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Sony Bravia KDL-46EX523 Panasonic Viera TX-P42VT30
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Sony Bravia KDL-46EX523
Overview - Full review
Panasonic Viera TX-P42VT30
Overview - Full review
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Sony Bravia KDL-46EX523
Panasonic Viera TX-P42VT30
Score
3/5
5/5
User Score
5/5 (1)
Specifications
Specifications
Screen size46 inches
Resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
HD compatibility (1080i/720p)Yes / Yes
HD Ready certificationYes
BrightnessNA
Contrast ratioNA
Viewing angles (H+V)NA
Response timeNA
Sound level2 x 10 W
ConnectivityHDMI (x4) • SCART • Composite • Component
Dimensions (LxHxW)1080 x 660 x 40 mm
Weight18 kg
TypeLCD
3Dno
Specifications
Screen size42 inches
Resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
HD compatibility (1080i/720p)Yes / Yes
HD Ready certificationYes
BrightnessNA
Contrast ratio5000000:1
Viewing angles (H+V)NA
Response time0.001 ms
Sound level2 x 6 W + 10 W (woofer)
ConnectivityHDMI (x4) • Composite • Component • USB (x3) • Optical audio • WiFi
Dimensions (LxHxW)1018 x 664x 320 mm
Weight23.5 kg
TypePlasma
3Dyes
Conclusion
The Sony EX523 is an entry-level LED TV with a great picture quality. All that's missing is support for 3D and motion interpolation.
The VT30 is no better than the VT20: it still has a great picture in both 2D and 3D. But Panasonic has put a lot of work into making it look better, and it's certainly paid off.
Pros

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Accurate colours in Expert mode: average deltaE of 2.4

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Excellent contrast ratio: 4017:11

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Matte finish doesn't suffer from reflections

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Low energy consumption: 102 W

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Great picture in 2D and 3D

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Excellent contrast ratio: 6310:1 in THX mode and 4860:1 in Professional mode

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Crosstalk virtually invisible

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Very wide viewing angles

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Excellent audio quality

Cons

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No motion interpolation

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Viewing angles too narrow

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Media player doesn't support enough video formats

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Display less responsive than average

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Clouding on our test unit

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Glossy screen picks up reflections

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Noisy power adaptor

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Energy consumption on the high side: 166 W