Panasonic TX-L42DT65

Lovely design, Great colour performance, Inspired smart TV interface

Native contrast performance is below par, Local dimming system is clumsy, Not many video streaming services

Quad tuners ; iOS and Android apps ; 24p Smooth Film ; Smart TV navigation ; SD upscaling

Only three HDMI inputs ; Unreliable voice interaction ; Freesat/Freeview not separated ; Audio lacks bass

It's not revolutionary and neither is it perfect, but the Panasonic TX-L42DT65B's exciting second screen features make it perhaps the smartest 42-inch TV on the planet - at least for now.

Panasonic has worked its magic on the TX-L42DT65B to make the best of an IPS LCD panel whose strengths (wide viewing angles, no motion smearing) and weakness (less-than-impressive blacks) are common knowledge. Video processing for standard definition...

I'm absolutely delighted with my new Panasonic television. It is much better than I had expected. My son came to see me this morning and of course wanted to have a "play" with my new T.V. I couldn't get him to give me back the remote controls! He was...

I haven't managed to find any faults with it, it is so much better and nicer than I had imagined it to be.

Superb picture

Sound needs to be adjusted

Good all round TV

Not enough HDMI connections

I'm absolutely delighted with my new Panasonic television. It is much better than I had expected. My son came to see me this morning and of course wanted to have a "play" with my new T.V. I couldn't get him to give me back the remote controls! He was...

I haven't managed to find any faults with it, it is so much better and nicer than I had imagined it to be

Lovely clear picture.

Wish it had a black frame.

Lovely clear picture

Wish it had a black frame