Which TV brand is more reliable, Panasonic or Sony?
Posted by shadiaofdoubt@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 37 comments
I want to buy a new TV after my last two crapped out (a LG and a Samsung) in under two years. I'm wondering which of these TVs would be more long lasting/worth it:
Guipucci@reddit
I just got a Panasonic Oled 4K 120hz.... Never seen anything like this. Had a live TV Show (Stream 1080p 60hz) in the LG to compare. In the Panasonic you could even see the smallest wrinkles and fur in the host and guests... Even the dirt and rust in the set, not kidding.
Animes I was watching and tought very simple are astonishing in the Panasonic, very fluid imagen, Guess because Stream goes up.
Sound is incredible too with Deep bass, crystal clear at low volume, no need for aditional speaker system at all.
Wifi AC strong across the Room (no need for PLC like in 2K tvs with no reception).
Fast change between Channels
Lots of audio outputs and independent headphone volume.
Software for apps I didn't get the Android. The TV has the simpler app system, Netflix and most apps but not others... However you can tell is fast with RAM and cores and such by how you navigate Gmail.
That's top quality.
I couldn't care less about software because I'm upgrading my computer to get the most out of this beast. And software always gets dead and no support after some years no matter how much you pay. I'm buying a good Display not a subpar computer with fancy colors.
On the other hand I've been to lots of customers home and seen old Panasonics, so It seems they have a loyal customer base. And seen lots of expensive tvs with Major issues, poor sounds, wifi drops, no app updates, or the classical "how do we hook grannies headphones without disabling speakers?"
brpf@reddit
I am the Panasonic fan. Quality build, rock solid, dependable and intuitive. Truth is - whether you choose Panasonic or Sony, it won't matter too much, because both are far away from the competition. Focus on additional aspects and choose one of these two.
Important_Property73@reddit
Definitely not Panasonic. Their software is questionable. Mine require a hard restart everytime after going to sleep mode.
Agreeable-Sail-9978@reddit
Panasonic e Sony sono i migliori tv in commercio specie oled. Samsung e LG seppure producano i pannelli oled hanno elettroniche inferiori e costano meno. Panasonic non sbagli mai.
Midnite_Blank@reddit
It’s funny you say that. I hear a lot of people say they have problem with Samsung’s quality control but in my experience they’ve been good. Ditto for my LG C2 so far.
I think it’s more to do with the model rather than the brand itself.
I have a Sony Plasma TV that’s still kicking. My Dad had a Sony Bravia on the other hand that died in a couple of years though. He replaced it with a Samsung that he greatly prefers.
My Uncle swears by Panasonic though but I quite like my LG Oleds, although their other tvs aren’t as good.
I would go for Panasonic OLED like Z95/Z90b or a Sony Mini LED like a Bravia 7 or 9. (depending on your budget of course).
moundofsound@reddit
Had a panasonic plamsa befote upgrading to a sony 4k. lasted WAY loner than expected and the sony is still going strong. Id recomend eitger going on my experience. But safe to say dont go for the budget models on any brand, dont have to go pricey, but a decent model.
dbxp@reddit
Panasonic made their own plasmas. The vast majority of LCD production is outsourced https://www.statista.com/statistics/216642/global-market-share-of-led-lcd-tv-vendors/
moundofsound@reddit
I know that LG produced the bulk of LCDs a while back, not sure if this is still the case, but funny enough I tried an LG before switching immediately to the sony, the picture bleed was beyond terrible, even for a budget model. Plus ive seen other LGs, and in general found the build qualty and interface to be sub par.
dbxp@reddit
Samsung was always the big player with LG following but they sold their LCD business to CSOT in 2022, LG sold their plants to CSOT in 2025. CSOT is owned by TCL
https://www.kedglobal.com/samsung-display/newsView/ked202008310004
https://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/news/lg-display-bows-out-of-the-lcd-tv-panel-business-for-good
moundofsound@reddit
I know that LG produced the bulk of LCDs a while back, not sure if this is still the case, but funny enough I tried an LG before switching immediately to the sony, the picture bleed was beyond terrible, even for a budget model. Plus ive seen other LGs, and in general found the build qualty and interface to be sub par.
dbxp@reddit
I'd look at TCL at this point, a lot of the hardware manufacturing has been sold off to a small number of OEMs. Might as well get a cheap option if you're just buying a rebadged product no matter who you go with.
K-o-R@reddit
Android TV is a great interface, but my god I hate the TCL remote and receiver (well, mainly the receiver - very badly placed on the TV). And for some reason, I can't copy the function to my universal remote.
Exact-Put-6961@reddit
I get the impression, it is only an impression, that John Lewis vet very carefully, the TVs they sell. I have Sony, LG and Samsung, all from JL. All have been good.
Intruder313@reddit
Sony are the best around but expensive
The only brand I’d buy is LG from somewhere including a 5-6 year guarantee
Kingsworth@reddit
It's less about the brand. The two you linked are low quality, budget TVs. Get an OLED (Any top brand), you'll generally be fine. Richer sounds generally give a long warranty.
shadiaofdoubt@reddit (OP)
I mean I have a budget of course? I’m not saying they’re top of the line I’m asking which out of the two is better quality.
Kingsworth@reddit
Neither, they're both poor.
You've had two TVs break in a couple of years. Stop buying cheap and buy something decent with a long warranty.
https://www.richersounds.com/lg-oled55c46la/
This is only £799 and has a 6 year warranty.
Grouchy_Conclusion45@reddit
Hard to beat Sony OLED
Rustrage@reddit
Not seen much of the Sony OLEDs other than seeing them in Costco, but have an LG OLED and it is insanely good. Well worth it
BeKind321@reddit
If he can stretch to OLED it is fantastic!! Worth the extra money.
fivepointedstar84@reddit
Go and spend £7 or so and buy what hifi magazine. They give best buys of TVs that suit every budget. Or spend if you sub to Readly then the magazine is on there
PatTheCatMcDonald@reddit
Reliability is based on the components and quality of design of a given model, not from the brand.
And you can only know in hind sight which models have proven reliable and which have not.
Bear in mind, they are ALL designed to fail at some point. Built in obsolescence.
Maybe love can keep technology working longer. That's a concept worth testing. :)
jillcrosslandpiano@reddit
My local Hi-Fi/AV shop recommends Panasonic for the naturalness of the picture. Sony, IIRC, is now made by Samsung (or the same factories that make for Samsung).
FWIW I have a LG, after replacing my Sony 23 inch that is still going strong after 15+ years, and which I now use to proof-watch my videos.
dbxp@reddit
Samsung no longer makes LCD panels.
IWishIDidntHave2@reddit
Can’t comment on Sony, but only have good things to say about Panasonic. I bought my current TH-58DX750 in 2016 to replace my still perfectly functional TH-42PHD7 I’d bought in 2007. never had a single fault or issue.
Unlucky-Public-2947@reddit
I have a similar model Panasonic to that, I don’t use the inbuilt menu anymore but the TV still looks great, particularly when watching movies and especially compared to lots of modern shiny screens.
EeveesGalore@reddit
That Panasonic is not a real Panasonic, it's a Vestel, but at least it's priced accordingly. The quality will be better than those entry level LG and Samsungs with the overdriven LED backlights that go blue and burn out quickly.
Richard__Papen@reddit
Well we've had a Sony for 10 years with no real problems. Android TV.
No-Mechanic6069@reddit
There is / was a large, old illuminated Panasonic sign on the waterfront in Stockholm. One by one, the letters stopped lighting up until it spelled out P—a— ic into the night sky.
roamingnomad7@reddit
I've never owned a Panasonic, but have owned a Sony. Had nothing but issues with it. I've had both LG and Samsungs in the past, without any problems.
BigBunneh@reddit
Maybe it's because we always go for the "small" 32" Samsung, as our front room isn't big enough for anything larger, but I find Samsung menus so slow to navigate that they're painful. I've promised myself next time to go for something that feels responsive, but no idea what that would be.
EntryCapital6728@reddit
shadiaofdoubt@reddit (OP)
Shame I can’t get the carnivale
Available-Bike-3871@reddit
If you look at the specs, it will tell you how good they are and perform. People normally go name over price i would probably go with the cheaper one but hey it's your money bud.
Professional-Day6965@reddit
I've never had an issue with Samsung. That aside, I'd pick Sony over Panasonic. Whenever I've used a Panasonic in an Airbnb I've found them bizarrely difficult to use. Very unintuitive and unhelpful guides/menus and poor connectivity
Bumm-fluff@reddit
I’ve got a Panasonic that’s about 12 years old and a Sony that’s about 8. Both going strong.
Panasonics seem to last a really long time.
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