4K HDR - Immerse yourself in the brilliance of 4K HDRIncredible contrast, real-life colours and exceptional 4K detail. Get closer to reality, even with regular broadcasts and movies.
4K X-Reality PRO - Every detail re-imaginedEvery scene is analysed and improved thanks to an image database that addresses contrast, colour and detail, for a beautifully enhanced picture.
Full Smart TV - Smart TV - More than just TVBrowse the web, watch your favourite YouTube clips and enjoy popular apps on the big screen
Slim, Stylish Bezel - Hairline Finish StandA slim body and thin black bezel draw your focus into the picture, whilst a silver stand adds to the stylish design
HDD Rec - Record your favourite TV showsProgramme your TV to record your favourite show, with the simple connection of a USB hard drive.
Has any one got this?? what's it like..was looking at the Panasonic 700. any advice would be appreciated
somersetpaul to starkyandhutch
28 Aug 17#4
I have the 43xe800, which I think is the same but with Android. I bought it after returning a Panasonic EX700 due to really poor viewing angles. Sony colour is more punchy as well. The Panny is a great set if you and your family or visitors are going to be sitting directly in front of it. Panny has a VA panel, Sony XE80 series are IPS, at least my 43" is.
anuruddha to starkyandhutch
28 Aug 17#16
As I know Panasonic isn't making tvs anymore. they just do rebranding only :thumbsup:
BUCKUM2 to anuruddha
29 Aug 17#17
You are not quite right they don't make their own panels anymore the image processing and backlight technology they still make have a look here techradar.com/new…469
matengawhat
28 Aug 17#3
By the panasonic, the sony os system is still really poor in comparison
twmorgan
28 Aug 17#5
An exceptionally high quality picture TV let down by the fact the software STILL is a pile of cr*p, even 4 years in to this range. Hardly even changes channel. Baffles me they haven’t sorted this yet!
jcluk to twmorgan
28 Aug 17#12
How important is the software in your opinion? Assume if you get Sky Q it's not that important?
jwc04
28 Aug 17#6
I've got the 43xd8088 and picture quality is excellent, got it paired with a Yamaha soundbar. There are pros and cons to both VA and IPS, depends how it is going to be used and what environmen
jwc04
28 Aug 17#7
Hot by the wa
PhilipGregson
28 Aug 17#8
Terrible menu system on my Sony will never buy one again, and they stopped supporting the online programme guide, which was brilliant. Samsung menu so simple.
paulanscombe
28 Aug 17#9
size is so small that 4K isnt even worth it, you would have to be within a couple feet to see the difference over FHD lol
NicholasJane to paulanscombe
28 Aug 17#11
Having just gone from a 43" FHD TV to a 43" 4K HDR TV.....you need your eyes checked, when viewing a 4k source you can easily spot the difference. Hell you can from a FHD phone to a 4K HDR one at 5.5" (XZ Premium) so you definitely can at 43"
paulanscombe to NicholasJane
28 Aug 17#14
my eyes are great. its a known fact that unless you are within a certain range the eyes will not be able to notice a lot of the extra details.
Agree with he comments re the OS and TV guide, a proper dogs breakfast. Took mine back to JL and got an LG which is so much nicer to use.
tempt
28 Aug 17#13
Wish it was OLED, hopefully black friday..
collectorcol to tempt
28 Aug 17#15
This TV will never be OLED. Regardless of the colour of the day.
ghost101
29 Aug 17#18
Have had a 4K (proper 4K) 43" TV for approaching 2 years now. Can't tell the difference between 1080P and 4K sources.
For example I can't tell when Amazon Prime switches up to 4K for The Grand Tour unless I check.
I sit maybe 2.5m away from the TV.
Also don't notice it on youtube where the video has been uploaded by someone who knows what they are doing and gets a high bitrate 1080p video up (as well as a 4k video).
Where there is a big bitrate gap between 4k and 1080p on youtube I do however notice it.
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Also at JL :innocent:
any advice would be appreciated
Rtings.com even have a page dedicated to this: rtings.com/tv/…hip
For example I can't tell when Amazon Prime switches up to 4K for The Grand Tour unless I check.
I sit maybe 2.5m away from the TV.
Also don't notice it on youtube where the video has been uploaded by someone who knows what they are doing and gets a high bitrate 1080p video up (as well as a 4k video).
Where there is a big bitrate gap between 4k and 1080p on youtube I do however notice it.