Compare with...

  • Samsung 6400 Series
  • Panasonic VIERA UT50
  • Samsung 550 Series (2011 LCD)
  • JVC BlackCrystal BC3000
  • Philips 5000 Series (2011)
$500
  • 40" 1080p LED-backlit
  • 60 Hz
Released June, 2011
With this tv everything including the Xbox 360 is HDMI; and there is even a hook up for the old school Xbox for those Halo nights.
Rated 100% by by Jocko (Sep, 2012)
 
$666
  • 42" 1080p LCD
Released February, 2012
I was pleasantly surprised, when I clicked the Viera Tools and the DLNA option, it magically found my computer and I was able to play music and play a picture slideshow from the data on my computer.
Rated 80% by by Steve (Apr, 2012)
 

Conclusion Which is better for you?

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Winner

PanasonicVIERA E5

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Features Key features of the Philips 4000 Series (2011) compared to the Panasonic VIERA E5

40

LED-backlit

Front view of Philips 4000 Series (2011)
That TV was also a Philips and the picture quality of that TV is still amazing yet it only had one real HDMI connection; and a few other video connections.
Rated 100% by by Jocko (Sep, 2012)
View of Panasonic VIERA E5

42

LCD

The picture quality is good, the sound is good enough (using it in our bedroom) and the smart features are everything we need (and much easier to use than I expected).
Rated 80% by by J.-Swartwout--Swarty (May, 2012)

size

40"
42"
I have also found it nice that I can change the screen resolution to fit whatever I'm watching.
4000 Series (2011) by Nick (Jul, 2012)
And that size is fairly scarce in the flat screen market.
VIERA E5 by GT-Rider--AP
 

Performance Real world tests of Philips 4000 Series (2011) vs Panasonic VIERA E5

 

Differences What are the advantages of each

Advantages compared to the Panasonic VIERA E5

Many more HDMI ports 4 vs 1
3 more HDMI ports

Advantages compared to the Philips 4000 Series (2011)

Is DLNA DMP Yes vs No
Somewhat common; easier to share and enjoy your digital photos, music and video

Reviews Word on the street

Philips 4000 Series (2011)

Panasonic VIERA E5

Rated 77% by 56 users at amazon.com
When watching sports u see a blur now and than, especially when watching fast action like hockey.
Rated 40% by by M.-ZAK (May, 2012)
I've done that previously and it worked fine except we were using a conventional CRT TV and the picture didn't have the clarity, sharpness and detail that we wanted.
Rated 100% by by Delta (Mar, 2012)
Even though the speakers are on the back, the sound quality is pretty awesome in my opinion for this type of TV.
Rated 60% by by cesaric (May, 2012)
Rated 77% by 97 users at amazon.com
Close enough for gaming, movies, and web browsing anyway.
Rated 80% by by vick1000 (Aug, 2012)
There is no noticeable motion blur, but I have yet to watch any significant sports programming (NFL football today).
Rated 80% by by Veritas (Jan, 2013)
The sound is thin to say the least.
Rated 80% by by retiresoon (Apr, 2012)

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