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Panasonic MZ980 vs Panasonic Z95B

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PanasonicMZ980PanasonicZ95B
Overview
Released2023June 2025
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Panel detailPanasonic lists a 4K OLED panel with signals up to 120 Hz; AVForums identified an OLED.EX panel without the heatsink used higher in the range.Primary RGB Tandem (four-layer) WOLED
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, HLG Photo and Filmmaker Mode with ambient-light sensing.Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Adaptive, Filmmaker Mode
Peak brightnessAVForums measured 696 cd/m² on a 10% HDR window and 127 cd/m² full-screen in Filmmaker Mode on its 55-inch sample.About 2,200 nits in calibrated HDR mode and close to 400 nits full-screen (FlatpanelsHD, 65″)
Colour rangeAVForums measured 99% DCI-P3 coverage in the CIE 1931 chart on its 55-inch sample.–
Picture processingHCX Pro AI Processor with Auto AI picture mode, Smooth Motion Drive Pro and Streaming 4K Remaster.ThermalFlow cooling; Auto AI picture and sound optimisation
Picture modesFilmmaker Mode, True Game, Dolby Vision IQ, Netflix Adaptive Calibrated Mode and professional calibration modes.–
Sizes
Sizes42, 48, 55″55, 65, 77″
Largest size55″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 Premium, G-Sync CompatibleHDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible
Auto low latency modeYesYes
HDMI detailHDMI1 and HDMI2 accept 4K at 120 Hz with HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium and G-SYNC compatibility; HDMI2 also supports eARC. All four HDMI inputs support automatic low-latency mode.HDMI 1 and 2: 4K 144 Hz, VRR, G-Sync Compatible, FreeSync Premium (HDMI 2 also eARC/ARC); HDMI 3 and 4: 4K
Input lagAVForums measured 9.3 ms at 4K 60 Hz and 5.7 ms at 120 Hz on its 55-inch sample.Just over 14 ms without VRR (FlatpanelsHD, 65″)
Game features–Game Mode Extreme, Game Control Board, RPG and FPS game sound modes
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 wireless LAN–
BluetoothBuilt-in Bluetooth audio and HID support–
Speaker detailPanasonic specifies two 15 W down-firing speakers, totalling 30 W.360° Soundscape Pro tuned by Technics with line array, upward- and side-firing speakers; 160 W (55″), 170 W (65″), 180 W (77″)
Audio featuresDolby Atmos decoding; the headphone socket can be switched to a subwoofer output.Dolby Atmos; Space Tune automatic room calibration; beam-forming array speakers; 3.5 mm headphone/subwoofer output
Voice assistants–Alexa, hands-free through built-in microphones or via the remote's Alexa button
Castingmy Home Screen 8.0 offers network media and streaming apps; service availability varies over time.–
TV tunersUK DVB-T/T2 terrestrial and DVB-S2 satellite tuners, with twin-tuner picture-in-picture and Freeview Play.–
USBThree ports, one USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0.3 (1 × USB 3.0, 2 × USB 2.0)
EthernetOne wired network port.Yes
Optical audio outOptical digital audio output.Yes
Design and power
SizePanasonic lists the 55-inch TV alone at 1227 × 711 × 69 mm and 14.5 kg; with its pedestal it is 1227 × 765 × 303 mm and 18.5 kg.–
StandFixed central rectangular pedestal on the 55-inch model; it does not swivel.Swivel pedestal stand (55″, 65″)
In the boxPanasonic lists a TV remote. It announced the UK series on 13 June 2023; a maker first-sale month was not established.–

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