Hisense A85Q vs Panasonic Z80A

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A85Q compared with Z80A
HisenseA85QPanasonicZ80A
Overview
ReleasedJune 20252024
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Panel detailOLED with pixel dimming–
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLGDolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extrasDolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Adaptive, IMAX EnhancedFilmmaker Mode; Panasonic's UK announcement mentions Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ Adaptive, but its later European specification sheet lists neither mode.
Picture processing4K upscaling, MEMC, MPEG and mosquito noise reduction, light sensor; Calman ReadyHCX Processor with Smooth Motion Drive Pro and Auto AI picture mode.
Picture modesFilmmaker Mode; Game Mode PRO; Sports Mode; eye-care modeDynamic, Normal, Cinema, True Cinema, Filmmaker, Sport, Game and Dolby Vision presets.
Motion handlingMEMC; 120Hz–
Viewing angle178°–
Sizes
Sizes55, 65″48, 55, 65″
Largest size65″65″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)3 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateHDMI VRR, FreeSync PremiumHDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible
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 3HDMI1 and HDMI2 support 4K 120 Hz, VRR, FreeSync Premium and G-SYNC Compatible; HDMI2 also supports eARC. HDMI3 is a 4K 60 Hz input. ALLM works on all three.
Input lag≤ 10 ms in game mode (Hisense)–
Game featuresAMD FreeSync Premium, Dolby Vision Gaming, HDR10+ GamingGame Mode Extreme and Game Control Board.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformVIDAAFire TV
ProcessorHi-View AI EngineHCX Processor
Speakers30 W–
Dolby AtmosYesYes
eARCYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac, 2.4/5 GHz)Built-in dual-band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
BluetoothYes–
Speaker detail2 × 15 WThe UK manual lists two 10 W speakers for 48-inch and two 12 W speakers for 55- and 65-inch models. Panasonic’s UK announcement also describes a built-in subwoofer, without giving its UK output.
Audio featuresDolby Atmos, DTS Virtual:X decoding, Hi-Concerto, EzPlay, WiSA SoundSend, user equaliserSurround Sound Pro and Dolby Atmos; 3.5 mm headphone socket.
Voice assistantsHands-free voice control; VIDAA Voice; Alexa built in; works with Apple HomeKitAlexa through the supplied voice remote.
CastingAirPlay 2; screen sharing; DMP/DMR content sharing–
Software updatesSoftware and firmware updates for at least 8 years (Hisense)–
TV tuners2 × RF; DVB-T2/T/C/S2/S; CI+ 2.0; FreelySingle DVB-T/T2 terrestrial, DVB-C cable and DVB-S/S2 satellite tuners.
USB1 × USB 2.0, 1 × USB 3.0Two USB 2.0 inputs; USB TV recording is not supported.
Ethernet1 × RJ45RJ45 network input.
Optical audio out1 × S/PDIFOptical digital 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 deepUK manual, without stand (W × H × D): 48-inch 1070 × 614 × 47 mm; 55-inch 1225 × 701 × 47 mm; 65-inch 1444 × 824 × 47 mm. With stand: 48-inch 1070 × 664 × 237 mm, 17.4 kg; 55-inch 1225 × 751 × 237 mm, 22 kg; 65-inch 1444 × 886 × 359 mm. The UK manual and product page disagree on the 65-inch weight.
StandMetal central pedestal that swivels, 400 × 290 mm (65″); not height-adjustableFixed central pedestal; 55- and 65-inch VESA holes are 300 × 200 mm, while the 48-inch model uses 200 × 200 mm.
In the box–UK manual lists remote control, two AAA batteries, detachable stand, mounting screws, mains lead and instructions.
VESA pattern200 × 300 mm–
Power useMaximum 280 W (55″) or 400 W (65″); 0.5 W standby–
Energy classSDR: G; HDR: F–
ColoursBlack/dark grey–
Warranty2 years (UK)–

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