Panasonic VIERA DX902 vs Panasonic VIERA GT60
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| PanasonicVIERA DX902 | PanasonicVIERA GT60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | March 2016 | 2013 |
| Display | ||
| Panel | LED LCD | Plasma |
| Panel detail | Panasonic specifies an LED LCD panel with full-array local dimming. HDTVTest identifies a 120 Hz VA LCD panel in the reviewed 58-inch set; Panasonic's 3000 Hz Backlight Motion Rate is not the native refresh rate. | 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. |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K) (better) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | – |
| HDR formats | HDR10 | None |
| Dimming zones | 512 | – |
| Peak brightness | HDTVTest measured 1,310 cd/m² on the 58-inch set; results and picture modes vary by scene and firmware. | – |
| Colour range | HDTVTest measured 98% DCI-P3 coverage on the 58-inch set. | – |
| Picture processing | Studio Master HCX+ processing and 512 independently dimmed backlight zones. AVForums reports the same zone count for the 65-inch UK model. | NeoPlasma Black 3000 with THX and ISF calibration modes. Active-shutter 3D glasses are included. |
| Motion handling | HDTVTest measured a native 120 Hz panel in the 58-inch set and reported some dark smearing; 3D judder and crosstalk were noticeable. | Intelligent Frame Creation Pro and 24p Smooth Film are processing modes, not native panel refresh figures. |
| Viewing angle | Both independent 58-inch tests found contrast and colour deteriorated away from the centre seat. | – |
| Sizes | ||
| Sizes | 58, 65″ | 42, 50″ |
| Largest size | 65″ (better) | 50″ |
| Gaming | ||
| HDMI ports | 4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) | 3 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) |
| Variable refresh rate | None | None |
| HDMI detail | Four HDMI inputs; HDMI2 supports ordinary Audio Return Channel. The UK manual lists component and composite video inputs, CI+ and an SD card slot. | 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 lag | HDTVTest measured 38 ms in Game mode on its 58-inch sample. AVForums measured 42 ms on a separate 58-inch sample; these are review measurements, not a Panasonic specification. | – |
| Smart TV and sound | ||
| Smart TV platform | my Home Screen | VIERA Connect |
| Processor | Studio Master HCX+ | – |
| Speakers | 40 W (better) | 20 W |
| Wi-Fi | Built-in dual-band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n | Built-in wireless LAN |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 3.0 for accessories and active 3D glasses | – |
| Speaker detail | Panasonic specifies four 10 W speakers, totalling 40 W. | Two speakers and one woofer, 20 W total (5 W + 5 W + 10 W). |
| Audio features | Active-shutter 3D glasses are supported by Bluetooth but sold separately; 3.5 mm headphone socket. | Optical PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS output and a 3.5 mm headphone socket. |
| Casting | Panasonic's my Home Screen 2.0 offers network media, screen mirroring and streaming apps; service availability varies over time. | My Home Screen and VIERA Connect services with DLNA network media; launch-era apps may no longer operate. |
| TV tuners | UK DVB-S/S2 Freesat, DVB-T/T2 Freeview HD and PAL I analogue tuners; two satellite inputs. | UK DVB-T/T2 terrestrial and DVB-S/S2 satellite for Freeview HD and Freesat HD, plus PAL I analogue. |
| USB | Two USB 2.0 ports and one USB 3.0 port; SD card slot. | Three USB ports (two USB 2.0 and one USB 3.0), SD card slot, USB HDD recording and media playback. |
| Ethernet | RJ45 10/100 Ethernet. | RJ45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX for network services and DLNA. |
| Optical audio out | Optical digital audio output supports PCM and Dolby Digital. | Fibre-optic digital audio output. |
| Design and power | ||
| Size | TV only: 58-inch 1297 × 759 × 64 mm, 27.5 kg; 65-inch 1457 × 844 × 64 mm, 34.5 kg. With stand: 58-inch 1297 × 804 × 334 mm, 32.5 kg; 65-inch 1457 × 888 × 334 mm, 42.5 kg. | Without pedestal: UK42 994 × 596 × 49 mm; UK50 1170 × 697 × 49 mm. Listed configuration weights exclude pedestal. |
| Stand | Supplied angled pedestal; 400 × 400 mm wall-mount holes. | – |
| Power use | Panasonic product fiche on-mode average: 183 W for 58 inches and 226 W for 65 inches; 0.50 W standby and 0.30 W off mode. | 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 class | B for both UK sizes under the historical Panasonic product fiche. | – |
| In the box | UK manual lists a remote control, pedestal, mains lead and instructions; 3D glasses are optional. AVForums reported DX902 was already on sale in UK retailers on 2 March 2016; Panasonic's exact first-sale date was not found, so release precision is March 2016. | 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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