, Custom, Professional 1 and Professional 2; BT.1886 gamma is available.Dynamic, Normal, Cinema and Auto.
Motion handlingHDTVTest found clear motion with Intelligent Frame Creation enabled but mild 24p judder; AVForums preferred turning interpolation off for films.The UK manual lists 1080p/50 and /60 HDMI inputs but not 1080p/24. HDMI input timing and PC scan frequencies are not native panel refresh rates.
Viewing angleThe reviewed 55-inch IPS panel retained contrast and colour better off-axis than many contemporary VA LCDs according to HDTVTest.–
Sizes
Sizes55, 65″42, 50, 58″
Largest size65″58″
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 inputs support 4K and 3D; HDMI2 supports ordinary Audio Return Channel. The UK manual also lists DisplayPort for 4K, one SCART, component and composite inputs, CI+ and an SD card slot. HDTVTest confirmed full HDMI 2.0 bandwidth and HDCP 2.2 on the reviewed 55-inch unit.Three HDMI Type A inputs with VIERA Link HDAVI Control 2. The UK manual also lists three SCART sockets, component video and D-sub PC input. It lists 1080p/50 and /60 over HDMI, but not 1080p/24.
Input lagAVForums measured 90 ms in Game mode on the 55-inch set; HDTVTest measured 87 ms on its separate 55-inch sample.–
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformmy Home ScreenNone (no smart platform)
ProcessorQuad Core Pro5V-Real Pro 2
Speakers18 W31 W
Wi-FiBuilt-in dual-band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n–
BluetoothBluetooth 3.0 for accessories–
Speaker detailPanasonic specifies 4 W + 4 W stereo drivers and a 10 W woofer.Two 80 mm woofers and two 23 × 100 mm tweeters; total output 31 W (15.5 W + 15.5 W) at 10% THD.
Audio features3.5 mm headphone socket and Bluetooth accessory support.Optical PCM/Dolby Digital output, analogue RCA stereo output, headphone socket, audio description for supported broadcasts and surround sound settings.
Software updates–DVB software updates through broadcast; no internet smart platform.
CastingPanasonic's my Home Screen platform supports network media, TV Anywhere, screen mirroring and streaming apps; service availability varies over time.–
TV tunersUK DVB-S/S2 Freesat, DVB-T/T2 Freeview HD and PAL I analogue tuners; two satellite dish inputs.UK DVB digital terrestrial tuner with EPG and PAL I analogue UHF reception; SD card slot for photo and movie viewing.
USBTwo USB 2.0 ports and one USB 3.0 port support media and recording to a registered drive; SD card slot.–
EthernetRJ45 10/100/1000 Ethernet for network services and local sharing.–
Optical audio outFibre-optic PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS output.Optical PCM and Dolby Digital output.
Design and power
SizeTV only: 55-inch 1238 × 741 × 59 mm and 26 kg; 65-inch 1457 × 864 × 60 mm and 35 kg. With pedestal: 55-inch 1238 × 740 × 283 mm and 40 kg; 65-inch 1457 × 863 × 356 mm and 52 kg.Panasonic TV-only dimensions, width × height × depth: 42-inch 1077 × 689 × 138 mm, 39 kg; 50-inch 1266 × 802 × 138 mm, 48 kg; 58-inch 1454 × 918 × 144 mm, 65 kg.
StandSupplied rear-weighted pedestal. Panasonic lists 400 × 400 mm wall mounting holes.Pedestals, furniture stands and wall brackets are listed as optional UK accessories. The maker's TV dimensions and weights exclude them; TechRadar's review describes a pedestal bundle, which may depend on retail package.
Power usePanasonic product fiche on-mode average: 210 W for 55 inches and 229 W for 65 inches; 0.30 W standby and off mode for both.Panasonic average use: 494 W (42-inch), 569 W (50-inch) and 675 W (58-inch). Standby without DVB recording: 0.5 W, 0.3 W and 0.4 W respectively; 20 W with DVB recording.
Energy classC for UK 55-inch and B for UK 65-inch under the historical Panasonic product fiche.–
ColoursBlack glass front with silver edge trim.Gloss black surround.
In the boxStandard and touchpad remotes, two pairs of passive 3D glasses, pedestal, mains lead and instructions. Panasonic's 2014 UK model list and manual confirm 55- and 65-inch AX902B sets; the distinct 85-inch TX-85X942B is excluded. Exact first-sale month remains unconfirmed; contemporary UK coverage places availability in November 2014.N2QAYB000114 remote control, two R6 batteries, two cable clampers, mains lead, operating instructions and guarantee documents in the UK manual. The exact first UK sale month is unverified; PZ700 was commercially reviewed in 2007. Panasonic's Japanese and North American PZ700 versions differ in tuners and connectivity, so UK B-model figures are used here.

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