Overall the main feeling we took away from our time with Toshiba's UHD models was frustration at the fact that what we'd hoped were going to be finished products ready to roll out pre-Christmas are still sketchy with their exact specs and won't be availab...
At times 2D images are of such high quality that it’s easy to forget that you’re actually watching a television. The images displayed on the Toshiba 55ZL2 are some of the most lush you’ll see anywhere. The Toshiba 55ZL2 excels at making the most of bright colours, making it a great TV for playing video games. 3D viewing is pretty impressive too. Without glasses the effect feels a lot more natural
There are times when some objects in the distance can appear out of focus during the 3D experience, and you will have to keep your head still to truly appreciate the 3D effect. Sitting still is the price to pay for the privilege of not having to wear glasses. The £7k price tag is enough to stop anyone but the most well-heeled even contemplate purchasing the Toshiba 55ZL2. The Toshiba 55ZL2 is a v
The Toshiba 55ZL2 is a glorious television and a glimpse into the future of the kind of standard to expect from glasses-free 3D TVs in future, but at £7k it’s just too pricey to be good value for it. Not that it stops us wanting one of our own. Toshib...
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Published: 2012-05-17, Author: John , review by: techradar.com
Attractive design, 4K pictures look amazing, HD pictures also great, Very good black levels
Expensive, 4K playback practically impossible, Some light 'boxing', Flawed 3D playback
The Toshiba 55ZL2 is a remarkable achievement for Toshiba, not to mention a genuine landmark in TV technology. Glasses-free 3D and a native 4K resolution for the first time in a single TV? Amazing. Against all odds, Toshiba has even made its glasses-free...
Toshiba 55ZL2 review – verdict The price is a considerable obstacle, but it's hard not to be impressed by Tosh's 55in spec-free 3D TV. Its 3840x2160 screen looks spectacular with both upscaled Blu-ray and native-res images - if you can find any. The 3D wo...
Four times HD resolution and glasses-free 3D, outstanding black levels and detail for a screen of this type, balanced, enjoyable pictures from all sources bar standard-def TV
Glasses-free 3D rather compromised, total lack of 3840 x 2160 content, nasty sound, limited Smart TV functionality. Oh, and the price
Oh yes, the price. There's always a premium to be paid when getting in on the ground floor of a technology, so we weren't all that surprised to find the Toshiba costs three times more than a brilliantly capable 'conventional' 55in HD smart TV.Trouble is...
Our first experience of the ZL2 left us with a great impression and a desire to watch more quadHD and glasses-free 3D content. The ZL2 is a fantastic bit of kit, for those with pockets that reach their ankles. ...
Stunning 3840 x 2160 panel, 4K digital still images, Upscaled Full HD performance
Glasses-free 3D not flawless, Unable to accept a 4K via HDMI, Limited online portal
The 55ZL2 is a groundbreaking LED TV that offers a tantalising taste of 4K resolution in the home. Upscaled 2D images look beautiful and Toshiba deserves plaudits for the technical ingenuity that's gone into its creation.However to use 4K primarily as a d...
This is a well built, nicely designed display. It has a top notch panel, with less than mediocre backlight and a mediocre remote. Although its claim to fame is 3D without glasses, I was far more impressed with its 4K capabilities (particularly with a 4K s...
Attractive design, 4K pictures look amazing, HD pictures also great, Very good black levels
Expensive, 4K playback practically impossible, Some light 'boxing', Flawed 3D playback
Toshiba's 55ZL2 is designed to get any tech obsessive's pulse racing. After all, it breaks new ground in not one but two huge areas. First it can genuinely produce a watchable 3D picture without you having to wear glasses. And second, to help it achieve i...
