Panasonic VIERA GT60 vs Panasonic VIERA VT60
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| PanasonicVIERA GT60 | PanasonicVIERA VT60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Display | ||
| Panel | Plasma | Plasma |
| Panel detail | 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. | 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. |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| HDR formats | None | None |
| Picture processing | NeoPlasma Black 3000 with THX and ISF calibration modes. Active-shutter 3D glasses are included. | 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 handling | Intelligent Frame Creation Pro and 24p Smooth Film are processing modes, not native panel refresh figures. | 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. |
| Sizes | ||
| Sizes | 42, 50″ | 50, 55, 65″ |
| Largest size | 50″ | 65″ (better) |
| Gaming | ||
| HDMI ports | 3 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) | 3 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) |
| Variable refresh rate | None | None |
| HDMI detail | Three HDMI inputs support 3D, Deep Colour and x.v.Colour; HDMI2 supports Audio Return Channel. SCART, component and composite inputs are also provided. | 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. |
| Smart TV and sound | ||
| Smart TV platform | VIERA Connect | my Home Screen |
| Speakers | 20 W | 20 W, 2.1 channels |
| Wi-Fi | Built-in wireless LAN | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), built-in dual-band |
| Bluetooth | – | 3.0 |
| Speaker detail | Two speakers and one woofer, 20 W total (5 W + 5 W + 10 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 features | Optical PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS output and a 3.5 mm headphone socket. | – |
| Casting | My Home Screen and VIERA Connect services with DLNA network media; launch-era apps may no longer operate. | 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 tuners | UK DVB-T/T2 terrestrial and DVB-S/S2 satellite for Freeview HD and Freesat HD, plus PAL I analogue. | 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. |
| USB | Three USB ports (two USB 2.0 and one USB 3.0), SD card slot, USB HDD recording and media playback. | Two USB 2.0 ports and one USB 3.0 port; SD card slot and USB recording. |
| Ethernet | RJ45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX for network services and DLNA. | RJ45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX; built-in dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN. |
| Optical audio out | Fibre-optic digital audio output. | Fibre-optic PCM/Dolby Digital/DTS output; 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack. |
| Design and power | ||
| Size | Without pedestal: UK42 994 × 596 × 49 mm; UK50 1170 × 697 × 49 mm. Listed configuration weights exclude pedestal. | 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. |
| Stand | – | 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 | 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. | 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 box | Two pairs of active-shutter 3D glasses, electronic Touch Pen, remote and pedestal, as described in the UK GT60 review and Panasonic eHELP. | 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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