- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How they compare
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Compare with...
- Panasonic VIERA GT30
- Sony BRAVIA EX720 Series
- LG LW6500
- LG LM670
- Sharp AQUOS LC-52LE640U
- 50" 1080p Plasma
Released November, 2011
Rated 100% by by Digital-Dori (Jan, 2010)They used a quality HDMI cable, and the picture is fantastic.
- 42" 1080p Plasma
- 3D
Released March, 2012
Rated 83% by by c|net (May, 2012)Two USB ports and two HDMI ports: It's the Noah's Ark of modern connectivity.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Panasonic VIERA X1 compared to the Panasonic VIERA UT50
“50
Plasma
Rated 100% by by Adam-Ebner (Apr, 2009)Great color and sharpness, I have it hooked up via HDMI and it is great.
42”
Plasma
Rated 83% by by c|net (May, 2012)Black levels on the UT50 series are about the same as what we saw on the superb flagship TC-P55VT30 a year ago, which is almost unbelievable in such a cheap TV, and while the sparse color controls give little wiggle room, color accuracy isn't an issue.
size
50"
42"
VIERA X1 by Michael-Dicerbo--Wanna-be-Tech-NerdFor 50" and under screen sizes just about everything I've read says 720 vs 1080 is virtually indistinguishable.
VIERA UT50 by c|net (May, 2012)I performed a hands-on evaluation of the 50-inch TC-P50UT50, but this review also applies to the other screen sizes in the series.
Performance Real world tests of Panasonic VIERA X1 vs Panasonic VIERA UT50
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the UT50 42"
| Has CEC | VIERA Link | vs | None |
|---|---|---|---|
| Very few TVs support CEC; control all your devices with one remote | |||
| Bigger | 50" | vs | 42" |
| Around 20% bigger | |||
| Significantly more HDMI ports | 3 | vs | 1 |
| Three times as many HDMI ports | |||
Advantages compared to the X1 50"
| Supports Skype | Yes | vs | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat common; video chat with friends from the comfort of your living room | |||
| Supports 3D | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; enjoy realistic 3D videos at home | |||
| Is DLNA DMP | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; easier to share and enjoy your digital photos, music and video | |||
| More highly reviewed by consumers | 84.79% | vs | 77.74% |
| Around 10% more highly reviewed by consumers | |||
Reviews Word on the street
Panasonic VIERA X1 | Panasonic VIERA UT50 | ||
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|---|---|---|---|
 | Rated by 189 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by M.-Schaefer (Jul, 2010) Rated 40% by by wants-quality (Jan, 2010) Rated 100% by by B.-Hughes (Nov, 2009) | Rated by 33 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by BD-King Rated 100% by by M.-Merritt--FusionGuy (Jan, 2013) | |
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Panasonic VIERA GT30 Biggest screen |
 | 3 | LG LW6500 Highest contrast ratio |
 | 4 | LG LM670 4-way tie: More HDMI ports |
 | 5 | Sharp AQUOS LC-52LE640U Quite consistent calibrated gamma |
 | 6 | LG LV4400 3-way tie: Has a VESA mount |
 | 7 | RCA L46FHD37R 3-way tie: OK component A/V inputs |
