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Panasonic TC-55AS680U

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Panasonic's TC-55AS680U LED HDTV offers plenty of connected features and good colors, but it suffers from weak black levels.Read more
Now that Panasonic has exited the plasma TV business, the company is focused on upping its game in the LED/LCD department. How does the new TC-55AS650U LED/LCD measure up? Adrienne Maxwell finds out.Read more
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Pros

  • features a good amount of connectivity options
  • inviting
  • user-friendly smart platform and solid picture quality

Cons

  • lacks competitive televisions at similar prices
  • AS680U's picture does not hold up at even slightly off-center angles
  • quick camera pans and handheld shots were jittery
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Key specs

  • Flat
  • 55 in
  • 1920, 1080 px
  • LCD
  • 240 Hz
  • yes
  • yes
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Panasonic TC-55AS680U - Pros & Cons

Panasonic TC-55AS680U

Pros

  • features a good amount of connectivity options
  • inviting
  • user-friendly smart platform and solid picture quality
  • a smart platform and packs a great picture
  • locking down a great TV at a phenomenal price
  • a satisfying
  • well-built smart platform
  • sound quality is surprisingly good given its basic two-speaker design
  • dynamic ability and vocal clarity
  • Colors were generally accurate and flesh tones looked natural

Cons

  • lacks competitive televisions at similar prices
  • AS680U's picture does not hold up at even slightly off-center angles
  • quick camera pans and handheld shots were jittery
  • stand was not intended to be seen from behind
  • Touchpad remote feels unnecessary and awkward
  • poor screen uniformity
  • processor also failed to properly handle video-based and
  • TV does not include a de-blur option that does not employ frame interpolation
  • Panasonic plasmas are gone
  • Samsung is a much more expensive TV
  • blacks don't show much shadow detail in dark scenes

Panasonic TC-55AS680U - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
55 in
Best:
Axen 8682442100917
Screen size: 123 in
IconRefresh rate
240 Hz
Best:
Panasonic TC-P55VT60
Refresh rate: 3000 Hz
IconResolution
1920 x 1080 px
Best:
Samsung QE82Q800TATXXU
Resolution: 7680 x 7320 px

Panasonic TC-55AS680U - Full Specifications

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Display
Panel designFlat
Screen size55.0 in
Resolution1920 x 1080 px
Screen TechnologyLCD
Aspect ratio16:9
Refresh rate240.0 Hz
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Viewing distance
Optimal88.0 in
Minimum66.0 in
Maximum138.0 in
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Ergonomics
Vesa mountyes
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Connectivity
HDMI portyes
Number of HDMI ports3
Number of USB ports2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inyes
Number of component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inputs1
Composite port inyes
Number of composite Inputs1
Digital Audio Ports2
Digital coaxial portyes
Digital optical portyes
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Body without stand
Height28.2 in
Width48.8 in
Weight40.81 lb
Depth2.5 in
Colour of productBlack
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Audio properties
Closed caption capabilityyes
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Features
Internet features
  • AccuWeather
  • Facebook
  • Skype
  • Twitter
  • Web Browser
Smart Tvyes
Parental controlyes
Sleep timeryes
Multiple languagesyes
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3d technology
3D Supportno
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Network
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Ethernetyes
USByes
Bluetoothyes
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Energy efficiency
Energy Star Certifiedyes

Panasonic TC-55AS680U - Q&A (1)

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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What do you think about Panasonic TVs? How does it compare with other brands on the market?
    mia.adams
    over 1 year ago
    I'm very happy with my Panasonic TV's picture quality.
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Panasonic TC-55AS680U Panasonic - Editorial Reviews (3)

3.3
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Panasonic TC-55AS680U Panasonic TC-55AS680U Review (TC55AS680U)- 55 inch 240Hz 1080p LED TV
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Panasonic TC-55AS680U Review (TC55AS680U)- 55 inch 240Hz 1080p LED TV
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Panasonic TC-55AS680U Panasonic TC-55AS680U Review
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Published: 17.11.2014
Panasonic TC-55AS680U Review
3.0

Panasonic's TC-55AS680U LED HDTV offers plenty of connected features and good colors, but it suffers from weak black levels.

By Will Greenwald
14 minute read
Panasonic TC-55AS680U Panasonic TC-55AS650U LED/LCD TV Reviewed - HomeTheaterReview
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HomeTheaterReview
Published: 20.10.2014
Panasonic TC-55AS650U LED/LCD TV Reviewed - HomeTheaterReview
3.5

Now that Panasonic has exited the plasma TV business, the company is focused on upping its game in the LED/LCD department. How does the new TC-55AS650U LED/LCD measure up? Adrienne Maxwell finds out.

By Adrienne Maxwell
15 minute read

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