Panasonic VIERA DX802 vs Panasonic VIERA VT60

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VIERA DX802 compared with VIERA VT60
PanasonicVIERA DX802PanasonicVIERA VT60
Overview
ReleasedMay 20162013
Display
PanelLED LCDPlasma
Panel detailEdge-lit LED LCD with local dimming; AVForums identified a VA panel on its 50-inch test set.UK VT65B models are this generation's regional version of the VT60 family. Full HD active-shutter 3D, with two sets of Bluetooth eyewear supplied. Marketed 3000 Hz Focused Field Drive is not entered as native refresh.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K) (better)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
HDR formatsHDR10None
Peak brightnessAVForums measured 545 cd/m² on a 10% HDR window on its 50-inch sample.–
Picture processingPanasonic's Studio Master HCX processor and local dimming; the 50-inch test set was THX 4K certified.NeoPlasma panel and Intelligent Frame Creation; professional calibration controls (exact UK reviews and maker eHELP).
Picture modes–THX 3D and ISF calibration controls described by Expert Reviews; maker eHELP documents professional modes and picture settings.
Motion handlingAVForums measured around 350 lines of motion resolution without interpolation on its 50-inch sample.Native panel refresh is not published in the read UK maker documents and is omitted. Focused Field Drive, input frequencies and mains frequency are separate measures.
Viewing angleAVForums found colour and contrast deteriorated off-axis on its 50-inch VA test set.–
Sizes
Sizes50, 58″50, 55, 65″
Largest size58″65″ (better)
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 4K HDMI inputs; HDMI2 supports ordinary Audio Return Channel. The UK manual also lists component and composite video inputs.Three HDMI inputs; ARC on HDMI2, 3D, Content Type, Deep Colour and x.v.Colour. HDAVI Control 5. SCART/RGB and component/composite inputs through supplied adaptors.
Input lagAVForums measured 44 ms in Game mode on its 50-inch sample.–
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformmy Home Screenmy Home Screen
ProcessorStudio Master HCX–
Speakers40 W (better)20 W, 2.1 channels
Wi-FiBuilt-in dual-band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/nWi-Fi 4 (802.11n), built-in dual-band
BluetoothBluetooth 3.03.0
Speaker detailPanasonic specifies four 10 W speakers in the detachable soundbar, totalling 40 W.Two front speakers and a 75 mm woofer; 5 W + 5 W + 10 W, 20 W total.
Voice assistants–Voice control through the supplied VIERA Touch Pad Controller; this is the original feature, not a guarantee of continuing online services.
Audio featuresActive-shutter 3D support with optional glasses; 3.5 mm headphone socket.–
Castingmy Home Screen 2.0 supports network media and streaming apps; service availability varies over time.my Home Screen and APPS List, DLNA, VIERA Remote 2 and Swipe & Share. Built-in fixed-focus 1280 × 720 camera. Legacy apps and communication services depend on their providers.
TV tunersUK DVB-S/S2 Freesat, DVB-T/T2 and PAL I analogue tuners; two satellite inputs.UK twin terrestrial and satellite inputs; DVB-T/T2 Freeview HD and DVB-S/S2 Freesat, with analogue PAL I and CI Plus. Supports watching one programme while recording another, subject to broadcast and recording restrictions.
USBOne USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports.Two USB 2.0 ports and one USB 3.0 port; SD card slot and USB recording.
EthernetRJ45 10/100 Ethernet.RJ45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX; built-in dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN.
Optical audio outOptical digital audio output supports PCM and Dolby Digital.Fibre-optic PCM/Dolby Digital/DTS output; 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack.
Design and power
SizeTV only: 50-inch 1115 × 647 × 35 mm, 16 kg; 58-inch 1290 × 753 × 36 mm, 22.5 kg. With pedestal and speaker: 50-inch 1188 × 722 × 316 mm, 22 kg; 58-inch 1369 × 828 × 356 mm, 32.5 kg.Without pedestal: 50-inch 1203 × 702 × 50 mm, 26 kg; 55-inch 1318 × 767 × 51 mm, 31.5 kg; 65-inch 1531 × 887 × 51 mm, 42 kg. Raised camera adds 23 mm height. Configuration weights exclude pedestal.
StandAngled easel-style pedestal; the supplied soundbar can be detached for wall mounting.Included pedestal. With pedestal: 50-inch 1203 × 790 × 301 mm, 31.5 kg; 55-inch 1318 × 855 × 296 mm, 38.5 kg; 65-inch 1531 × 975 × 323 mm, 50.5 kg. Only the 50-inch model has the manual’s ±15° swivel adjustment.
VESA pattern–Maker mounting holes: 400 × 300 mm (50-inch), 500 × 300 mm (55-inch), 684 × 300 mm (65-inch), M8 screws. Preserve the literal 684 mm figure.
Power use–Original product fiche on-mode average: 199/238/321 W for 50/55/65-inch; standby 0.30 W with no function active, off 0.25 W. Rated power is not supplied by this fiche.
Energy class–C under the original 2013 label scheme.
In the boxPanasonic's UK quick-start guide lists the pedestal, soundbar and remote. Panasonic announced May 2016 availability at its European range launch; an exact first-sale day was not found.Pedestal, N2QAYB000863 remote, N2QBYB000026 Touch Pad Controller, four R6 batteries, electronic Touch Pen/R03 battery, two sets of 3D eyewear, mains lead, AV adaptors and cable accessories. UK bundle is distinct from other regional VT60 versions. Panasonic Malaysia listed a planned 18 April 2013 regional availability date; the exact UK first-sale day and earliest international actual sale are unproved, so release remains 2013.

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