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Panasonic TX-P42VT20

Metascore

Pros & Cons

Reviews

90

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 37 expert reviews
  • Excellent:
    28
  • Good:
    7
  • Average:
    1
  • Bad:
    1

Pros:

  • Amazing black levels, Great color accuracy, Very good 3D performance, Reliable antireflective screen.
  • Excellent 2D performance best black levels of any 2010 model TV we've tested, Very good 3D performance with minimal crosstalk, Enough picture tweaks to satisfy diehard hobbyists and professional calibrators, Player/glasses bundles bring down the price
  • Amazing image clarity and depth of detail.

Cons:

  • Power hog, No built in WiFi (but wireless capabilities are present), Some artifacts showing in 1080p/24 mode
  • High power consumption, comes with only one 3D glass, USB does not support NTFS
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Editors Liked

  • Amazing black levels, Great color accuracy, Very good 3D performance, Reliable antireflective screen
  • Excellent 2D performance best black levels of any 2010 model TV we've tested, Very good 3D performance with minimal crosstalk, Enough picture tweaks to satisfy diehard hobbyists and professional calibrators, Player/glasses bundles bring down the price
  • Amazing image clarity and depth of detail
  • The TCP54VT25 supports 3D playback. It has an integrated sync transmitter and comes with one pair of 3D glasses, This TV has a 1080p resolution and will accept 24p sources via its HDMI inputs, The TV has plenty of connection options and picture adjustment
  • Superior black-level performance and excellent shadow detail; accurate primary colors in THX mode; great color saturation; effective antireflective screen; reproduces 1080p/24 cadence properly; VieraCast provides access to select Internet services and
  • The Panasonic TCP54VT25 displays incredibly vibrant and realistic 3D and 2D images

Editors Didn't Like

  • Power hog, No built in WiFi (but wireless capabilities are present), Some artifacts showing in 1080p/24 mode
  • High power consumption, comes with only one 3D glass, USB does not support NTFS
  • Included pair of 3D glasses is heavy and can be uncomfortable, Problems detecting 2:3 cadence in 1080i signals in "auto" mode, Fairly high list price, but discounts are available
  • Husky size. Could use even better IPTV integration
  • Plasma TVs generally aren't as bright as LCDs and therefore aren't the best choice for a really bright room with lots of potential light reflections, This 3D TV does not offer 2Dto3D conversion, and you'll have to pay $150 for each additional
  • Relatively expensive; last year's Panasonic plasmas lost black-level performance over relatively short periods of time; non-adjustable grayscale in THX mode; some artifacts in 1080p/24 mode; fewer streaming services and apps than the competition; uses
  • There is no 2D to 3D conversion

Expert reviews and ratings

By Tech2 on July 20, 2011 60

The Panasonic VIERA TH-P65VT20D is priced at a maximum retail price of Rs. 3,79,000. This is a really costly piece of technology, which does deliver some stellar performances, as far as 2D playback is concerned. The ability to play movies through a...

By 5FWD on March 28, 2011 100

Yes, it’s pricey and yes, it needs to be accommodated in a barn-sized living room, but the Panasonic TX-P65VT20 is a fantastically impressive luxury TV whether you’re watching 3D or old-fashioned 2D images.Panasonic TX-P65VT20 has no tags....

By PC Advisor on March 25, 2011 90

Is Plasma a dying breed? Well it wouldn’t be the first time market forces have seen the superior technology lose out, but we hope there’ll be a place in the future for plasma technology. The quality of the 3D on the Panasonic TX-P50VT20 is...

By Whathifi.com on March 22, 2011 100

In a genre full of monsters, this is a mega monster. At over a metre tall on its stand and more than a metre-and-a-half wide, this Panasonic TX-P65VT20 is significantly bigger than comparable 65 inchers, and apart from giving it a slightly bronze...

By Trusted Reviews on February 03, 2011 90

Regular readers will know that we’ve already seen most of Panasonic’s ground-breaking VT20 3D plasma TVs. But the one that’s slipped through the cracks has the potential, in our opinion, to be the most popular model of all. That model...

By Gadget Guy Australia on January 21, 2011 90

The two most startling things about the Panasonic Viera TH-P65VT20A 3D plasma TV are the size and the price: how big the first is, and how little the second. Six thousand may not seem little, but at 165cm, this is the biggest readily available TV....

By TechTree on January 14, 2011 70

The P50VT20D is priced at Rs. 1,99,990, which is expensive. On the other hand, you'll probably get a 46-47-inch 3D LED for this price, so if size is what you're looking for in this budget then the Panasonic is a better deal. The P50VT20D has a...

By Big Picture Big Sound on December 30, 2010 100

The TC-P50VT25 is quite simply the finest TV we have reviewed in 2010 for both 2D and 3D viewing. It's a bit pricy but worth it. Seek out a player/glasses/movie bundle so you can watch Avatar in 3D at home and with the improved rechargeable eyewear....

By MyMac on December 29, 2010 80

Panasonics nya modell bjuder på bäst 3d-bild, och även om den har en del mindre brister är VT20 överlag en riktigt bra...

By Maximum PC on December 27, 2010 90

Panasonic’s Viera TC-P50VT25 quickly demanded our attention with incredibly crisp, detailed images. In fact, to a person, the TC-P50VT25 wowed every member of our editorial team, and that was just in 2D picture quality when we turned on the TV for...

By CNET Australia on October 20, 2010 82

The Panasonic Viera TH-P65VT20A plasma offers up an impressive home cinema experience whether you're watching in two dimensions or...

By HardwareZone.com on October 18, 2010 90

The 3D TV panorama is far from settled, judging by how things are progressing. With Toshiba entering the fray with a glasses-free prototype, we guess anything is possible as far as 3D standards go from here. Panasonic, however, has made the most...

By TechRadar on October 11, 2010 90

Panasonic is the only manufacturer to challenge the LCD hegemony of Samsung, Sony and LG with a 3D-capable plasma.Its latest (13th) generation Neo PDP panel hails from impeccable stock: the 2D TX-P42V20 impressed us deeply, as did the step-down...

By CNET UK on September 22, 2010 100

Panasonic still delivers the best 3D in town. Perhaps more importantly, the Viera TX-P46VT20 is a knockout 2D set. It's extremely well-equipped, with picture quality that movie fans will...

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