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Panasonic TX-50GX800B

£699

Most TV brands dedicate their energy into shouting as loudly as possible about their flagship screens. That’s understandable, as these sets represent the pinnacle of their capabilities, but it means that the more affordable, mainstream models tend to be launched with all the fanfare of a Tiddlywinks tournament. That’s why the effort that Panasonic has put into its 50-inch GX800 is so refreshing.

This is the first TV we’ve tested that supports both of the two competing dynamic metadata-based HDR formats; Dolby

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