Panasonic Viera TX-P50VT30 Review

As well as being brilliantly built, T3 found that Panasonic's Viera TX-P50VT30 was impressively equipped and capable of fantastic performance, whether in 2D or 3D. Although 3D images were a bit dark, there was no crosstalk, and although it's a pretty pricey option, they point out the fact that most things worth having usually are. Overall, it's one of their current favourites.

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According to Pocket-lint, the TX-P50VT30 is so good in all respects that it'll be the only TV most people will ever need. As if its jawdropping image quality wasn't enough, it's also packed to the gills with features, including Panasonic's superb Viera Connect service. It is also one of the most gorgeous sets they've ever set their eyes on, thus making for a near-perfect offering.

The price of the TX-P50VT30B is as colossal as its size, but TechRadar reckon that it's actually excellent value thanks to its impressive black levels, vibrant colours and complete lack of motion blur, among other virtues. Its biggest flaw is its lack of brightness with 3D sources and there are also niggles with its video file format support, but that aside, this is a true winner.

"FOR: Stylish, compact chassis; superb picture; brilliantly stable 3D pictures; awesome spec.
AGAINST: A touch warmer than neutral."

“We expected much more from the image quality of the new generation of plasmas - the TV delivers a really good picture, but it’s not significantly better than its predecessor. The plasma’s 3D quality has even been beaten by the top LCD TV. The features are very good though, with lots of ports and a great media player.”

“Likes: very high image quality; records to hard drive and SD card; elegant design. Dislikes: reflective display; no HbbTV.”

“Likes: very high image quality; records to hard drive and SD card; elegant design. Dislikes: reflective display; no HbbTV.”

“... The TX-P50VT30E passed our 3D test with flying colours - there wasn’t a double contour in sight. In 3D mode, the television also automatically compensates for any loss of brightness by increasing the backlight. The colour balance is also excellent. ...”

“The neoplasma TV gives a great cinema experience in fantastic 3D (2 pairs of 3D shutter glasses are included in delivery). Computer games too can be played three dimensionally. Also features 2.1 surround sound, internet and USB recording.”