Panasonic VIERA DX902 vs Panasonic Z95B
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| PanasonicVIERA DX902 | PanasonicZ95B | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | March 2016 | June 2025 |
| Display | ||
| Panel | LED LCD | OLED |
| Panel detail | Panasonic specifies an LED LCD panel with full-array local dimming. HDTVTest identifies a 120 Hz VA LCD panel in the reviewed 58-inch set; Panasonic's 3000 Hz Backlight Motion Rate is not the native refresh rate. | Primary RGB Tandem (four-layer) WOLED |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K) | 3840 × 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz (better) |
| HDR formats | HDR10 | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| HDR extras | – | Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Adaptive, Filmmaker Mode |
| Dimming zones | 512 | – |
| Peak brightness | HDTVTest measured 1,310 cd/m² on the 58-inch set; results and picture modes vary by scene and firmware. | About 2,200 nits in calibrated HDR mode and close to 400 nits full-screen (FlatpanelsHD, 65″) |
| Colour range | HDTVTest measured 98% DCI-P3 coverage on the 58-inch set. | – |
| Picture processing | Studio Master HCX+ processing and 512 independently dimmed backlight zones. AVForums reports the same zone count for the 65-inch UK model. | ThermalFlow cooling; Auto AI picture and sound optimisation |
| Motion handling | HDTVTest measured a native 120 Hz panel in the 58-inch set and reported some dark smearing; 3D judder and crosstalk were noticeable. | – |
| Viewing angle | Both independent 58-inch tests found contrast and colour deteriorated away from the centre seat. | – |
| Sizes | ||
| Sizes | 58, 65″ | 55, 65, 77″ |
| Largest size | 65″ | 77″ (better) |
| Gaming | ||
| HDMI ports | 4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) | 4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better) |
| Variable refresh rate | None | HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible |
| Auto low latency mode | – | Yes |
| HDMI detail | Four HDMI inputs; HDMI2 supports ordinary Audio Return Channel. The UK manual lists component and composite video inputs, CI+ and an SD card slot. | HDMI 1 and 2: 4K 144 Hz, VRR, G-Sync Compatible, FreeSync Premium (HDMI 2 also eARC/ARC); HDMI 3 and 4: 4K |
| Input lag | HDTVTest measured 38 ms in Game mode on its 58-inch sample. AVForums measured 42 ms on a separate 58-inch sample; these are review measurements, not a Panasonic specification. | 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 platform | my Home Screen | Fire TV |
| Processor | Studio Master HCX+ | HCX Pro AI Processor MK II |
| Speakers | 40 W | 5.1.2 channels |
| Dolby Atmos | – | Yes |
| eARC | – | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Built-in dual-band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n | – |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 3.0 for accessories and active 3D glasses | – |
| Speaker detail | Panasonic specifies four 10 W speakers, totalling 40 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 features | Active-shutter 3D glasses are supported by Bluetooth but sold separately; 3.5 mm headphone socket. | 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 |
| Casting | Panasonic's my Home Screen 2.0 offers network media, screen mirroring and streaming apps; service availability varies over time. | – |
| TV tuners | UK DVB-S/S2 Freesat, DVB-T/T2 Freeview HD and PAL I analogue tuners; two satellite inputs. | – |
| USB | Two USB 2.0 ports and one USB 3.0 port; SD card slot. | 3 (1 × USB 3.0, 2 × USB 2.0) |
| Ethernet | RJ45 10/100 Ethernet. | Yes |
| Optical audio out | Optical digital audio output supports PCM and Dolby Digital. | Yes |
| Design and power | ||
| Size | TV only: 58-inch 1297 × 759 × 64 mm, 27.5 kg; 65-inch 1457 × 844 × 64 mm, 34.5 kg. With stand: 58-inch 1297 × 804 × 334 mm, 32.5 kg; 65-inch 1457 × 888 × 334 mm, 42.5 kg. | – |
| Stand | Supplied angled pedestal; 400 × 400 mm wall-mount holes. | Swivel pedestal stand (55″, 65″) |
| Power use | Panasonic product fiche on-mode average: 183 W for 58 inches and 226 W for 65 inches; 0.50 W standby and 0.30 W off mode. | – |
| Energy class | B for both UK sizes under the historical Panasonic product fiche. | – |
| In the box | UK manual lists a remote control, pedestal, mains lead and instructions; 3D glasses are optional. AVForums reported DX902 was already on sale in UK retailers on 2 March 2016; Panasonic's exact first-sale date was not found, so release precision is March 2016. | – |
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