Panasonic TX-40FS503B review
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- 40 inches
- LCD
- Full HD
With the price of 4K TVs dropping every year, you would think that Full HD TV's days were numbered, but all the leading brands still release a handful every year, and Panasonic has one of the biggest selections. The 40-inch TX-40FS503B and its Full HD display may seem old-fashioned, but it has some advanced tech, most notably HDR10 support. We're not sure how useful the contrast-boosting technology will be when most of the compatible content is 4K, but it shows that Panasonic has put some effort into its Full HD TVs. Will it do a better job at displaying HD TV than a similarly priced 4K model though? Read our full review to find out.
What's included:- Pros and cons
- What is it?
- What's the picture quality like?
- What about the sound?
- What's it like to use?
- Is there anything else I should know?
- Is Panasonic a good TV brand?
- Should I buy it?
First reviewed by Which?
September 2018
Released
June 2018
Technical specifications
General
- Manufacturer guarantee1 year
- Manufacturer guarantee termsPanasonic offers a one-year guarantee with its sets. Some retailer guarantees can be five or six years, so it's worth checking this before you buy.
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