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LG OLED CX vs Panasonic LZ2000

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LGOLED CXPanasonicLZ2000
Overview
ReleasedMarch 20202022
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Panel detailSelf-lit OLED with pixel dimmingPanasonic's 2022 Master OLED Pro configuration; the 77-inch version is called Master OLED Pro Cinema Size.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGDolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extrasDolby Vision IQ and Dynamic Tone MappingDolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Adaptive, HLG Photo and Filmmaker Mode with intelligent sensing.
Peak brightness–AVForums measured just under 1,000 cd/m² peak HDR brightness on its 55-inch sample; this is not a figure for the other sizes.
Picture processingAI Picture Pro, Face Enhancing, AI Upscaling, AI Genre Selection and AI BrightnessHCX Pro AI Processor with Auto AI genre detection and ambient light colour-temperature adjustment; Netflix Adaptive Calibrated Mode and Calman calibration support.
Picture modes10 modes, including Filmmaker, Cinema, Game, HDR Effect and ISF Expert Bright Room and Dark RoomFilmmaker Mode with intelligent sensing, True Cinema, Auto AI and Professional calibration modes.
Motion handlingOLED Motion Pro; 120Hz panel refresh ratePanasonic confirms full-resolution 4K 120 Hz input with VRR; the 60 Hz Refresh Mode reduces gaming latency.
Sizes
Sizes48, 55, 65, 77″55, 65, 77″
Largest size77″77″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateHDMI VRR, FreeSync, G-Sync CompatibleHDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium
Auto low latency modeYesYes
HDMI detailFour HDMI 2.1 ports, 4K 120Hz with 10-bit HDR and 4:4:4 chroma at 40 Gbps (TechRadar); eARC on HDMI 2Panasonic's UK manuals specify HDMI1 and HDMI2 for 4K 120 Hz, HDMI VRR and AMD FreeSync Premium. HDMI2 also carries eARC; HDMI3 and HDMI4 accept 4K at lower frame rates. ALLM is supported on all four inputs.
Input lag–AVForums measured 9.2 ms at 4K 60 Hz with Fast input lag and 60 Hz Refresh Mode on its 55-inch sample; TechRadar measured 14.5 ms at 1080p 60 Hz in a separate test.
Game featuresG-Sync Compatible, FreeSync, HGiG and Instant Game Response with VRR and ALLMGame Control Board displays signal and latency information with picture controls; Panasonic also lists automatic detection of compatible NVIDIA graphics cards. AVForums found Dolby Vision gaming limited to 60 Hz.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformwebOSmy Home Screen
Processorα9 Gen3 AI Processor 4KHCX Pro AI Processor
Dolby AtmosYesYes
eARCYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 and 5 GHz
Bluetooth5.0Bluetooth 5.0
Speaker detailLG UK lists 40 W, 2.2 channels for the 65″ OLED65CX6LAPanasonic UK manuals specify 150 W for 55 inches (70 W front array + 15 W × 2 side + 15 W × 2 upward + 20 W woofer), 160 W for 65 inches (80 W front array with the same other outputs), and 170 W for 77 inches (90 W front array with the same other outputs).
Audio featuresAI Sound Pro, AI Acoustic Tuning, Clear Voice IV and Bluetooth Surround ReadyTechnics-tuned 360° Soundscape Pro with directional front speaker array, side- and upward-firing speakers, Dolby Atmos, Space Tune and a switchable 3.5 mm headphone/subwoofer socket.
Voice assistantsLG ThinQ AI, Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa; LG says Google Assistant is unavailable in the Republic of IrelandGoogle Assistant and Alexa functions are listed by Panasonic for the UK model, subject to service availability.
Casting–my Home Screen 7.0 includes streaming apps, local media playback, Easy Mirroring and my Scenery.
Software updateswebOS 5.0 at launch–
TV tunersUK OLED65CX6LA has DVB-T2/T, DVB-C and DVB-S2/S; 2 RF inputs and CI+ 1.4UK DVB-S/S2 satellite, DVB-T/T2 terrestrial and PAL I analogue tuners; two satellite inputs.
USB3 × USBOne USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports.
EthernetEthernet portRJ45 10/100 Ethernet.
Optical audio outOptical digital audio output; UK OLED65CX6LA also has a shared headphone/line outputFibre-optic PCM and Dolby Audio output.
Design and power
SizeUK 65″ OLED65CX6LA without stand 1449 × 830 × 46.9 mm; with stand 1449 × 862 × 251 mm, 32.6 kgWithout stand, Panasonic UK lists 55-inch 1227 × 764 × 69 mm and 19.5 kg; 65-inch 1448 × 888 × 69 mm and 24.5 kg; 77-inch 1723 × 1050 × 78 mm and 43 kg. With pedestal: 55-inch 1227 × 786 × 350 mm and 24.5 kg; 65-inch 1448 × 910 × 350 mm and 29.5 kg; 77-inch 1723 × 1073 × 350 mm and 50 kg.
StandUK 65″ OLED65CX6LA footprint 998 × 251 mmSupplied central swivel pedestal.
VESA patternUK 65″ OLED65CX6LA 300 × 200 mmPanasonic specifies 300 × 300 mm for the 55-inch model; no common pattern is claimed for all sizes.
Power useUnder 0.5 W standbyPanasonic specifies 84 kWh per 1,000 hours for the 55-inch model in SDR and 0.5 W standby; these figures do not represent the other sizes.
Energy class–Panasonic rates the 55-inch model G under the UK energy-label system; no common class is claimed for all sizes.
In the boxMagic Remote MR20, 2 AA batteries and attached power cablePanasonic's UK instructions list a remote control, batteries, pedestal and mains lead. Its 2022 announcement and UK line-up give no first on-sale month; the release is recorded at year precision.

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