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Panasonic JZ980 vs Panasonic Z95A

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PanasonicJZ980PanasonicZ95A
Overview
Released2021September 2024
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Panel detail–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.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate–144 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 and HDR10+ Adaptive are supported.
Picture processingHCX Pro AI Processor with Auto AI picture mode.Panasonic HCX Pro AI Processor MK II, Auto AI and Filmmaker Mode.
Picture modesAuto AI, Dolby Vision IQ and Filmmaker Mode with Intelligent Sensing.–
Sizes
Sizes48, 55, 65″55, 65″
Largest size65″65″
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.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 lagHome Cinema Choice measured 14.6 ms at 1080p 60 Hz on the 48-inch model.AVForums measured 8.9 ms at 4K 60 Hz and 4.9 ms at 120 Hz on the 65-inch UK model.
Game featuresGame Mode Extreme, ALLM and AMD FreeSync Premium.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 platformmy Home ScreenFire TV
ProcessorHCX Pro AI ProcessorHCX Pro AI Processor MK II
Speakers30 W5.1.2 channels
Dolby AtmosYesYes
eARCYesYes
Wi-FiBuilt-in dual-band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac–
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0–
Speaker detailTwo 15 W speakers, totalling 30 W.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 featuresDolby Atmos decoding and a shared 3.5 mm headphone/subwoofer socket.Dolby Atmos and a switchable 3.5 mm headphone/subwoofer output.
Casting–Fire TV with Alexa voice control and Apple AirPlay; streaming 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-T/T2 terrestrial and DVB-S2 satellite reception with twin tuners; Panasonic lists Freely support.
USBOne 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.
EthernetRJ45 10/100 Ethernet.10/100 Ethernet port.
Optical audio outFibre-optic PCM and Dolby Audio output.Optical digital 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 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.
StandThe 48-inch model has two feet with inner and outer positions; the 55- and 65-inch models use a central pedestal.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–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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