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Panasonic VIERA AX902 vs Panasonic VIERA ZT65

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PanasonicVIERA AX902PanasonicVIERA ZT65
Overview
Released20142013
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 TX-P60ZT65B energy fiche confirms 60-inch Full HD. The marketed 3000 Hz Focused Field Drive is sub-field operation, not a published native image 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.Studio Master Panel with Ultimate Black filter, THX certification, 1080p Pure Direct and Intelligent Frame Creation. The advertised 3000 Hz Focused Field Drive is not native refresh.
Picture modesDynamic, Normal, Cinema, THX Cinema, THX Bright Room, True Cinema, Monitor, Custom, Professional 1 and Professional 2; BT.1886 gamma is available.THX, EBU and Professional calibration modes with ten-point white balance and colour management on the reviewed UK set.
Motion handlingHDTVTest found clear motion with Intelligent Frame Creation enabled but mild 24p judder; AVForums preferred turning interpolation off for films.AVForums found strong 1080p24 and broadcast motion and only rare false contouring or image retention. What Hi-Fi? also praised fast-motion stability.
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″60″
Largest size65″60″
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 inputs; HDMI2 supports ordinary Audio Return Channel. SCART and component/composite connections use supplied adaptors.
Input lagAVForums measured 90 ms in Game mode on the 55-inch set; HDTVTest measured 87 ms on its separate 55-inch sample.AVForums measured 42 ms in Game mode and about 63–65 ms without it on its UK TX-P60ZT65B sample.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformmy Home Screenmy Home Screen
ProcessorQuad Core Pro5Hexa Processing Engine, identified in AVForums' exact UK review
Speakers18 W20 W
Wi-FiBuilt-in dual-band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/nBuilt-in wireless LAN
BluetoothBluetooth 3.0 for accessoriesBluetooth 3.0 for accessories
Speaker detailPanasonic specifies 4 W + 4 W stereo drivers and a 10 W woofer.Panasonic's UK manual specifies two speakers and one 75 mm woofer, rated 5 W + 5 W + 10 W.
Audio features3.5 mm headphone socket and Bluetooth accessory support.Bluetooth accessories, 3.5 mm headphone socket and VIERA Touch Pad Controller with voice input.
CastingPanasonic's my Home Screen platform supports network media, TV Anywhere, screen mirroring and streaming apps; service availability varies over time.My Home Screen, VIERA Connect applications, DLNA and Swipe & Share 2.0 media transfer.
TV tunersUK DVB-S/S2 Freesat, DVB-T/T2 Freeview HD and PAL I analogue tuners; two satellite dish inputs.UK Freeview HD terrestrial and Freesat HD satellite tuners; the UK model is TX-P60ZT65B, whereas ZT60 is used for other regions.
USBTwo USB 2.0 ports and one USB 3.0 port support media and recording to a registered drive; SD card slot.Three USB inputs and an SD card slot for media and USB recording.
EthernetRJ45 10/100/1000 Ethernet for network services and local sharing.Wired network port for My Home Screen and DLNA services.
Optical audio outFibre-optic PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS output.Digital optical audio 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 UK manual: TV only 1404 × 828 × 47 mm, 36.5 kg; with pedestal 1404 × 921 × 308 mm, 44 kg.
StandSupplied rear-weighted pedestal. Panasonic lists 400 × 400 mm wall mounting holes.Supplied metal pedestal; UK manual gives 500 × 300 mm wall-mounting holes.
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 fiche: 286 W average on mode, 530 W rated, 0.30 W standby and 0.25 W off.
Energy classC for UK 55-inch and B for UK 65-inch under the historical Panasonic product fiche.C under the original Panasonic product fiche.
ColoursBlack glass front with silver edge trim.Black glass front with silver trim and metal pedestal.
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.Main remote, VIERA Touch Pad Controller, pedestal, two pairs of Bluetooth 3D glasses, Electronic Touch Pen, SCART and component/video adaptors, mains lead and cable ties. Exact UK first-sale month is unverified, so release uses year precision.

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