Panasonic's new DX802 series television has received a lot of attention in Frankfurt before, but the entry-level DX600 series 4K ultra-high-definition television is the biggest variable that may help Panasonic turn things around. After all, the DX600 series is priced at only 599 pounds (about 5555 yuan) and is available in 40-inch, 49-inch, and 55-inch versions.
Taking into account the most cost-effective version, we experience 40-inch entry-level products this time, and from the actual feelings, 40DX600 does bring a very good price.
The 40DX600 is an out-of-the-box entry-level 4K Ultra HDTV. However, whether it is the ultra-thin body design or the exterior style, we have found that the difference between the 40DX600 and the high-end model is not significant. Although the 40DX600 uses a silver chrome frame, it is somewhat cheaper than the top model black metal frame, but the overall gap is not obvious.
The 40DX600 even has its own innovative design. For example, in the base, the separate design can not only be attached to the center, but also can be adjusted before and after installation, and everything is settled in the needs of users.
The screens of the DX600 series are different depending on the positioning. The entry-level 40DX600 uses the VA panel, while the other two larger models use the IPS panel. At this point, Somewhat surprised, after all, the same series of products use different panels, and for those who plan to purchase this entry-level product, it is still somewhat unfair.
Therefore, when we compare the three DX600 TVs together, we can see that the 40DX600 is obviously different from the other two. The IPS panel provides better black level performance and shadow details, while also providing better color and screen reduction. The 40DX600 is at a clear disadvantage.
Due to the need to confirm the screen performance of the 40DX600 100% in a more professional environment, we can only tentatively determine the disadvantages of the 40DX600 that are subject to pricing.
All products of the DX600 series use LED edge illumination and adaptive backlight adjustment. In addition, 40DX600 does not support HDR high dynamic function, nor does it support 3D. But have to say that for 4K resolution support, 40DX600 is also very good, including quad-core graphics processing engine, support for VP9 4K YouTube video and HDCP2.2 HDMI standard, but also includes Netflix and Amazon 4K streaming media content.
In frame interpolation and backlight scanning, 40DX600 brings 800Hz dynamic effects, which is impressive, especially in the same price range. After all, in general, entry-level 4K TVs are sometimes very blurry in the display of dynamic effects.
The last highlight of 40DX600 is the built-in Firefox OS operating system. In addition to LG's WebOS system, the Firefox OS system is also our favorite smart TV platform.
When I watched the 40DX600 screen independently, the overall effect was more acceptable. However, when the 40DX600 and DX700 series were compared together, I could see that the dynamic effect of the 40DX600 was not clear enough, and the color display was not active enough.
Of course, comparing the 40DX600 to the more expensive series is not a fair thing to do, and considering the price of 40DX600, the performance it has is more commendable. For example, in the details of the display, although the 40DX600 screen is only 40 inches, for the 4K ultra high-definition television, the size is small, but at least compared with last year's Panasonic CX680 series, 40DX600 in the dynamic picture, the loss of resolution is less than A lot, the better.
For 4DX resolution 40DX600, although the color display is not so saturated, it is also showing an increasing trend in the color transition and balance. The 40DX600 seems to be a very affordable 4K ultra-high definition TV. After all, at this price point, most products do not seem to be so reliable. In the Panasonic demo, several dark shots are indeed impressive. Even the frequent LED light leakage problem is not obvious.
However, after all, it is an entry-level product, 40DX600's black level performance and shadow detail display is slightly worse than other sizes of IPS screen products, so in this series 40DX600 is not the best version. However, if your budget is limited, and the 40-inch size is sufficient, then this Panasonic TX-40DX600 is basically one of the very good 4K ultra-high definition entry-level TVs on the market.