Panasonic TC-PVT50

16 reviews

Jan, 2025

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image quality (25)
design (11)
price (9)
color (4)
remote control (2)

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usability (7)
durability (2)
sound (2)
energy (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 16 reviews of Panasonic TC-PVT50. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the remote control and color. The design and price are also mentioned favorably, whereas some have doubts about the energy efficiency and durability.

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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-PVT50 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : David Katzmaier (cnet.com)

Panasonic TC-PVT50 review

In a year when the first two big-screen OLED TVs are hitting the market and the best LCD to date will likely have an even better successor, Panasonic's VT50 plasma still has the best flat-panel picture you can buy -- for now. Even if one of those...

The Panasonic TC-PVT50 series produces some of the best pictures ever, with exceedingly deep black levels, highly accurate color, and perfect screen uniformity and off-angle performance. It can get brighter than competing plasmas and performs better in...

The VT50 isn't as strong in terms of value as Panasonic's excellent midtier plasmas. It uses more power than competing LCD TVs, and doesn't perform as well in bright rooms as those with matte screens. It doesn't come with 3D glasses and its 3D picture...

The Panasonic TC-PVT50 series represents the pinnacle of current flat-panel TV picture quality.

Jun, 2012

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Consumer review (cnet.com)

"Great TV..."

Great TV! and even better because I bought it for less than half price. Although it is not a 4K tv, the VT50 has the clearest picture I've ever owned, some of the smoothest motion, deepest colors and super dark black levels.. truly a beautiful display....

Amazing picture.

Must have High end BR player to get full picture benefits.

Aug, 2013

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Great TV...

Amazing picture. 4 HDMI inputs, and a plethora of other input and output options. Decent online apps and smart features. Easy setup, Light weight and easy to install. Wifi connectivity with all my other gear.

Must have High end BR player to get full picture benefits. Far too many setting options and not enough built in modes. Loud fans in rear of TV. Speakers suck. not all settings are available on every input.

Aug, 2013

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Worst company to buy from.

I can understand if this was a video game score which is constantly on the screen or something like that, but this was from under an hour of watching one basketball game. I know this specifically, because it's the other teams score that is so...

Great picture.

After 6 months of normal watching, I was watching the my first basketball game of the season and the score burned in They would not stand behind their product.

May, 2013

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Consumer review (cnet.com)

NICE Plasma. The key word is NICE.

I have a 42" HP 720p plasma from 2006, and wanted to step up. Late 2012 I read all the reviews for this TV. Not wanting to spend the $ for this one initially, I went with the GT50. I was not impressed at all with the GT, so when I returned the GT. My...

NICE blacks, NICE color.

So much hype by almost all expert reviewers, just can't see whats so great, but NICE. Too cinema smooth for my liking, need more sharpness and detail. C/nets rec settings were used when I had this set in my dark living room.

Apr, 2013

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Consumer review (cnet.com)

Best picture quality of any TV on the market

This summer I decided to upgrade to a 3DTV and bought an LG 47LM7600, but it's "Cinema 3D" didn't live up to the hype, so I returned it. To replace it I ended up buying a Panasonic TC-P55VT50, which at the time was exactly double the price of the LG. I...

+ Fantastic picture quality + Very natural colors + Cool feature that allows you to flick content from your phone to the TV + Deep blacks, some of the best I've ever seen

- Screen is too reflective

Apr, 2013

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Awesome Picture, too bad it died after 7 days.

Looked hard and long to replace my 50" Sony which worked flawlessly for 9 years, but it was time for an upgrade. After all the reviews and visits to stores for comparisons, the salespeople at Pauls TV, who were extremly knowlegable, convinced me that...

Awesome Picture

Completely dead after 7 days Lack of available parts for repair

Jan, 2013

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Consumer review (cnet.com)

This HDTV is Excellent in many ways.

I recommend this HDTV for viewing during nighttime and if you really like to watch movie and sports at nighttime. I also recommend you check out %s for information on what best HDTV to get this year.

I recommends this HDTV for viewing during nighttime, since during day time this HDTV will have some glare on the screen. The color is really accurate and picture quality is just excellent. This HDTV also comes with the 3D image mode which is great.

Sound quality not as good as the home theater sound quality.

Jan, 2013

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Stunning picture! Great TV!

I bought this TV to replace my old Mistubishi DLP which had been a great TV. After reading the reviews and having my fears of having a Plasma tv calmed , I decided to give it a shot. I could not be happier with this TV. The picture is absolutly...

Great picture, easy setup, good price for the top of the line plasma.

None that I have found yet.

Jan, 2013

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Amazing Tv at an even more amazing price!

"Awesome Pic. Very pleased". I bought this TV at Best Buy for only 1699.00 on 12/30. It's a 2day blowout for today and 12/31 only. If you are thinking of buying it, get it now! It the best price anywhere for this TV. I think Amazon will match the price...

Picture, Picture, Picture!!! Black levels are unparalleled Design is beautiful and sleek

Non so far. Just got it today 12/30/12. Will post an update after a week or two

Dec, 2012

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