Hisense A85Q vs Panasonic GZ950

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A85Q compared with GZ950
HisenseA85QPanasonicGZ950
Overview
ReleasedJune 2025July 2019
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Panel detailOLED with pixel dimming–
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate120 Hz–
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLGDolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extrasDolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Adaptive, IMAX EnhancedDolby Vision and HDR10+ dynamic metadata, HLG Photo and Netflix Calibrated Mode.
Peak brightness–AVForums measured 671 cd/m² on a 10% HDR window on its 55-inch test set.
Colour range–AVForums measured 96% DCI-P3 coverage in the CIE 1931 chart on its 55-inch test set.
Picture processing4K upscaling, MEMC, MPEG and mosquito noise reduction, light sensor; Calman ReadyHCX PRO Intelligent Processor with Panasonic's Professional picture modes and THX-certified modes.
Picture modesFilmmaker Mode; Game Mode PRO; Sports Mode; eye-care modeNetflix Calibrated Mode and Professional picture modes are available.
Motion handlingMEMC; 120Hz–
Viewing angle178°–
Sizes
Sizes55, 65″55, 65″
Largest size65″65″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better)4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateHDMI VRR, FreeSync PremiumNone
Auto low latency modeYesYes
HDMI detail4 × HDMI 2.1 with ALLM; VRR at 120 Hz on HDMI 3 and 4, 60 Hz on HDMI 1 and 2; eARC on HDMI 3Four 4K HDMI inputs; HDMI2 supports ordinary Audio Return Channel. Automatic low-latency mode is available, but there is no full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 input, VRR or eARC.
Input lag≤ 10 ms in game mode (Hisense)AVForums measured 22 ms in Game mode on its 55-inch test set.
Game featuresAMD FreeSync Premium, Dolby Vision Gaming, HDR10+ Gaming–
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformVIDAAmy Home Screen
ProcessorHi-View AI EngineHCX PRO Intelligent Processor
Speakers30 W50 W (better)
Dolby AtmosYesYes
eARCYes–
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac, 2.4/5 GHz)Built-in dual-band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
BluetoothYesBluetooth 4.2
Speaker detail2 × 15 WPanasonic specifies 50 W total from two 10 W and two 15 W speakers.
Audio featuresDolby Atmos, DTS Virtual:X decoding, Hi-Concerto, EzPlay, WiSA SoundSend, user equaliserDolby Atmos playback; the 3.5 mm socket can serve headphones or an optional subwoofer.
Voice assistantsHands-free voice control; VIDAA Voice; Alexa built in; works with Apple HomeKit–
CastingAirPlay 2; screen sharing; DMP/DMR content sharingmy Home Screen 4.0 offers network media and streaming apps; service availability varies over time.
Software updatesSoftware and firmware updates for at least 8 years (Hisense)–
TV tuners2 × RF; DVB-T2/T/C/S2/S; CI+ 2.0; FreelyUK DVB-S/S2 satellite, DVB-T/T2 terrestrial and PAL I analogue tuners; two satellite inputs. What Hi-Fi reported the satellite tuner is not Freesat-enabled.
USB1 × USB 2.0, 1 × USB 3.0One USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports.
Ethernet1 × RJ45RJ45 10/100 Ethernet.
Optical audio out1 × S/PDIFFibre-optic PCM and Dolby Audio output.
Design and power
SizeWithout stand, 55″ 1226 × 712 × 68 mm; 65″ 1449 × 838 × 68 mm; on the stand 764 mm (55″) or 892 mm (65″) tall and 290 mm deepTV only: 55-inch 1228 × 713 × 62 mm, 22 kg; 65-inch 1449 × 837 × 62 mm, 28 kg. With pedestal: 55-inch 1228 × 774 × 300 mm, 27.5 kg; 65-inch 1449 × 898 × 300 mm, 33.5 kg.
StandMetal central pedestal that swivels, 400 × 290 mm (65″); not height-adjustableSupplied low, central pedestal.
VESA pattern200 × 300 mm–
Power useMaximum 280 W (55″) or 400 W (65″); 0.5 W standbyPanasonic product information sheet on-mode average: 117 W for 55 inches and 146 W for 65 inches.
In the box–Panasonic's UK manual describes the pedestal, remote control, batteries, mains lead and instructions. The series was reported on sale in the UK by 7 July 2019; Panasonic's exact first-sale date was not found.
Energy classSDR: G; HDR: F–
ColoursBlack/dark grey–
Warranty2 years (UK)–

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