Panasonic VIERA CX802 vs Panasonic VIERA GT60

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VIERA CX802 compared with VIERA GT60
PanasonicVIERA CX802PanasonicVIERA GT60
Overview
Released20152013
Display
PanelLED LCDPlasma
Panel detailPanasonic specifies LED LCD with Local Dimming Pro. AVForums identified a VA panel and 18 direct-lit dimming zones on its 55-inch sample; these findings are not claimed for every size.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.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K) (better)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
HDR formatsHDR10None
HDR extrasHDR support was added by Panasonic's later firmware upgrade for the 50-, 55- and 65-inch UK CX802B models. The 40-inch model was excluded.–
Picture processingPanasonic lists Studio Master Drive, 4K Studio Master Processing, Local Dimming Pro and Studio Master Colour.NeoPlasma Black 3000 with THX and ISF calibration modes. Active-shutter 3D glasses are included.
Motion handlingPanasonic's Intelligent Frame Creation is motion processing, not a stated native panel refresh rate.Intelligent Frame Creation Pro and 24p Smooth Film are processing modes, not native panel refresh figures.
Viewing angleAVForums and HDTVTest both found the reviewed 55-inch VA panel best viewed from near the centre.–
Sizes
Sizes40, 50, 55, 65″42, 50″
Largest size65″ (better)50″
Gaming
HDMI ports3 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)3 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateNoneNone
HDMI detailThree HDMI inputs support 4K and active 3D; HDMI 2 supports Audio Return Channel. Panasonic's HDR firmware instructions require an HDMI HDR setting for compatible inputs. SCART, component, composite and CI+ are also provided.Three HDMI inputs support 3D, Deep Colour and x.v.Colour; HDMI2 supports Audio Return Channel. SCART, component and composite inputs are also provided.
Input lagAVForums measured 39 ms on the 55-inch model.–
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformmy Home ScreenVIERA Connect
Speakers–20 W
Processor4K Studio Master Processor–
Wi-FiBuilt-in 2.4/5 GHz IEEE 802.11a/b/g/nBuilt-in wireless LAN
BluetoothBluetooth 3.0–
Speaker detailThe UK manual specifies 20 W on the 40-inch model and 40 W on the 50-, 55- and 65-inch models.Two speakers and one woofer, 20 W total (5 W + 5 W + 10 W).
Audio features–Optical PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS output and a 3.5 mm headphone socket.
CastingFirefox-based my Home Screen provides network media and internet apps; Freeview Play was added after launch. Service availability may have changed.My Home Screen and VIERA Connect services with DLNA network media; launch-era apps may no longer operate.
TV tunersUK DVB-S/S2 Freesat and DVB-T/T2 Freeview HD, plus PAL I analogue reception; two satellite inputs.UK DVB-T/T2 terrestrial and DVB-S/S2 satellite for Freeview HD and Freesat HD, plus PAL I analogue.
USBTwo USB 2.0 ports and one USB 3.0 port; SD card slot and USB HDD recording.Three USB ports (two USB 2.0 and one USB 3.0), SD card slot, USB HDD recording and media playback.
Ethernet10/100 Ethernet port.RJ45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX for network services and DLNA.
Optical audio outOptical PCM and Dolby Digital output; 3.5 mm headphone socket.Fibre-optic digital audio output.
Design and power
SizeTV only, W × H × D: 40-inch 899 × 518 × 46 mm; 50-inch 1121 × 652 × 46 mm; 55-inch 1237 × 719 × 54 mm; 65-inch 1456 × 842 × 61 mm.Without pedestal: UK42 994 × 596 × 49 mm; UK50 1170 × 697 × 49 mm. Listed configuration weights exclude pedestal.
StandSupplied pedestal; VESA mounting holes are 200 × 200 mm on 40 inches and 400 × 400 mm on larger sizes.–
Power usePanasonic product fiche on-mode averages: 74 W at 40 inches, 88 W at 50 inches, 112 W at 55 inches and 140 W at 65 inches.On-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.
Energy classHistorical UK product fiche ratings are B for 40 inches and A for 50, 55 and 65 inches.–
In the boxStandard and touchpad remote controls; active 3D glasses are not included according to AVForums. Exact UK first-sale month remains unconfirmed; the series was on sale by June 2015.Two 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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