Panasonic JZ2000 vs Panasonic Z95A
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| PanasonicJZ2000 | PanasonicZ95A | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | July 2021 | September 2024 |
| Display | ||
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Panel detail | Master HDR OLED Professional Edition panel with Panasonic's custom heat management. | Panasonic's Master OLED Ultimate uses Micro Lens Array technology and a heat-management system. The EPREL sheet lists 100 Hz as the default refresh; Panasonic specifies up to 144 Hz with a compatible gaming signal. |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K) | 3840 × 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz (better) |
| HDR formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| HDR extras | Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Adaptive, HLG Photo and Filmmaker Mode with Intelligent Sensing. | Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ Adaptive are supported. |
| Picture processing | HCX Pro AI Processor with genre-sensitive Auto AI adjustment, Filmmaker Mode and Netflix Calibrated Mode. | Panasonic HCX Pro AI Processor MK II, Auto AI and Filmmaker Mode. |
| Picture modes | Filmmaker Mode with ambient light sensing, True Cinema, Normal and Auto AI; Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ Adaptive adjust for room light. | – |
| Motion handling | Two HDMI inputs accept 3840 × 2160 at 120 Hz. TechRadar found Intelligent Frame Creation could add visible artefacts around fast-moving objects. | – |
| Sizes | ||
| Sizes | 55, 65″ | 55, 65″ |
| Largest size | 65″ | 65″ |
| Gaming | ||
| HDMI ports | 4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) | 4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) |
| Variable refresh rate | HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium | HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible |
| Auto low latency mode | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI detail | HDMI1 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. | HDMI 1 and 2 accept 4K at 144 Hz with VRR, FreeSync Premium and G-Sync Compatible; HDMI 2 also supports eARC/ARC. HDMI 3 and 4 accept 4K without the high-frame-rate features. |
| Input lag | AVForums measured approximately 14 ms at 4K 60 Hz in Game mode on its 55-inch sample; TechRadar measured 14.4 ms in its test. | AVForums measured 8.9 ms at 4K 60 Hz and 4.9 ms at 120 Hz on the 65-inch UK model. |
| Game features | Game 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, Game Control Board, 4K 144 Hz, VRR, ALLM and Dolby Vision gaming at up to 4K 120 Hz. |
| Smart TV and sound | ||
| Smart TV platform | my Home Screen | Fire TV |
| Processor | HCX Pro AI Processor | HCX Pro AI Processor MK II |
| Speakers | 125 W | 5.1.2 channels |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| eARC | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 and 5 GHz | – |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | – |
| Speaker detail | 125 W total: seven 15 W drivers and one 20 W driver, including front, side and upward-firing speakers, according to Panasonic’s UK manual. | Technics-tuned 360° Soundscape Pro: Panasonic specifies 150 W for 55 inches and 160 W for 65 inches, including front, side and upward drivers plus a woofer. |
| Audio features | Technics-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. | Dolby Atmos and a switchable 3.5 mm headphone/subwoofer output. |
| Voice assistants | Built-in voice control supports compatible services, subject to region and service availability. | – |
| Casting | my Home Screen 6.0 provides streaming apps, network media and my Scenery ambient images and video; Disney+ was added in September 2021. | Fire TV with Alexa voice control and Apple AirPlay; streaming app availability changes over time. |
| TV tuners | UK DVB-S/S2 satellite, DVB-T/T2 terrestrial and PAL I analogue tuners; two satellite inputs. | UK DVB-T/T2 terrestrial and DVB-S2 satellite reception with twin tuners; Panasonic lists Freely support. |
| USB | One USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports. | Three USB ports, including one USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0; USB HDD recording. |
| Ethernet | RJ45 10/100 Ethernet. | 10/100 Ethernet port. |
| Optical audio out | Fibre-optic PCM and Dolby Audio output. | Optical digital audio output. |
| Design and power | ||
| Size | 55-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. | With pedestal, W × H × D: 55-inch 1227 × 786 × 350 mm; 65-inch 1448 × 910 × 350 mm. TV only: 55-inch 1227 × 765 × 69 mm; 65-inch 1448 × 889 × 69 mm. |
| Stand | Central swivel pedestal supplied. | Swivelling pedestal with 300 × 300 mm VESA wall-mount holes. |
| Power use | – | Panasonic/EPREL on-mode demand: 55-inch 84 W SDR and 160 W HDR; 65-inch 112 W SDR and 198 W HDR. |
| Energy class | – | Both UK sizes are rated G for SDR and HDR under the current Panasonic/EPREL product information sheets. |
| In the box | Panasonic'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. | TV remote control and pedestal. Panasonic's UK launch promotion included both sizes in September 2024; an exact first-sale day is not established. |
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