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Panasonic TC-L42U30

Panasonic TC-L42U30
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alaScore 87

81 reviews

Jan, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 81 reviews of Panasonic TC-L42U30. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviews about the durability and price are overall positive. The sound and usability are also appreciated. Some have doubts about the energy efficiency. The glare and reliability get mixed views.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Panasonic TC-L42U30 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Panasonic TC-L42U30

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 74 user reviews of Panasonic TC-L42U30 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviews about the durability and price are generally positive. The sound and usability are also appreciated. Many are critical about the energy efficiency. Opinions are divided on the reliability.

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93% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

Expert review by : Joe Osborne (pcmag.com)

Panasonic TC-L42U30

 

The 42-inch Panasonic TC-L42U30 ($799 list) offers a video resolution of 1,920 by 1,080 through an LED-backlit IPS panel, Panasonic's Viera suite of connectivity options and more.

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Jul, 2011
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Expert review by : Chris Thomas (televisioninfo.com)

Panasonic Viera TC-L42U30

 

The Panasonic TC-L42U30 (MSRP $799) is an entry-level 2011 model-year LED-backlit LCD TV with a very good viewing angle for an LCD screen. The 2011 model-year TVs are starting to do away with legacy analog ports, so this generation of LCD TVs will have...

The Panasonic TC-L42U30 ($799 MSRP) isn’t a completely terrible entry-level LED backlit LCD TV, but it certainly has its drawbacks. While it performed better in many areas that previous Panasonic LCD TVs fell short in, it still did not test very well...

Mar, 2011
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Expert review by : Chris Thomas (reviewed.com)

Panasonic TC-L42U30

 

A scientific, in-depth analysis with side-by-side comparisons

The Panasonic TC-L42U30 ($799 MSRP) isn’t a completely terrible entry-level LED backlit LCD TV, but it certainly has its drawbacks. While it performed better in many areas that previous Panasonic LCD TVs fell short in, it still did not test very well...

Mar, 2011
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Consumer review (abt.com)

I love it!

 

The color is great. The resolution reminds me of watching a movie in a theater. Would recommend this TV for any uses a buyer has in mind. I would not hesitate to buy this one again.

Easy To Setup, Great Picture Quality, Great Sound Quality, Best looking TV out there, Good Remote Control

Jan, 2012
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Consumer review (abt.com)

satisfactory

 

Delivered ontime. worked out of the box. Easy set-up.

Easy To Setup, Energy Efficient

Glare

Nov, 2011
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Consumer review (abt.com)

Very happy with TV, [...]

 

no complaints

Great Sound Quality, Great Picture Quality, Reduced Glare, LED-backlit

Poor Connection Options

Sep, 2011
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