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3 years, 4 months ago

What do you think of the TV I just purchased - see specs below.

Panasonic Viera  TH 46PZ80U
Screen Size: 46"
Resolution: 1080p
Contrast Ratio: 20,000:1
Dynamic Contrast: 1,000,000:1

A good piece of information to note is that I got the TV new $1050 down from $1800.

Do you think I should have gotten the 46PZ85U instead?
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cochese | 3 years, 4 months ago
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This is a relatively subjective question. The big difference between the 46PZ85U and the 46PZ80U is the significantly better contrast ratio on the 46PZ85U (30000:1 vs. 20000:1). That said, the price you paid for the 46PZ80U is very affordable. If you could have talked down the price of the 46PZ85U to around $1250 or so, then I would have got that. Otherwise, I'd stick with the 46PZ80U.

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nottanner | 3 years, 4 months ago Report

I do understand the subjectivity of television preference and thanks for letting me know I need to clarify the question a bit more.

Mostly I'm curious if there is someone who has a concern with a particular spec or this tv doesn't have a feature that I should have considered. Or if they have one in this price range that I should have considered more.

Also as a comment I would like to say that simply because the contrast of the 85u is ~30% greater it does not mean that the contrast is 30% better. My experience shows that it is a bit more of a relative scale. Personally if I put the tv's side by side based on contrast alone I would hesitate to say it is more than 10% better.

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johnsonaaron | 3 years, 4 months ago
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I think you got a great deal on an amazing television! The Panasonic line is known for it's great black levels that bring up such amazing contrast ratios and such vivid looking color.

I can't see any feature this TV is lacking in, and if Robert Heron (in my book the ultimate source of HDTV reviews) thinks it's a good line, then it's good!

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,2217554,00.asp

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