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Panasonic VIERA DX802 vs Samsung SUHD KS7000

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PanasonicVIERA DX802SamsungSUHD KS7000
Overview
ReleasedMay 20162016
Display
PanelLED LCDLED LCD
Panel detailEdge-lit LED LCD with local dimming; AVForums identified a VA panel on its 50-inch test set.Flat 10-bit quantum-dot LCD with edge-mounted LED lighting, as identified in the two full UK 55-inch reviews. Samsung's 2100 Picture Quality Index is not a native 2100 Hz refresh rate; native Hz was not established.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
HDR formatsHDR10HDR10
HDR extras–Samsung HDR 1000 and Ultra HD Premium certification. Samsung's HDR 1000 name is not a measured 1000-nit specification for all sizes; AVForums measured 1500 nits on a 10% window on its 55-inch review unit.
Screen finish–Ultra Black Moth Eye antireflection filter on the reviewed UK 55-inch model.
Colour range–Quantum Dot Colour and 10-bit panel support, as stated on the UK 55-inch maker table and checked by two full UK reviews.
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.SUHD Remastering Engine, UHD Dimming, Precision Black and Peak Illuminator Pro on the UK 55-inch maker table. Samsung's January 2016 announcement precedes the full UK reviews by several months; an exact first-sale month is not established.
Motion handlingAVForums measured around 350 lines of motion resolution without interpolation on its 50-inch sample.Auto Motion Plus and LED Clear Motion in AVForums' 55-inch review. Picture Quality Index 2100 is a Samsung processing score, not the native refresh rate.
Viewing angleAVForums found colour and contrast deteriorated off-axis on its 50-inch VA test set.–
Sizes
Sizes50, 58″49, 55, 60″
Largest size58″60″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateNoneNone
Auto low latency mode–No
HDMI detailFour 4K HDMI inputs; HDMI2 supports ordinary Audio Return Channel. The UK manual also lists component and composite video inputs.One Connect Mini box with four HDMI 2.0a / HDCP 2.2 inputs on the reviewed UK 55-inch model, suitable for 4K HDR10. ARC on the 55-inch UK maker table; no eARC or HDMI 2.1. Three USB sockets total, plus optical digital audio and Ethernet.
Input lagAVForums measured 44 ms in Game mode on its 50-inch sample.21 ms in Game Mode on the 55-inch KS7000, measured by AVForums; 112 ms in Movie mode. Reviewer measurement, not maker claim.
Game features–Manual Game Mode in Samsung's UK 55-inch table; no 4K120, VRR or automatic low latency claim.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformmy Home ScreenTizen
ProcessorStudio Master HCXSUHD Remastering Engine; quad-core smart processor
Speakers40 W40 W, 2.1 channels
eARC–No
Wi-FiBuilt-in dual-band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/nBuilt-in Wi-Fi
BluetoothBluetooth 3.0–
Speaker detailPanasonic specifies four 10 W speakers in the detachable soundbar, totalling 40 W.40 W, 2.1 channels with down-firing woofer in Samsung's separate 49, 55 and 60-inch UK tables.
Audio featuresActive-shutter 3D support with optional glasses; 3.5 mm headphone socket.Dolby Digital Plus, DTS codec, TV SoundConnect and Bluetooth headset support on the UK 55-inch maker table.
Voice assistants–Samsung's 2016-era voice recognition via Smart Control; service support can change after launch.
Castingmy Home Screen 2.0 supports network media and streaming apps; service availability varies over time.Samsung Smart View, DLNA mobile mirroring and Wi-Fi Direct in the UK 55-inch maker table; app and network service availability can change.
TV tunersUK DVB-S/S2 Freesat, DVB-T/T2 and PAL I analogue tuners; two satellite inputs.DVB-T2/C/S2 and analogue tuner, CI+ 1.3, electronic programme guide and USB recording/time shift on the UK 55-inch table.
USBOne USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports.Three USB sockets across the TV and One Connect Mini box.
EthernetRJ45 10/100 Ethernet.Ethernet LAN built in.
Optical audio outOptical digital audio output supports PCM and Dolby Digital.One optical digital audio output.
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 stand, width × height × depth: 49-inch 1089.1 × 633.6 × 43.4 mm; 55-inch 1225 × 710 × 44.3 mm; 60-inch 1352.4 × 783.6 × 44.2 mm. Configuration weights exclude stand. All figures from separate UK maker tables for each size.
StandAngled easel-style pedestal; the supplied soundbar can be detached for wall mounting.Two wide branch feet. With stand, width × height × depth / weight: 49-inch 1089.1 × 699 × 233.2 mm / 14.4 kg; 55-inch 1225 × 775.5 × 233.1 mm / 17.6 kg; 60-inch 1352.4 × 856.9 × 294.6 mm / 22.6 kg.
Power use–UK 55-inch maker table lists 180 W maximum; other sizes are not assigned that figure.
Energy class–UK maker archive assigns A to 49-inch and A+ to 55 and 60-inch under the old energy scale, not today's A–G scale.
Colours–Silver front trim with black screen border in contemporary UK review photographs.
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.UK 55-inch maker table lists TM1680A Smart Control and TM1240A conventional remote, batteries, power cable, One Connect and user/e-manual.

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