Panasonic VIERA CX802 vs Panasonic VIERA V20

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VIERA CX802 compared with VIERA V20
PanasonicVIERA CX802PanasonicVIERA V20
Overview
Released20152010
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-P42V20B and TX-P50V20B 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.NeoPDP with Infinite Black Pro filter, THX mode and professional calibration controls. This is a 2D-only series.
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 picture processing, not native 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+)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 1.4 inputs with Deep Colour and x.v.Colour; HDMI2 supports Audio Return Channel. Two SCART, component, composite and VGA inputs are provided.
Input lagAVForums measured 39 ms on the 55-inch model.–
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformmy Home ScreenVIERA CAST
Speakers–30 W
Processor4K Studio Master Processor–
Wi-FiBuilt-in 2.4/5 GHz IEEE 802.11a/b/g/nWireless LAN via included USB adaptor
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 120 × 35 mm full-range speakers plus one 100 mm woofer, 30 W total (10 W + 10 W + 10 W).
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 service portal and DLNA home-network playback; 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.Two USB 2.0 ports and SD card slot for media and USB HDD recording.
Ethernet10/100 Ethernet port.RJ45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX for VIERA CAST and DLNA network media.
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 1035 × 656 × 85 mm; UK50 1224 × 771 × 85 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 1035 × 695 × 308 mm, 24 kg; UK50 1224 × 810 × 335 mm, 30 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), 430 W (50-inch); standby 0.40 W or 32 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 N2QAYB000504, two R6 batteries, pedestal, mains lead, wireless LAN adaptor and extension cable, cable clamp and ferrite cores.

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