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Panasonic VIERA AX902 vs Sony BRAVIA XD93

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PanasonicVIERA AX902SonyBRAVIA XD93
Overview
Released20142016
Display
PanelLED LCDLED LCD
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.Edge-lit VA LCD with Sony's Slim Backlight Drive local dimming. HDTVTest counted 32 independently dimmable zones on its 65-inch review sample; Sony does not publish a series-wide zone count.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate–100 Hz
HDR formatsNoneHDR10
HDR extras–Sony UK lists HDR compatibility and its format guide lists HDR10 for the XD93 series. No Dolby Vision is listed.
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.4K X-Reality PRO, TRILUMINOS Display, X-tended Dynamic Range PRO and Precision Colour Mapping.
Picture modesDynamic, Normal, Cinema, THX Cinema, THX Bright Room, True Cinema, Monitor, Custom, Professional 1 and Professional 2; BT.1886 gamma is available.Sony lists Standard, Custom, Cinema Pro, Cinema Home, Game, Graphics and HDR Video among its modes.
Motion handlingHDTVTest found clear motion with Intelligent Frame Creation enabled but mild 24p judder; AVForums preferred turning interpolation off for films.Sony UK identifies a native 100 Hz panel beneath its Motionflow XR 1000 processing label; XR 1000 is not the native refresh rate.
Viewing angleThe reviewed 55-inch IPS panel retained contrast and colour better off-axis than many contemporary VA LCDs according to HDTVTest.AVForums found the 65-inch VA panel lost contrast and colour accuracy away from centre seating.
Sizes
Sizes55, 65″55, 65″
Largest size65″65″
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 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.Four HDMI inputs with HDCP 2.2 on all four, and ARC. The full AVForums review identifies HDMI 2.0a; there is no HDMI 2.1 4K 120 Hz input.
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 37 ms in Game mode on the 65-inch set with local dimming off; its lag rose when dimming was enabled.
Game features–Game picture mode; no VRR or ALLM on these 2016 HDMI inputs.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformmy Home ScreenAndroid TV
ProcessorQuad Core Pro54K Processor X1
Speakers18 W30 W
Wi-FiBuilt-in dual-band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/nWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
BluetoothBluetooth 3.0 for accessoriesBluetooth 4.1 for input devices and 3D glasses
Speaker detailPanasonic specifies 4 W + 4 W stereo drivers and a 10 W woofer.Four 7.5 W drivers (30 W total) with bass-reflex main and woofer speakers, per Sony UK/Ireland sheets.
Audio features3.5 mm headphone socket and Bluetooth accessory support.ClearAudio+ and S-Force Front Surround; the full AVForums test found limited bass from the slim cabinet.
CastingPanasonic's my Home Screen platform supports network media, TV Anywhere, screen mirroring and streaming apps; service availability varies over time.Chromecast built into Android TV, per Sony UK.
TV tunersUK DVB-S/S2 Freesat, DVB-T/T2 Freeview HD and PAL I analogue tuners; two satellite dish inputs.Two digital terrestrial/cable tuners and two satellite tuners; DVB-T/T2, DVB-C and DVB-S/S2, per Sony UK/Ireland.
USBTwo USB 2.0 ports and one USB 3.0 port support media and recording to a registered drive; SD card slot.Three side USB ports; Sony lists USB HDD recording.
EthernetRJ45 10/100/1000 Ethernet for network services and local sharing.One side Ethernet input.
Optical audio outFibre-optic PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS output.One side 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.Without stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1239 × 717 × 36 mm; 65″ 1458 × 839 × 36 mm, per exact Sony UK/Ireland specifications.
StandSupplied rear-weighted pedestal. Panasonic lists 400 × 400 mm wall mounting holes.Central silver slate stand; 55-inch model 410 mm wide and 65-inch 450 mm wide, per Sony.
VESA pattern–300 × 200 mm on both sizes.
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.Sony standard-mode figures: 55″ 134 W and 65″ 167 W; rated maximums 217 W and 225 W respectively.
Energy classC for UK 55-inch and B for UK 65-inch under the historical Panasonic product fiche.B on both UK/Ireland sizes under the historical EU label.
ColoursBlack glass front with silver edge trim.–
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.Sony lists table stand, voice remote, batteries, IR blaster, power adaptor and power cord for the 65-inch model; TDG-BT500A 3D glasses are optional.

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