What is the best 46 inch 1080p plasma?

[stonehound]

Excluding the Pioneers, does anyone have any opinions of the best TV currently available in this category?

Thanks

 

[Frank Harvey]

Most plasmas tend to be 42" and 50". I'm not aware of any, but then we mainly deal with Pioneer, who have released a 46" LCD. If it's anywhere near as good as their 37" model, it could very well be the best looking 46" TV available. Did you have a budget in mind?

 

[Anonymous]

Only panasonic make 46" 1080 plasma. You have the choice between the Z80/Z81/Z85.

 

[stonehound]

Thanks for the advice - what's the best out of the Z80/Z81/Z85? I use Sky HD so not concerned about any freeview/HD tuners.

As much as I would like a Pioneer, I think my £1500 budget is too low.

 

[Anonymous]

stonehound:

Thanks for the advice - what's the best out of the Z80/Z81/Z85? I use Sky HD so not concerned about any freeview/HD tuners.Then you dont want the 81 (extra freesat tuner), so it's the 80 or 85.

85 has more bells/whistles, IFC, optical digital output, Surround Sound, looks different, HDMI layout different (80 has one at the front, 85 is on the side). PQ is similar.

 

[Anonymous]

Best value at the moment is the 50PZ80, £1110 at Laksky/Dixons, not much more than the 46PZ80 and cheaper than the 46PZ85.

 

[Anonymous]

46PZ85 has a power rating of 387W compared to 46PZ80 470W. God knows how!