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Panasonic HZ980 vs Panasonic MZ2000

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Overview
Released2020August 2023
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Panel detail–Panasonic calls the 55- and 65-inch panels Master OLED Ultimate with Micro Lens Array and a multi-layer heat sink. Its 77-inch UK page calls that larger, different panel Master OLED Pro Cinema Size without Micro Lens Array.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate–120 Hz
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLGDolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extrasDolby Vision IQ, HLG Photo and Filmmaker Mode with ambient-light adjustment.Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Adaptive and HLG Photo; Filmmaker Mode adjusts white balance for ambient light.
Peak brightness–AVForums measured 1,426 cd/m² on a 10% HDR window in Filmmaker Mode on the 55-inch MLA set; this is not a 77-inch figure.
Colour range–AVForums measured 98% DCI-P3 coverage on its 55-inch MLA sample; TechRadar measured 99.45% on a separate 55-inch sample.
Picture processingHCX Pro Intelligent Processor and Smooth Motion Drive.HCX Pro AI Processor, Streaming 4K Remaster, Filmmaker Mode and Auto AI; Micro Lens Array applies only to the 55- and 65-inch versions.
Picture modesFilmmaker Mode, Dolby Vision IQ, Netflix Calibrated Mode and two ISF professional modes.Filmmaker Mode, True Game, True Cinema and Panasonic Professional modes, including calibration controls.
Motion handling–Up to 120 Hz native refresh and 4K 120 Hz input on HDMI1 and HDMI2. AVForums found clean 24 fps cadence with interpolation off on the reviewed 55-inch model.
Sizes
Sizes55, 65″55, 65, 77″
Largest size65″77″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateNoneHDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible
Auto low latency modeYesYes
HDMI detailFour inputs accept up to 4K 60p; HDMI2 supports eARC/ARC. ALLM is supported, but full-bandwidth 4K 120 Hz and VRR are not listed.Four HDMI inputs. Panasonic's UK manuals specify HDMI1 and HDMI2 for 4K 120 Hz, VRR, AMD FreeSync Premium and NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility; HDMI2 carries eARC. HDMI3 and HDMI4 accept 4K at lower frame rates.
Input lag–AVForums measured 9.3 ms at 4K 60 Hz and 5.7 ms at 120 Hz on its 55-inch sample. TechRadar measured 15.2 ms at 4K 60 Hz on a separate 55-inch sample; test settings differed.
Game features–True Game picture mode, Game Control Board, VRR and ALLM. Dolby Vision gaming is limited to 4K 60 Hz according to the independent AVForums test.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformmy Home Screenmy Home Screen
ProcessorHCX Pro Intelligent ProcessorHCX Pro AI Processor
Speakers30 W5.1.2 channels
Dolby AtmosYesYes
eARCYesYes
Wi-FiBuilt-in dual-band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/acBuilt-in dual-band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth–Bluetooth 5.0
Speaker detailTwo 15 W speakers, totalling 30 W.Panasonic 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 remaining outputs), and 170 W for 77 inches (90 W front array with the same remaining outputs).
Audio featuresDolby Atmos decoding and a shared 3.5 mm headphone/subwoofer socket.Technics-tuned 360° Soundscape Pro with Dolby Atmos, front array, side- and upward-firing speakers, room calibration and directional Sound Focus; 3.5 mm headphone/subwoofer socket.
Voice assistants–Voice-control microphone in the supplied Bluetooth remote; service availability depends on region and firmware.
Casting–Panasonic my Home Screen 8.0 includes streaming apps and local media features; app availability changes over time.
TV tunersUK DVB-S/S2 satellite, DVB-T/T2 terrestrial and PAL I analogue tuners; two satellite inputs.UK DVB-S/S2 satellite, DVB-T/T2 terrestrial, DVB-C cable and PAL I analogue tuners; two satellite inputs.
USBOne USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports.One USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports.
EthernetRJ45 10/100 Ethernet.RJ45 10/100 Ethernet.
Optical audio outFibre-optic PCM and Dolby Audio output.Fibre-optic PCM and Dolby Audio output.
Design and power
SizeTV only: 55-inch 1228 × 712 × 58 mm, 21 kg; 65-inch 1449 × 837 × 58 mm, 27 kg. With pedestal: 55-inch 1228 × 772 × 348 mm, 25.5 kg; 65-inch 1449 × 896 × 348 mm, 31.5 kg.With recommended pedestal, Panasonic UK lists 55-inch 1227 × 786 × 350 mm and 25.5 kg; 65-inch 1448 × 910 × 350 mm and 30.5 kg; 77-inch 1723 × 1073 × 350 mm and 50 kg.
StandSupplied central round pedestal; 55-inch VESA holes are 400 × 300 mm.Supplied central swivel pedestal.
Power use–Panasonic's 65-inch UK product sheet lists 112 W SDR, 171 W HDR and 0.5 W standby; the other sizes are not represented by those figures.
Energy class–The 65-inch UK product information sheet gives G for SDR and HDR under the current energy-label system; no common class is claimed for all sizes.
In the boxPanasonic's UK manual describes a remote control, batteries, pedestal, mains lead and instructions.Panasonic's UK instructions list the remote control, batteries, pedestal and mains lead. TechRadar dates UK release to August 2023; the maker's January announcement does not establish the first on-sale day.

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