Panasonic · VIERA
VIERA PX80
A 2008 UK HD-ready plasma TV series in 37- and 42-inch sizes, with Freeview and three HDMI inputs.
Model history · 3 models, 2006–2008
- 2006VIERA PX60Compare
- 2007VIERA PX70Compare
- 2008VIERA PX80
- Sizes
- 37–42″
- Panel
- Plasma
- Refresh
- –
- HDR
- None
- HDMI 2.1
- 0 of 3
- Software
- None (no smart platform)
What reviewers say
TechRadar and FlatpanelsHD both find deep blacks, good shadow detail and strong pictures from the 42-inch panel despite its sub-1080p resolution. TechRadar praises smooth motion and standard-definition scaling but notes occasional orange-looking reds; FlatpanelsHD reports accurate out-of-box colour yet saw a faint green phosphor trail in one game and disliked the rear-facing sockets.
From techradar.com and flatpanelshd.com
Specifications
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- Panel
- Plasma
- Panel detail
- UK TH-37PX80B has 1024 × 720 native pixels and TH-42PX80B has 1024 × 768. Accepted 1080p signals are scaled to the panel; Panasonic does not publish a native panel refresh rate in the UK manual.
- Resolution
- 1024 × 720 (37″), 1024 × 768 (42″)
- HDR formats
- None
- Picture processing
- TechRadar names V-Real 3 processing and 100 Hz anti-flicker processing for the exact 42-inch set. Panasonic's UK menus provide colour management, P-NR noise reduction and 3D-COMB for analogue signals; the 100 Hz marketing is not treated as native refresh.
- Picture modes
- Dynamic, Normal, Cinema and Eco; Eco adjusts picture settings for ambient lighting.
- Motion handling
- Panasonic lists 1080p/24, /50 and /60 as supported HDMI input signals, not as native panel refresh rates. TechRadar found camera pans stable; FlatpanelsHD observed a faint green phosphor trail while gaming.
Sizes
- Sizes
- 37, 42″
- Largest size
- 42″
Gaming
- HDMI ports
- 3 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
- Variable refresh rate
- None
- HDMI detail
- Three HDMI Type A inputs with VIERA Link HDAVI Control 3; HDMI1 accepts DVI-adapter video with separate analogue audio, while HDMI2 and HDMI3 accept digital audio only. Also two RGB SCART inputs, component video and D-sub PC input. The PC scan range is not a native panel refresh specification.
Smart TV and sound
- Smart TV platform
- None (no smart platform)
- Processor
- V-Real 3 (TechRadar)
- Speakers
- 20 W
- Speaker detail
- Two 160 × 42 mm, 8-ohm speakers with 10 W + 10 W output at 10% THD.
- Audio features
- Analogue RCA stereo output and 3.5 mm headphone socket.
- Software updates
- DVB software updates through broadcast; no internet smart platform.
- TV tuners
- UK DVB digital terrestrial tuner with EPG and PAL I analogue UHF reception; SD card slot displays photos.
Design and power
- Size
- Panasonic TV-only dimensions, width × height × depth: 37-inch 917 × 617 × 95 mm, 22.5 kg; 42-inch 1020 × 679 × 95 mm, 26 kg. With pedestal: 37-inch 917 × 665 × 327 mm, 24.5 kg; 42-inch 1020 × 727 × 327 mm, 28 kg.
- Stand
- Pedestal ST-42R4-WG supplied. Wall brackets are optional.
- Power use
- Panasonic average use: 235 W for 37-inch and 255 W for 42-inch. Standby is 0.7 W without monitor-output recording or 20 W with it.
- Colours
- Black surround with dark lower speaker panel.
- In the box
- Pedestal ST-42R4-WG, N2QAYB000239 remote, two R6 batteries, two clampers, mains lead, cleaning cloth, instructions and guarantee documents. HDTVTest's reviewer had purchased a UK 42-inch set by 10 March 2008, but the first on-sale month remains unverified.
Sizes
| Size | Model | Resolution | Weight without stand |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37″ | TH-37PX80B | 1024 × 720 | 22.5 kg |
| 42″ | TH-42PX80B | 1024 × 768 | 26 kg |
Pros and cons
Pros
- Accepts 1080p/24, /50 and /60 signals over HDMI
- Three HDMI inputs, component and PC input
- Built-in DVB terrestrial tuner and SD photo slot
Cons
- Not a native 1080p panel
- No internet smart platform
- Rear-facing sockets complicate wall mounting
Closest rivals
Model | Sizes | Panel | Refresh | HDR | HDMI 2.1 | Software | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42–50″ | Plasma | – | None | 0 of 4 | None (no smart platform) | Apr 2008 | |
| 42″ | Plasma | – | None | 0 of 4 | VIERA CAST | 2010 | |
| 42–50″ | Plasma | – | None | 0 of 3 | None (no smart platform) | 2009 |
Previous model: VIERA PX70.
Sources
- tda.panasonic-europe-service.com/GetDoc.aspx
- hdtvtest.co.uk/news/panasonic-th42px80b-review-20080310101
- techradar.com/reviews/audio-visual/televisions/plasma-and-lcd-tvs/panasonic-th-…
- flatpanelshd.com/review.php
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