When we went looking for a 4K TV for HDR gaming, our options were limited, with most displays either locking out game mode when high dynamic range content is fed to the screen or simply not displaying HDR correctly. At the time this ruled out most of Samsung's excellent 2016 models (which feature the lowest input lag out of all manufacturers for this year's line-up), and despite subsequent firmware updates, issues with HDR and game mode still persist across some models. LG's OLED screens are clearly the best, but the price-points are staggeringly high. However, Panasonic's 4K TVs are keenly prices and do allow game mode to run while displaying HDR properly, and with a massive 58-inch screen available for just £1199, the DX750 is the model we purchased for the Digital Foundry office. At this price-point the DX750 is something of a bargain for so much screen real estate, and performance is generally excellent too.
The DX750 is a mid-range offering for 2016. It misses out on a UHD premium label as it features a smaller colour gamut and lower peak brightness than the requirements allow for, but it still gets close enough to provide an authentic presentation compared to budget models with lesser specs. It's also equipped with an edge-lit 8-bit VA panel that produces deep black levels, along with backlight dimming and a variety of motion interpolation options. And of course, this being a Panasonic TV, a full range of calibration controls are also provided, which work as intended with no unwanted side effects.
Boasting a silver finish with thin 1cm bezel and glossy screen, the DX750 certainly has a premium look about its design in keeping with the display's upper mid-range status. This is backed by a well-designed stand comprised of two feet that can be placed in several positions, allowing the TV to sit on relatively small tables or AV cabinets made to accommodate smaller screen sizes. It's a cool and genuinely useful feature that we'd definitely like to see implemented more often.
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