Panasonic VIERA CX802 vs Panasonic VIERA V10

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VIERA CX802 compared with VIERA V10
PanasonicVIERA CX802PanasonicVIERA V10
Overview
Released20152009
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 TX-P42V10B and TX-P50V10B Full HD NeoPDP plasma. The advertised 600 Hz subfield drive is not native refresh.
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.V-real Pro 4 with THX picture mode. AVForums confirms the UK model lacks user-accessible greyscale and gamma controls found on some continental variants.
Motion handlingPanasonic's Intelligent Frame Creation is motion processing, not a stated native panel refresh rate.Intelligent Frame Creation Pro is picture processing, not a native panel refresh figure.
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+)4 (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.Four HDMI 1.3a inputs with Deep Colour and x.v.Colour. Two SCART, component, composite, S-Video and VGA inputs are provided; the UK manual does not list ARC.
Input lagAVForums measured 39 ms on the 55-inch model.–
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformmy Home ScreenVIERA CAST
Speakers–20 W
Processor4K Studio Master Processor–
Wi-FiBuilt-in 2.4/5 GHz IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n–
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 140 × 35 mm speakers, 10 W each, 20 W total.
Audio features–Optical PCM and Dolby Digital output, analogue stereo 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.VIERA CAST's limited launch-era internet services; availability now depends on service providers.
TV tunersUK DVB-S/S2 Freesat and DVB-T/T2 Freeview HD, plus PAL I analogue reception; two satellite inputs.UK DVB-T terrestrial, DVB-S/S2 satellite for Freesat HD and PAL I analogue; no DVB-T2 Freeview HD tuner in the maker's UK specifications.
USBTwo USB 2.0 ports and one USB 3.0 port; SD card slot and USB HDD recording.No USB ports; SD card slot for photo and video playback.
Ethernet10/100 Ethernet port.RJ45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX for VIERA CAST.
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 1052 × 668 × 84 mm; UK50 1241 × 774 × 84 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.Included pedestal: UK42 1052 × 709 × 332 mm, 29 kg; UK50 1241 × 818 × 401 mm, 36 kg with pedestal.
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.Rated power: 350 W (42-inch), 435 W (50-inch); standby 0.4 W or 35 W with monitor-out recording.
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.UK remote N2QAYB000353, two R6 batteries, pedestal, mains lead, cable clamp, ferrite cores and cleaning cloth.

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