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Panasonic JZ980 vs Panasonic MZ2000

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PanasonicJZ980PanasonicMZ2000
Overview
Released2021August 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, HDR10+ Adaptive and Filmmaker Mode with Intelligent Sensing.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 AI Processor with Auto AI picture mode.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 modesAuto AI, Dolby Vision IQ and Filmmaker Mode with Intelligent Sensing.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
Sizes48, 55, 65″55, 65, 77″
Largest size65″77″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (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, VRR and AMD FreeSync Premium; HDMI2 also has eARC/ARC. HDMI3 and HDMI4 accept 4K inputs.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 lagHome Cinema Choice measured 14.6 ms at 1080p 60 Hz on the 48-inch model.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 featuresGame Mode Extreme, ALLM and AMD FreeSync Premium.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 AI 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
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 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: 48-inch 1069 × 622 × 67 mm, 16 kg; 55-inch 1228 × 712 × 58 mm, 21 kg; 65-inch 1449 × 837 × 58 mm, 27 kg. With stands: 48-inch 1069 × 660–690 × 270 mm, 17.5 kg; 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.
StandThe 48-inch model has two feet with inner and outer positions; the 55- and 65-inch models use a central pedestal.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 box–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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