The most modern TV in the world. Are the biggest TVs a luxury or an everyday necessity? The largest plasma panel in the world

Opening the list is a TV large enough to cover the entire wall. The screen diagonal of BeoVision 4 is 103 inches. Such dimensions and unique futuristic design clearly distinguish this TV from a number of other models. BeoVision 4 is plasma, however, it came out quite a long time ago and therefore can only display images in Full HD; there is no 4K support here.

Why so expensive?

The B&O BeoVision 4 Plasma TV was released in 2009, and then it was the largest and most modern TV of them all. In addition, it comes complete with a high-quality audio system, as well as a special mechanical stand that allows you to adjust the tilt angle. Many rich people may also like an interesting design. But lovers of all the most modern, perhaps, should pay attention to other models.

If 103 inches seems insufficient to someone, then you should pay attention to the world's largest Ultra High Definition TV with a diagonal of 110 inches. Samsung UHD TV was shown at CES in 2013 and released in December. Its resolution is 4K, that is, four times higher than that of a regular HD TV. Dimensions - 2.6 by 1.8 meters.

Why so expensive?

For $152,000 you can buy a Mercedes Benz S-Class and a Porsche Cayman S combined, but this TV is definitely worth the money. This is the largest UHD model on the market, equipped with the latest technology.

The closer to the first place, the larger the TVs. The diagonal of the TH-152UX1 is 152 inches. Although technically this model is a little outdated, it produces a very, very high-quality image. Resolution - 4K x 2K, this is not full 4K, but also quite decent.

Why so expensive?

This TV was shown 4 years ago, and then it was a giant breakthrough for the entire television industry. It weighs 600 kilograms and supports 3D. Well, the main thing is that a person of average height seems small against the background of this TV.

What if the TV is so huge that it simply doesn’t fit in an apartment or even a house? C-SEED is designed to be seen on the street. The screen diagonal is an incredible 201 inches. The TV comes with a giant stand that lowers it underground and back up when needed. The whole process takes only 40 seconds. Porsche Design studio is responsible for the design. The remote control has a built-in fingerprint recognition system, so no one except a limited circle of people will turn it on. The ability to stream to a TV screen from a smartphone or game console is supported.

The TV is waterproof, so it is not afraid of rain. A most powerful audio system will create a truly stadium sound.

Why so expensive?

But isn't all of the above enough?

In first place is a not at all large TV, which, however, costs more than two million dollars. And this is the most expensive TV in the world. It is intended primarily for lovers of glamor. Its diagonal is 55 inches, and the body is inlaid with precious materials: gold, diamonds, platinum, etc. The designer was Stuart Hughes, who owns the most expensive smartphones in the world. The manufacturer of the TV itself is PrestigeHD.

Why so expensive?

You have to pay for luxury. There are 28 kilograms of rose gold and 72 diamonds. And also crocodile skin.

SonyXEL-1 (11 inches, 2007-2008 model year)

The Sony XEL-1 TV is a real “baby” TV; there’s no other way to describe it. The diagonal is only 11 inches (27 cm), more likely to be seen on a tablet or laptop. But this TV left a mark on history much larger than its size! The Sony XEL-1 was the world's first TV with an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) panel, going on sale in late 2007 in Japan and in 2008 in other regions. For that time, the mass production of 11-inch OLED TVs was a breakthrough, and along the way, the XEL-1 became “the largest in the world.”

The incredibly expensive model for its size ($2,499 in the USA and for some reason 200,000 rubles in Russia), of course, did not gain popularity, but it became an excellent demonstration of the capabilities of OLED. Bottomless deep blacks, pure and rich colors - all this could be seen on the 11-inch screen. The thickness of the panel together with the body was 1 cm, and all the filling was moved into a massive stand. Looking at this wonder in exhibition showrooms and stores, any of us thought only one thing: “If only they did the same thing, only with a big screen!” Well, there were only a few years left to wait until the dream came true...

LG 77EC970V (77 inches, 2014-2015 model year)

LG has successfully mastered the production of 55-inch OLED TVs, but does not stop there. 65-inch OLED Ultra HD models will go on sale soon, and a little later (at least abroad) 77-inch OLED Ultra HD TVs will appear. This new product simply has no analogues: other manufacturers, including pioneers from Sony, are not yet ready to mass-produce OLEDs, especially in comparable sizes and quantities.

Needless to say, the LG 77EC970V 77-inch 4K OLED TV immediately became “the world’s first and largest 4K OLED”? As you can see, exactly 7 years have passed, and the modest 11 inches have turned into a respectable 77. Not bad arithmetic! And in future plans there is a “bendable” version of the TV. She is able to change the radius of curvature at the wave of the remote control. What can I say, if you believe LG’s plans, then fully flexible OLED displays are just around the corner.

SamsungUE110S9 (110 inches, 2013 model year)

While manufacturers were trying to establish efficient OLED production, the simpler and more conservative LCD technology captured literally all segments of the television market. Samsung continues to lead in production and sales of LCD TVs for several years in a row. Naturally, from time to time you have to play the image “card” so as not to disappear from the list of hot headlines containing the big words “biggest” or “first in the world.”

So, at CES 2013, Samsung showed a huge 110-inch model UE110S9 - this is the world's largest Ultra HD LCD TV, consisting of one seamless panel. True, it was produced exclusively to order at a modest price of $142,000 for the basic version. But you could still play around with certain options that raised the cost even higher...

PanasonicTH-152UX1W (152 inches, 2010 model year)

A legendary model in its own way. It’s enough just to read a huge number of humorous reviews from fictitious “owners” all over the Runet to understand what we're talking about. The Panasonic TH-152UX1W plasma panel is the holder of an absolute size record, period. Just think: the screen diagonal is as much as 152 inches (386 cm). This TV is so large that the plasma panels for it were made from piece blanks in a separate workshop. For obvious reasons, happy buyers had to separately think about the issue of installing the TV, because with such dimensions it simply did not fit into most openings. It’s good that Panasonic took care of the delivery of the TV to the client.

The panel had a physical resolution of 4096x2160 (4K), supported 3D and generally showed an outstanding image. The plot of any film took on truly menacing proportions on such a screen. The same can be said about the cost of this pleasure: about 30 million rubles (at the old exchange rate).

CSEED 201 (201 inches, 2011 model year)

If we were to look at the largest TVs in the world as a whole, products like Titan Zeus or C-Seed would take the top spots in the ranking. But they are obscenely expensive, are produced individually and are unlikely to be of interest to the average buyer. Therefore, manufacturers rarely release models with a diagonal larger than 90-100 inches to the mass market. Panasonic has discontinued production of the 152-inch TH-152UX1W, Sharp has discontinued production of the 108-inch LB-1085, and Samsung has discontinued production of the 105-inch UN105S9W. And the list goes on. However, despite the lack of a wide choice, if you want, it is still possible to purchase a huge TV, and not only LCD, but also laser. So there is plenty of room for a film fan with big ambitions and a solid budget to explore. Let's get acquainted with the main contenders from the most current models today.

LG 105UC9V

Perhaps the largest model available on the Russian market is the 105-inch LG 105UC9V. This TV was released back in 2014, but, unlike the Samsung UN105S9W, which appeared a little earlier, it can still be bought in stores, although at a price of at least 2.5 million rubles. For this money, LG offers a 267-centimeter curved screen based on an IPS matrix and a resolution of 5120 x 2160 pixels. The TV, with its 21:9 aspect ratio, can be classified as widescreen, which makes it an excellent option for watching films shot in cinematic format, and first-class picture quality will ensure maximum immersion in what is happening.

For full transmission of not only images, but also sound, the device is equipped with a powerful 150-watt 7.2-channel sound system, created with the participation of Harman/Kardon. Powered by 105UC9V operating system webOS, which offers a simple and intuitive interface that supports multi-screen and the ability to install additional applications from the LG APPS store. There is “passive” CINEMA 3D technology, which uses polarized glasses to view three-dimensional content, and a proprietary Magic Remote with an accelerometer, which allows you to control the movements of the remote control in the air, simulating working with a mouse.

Sony KD-100ZD9

One of the main competitors of the LG 105UC9V can be considered the 100-inch Sony KD-100ZD9 TV. It is only slightly inferior in diagonal size (253 cm for Sony versus 267 cm for LG), but due to its later release (2016) it has support for HDR (HDR10, Hybrid Log-Gamma) and Dolby Vision, which is undoubtedly its a big plus. At the heart of the design is the proprietary TRILUMINOS screen, created using quantum dot technology, with a Backlight Master Drive that provides local dimming in some areas and increased brightness in others, thereby increasing black depth and contrast. Computing power delivers 4K HDR Sony processor X1 Extreme running in the operating room Android system TV that supports a wide range of compatible applications.

The resolution of the KD-100ZD9 is 3840 x 2160 pixels, 16:9 format, dimensions - 2258 x 1303 x 98 mm, and weight - 114.6 kg. Content delivery is available via the HDMI port, from an external USB drive, or over the network via a wired or wireless (Wi-Fi) connection. Interesting technologies include Motionflow XR, which generates additional frames, thereby increasing the smoothness of the picture, Object-based HDR remaster, which detects objects in the frame and adjusts their characteristics to each other, which helps improve color reproduction and contrast, and ClearAudio+, which optimizes sound settings under different types audio content. The KD-100ZD9 has only two speakers, not nine like the LG 105UC9V, but it does have S-Force Front Surround virtual surround sound technology developed directly by Sony.

Hisense Laser TV

Of no less interest to fans of large screens is the latest product from the Chinese company Hisense. It is primarily distinguished from its competitors by its separate design, in which, instead of a classic LED panel, a set of a laser projector with an ultra-wide-angle short-focus lens and a 253-centimeter screen is used, which is why it received the name Laser TV. Technically, such a device is not a TV, but rather a projection system, but the close location of the projection module, which is installed actually under the screen, and significantly less susceptibility to changes in ambient lighting conditions than conventional projectors, leave the feeling of a full-fledged TV. Such a device costs significantly less than LCD models with similar screen diagonals.

In addition to the 4K projection system, the kit includes an OTA TV tuner and JBL audio system built into the projection head and an external subwoofer, giving owners a complete home theater setup. The advantages of this solution include the low weight of the screen, which allows installation on any wall. There is the possibility of network, including wireless, connection and the Smart TV function, however, based on the not very popular VIDAA U2 operating system, which has a limited list of compatible applications.

Samsung QE88Q9FAM

After the 105-inch UN105S9W was withdrawn from sale, Samsung's assortment left a TV with a maximum diagonal of 88 inches (234 cm) - QE88Q9FAM. It belongs to last year's Q9 line, the models of which use QLED panels based on quantum dot technology, which increases brightness and color gamut. The screen has a frameless design, and all switching ports are located in the One external unit Connect Box, connected to the TV with a five-meter fiber optic cable. Thanks to this design and the screen thickness of only 3 cm, the QE88Q9FAM almost completely merges with the wall, which makes it invisible when turned off.

There is support for 4K and HDR, the aspect ratio of the model is standard 16:9, but Samsung products have not been friendly with 3D for many years, so the TV does not have such functions. Switching potential is provided by HDMI, USB and Ethernet ports, as well as a wireless Wi-Fi module. The Smart TV platform is based on the Tizen 3.0 operating system. Includes remote control with built-in microphone for voice commands and the ability to control other equipment connected to the TV.

Panasonic TX-77EZR1000

Our top is completed by the smallest TV among the TVs reviewed, which is also the largest among Panasonic products. The 77-inch TX-77EZR1000 is the flagship model for 2017, equipped with a 4K matrix made using OLED technology. The proprietary Studio Color HCX2 processor is responsible for image processing, providing support for Master HDR OLED technology, as well as HDR formats HDR 10 and HLG. The set of connection ports is standard for its class: HDMI, USB with the ability to play files directly from external drives, and Ethernet. Wireless available Wi-Fi modules(for the Internet) and Bluetooth (for peripherals).

The complete Dynamic Blade Speakers audio system, created by Technics engineers, looks interesting. It is made in the form of a soundbar, consists of two tweeters, four midranges and eight woofers, complemented by four passive radiators, and is built into the TV stand. As an operating room Panasonic systems traditionally uses Firefox OS, which provides a simple and intuitive interface.

	Diagonal, matrix	Permission, HDR	Dimensions, weight (without stand)	Price
Sony KD-100ZD9	100”/253 cm, IPS	3840 x 2160 pixels, HDR10,HLG	2258 x 1303 x 98 mm, 114.6 kg	i 4 999 990
Hisense Laser TV	100”/253 cm, projection screen	3840 x 2160 pixels, HDR - no	2241 x 1272 x 44 mm, 31.4 kg	i 1,190,000
Samsung QE88Q9FAM	88”/234 cm, IPS	3840 x 2160 pixels, HDR10,HLG	1979 x 1131 x 30 mm, 72.7 kg	i 1 599 990
Panasonic TX-77EZR1000	77”/196 cm, OLED	3840 x 2160 pixels, HDR10,HLG	1723 x 998 x 52 mm, 35 kg	i >999 990

For every person, a TV in the house has become more of a mandatory piece of furniture than a luxury. Manufacturers have begun to set records here too: there are already several models that quite reach the title of the largest televisions.

Devices with large screens have always been (for obvious reasons) more expensive, and therefore more prestigious. This remains the case to this day. The wide screen creates an incredible presence effect; watching movies on such a TV is a pleasure.

The large diagonal impresses not only with its size, but also with the quality of color rendering and dynamics, brightness and high contrast.

What TV rightfully deserves the title of the largest in the world? There is no single winner here. Since TVs are now divided into three groups based on the principle of operation, there should be three winners in each category. So, get acquainted.

Sharp's record (model Aquos LC-90LE745U) - 90 inches - has already been broken! This model was considered the largest among its kind for quite a long time. But now it has been replaced by the C SEED 201 TV!

This model can probably only fit in the backyard of a mansion. Moreover, in a large backyard, since the diagonal of the record holder is 201 inches! In terms of our length measures, this is more than 5 meters.

The Austrian developers of the Porsche Design Studio company, the actual creators of this giant, were engaged in the production of LED screens for the Cannes Film Festival and Formula 1. So they have experience working with such scales.

The largest TV has also won many awards for its excellent design.

The LED TV with the largest diagonal is designed for outdoor use. Everything has been thought out to the smallest detail: when the TV is not needed, it hides in a special, protected from moisture, shaft underground. This is done using the remote control (press the button - the shaft opens).

It’s very interesting that, in fact, this TV is foldable! First, a large column appears from underground, which serves as the giant’s support. As soon as this “leg” reaches a given height, the screen itself, consisting of seven modules, begins to unfold. At the same time, on the largest diagonal of the TV there are absolutely no visible joints.

Despite its size, the process takes place quite quickly - about 20 seconds - despite the fact that the weight of one screen is almost one and a half tons. The case is waterproof, the screen rotates 135 degrees. It is clear that with such a production scale, the sound quality, color rendition (4.4 trillion colors), brightness (5000 nits), contrast and even sound (15 built-in speakers and three subwoofers with a power of 700 W each) are at the highest level.

The security of this device is also thought out - a fingerprint scanner is installed on the control panel.

The largest plasma panel in the world

Panasonic has released a model with the largest diagonal among its peers. The TH-152UX1W model, in addition to its record diagonal and price, is complemented by 3D technology.

The screen dimensions are 152 inches or almost four meters. The image quality (undeniably high) ensures complete immersion when watching films. 4K resolution perfectly reproduces both dynamic and static images.

The largest plasma TV is equipped with many connectors and interfaces. The company is very proud of the quality of its 3D films.

The technology splits the three-dimensional image into frames and displays them one by one for each eye. The frame rate is so high that there is no flickering at all.

Representatives of the company are confident that the purpose of the TV is not only for installation at home; the model is also perfect for various government agencies, businesses and medical needs.

Liquid crystal giant

But there is another titan that has surpassed the two previous models - a 205-inch TV from Tecnovision. Released back in 2007, the giant has not yet been “surpassed” by any company! It was because of this development that the manufacturer was included in the Guinness Book of Records.

Four and a half meters of screen are illuminated by 750 thousand LEDs. HD resolution today, of course, does not provide the best quality in the world, but I wouldn’t dare call it bad either.

Conclusion

Now you know the main TV giants and their approximate specifications. Whether they are worth buying is up to everyone, because the price of these beauties is close to a million dollars, and for this amount you can buy a good apartment.

There is a certain pattern between the size of the image on the screen and the effect of presence that occurs when viewing. Agree, it’s hard to believe the epicness of the action if everything happens on the screen of a smartphone or iPad. Another thing is a large screen, when the sizes of objects displayed on it are quite comparable to real ones. In search of real impressions, we turn to ultra-large diagonal TVs for help.

Once upon a time, the screen size of 42" seemed large enough to us, but for most manufacturers such TVs fall almost in the middle model range. 50" is now considered a large TV, but quite affordable for the mass consumer. The line separating large and extra-large diagonals lies today at around 60". Some time ago, in this segment it was impossible to find anything other than plasmas, but now among the models with ultra-large diagonals, models with an LCD matrix have begun to appear quite often. And yet, this size cannot be called popular. Many popular TV manufacturers, in principle, do not offer models larger than 55", so our review today will be limited to only a few brands whose ultra-large diagonal models are available for free sale in Russia.

LG: comfortable 3D and interactive capabilities

The maximum screen diagonal of an LG TV that is available on currently- 60". The most remarkable property of this brand is the polarization technology of formation three-dimensional images. Unlike frame-sequential 3D, polarization allows both images to be displayed on the screen simultaneously, eliminating the flicker and crosstalk problems that typically plague LCD 3D TVs.

LG CINEMA 3D

In addition, polarized glasses themselves are lighter, more comfortable and, importantly, cheaper. This solution has one drawback - when working in 3D, the left and right eyes see only half the pixels of the screen, that is, the picture has not 1080 but only 540 lines of resolution.

On this moment 3D polarization technology is the safest for vision

If you sit close to the screen, you may notice this, which will result in a blurry image. At a normal viewing distance, the effect is usually not noticeable, which makes LG CINEMA 3D TVs one of the best options for frequent and long-term viewing of 3D video.

LG CINEMA 3D boasts an excellent set of on-line services; for using them there is even an optional control panel that simulates a mouse cursor on the screen

An interesting additional feature of LG CINEMA 3D TVs with polarizing and LCD matrices: the Dual Play function, which allows two people to play 2D video games, so that each user sees the picture in full screen mode. This is realized with the help of special gaming glasses, in which a pair of lenses have not different, as in 3D glasses, but the same polarization.

The design of the LG CINEMA 3D TV fully corresponds to the title of “flagship product”

As you know, a modern TV, in addition to its direct purpose, has long been successfully competing with computers, tablets and smartphones, providing access to the Internet, reproducing multimedia content from external media or over the network, and displaying other extraordinary abilities. LG is one of the leaders in this direction.

Specifications

Model	LG CINEMA 3D 60LM645S	LG Pentouch TV 60PZ850	Samsung PS64E8000G
Type	LCD TV	Plasma TV	Plasma TV
Screen	LCD; Edge-LED; 60"; 1920x1080; 3D	60"; 1920 x 1080 3D; 3D THX	64";1920 x 1080;3D
TV signal reception systems	PAL; SECAM; DVB-T; DVB-T2; DVB-S; DVB-S2	PAL I; PAL/SECAM BG/DK; Secam L/L"; DVB-T; DVB-S2
Video reception	NTSC; HD; SECAM; PAL	NTSC; HD; SECAM; PAL	NTSC; HD; SECAM; PAL
Interfaces/connectors	2 antenna inputs Optical audio output S/PDIF Component connector 2 x composite connector SCART (via adapter) Ethernet, RJ-45 D-SUB 3.5mm audio input 3.5mm headphone input Wireless Control RS-232C)	1 AV input; HDMI: HDMI 1.3, HDMI 1.4; 1 USB 2.0 (Music / Photo / Video); 1 Antenna input; 1 Full Scart; RGB In (D-sub 15pin); PC; 3.5mm headphone input; Ethernet, RJ-45	1 RJ-45; 1 CI+ 3 HDMI input - 19 pin HDMI Type A; 3 USB - 4 pin USB Type A; 1 digital audio output (optical) - TOS Link 1 audio input - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 1 SCART - 21 pin SCART
Dimensions WxHxD	1391x905x335 mm; Weight 42.6 kg.	1387.1x920.5x395.6 mm; Weight 42 kg.	1485x972x352 mm; Weight 37.7 kg
Price	130,000 rub.	70,000 rub.	140,000 rub.

The built-in USB/DLNA player is omnivorous enough that there is no desire to purchase an additional stationary media player; the number of Internet applications, including Russian-language ones, is quite high. However, the main highlight of LG SmartTV is the original MagicMotion remote control. In the process of using it, two associations arise at once: a laser pointer and a computer mouse.

TV connectors are arranged as neatly as possible

When you activate the remote, a cursor appears on the screen, which ends up where you point the remote, and right under your thumb is a selection button with an integrated scroll wheel. This greatly simplifies working in all TV menus and especially in the Internet widgets section, and in the browser it is simply irreplaceable, and even the text on on-screen keyboard It's easier to dial using this remote control.

In our purely subjective, but still expert opinion, this version of the alternative remote control is the most intuitive and convenient, in contrast to, say, gesture control or remote control with a touchpad.

LG Pentouch TV 60PZ850

You can see all of the above features in the new LG CINEMA 3D 60LM645S LCD TV model. But besides this TV, I would like to mention another unusual model, whose entry into the Russian market was for some reason very poorly covered in specialized media. The plasma TV of the LG Pentouch TV 60PZ850 series also has a screen diagonal of 60" and supports 3D (in this case, with alternating frames).

LG Pentouch TV can be used as an interactive whiteboard

A unique property of this model is interactivity. Using a special stylus right on the TV screen, you can draw, edit photos, work in office applications and keep a home diary, leaving notes, messages and valuable instructions for family and friends. A logical addition to the above is the presence of a fully functional and omnivorous USB media player. The model has a modern design and has a protective impact-resistant screen coating.

TV with stylus LG Pentouch TV 60PZ850 - the most original innovation on the TV market over the past two years

Don't think that the LG Pentouch TV 60PZ850 is in any way inferior in image quality. On the contrary, thanks to the use of plasma technology, this model delivers superior picture quality in both 2D and 3D, backed by THX 3D certification.

If we talk about the prospects of the brand, we cannot help but recall the news that appeared in August 2012. The company announced an 84" model with a 4K resolution (3840x2160) and a triple Triple XD Engine video processor (for comparison, the LG Pentouch TV 60PZ850 model has one 3D XD Engine processor). The new product will support 3D mode and a full set of traditional LG Smart capabilities.

Samsung: ready for the future

At the moment, in standard sizes from 60" and more, Samsung offers customers only plasma TVs, and LCD models have an upper limit of "only" 55". Largest size And highest quality images can be obtained using a Samsung PS64E8000G 3D TV.

Samsung PS64E8000G claims to be the most intelligent TV thanks to recognition of gestures and even the owner's face

In addition to the impressive 64" diagonal, the model demonstrates the latest SmartTV technologies: a rich set of Internet widgets, an omnivorous media player, as well as the ability to control gestures or voice. The possibility of installation in Samsung TVs SmartTV application AngryBirds, adapted to gesture control, which will clearly add fans to this manufacturer of television equipment.

In addition, the Samsung PS64E8000G has a built-in camera, which is used not only to make Skype video calls, but also to recognize users' faces, which allows you to automatically log in to web applications and provides a higher level of security than simply entering a login and password.

Samsung PS64E8000G, like all modern TVs, supports CI cards

Another absolutely unique property of this TV is its support for Evolution Kit technology, thanks to which the electronics can be updated annually, getting the most modern version of a Samsung TV with each upgrade. The next upgrade will take place in 2013, which will increase the performance and expand the capabilities of the Samsug PS64E8000G TV that is currently being purchased.

The era of OLED TV is already coming, the stunning picture of these TVs is visible even in the photo (Samsung ES9000)

In the near future, a revolutionary new product will appear in the Samsung line: a large 75" LED-backlit LCD TV of the ES9000 series. It will support 3D mode, and will also demonstrate the most modern and complete set of proprietary functions and technologies.

Samsung ES9000 may become not only the most technologically advanced OLED TV, but also the most expensive in the world

A recognizable feature will be the video camera extending from the top edge of the body.

Sharp: the best of LCDs

While the leaders of the LCD TV market are only announcing models with diagonals larger than 60", the leading manufacturer of LCD matrices has long been selling TVs with screens of 70" and 80". The models of the AQUOS Quattron 3DTV series are of greatest interest in terms of image quality, for example , new 70" Sharp LC-70LE845. Unique technology four-color subpixels, in which yellow is added to the traditional red, green and blue, provides an expanded color gamut that significantly improves the transmission of shades of yellow, yellow-green, as well as blue-green colors.

AQUOS Quattron 3DTV

A denser arrangement of subpixels in the screen matrix reduced the interpixel distance and increased the image contrast. The increased response speed of the matrix made it possible to achieve outstanding quality indicators when displaying 3D video, significantly reducing the crosstalk effect that inevitably accompanies viewing 3D video with alternating frames on the LCD screen.

The SHARP TV is helped by the fourth yellow pixel, the difference in the image is difficult not to notice

Currently, AQUOS Quattron 3DTV TVs are the most advanced visualization tool based on LCD technology. If for some reason plasma technology is not suitable for you, the Sharp LC-70LE845 LCD TV is an ideal option.

But in terms of all kinds of multimedia and Internet capabilities, there is no need to be particularly surprised. The menu contains only a small selection of popular English-language widgets and, a recent innovation, the Skype client. There are no tricky remote controls or original control methods offered.

You can determine the presence of a fourth pixel using the Quattron attachment (shown in the photo: Sharp LC-70LE845)

Panasonic: Plasma Superiority

No matter how hard LCD TV manufacturers try, plasma still holds the lead in the segment of ultra-large and even ultra-extra-large diagonals. What else can you call the 150-200" TVs that Panasonic offers? However, let's be realistic - placing a 150-inch TV even in a large living room is quite problematic, since it simply does not fit into a standard doorway.

Panasonic has once again relied on 3D shutter technology in the TX-PR65VT50 model.

And the price of such a screen makes you think about the advisability of using a Hi-End class projector. A completely different matter is the massive series of Panasonic VIERA plasma TVs, whose maximum size reaches 65". This year's flagship, the Panasonic TX-PR65VT50 model has exactly this diagonal size and demonstrates the highest image quality, superior not only to LCD TVs of competing sizes, but also to plasmas from other manufacturers. It is Panasonic TVs that demonstrate the highest static contrast with excellent legibility in dark scenes.Plasma sub-pixel firing rate is increased to 2500Hz, while all other plasma models only provide 600Hz sub-pixel refresh.The 3D display quality and color quality are extremely high and comply with the THX 3D standard.

Panasonic TX-PR65VT50

In terms of their Smart capabilities, Panasonic TVs from 2012 do not lag behind their closest competitors, and in some ways even surpass them. For example, the VIERA Connect service is multitasking. From the menu, you can open and then minimize multiple applications without closing them, switching between them as needed. The set of widgets is not the richest in quantity, but well selected, with a large number of Russian-language applications. For control, an original remote control with a touchpad is offered, as well as voice control and the use of a standard USB keyboard for typing.

Runco. Absolute quality.

There are not many manufacturers of premium TVs on the modern market and most of them create their models based on LCD TVs of popular brands, which automatically imposes restrictions on image quality.

Runco V-63HD Vistage - an overpayment for a brand or a premium for aristocracy?

The Runco V-63HD Vistage is a rare case where a truly premium TV is offered. It does not have a cutting-edge set of Internet applications, but one by one it appearance you can understand that this is an elite product: a classic, but at the same time original design, the ability to decorate the back panel with a designer overlay with an original design, an external video processor, and finally - a perfect plasma picture with incredible depth and accuracy of color elaboration.

Runco V-63HD Vistage

Like any high-end imaging product, Runco V-63HD Vistage requires professional color calibration. But you shouldn’t think that its menu is similar to a video card interface; on the contrary, this TV is extremely simple to operate. The user is offered a simple set of adjustments, and all professional settings are hidden in a special service menu, so they cannot be changed even by accident and the picture quality remains high.

This is the current situation on the ultra-large diagonal TV market. Considering the fact that manufacturers extremely rarely present their new technologies in this standard size, we can already glimpse the near future of ultra-large TVs. The name of this future is OLED.

Specifications

Model	Sharp LC-70LE845	Panasonic TX-PR65VT50	Runco V-63HD Vistage
Type	LCD TV	Plasma TV	Plasma TV
Screen	70"; 1920x1080; 3D	65"; 1920 x 1080 3D; 3D THX	63";1920 x 1080;3D
TV signal reception systems	PAL; SECAM	PAL B/G/H, I, D/K; SECAM B/G, D/K, L/L"; DVB-C, DVB-T/T2, DVB-S/S2	PAL; SECAM; DVB-T; DVB-T2; DVB-C
Video reception	NTSC; HD; SECAM; PAL	NTSC; HD; SECAM; PAL	NTSC; HD; SECAM; PAL
Interfaces/connectors	AV x2; audio x2; component; VGA; HDMI x4; USB x2; RS-232; RJ-45; WiFi	RJ45; mini-jack 3.5 mm; SCART; RCA; Bluetooth; USB 2.0 x 3; Wi-Fi - IEEE 802.11b/g; digital optical audio output; HDMI x 4; RCA x 3	4 HDMI 1.4 CEC; 1 SCART 3 x RCA; 2 RGBHV 5 x BNC; 3 Composite
Dimensions WxHxD	1594x999x361 mm; Weight 41 kg.	1500x940x400 mm; Weight 48 kg.	1549 x 937 x 43.3 mm; Weight 56.6 kg
Price	n/a	150,000 rub.	RUB 490,000

This year's revolutionary new products, 55-inch OLED TVs from Samsung and LG, have already impressed eyewitnesses with their high contrast and excellent color rendition, which are quite capable of competing with plasma technology. It is obvious that after successful testing of the new technology, the screen diagonal can easily outgrow the 60-inch mark and literally in a year or two, the choice of ultra-large TVs will become richer. Another promising development is Mitsubishi laser TVs. They have already appeared on the American market and have received quite a few flattering reviews from users.