6 reasons your next TV should be a Panasonic GX820
Hollywood quality at home-friendly prices
Buying a TV can be a daunting experience. Unlike phones, a good TV set will last you for years, meaning you likely won’t be in the loop when it’s time to switch. And no matter how tech-savvy you are, it’s all too easy to get lost in a sea of long model numbers and baffling price differences.
Fortunately, Panasonic makes things a bit simpler with the GX820 series. Not only is the TV available from only £899, but you’re guaranteed a Hollywood experience, whether you want a 50in TV, a 65in set or something in between.
Here’s why you should make the GX820 a permanent fixture of your living room.
1. Movies just as the filmmakers intended
The most important thing about a TV is the picture quality and Panasonic really goes the extra mile here. The HCX processor that powers the GX820 was originally built for the company’s top-end OLED sets and was tuned by Stefan Sonnenfeld. Sonnenfeld is a leading Hollywood colourist and, thanks to his expert input, you can be sure the colours you see on your set are exactly as the filmmakers intended. No garish hues allowed.
2. A perfect 4K picture
This art is matched by the science: the technical specifications on the GX820 are as cutting edge as you’d hope for from a 2019 television with a pixel-perfect 4K (3,840 x 2,160) resolution. That means you get four times as many pixels as an HD set, so everything is ridiculously sharp no matter how close to the action you choose to sit. The key takeaway here is that the GX820 embraces the most stringent of high dynamic range standards – Dolby Vision and HDR10+ – meaning colours are more vibrant and specular highlights are searingly bright.
3. A style to match every home
The GX820 is almost as eye-catching when powered down as it is when you’re watching the latest blockbuster on it. The bezels are barely there, leaving the picture to dominate but the parts that are visible have a smart-looking graphite finish to blend in with your modern decor. The stand has a small footprint to keep things tidy but you can always wall-mount it if you want to keep things even neater.
It’ll match your room size too. A 40in screen will work well in small spaces, but 50in, 58in and 65in models are also available if you want to truly lose yourself in the world of a new box set.
4. All the entertainment you need
Speaking of which, the Panasonic GX820 series comes with Freeview Play built in. So not only do you get over 70 channels out of the box, but you also get a whole host of free catch-up services from the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and more. You’ll never be short of something amazing to watch.
If you’ve been slowly building your smart home, you’ll be pleased to know that the GX820 plays nicely with Google Home and Amazon Echo. Handy if you’ve misplaced the remote but need a bit more volume: just ask Alexa or Google to turn it up for you!
5. The price is right
With all these features, the Panasonic GX820 may sound like a TV that’s going to cost you an arm and a leg, but it’s actually very competitively priced. The 50in model will set you back £899, while the 58in model is £999. Even the massive 65in model will only set you back £1,499. For the kind of features on offer, particularly Dolby Vision and HDR 10+, these are surprisingly competitive prices.
6. It lives up to Panasonic’s proud heritage
Last year Panasonic celebrated its 100th birthday, and there’s a reason the company has been in the game so long. It has a reputation for innovation, build quality and performance. The GX820 series is a fitting part of this heritage.
All four sizes are exclusive to Currys PC World, so go and see them in action for yourself at your local store. For film lovers, you won’t do better in the price bracket, whichever you opt for.