Panasonic TX50MX650B Ultra high definition Television

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The CX680B from Panasonic is an entry level Ultra HD 4K set with a number of features including Firefox OS smart TV and a high brightness VA panel. The CX680 is very similar to the recently reviewed CX700 in specifications with just a few slight changes design wise, and the CX680 is available from a number of retailers, whereas the CX700 is a Currys only model in the UK. The CX680B is available in 40-, 50- and 55-inch screens sizes and it's the middle size we have in for review. In the search for the best television, however, Panasonic is often overlooked - making them a particularly underrated brand, but don't let their underdog status fool you, they're quite brilliant. As you'll soon see from our roundup of the best best Panasonic TVs below. The best Panasonic TVs of 2023 at a glance:

TX-50MX600B - Panasonic 50 inch 4K Ultra HD LED TV TX-50MX600B - Panasonic

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Panasonic's patented Hollywood Cinema eXperience technology is an AI processing tool that actively recreates the true colour and clarity of the original picture, giving you some excellent natural images in real-time. You'll see it featured in our round-up above of the best Panasonic TVs. What is Dolby Vision? Complexions look natural and varied, more so than on the Philips, although at times they can verge on rather pallid. I’d wager its skin tones are the more accurate, the HX600 capturing the complexions and facial features of Brooklyn Nine-Nine’s multi-racial cast with more nuance and detail. Switching to the Warm colour tone does add some more punch. For connections there are four HDMI inputs (one side, three rear) with input 2 supporting ARC for connection to an external sound system. Other inputs/outputs include two USBs, Ethernet, a Common Interface Plus, terrestrial and satellite antenna, RCA, PC Input/Audio, Headphone out and Digital Optical out. All very much what you’d expect. For sound there’s Dolby Atmos, and like every other TV at this price, it isn’t the overhead and immersive version; instead, it aims to produce better processing with supported content. Sound is outputted through the set’s 2 x 10W speakers.

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For gamers there’s a bespoke Game Mode to reduce input lag for a faster gaming experience. However, there’s none of the more advanced features such as VRR needed for PS5 and Xbox Series X in case that’s of interest.