Panasonic TX-P42ST30

128 reviews

Nov, 2024

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price (5)
usability (3)
sound (3)
reliability (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 128 reviews of Panasonic TX-P42ST30. 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. Reviewers really like the design and durability. The usability and price also get good views. Opinions are divided on the sound.

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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 TX-P42ST30 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 9 user reviews of Panasonic TX-P42ST30 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the design and durability. The usability and price are also appreciated, whereas there are some mixed reviews about the sound.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Panasonic TX-P42ST30 review

As good as half price, it's no surprise that this set blows our socks off

Impressive all-round performance ; 3D is comfortable ; plenty of smart services including BBC iPlayer, Acetrax ; detailed, sharp pictures

Typically anaemic flatscreen sound

As good as half price, from its initial release it’s no surprise that this set blows our socks off

Mar, 2012

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Expert review by : Adrian Justins (techradar.com)

Panasonic TX-P42ST30B review

An ugly, yet affordable 3D plasma capable of delivering very impressive pictures

Effortlessly good 3D images ; Excellent 2D pics ; Viera Connect and multimedia capabilities ; Good build quality

Ugly design ; Lacks a couple of vital manual tweaks ; Horrible Freeview EPG ; Picture tweaks buried in menu system

The Infinite Black Pro-toting TX-P42ST30B is 2011's most affordable active 3D plasma screen. It has been shorn of one or two fancy features that Panasonic reckons the mass market won't feel deprived of, but is still crammed with the latest plasma...

May, 2011

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Panasonic TX-P42ST30B review

The P42ST30B is the most affordable Panasonic plasma yet to offer viewing in the third dimension, and in terms of both spec and looks, it is the runt of the brand's 3D plasma range. Its appearance is somewhat unrefined with its grey-green screen,...

Solid picture performance; lack of artefacts with IFC; Viera Connect portal

Drab styling; Freeview EPG issues; 3D specs not supplied

Feb, 2012

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Expert review by : Niall Magennis (cnet.co.uk)

Panasonic Viera TX-P42ST30B review

Panasonic's P42ST30 sits below the top of the range VT30 and mid-tier GT30 models in the company's current line-up of 3D plasma TVs, but above the recently announced UT30. It boasts many of the same features of the higher-end sets in the range, but...

Deep black levels; Warm, natural colours; Great 3D picture quality; Good line-up of Internet services.

No DLNA media streaming support; Some slight colour banding visible every now and again; 3D glasses are expensive.

It's disappointing that the Panasonic TX-P42ST30 lacks the media streaming features found on the company's higher-end sets, but it still manages to impress, with the deep black levels and perky colours helping its 2D and 3D pictures stand out from the...

Oct, 2011

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Panasonic Viera TX-P42ST30B

fantastic product, easy to use menus, good sound quality, great picture.

noen

Jun, 2012

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Panasonic Viera TX-P42ST30B

Fantastic picture and easy to use/set up

The sound is a bit disapointing, i find it either too loud or too quiet with no happt medium.

Jun, 2012

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Panasonic Viera TX-P42ST30B

Everything,apart from the speakers. But they are extremly slim,so it is no surprise the sound is much better through a sound system.

Non

May, 2012

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Panasonic Viera TX-P42ST30B

Brilliant picture quality on all inputs including sky & bluray Easy setup takes no more than 3-4 minutes Price, at this level you can't go wrong for a 42 inch panasaonic that recieves 5 stars from whathi-fi magazine.

May, 2012

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