VIERA DX902

Released March 2016

A 2016 UK 4K LED LCD television series with 512-zone full-array local dimming and HDR10 playback.

Sizes: 58–65″
Panel: LED LCD
Refresh: 120 Hz
HDR: HDR10
HDMI 2.1: 0 of 4
Software: my Home Screen

What reviewers say

AVForums and HDTVTest praised the 58-inch DX902's HDR colour, bright highlights and effective local dimming. Both found viewing angles narrow and active 3D compromised by crosstalk. AVForums also noted occasional banding, while HDTVTest reported dark smearing and some dim patches in HDR scenes.

From avforums.com and hdtvtest.co.uk

Specifications

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Display

Panel: LED LCD
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.
Resolution: 3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate: 120 Hz
HDR formats: HDR10
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.
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.
Viewing angle: Both independent 58-inch tests found contrast and colour deteriorated away from the centre seat.

Sizes

Sizes: 58, 65″
Largest size: 65″

Gaming

HDMI ports: 4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rate: 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.
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
Processor: Studio Master HCX+
Speakers: 40 W
Wi-Fi: Built-in dual-band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 3.0 for accessories and active 3D glasses
Speaker detail: Panasonic specifies four 10 W speakers, totalling 40 W.
Audio features: Active-shutter 3D glasses are supported by Bluetooth but sold separately; 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.
TV tuners: UK DVB-S/S2 Freesat, DVB-T/T2 Freeview HD and PAL I analogue tuners; two satellite inputs.
USB: Two USB 2.0 ports and one USB 3.0 port; SD card slot.
Ethernet: RJ45 10/100 Ethernet.
Optical audio out: Optical digital audio output supports PCM and Dolby Digital.

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.
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.
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.

Sizes

Size	Model	Weight without stand
58″	TX-58DX902B	27.5 kg
65″	TX-65DX902B	34.5 kg

Pros and cons

Pros

Full-array local dimming and HDR10 support
Four HDMI inputs and UK satellite and terrestrial tuners
Built-in networking and active 3D support

Cons

Narrow viewing angles in independent tests
Noticeable 3D crosstalk in independent tests
Heavy stand, particularly on the 65-inch set

Closest rivals

Model	Sizes	Panel	Refresh	HDR	HDMI 2.1	Software	Released
SamsungLED H8000	48–65″	LED LCD	–	None	0 of 4	Samsung Smart TV	2014
SamsungQLED Q80R (2019)	55–65″	LED LCD	–	HDR10+	0 of 4	Tizen	2019
SamsungQLED Q8FN (2018)	55–65″	LED LCD	–	HDR10+	0 of 4	Tizen	2018

Sources

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