Panasonic W70B ZDNET's key takeaways The Panasonic W70B is available for $549 (65-inch) and six other screen sizes.
It's an entry-level LED TV that gets the job done.
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It's unusual, but for this review, I tested a 50-inch version of Panasonic's 2025 W70B Fire TV. (Usually, I test 65-inch models.) At $349 for this screen size, I spent some time testing the W70B, and here's what I can tell you about it.
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As with any TV, I'm grateful for an easy setup -- unboxing the W70B took less than 15 minutes. I was astonished by the super lightweight feel of this TV. I would never recommend doing this, but I could literally grasp this 50-inch TV at the center top of the frame and pick it up with one hand. If portability is an essential factor in your decision to buy a TV, this is a solid option.
I've tested countless TVs at ZDNET. To remain objective, I need to temper my expectations after reviewing high-end models. I acknowledge that the W70B is considered a budget TV, but unfortunately, I found that the W70B's waiflike weight and lack of density portended some of its shortcomings.
By its feathery heft alone, the TV feels a bit like a toy, or a functional prop on a movie set. That sounds kind of brutal, but I'm just being honest, here.
Each time I powered on the W70B, it took several seconds to present a workable screen. Unfortunately, several seconds is too much in the world we live in today. With a strong Wi-Fi connection, there's little excuse for a slow load and bootup, and the seemingly never-ending "loading" circle.
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