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System Name | Lenovo 17IMH05H |
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Processor | Core i7 10750H |
Video Card(s) | GTX 1660 Ti |
Audio Device(s) | SSL2 |
Software | Windows 10 Pro 22H2 |
Benchmark Scores | i've got a shitload of them in 15 years of TPU membership |
I have 800 EU to spend on a TV. I am from Lithuania so no Amazon, Ebay, Newegg TVs will be available form me as most of the stuff is in US.
Sony KD-49XE7000 vs. Panasonic TX-50EX700:
http://www.displayspecifications.com/en/comparison/2f69226a2
So looking at the specs, i am fine with them. Both are EUROPEAN 60 Hz 4K TVs with 10 bit VA panels. I specifically look for TVs with VA panels, and not IPS, because IPS panels have low contrast, nevermind better viewing angles. I missed the chance to buy 43XD8000, which had a VA panel and low input lag, so i am looking for the next closest thing in the given price.
I don't care about interpolation refresh rates - as far as i am concerned it could be 200 HZ vs. 2000 Hz and i would pick a 200 Hz TV if it has a better input lag in natural 60 Hz mode, since interpolation modes increase input lag horribly. That being said, one of the most important factors that i do not know - what is the input lag of these TVs in gaming mode 1080P at 60 Hz? I can not find anything about it! Sony XE7000 is a new TV and has not got any reviews yet, only previews, which tell nothing really, but the last generation Sony XD7000 was tested at 32 ms input lag, which is good, but not great, since there are TVs with lower than 20 ms lag.
I am concerned that Sony does not support TS and VOB files - i suppose this is going to cripple my DVD watching experience? Right or no? And what about Sony not supporting AAC files? Seriously?
I don't care about smart TV and Wi-Fi, i will not use it, since the purpose of a TV will be:
1) watching video content from USB drives
2) Sony PS4 gaming
3) benchmarking hardware at 4K resolution
4) watching photos
Seems Panasonic has got local dimming, and Sony has not got it, i wonder how mcuh of a difference will it make?
I am not sure if these TVs feature wide color gammut? Sony covers 91 % RGB range, Panasonic covers 94 % RGB, so definitely Panasonic has richer colors.
Both are HDR TVs, but i guess i could not care less, since i hardly will use any HDR content, and Panasonic's HDR is one of the worst you can get for this model.
Motion blur is an important factor for me - no info about that.
In the end it seems that Panasonic should be better, but i can't tell without a full review like it's been done with Sony XD8000:
http://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/x800d
Sony KD-49XE7000 vs. Panasonic TX-50EX700:
http://www.displayspecifications.com/en/comparison/2f69226a2
So looking at the specs, i am fine with them. Both are EUROPEAN 60 Hz 4K TVs with 10 bit VA panels. I specifically look for TVs with VA panels, and not IPS, because IPS panels have low contrast, nevermind better viewing angles. I missed the chance to buy 43XD8000, which had a VA panel and low input lag, so i am looking for the next closest thing in the given price.
I don't care about interpolation refresh rates - as far as i am concerned it could be 200 HZ vs. 2000 Hz and i would pick a 200 Hz TV if it has a better input lag in natural 60 Hz mode, since interpolation modes increase input lag horribly. That being said, one of the most important factors that i do not know - what is the input lag of these TVs in gaming mode 1080P at 60 Hz? I can not find anything about it! Sony XE7000 is a new TV and has not got any reviews yet, only previews, which tell nothing really, but the last generation Sony XD7000 was tested at 32 ms input lag, which is good, but not great, since there are TVs with lower than 20 ms lag.
I am concerned that Sony does not support TS and VOB files - i suppose this is going to cripple my DVD watching experience? Right or no? And what about Sony not supporting AAC files? Seriously?
I don't care about smart TV and Wi-Fi, i will not use it, since the purpose of a TV will be:
1) watching video content from USB drives
2) Sony PS4 gaming
3) benchmarking hardware at 4K resolution
4) watching photos
Seems Panasonic has got local dimming, and Sony has not got it, i wonder how mcuh of a difference will it make?
I am not sure if these TVs feature wide color gammut? Sony covers 91 % RGB range, Panasonic covers 94 % RGB, so definitely Panasonic has richer colors.
Both are HDR TVs, but i guess i could not care less, since i hardly will use any HDR content, and Panasonic's HDR is one of the worst you can get for this model.
Motion blur is an important factor for me - no info about that.
In the end it seems that Panasonic should be better, but i can't tell without a full review like it's been done with Sony XD8000:
http://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/x800d
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