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Panasonic JZ2000 vs Panasonic Z80A

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PanasonicJZ2000PanasonicZ80A
Overview
ReleasedJuly 20212024
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Panel detailMaster HDR OLED Professional Edition panel with Panasonic's custom heat management.–
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, HLG Photo and Filmmaker Mode with Intelligent Sensing.Filmmaker Mode; Panasonic's UK announcement mentions Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ Adaptive, but its later European specification sheet lists neither mode.
Picture processingHCX Pro AI Processor with genre-sensitive Auto AI adjustment, Filmmaker Mode and Netflix Calibrated Mode.HCX Processor with Smooth Motion Drive Pro and Auto AI picture mode.
Picture modesFilmmaker Mode with ambient light sensing, True Cinema, Normal and Auto AI; Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ Adaptive adjust for room light.Dynamic, Normal, Cinema, True Cinema, Filmmaker, Sport, Game and Dolby Vision presets.
Motion handlingTwo HDMI inputs accept 3840 × 2160 at 120 Hz. TechRadar found Intelligent Frame Creation could add visible artefacts around fast-moving objects.–
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 detailHDMI1 and HDMI2 support 4K 120 Hz, HDMI VRR and AMD FreeSync Premium; HDMI2 also carries eARC. HDMI3 and HDMI4 accept 4K at lower frame rates. Panasonic's UK manual lists the exact port split.HDMI1 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 lagAVForums measured approximately 14 ms at 4K 60 Hz in Game mode on its 55-inch sample; TechRadar measured 14.4 ms in its test.–
Game featuresGame Mode Extreme adds low-latency play and VRR; AVForums confirms ALLM and reports full-resolution 4K 120 Hz after a firmware update.Game Mode Extreme and Game Control Board.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformmy Home ScreenFire TV
ProcessorHCX Pro AI ProcessorHCX Processor
Speakers125 W–
Dolby AtmosYesYes
eARCYesYes
Wi-FiIEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 and 5 GHzBuilt-in dual-band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0–
Speaker detail125 W total: seven 15 W drivers and one 20 W driver, including front, side and upward-firing speakers, according to Panasonic’s UK manual.The 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 featuresTechnics-tuned 360° Soundscape Pro with Dolby Atmos; dual Bluetooth audio output supports two devices simultaneously; 3.5 mm socket can serve headphones or a subwoofer.Surround Sound Pro and Dolby Atmos; 3.5 mm headphone socket.
Voice assistantsBuilt-in voice control supports compatible services, subject to region and service availability.Alexa through the supplied voice remote.
Castingmy Home Screen 6.0 provides streaming apps, network media and my Scenery ambient images and video; Disney+ was added in September 2021.–
TV tunersUK DVB-S/S2 satellite, DVB-T/T2 terrestrial and PAL I analogue tuners; two satellite inputs.Single DVB-T/T2 terrestrial, DVB-C cable and DVB-S/S2 satellite tuners.
USBOne USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports.Two USB 2.0 inputs; USB TV recording is not supported.
EthernetRJ45 10/100 Ethernet.RJ45 network input.
Optical audio outFibre-optic PCM and Dolby Audio output.Optical digital audio output.
Design and power
Size55-inch TV only: 1227 × 764 × 69 mm, 18.5 kg; with stand: 1227 × 786 × 350 mm, 23.5 kg. 65-inch TV only: 1448 × 888 × 69 mm, 23 kg; with stand: 1448 × 910 × 350 mm, 28 kg.UK 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.
StandCentral swivel pedestal supplied.Fixed central pedestal; 55- and 65-inch VESA holes are 300 × 200 mm, while the 48-inch model uses 200 × 200 mm.
In the boxPanasonic's UK manual lists a pedestal, remote, batteries, mains lead and instructions. TechRadar reported UK stock by 25 July 2021; no manufacturer first-sale day was found.UK manual lists remote control, two AAA batteries, detachable stand, mounting screws, mains lead and instructions.

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