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LG OLED C7 vs Panasonic CZ952

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LGOLED C7PanasonicCZ952
Overview
Released2017October 2015
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Panel detail–Gently curved 65-inch OLED panel with passive 3D.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate120 Hz–
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGHDR10
HDR extras–Marketed as HDR-ready at launch; contemporary reviews said an update was required for HDR10 input, but its release date is unverified.
Picture processingColour Master Engine, Active Depth Enhancer, 4K upscaling and Active HDR processingPanasonic's Absolute Black gradation drive, Studio Master Colour and 4K Studio Master Processor; THX 4K and ISF calibration support.
Picture modes–Includes THX Cinema, True Cinema and Professional presets.
Motion handlingNative 120Hz panel and interpolation to 120fps (RTINGS); 4K HDMI input is limited to 60Hz. No optional black-frame insertion (RTINGS).–
Sizes
Sizes55, 65″65″
Largest size65″65″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateNoneNone
HDMI detailFour HDMI inputs with ARC and Simplink HDMI CEC; no full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 or VRR (RTINGS)Four HDMI 2.0 inputs with HDCP 2.2; HDMI 2 has ARC. Contemporary reviews said HDR10 input support required a firmware update.
Input lag–HDTVTest measured a minimum 74 ms, including Game mode.
Game featuresGame mode; no variable refresh rate (RTINGS)–
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformwebOSPanasonic Smart TV (legacy)
Processor–4K Studio Master Processor
Speakers40 W, 2.2 channels2.1 channels
Dolby AtmosYes–
Wi-FiWi-FiBuilt-in Wi-Fi
Speaker detailDown-firing speakers with 20 W woofer output within the 40 W totalIntegrated stereo speakers and subwoofer. AVForums lists 60 W total, while a later Panasonic comparison with the EZ1000 lists 40 W for the CZ950; rated power is omitted here.
Audio featuresMagic Sound Tuning, Dolby Surround and DTS decoding. The launch UK sheet says Blu-ray Dolby Atmos requires a software update later in 2017; Expert Reviews distinguishes Dolby Digital Plus decoding from TrueHD.–
Voice assistantsNatural voice recognition through the supplied Magic Remote–
CastingMiracast and WiDi supportedBuilt-in smart apps included Netflix, Amazon Video, YouTube and BBC iPlayer at launch; the older Panasonic smart interface lacks Firefox-based my Home Screen 2.0 and Freeview Play.
Software updateswebOS 3.5 with Freeview Play. LG's Australian launch scheduled late March 2017, and its June US release confirms C7 already available; an exact earliest sale month was not established, so release uses year precision.–
TV tunersUK DVB-T2/C/S2; digital recording and eight-day programme guideTwin DVB-T/T2 terrestrial and DVB-S/S2 satellite tuners, including UK Freesat.
USBThree USB ports, including one USB 3.0 portThree inputs, one USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0; USB hard-drive recording.
EthernetEthernet LAN portWired LAN input.
Optical audio outOptical digital audio output and headphone/line output on UK modelsOptical digital audio output; 3.5 mm headphone connection.
Design and power
SizeWithout stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1230 × 710 × 46.6 mm; 65″ 1453 × 833 × 46.6 mmWith stand: 1448 × 913 × 311 mm and 32 kg. Without stand: 1448 × 847 × 113 mm (AVForums).
StandStiletto pedestal stand; with stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1230 × 750 × 217 mm; 65″ 1453 × 873 × 217 mmCurved metal pedestal; Alcantara rear cover; 400 × 400 mm VESA wall mounting holes (AVForums).
VESA pattern300 × 200 mm for both sizes–
Power use0.3 W standby; 100–240 V AC, 50–60Hz supplyPanasonic's UK product fiche lists 214 W average on-mode and 0.30 W standby.
Energy class–B under the historical EU television energy scale.
In the boxMagic Remote, batteries, power cable and owner's manualStandard and touchpad remotes and two pairs of passive 3D glasses.

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