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Review summary: Neatly straddling the gap between 40in and 50in TV screens, this 46-incher gives a lovely big image from its compact chassis

Pros: Stable, lustrous images, especially with HD. Build, finish and spec are all on the money

Cons: Black levels not up to Panasonic's usual standards

Review summary: The Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ85 is another fantastic plasma TV from the company. It excels at high-definition playback, even with upscaled DVDs and gaming material, and has plenty of good features. The sound quality is also fantastic, producing both big ...

Pros: Superb picture quality ; brilliant sound ; menus and setup

Cons: Boring design ; Freeview quality is lacking

Verdict: Superb picture and sound make this a great choice for any discerning viewer. HD video, games consoles and DVD players all come alive with this TV. If we had to change one thing, it would be the slightly lacklustre Freeview performance

Review summary: Part of the excitement surrounding Panasonic's 1080p plasma TVs is the screen size. The 46" TH-46PZ85U provides 20 percent more screen area than a comparable 42" TV, yet when...

Award: EISA Award!

Review summary: The first-ever 46-inch full HD plasma TV screen delivers not only big-screen impact but also excellent picture quality, thanks to Panasonic's advanced V-Real 3 Pro image processing. Intelligent Frame Creation technology offers 900 lines of moving ...

Review summary: When it comes to Plasmas, Panasonic is one of the best. Its different suites of models given their excellent quality and wide range of features, outsells other competing brands in the HDTV market. The Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ85U is another set that ...

Verdict: First of all, the TH-46PZ85U is not as beautiful as other sets in the market. It is still encased in a standard HDTV glossy black panel but the Panasonic has a bottom frame that rounds slightly downward that protrudes with downward-firing speakers. ...