We and our partners use cookies to give you the best online experience, including to personalise advertising and content. Data about your interaction with this site and the ads shown to you may be shared with companies involved in the delivery and/or personalisation of ads on this site and elsewhere online.

Panasonic TC-55CX800U

PRO rating
How it works?
How it works?
  1. User ratingsUser ratingsratings of product added by Productz users
  2. Expert ratingsExpert ratingsexperts ratings from editorial reviews
  3. Consumer ratingsConsumer ratingsratings from the biggest online stores worldwide
Legend
  1. Excellent
  2. Good
  3. Poor
  4. Average
3.5
based on all reviews
User ratings:
9
3.9 out of 5
9 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
22 %
3 stars
44 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Editorial reviews:
2
  3. See more
2 editorial reviews
Panasonic's pricey CX800 HDTV series offers a very attractive design and accurate colors, but its contrast isn't up to snuff.Read more
The 60-inch CX800U fails to deliver natural contrast, relying instead on software—to mixed results.Read more
Read editorial reviews

Pros

  • 4K content still looks best here
  • the TV boasts a very good horizontal viewing angle
  • smart remote works great with the browser

Cons

  • natural gamma curve is quite skewed
  • TV's core performance really stumbles without the software stepping stones
  • it also wields shallow contrast thanks to poor black levels
More pros & cons

Key specs

  • Flat
  • 55 in
  • 3840, 2160 px
  • LCD
  • 240 Hz
  • yes
Go to full specs

Compare technical data of the product to its category

Panasonic
Go to technical overview
Colors

Contents

Panasonic TC-55CX800U - Pros & Cons

Panasonic TC-55CX800U

Pros

  • 4K content still looks best here
  • the TV boasts a very good horizontal viewing angle
  • smart remote works great with the browser
  • it looks terrific
  • bright
  • richly colored 4K scenery impressed
  • sturdy and seamless
  • flexibility to work in bright and dark rooms

Cons

  • natural gamma curve is quite skewed
  • TV's core performance really stumbles without the software stepping stones
  • it also wields shallow contrast thanks to poor black levels
  • particular widget is useless
  • on-board image processing software is a bit too aggressive
  • recessed and slightly difficult to reach
  • disappointing black levels and contrast ratios
  • Color accuracy is initially uneven
  • The presence of only three HDMI ports is underwhelming
  • processing artifacts were still apparent in distant

Panasonic TC-55CX800U - Technical Overview

PoorAverageGoodExcellent
IconScreen size
55 in
Best:
Axen 8682442100917
Screen size: 123 in
IconRefresh rate
240 Hz
Best:
Panasonic TC-P55VT60
Refresh rate: 3000 Hz
IconResolution
3840 x 2160 px
Best:
Samsung QE82Q800TATXXU
Resolution: 7680 x 7320 px

Panasonic TC-55CX800U - Full Specifications

Units:
Icon
Display
Panel designFlat
Screen size55.0 in
Resolution3840 x 2160 px
Screen TechnologyLCD
LCD BacklightingLED
Refresh rate240.0 Hz
Icon
Features
Internet featuresWeb Browser
Smart Tvyes
Local dimmingyes
Icon
Body without stand
Colour of productBlack
Icon
Viewing distance
Optimal88.0 in
Minimum66.0 in
Maximum138.0 in
Icon
3d technology
3D Supportyes

Panasonic TC-55CX800U - Q&A (1)

  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What are people's opinions of Panasonic televisions?
    saul.schuster
    over 1 year ago
    I have heard that the Panasonic brand of televisions has a good reputation, but there are also many unhappy customers who have left negative reviews. It is difficult to say whether this is true or not.
    Helpful?
  • Don't see the answer you're looking for?

Panasonic TC-55CX800U Panasonic - Editorial Reviews (2)

3.0
Based on 2 reviews
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
Panasonic TC-55CX800U Panasonic TC-55CX800U Review
PCMAG logo
PCMAG
Published: 21.07.2015
Panasonic TC-55CX800U Review
3.0

Panasonic's pricey CX800 HDTV series offers a very attractive design and accurate colors, but its contrast isn't up to snuff.

By Will Greenwald
14 minute read
Panasonic TC-55CX800U Panasonic TC-60CX800U 4K LED TV Review
Reviewed Cameras logo
Reviewed Cameras
Published: 09.07.2015
Panasonic TC-60CX800U 4K LED TV Review

The 60-inch CX800U fails to deliver natural contrast, relying instead on software—to mixed results.

By Lee Neikirk
21 minute read

Other TVs

LG 29LY340C TVLG

29LY340C

  • Screen size: 28.5 in
  • Resolution: 1366, 768 px
  • Brightness: 150 cd/m²
  • Wireless network (Wi-Fi): no
LG 42GA6400 TVLG

42GA6400

  • Screen size: 41.9 in
  • Resolution: 1920, 1080 px
  • Smart Tv: yes
  • Wireless network (Wi-Fi): yes
Samsung UN43J5000AF TVSamsung

UN43J5000AF

  • Screen size: 42.5 in
  • Resolution: 1920, 1080 px
  • Wireless network (Wi-Fi): no
Toshiba 19BV500B TVToshiba

19BV500B

  • Screen size: 19 in
  • Resolution: 1366, 768 px
  • Brightness: 250 cd/m²
  • Wireless network (Wi-Fi): no
Sansui SLED2415 TVSansui

SLED2415

  • Screen size: 24 in
  • Resolution: 1920, 1080 px
  • Wireless network (Wi-Fi): no
Sharp PN-325 TVSharp

PN-325

  • Screen size: 32 in
  • Resolution: 1366, 768 px
  • Brightness: 420 cd/m²