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Panasonic Viera TX-L42E6B

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3 editorial reviews
A quality mid-range TV if you don't need 3DRead more
If you don't want 3D, but do want smart TV features, Panasonic's new TX-L42E6B is aimed unerringly at you. It's a cracking buy.Read more
The TX-L42E6B is the first Panasonic LED TV whose blacks we can describe asRead more
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Pros

  • of complementary colours and responsive navigation
  • bezel - feels sturdy and well-built
  • lower mid-range TV connectivity is perfectly respectable

Cons

  • Selector Viewing Distance Calculator Input Lag Database
  • pixels Screen uniformity Mild backlight bleed and dirty screen
  • colours take on a slightly blue-ish tinge
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Key specs

  • Flat
  • 42 in
  • 1920, 1080 px
  • LCD
  • no
  • yes
  • yes
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Panasonic Viera TX-L42E6B - Pros & Cons

Panasonic Viera TX-L42E6B

Pros

  • of complementary colours and responsive navigation
  • bezel - feels sturdy and well-built
  • lower mid-range TV connectivity is perfectly respectable
  • works quickly and slickly

Cons

  • Selector Viewing Distance Calculator Input Lag Database
  • pixels Screen uniformity Mild backlight bleed and dirty screen
  • colours take on a slightly blue-ish tinge
  • not configured to handle 3D
  • Speakers don't produce much bass
  • It lacks the SD card slot found on the ET60B
  • lacks the twin tuner feature
  • this TV only has three HDMI ports
  • no local dimming

Panasonic Viera TX-L42E6B - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
42 in
Best:
Axen 8682442100917
Screen size: 123 in
IconResolution
1920 x 1080 px
Best:
Samsung QE82Q800TATXXU
Resolution: 7680 x 7320 px

Panasonic Viera TX-L42E6B - Full Specifications

Units:
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Display
Panel designFlat
Screen size42.0 in
Resolution1920 x 1080 px
Screen TechnologyLCD
LCD BacklightingLED
Aspect ratio16:9
HDRno
HD ready 1080p (Full HD)yes
Ultra HD certified (UHD/4K)no
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Features
Operating SystemFirefox/Myhomescreen
Internet features
  • Browser
  • Facebook
  • Skype
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
Smart Tvyes
Local dimmingyes
Picture-in-Pictureno
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3d technology
3D Supportno
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Network
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Built-in or included WiFi adapterBuilt-in
DLNAyes
NFCno
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Body with stand
Width37.68 in
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Power
Power Consumption Sleep0.2 W
Power Consumption Max75.0 W
Connecting 9V/12V/14Vno
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Video
File formats supported
  • AVI
  • FLV
  • TS
Video quality standards
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
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Audio properties
Audio decodersDolby Digital Plus
Speaker System
2-channel
File formats supported
  • AAC
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
  • Matroska
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Ergonomics
Vesa mountyes
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Connectivity
HDMI portyes
Number of HDMI ports3
USByes
Number of USB ports2
USB 2.0 ports2
Number of component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inputs1
DisplayPortno
Audio return channel (ARC)yes
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Body without stand
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
  • White
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Energy efficiency
Energy classA+
Annual Energy Use64.0 kWH/year
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Image
File formats supportedJPEG/JPG
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Tuner
Digital TV tuner yes

Panasonic Viera TX-L42E6B - Q&A (1)

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    over 1 year ago
    I’ve had Panasonic TVs for years, and I’ve always been happy with their quality.
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Panasonic Viera TX-L42E6B Panasonic - Editorial Reviews (3)

4.5
Based on 3 reviews
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TechRadar
Published: 08.04.2013
Panasonic TX-L42E6B review
4.5

A quality mid-range TV if you don't need 3D

By John Archer
9 minute read
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CNET
Published: 28.03.2013
Panasonic TX-L42E6B

If you don't want 3D, but do want smart TV features, Panasonic's new TX-L42E6B is aimed unerringly at you. It's a cracking buy.

By Niall Magennis
11 minute read
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Panasonic TX-L42E6B LED Smart TV Review

The TX-L42E6B is the first Panasonic LED TV whose blacks we can describe as

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