Panasonic Z95A vs Panasonic Z95B

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Z95A compared with Z95B
PanasonicZ95APanasonicZ95B
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2024June 2025
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Panel detailPanasonic'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.Primary RGB Tandem (four-layer) WOLED
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate144 Hz144 Hz
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLGDolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extrasDolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ Adaptive are supported.Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Adaptive, Filmmaker Mode
Peak brightness–About 2,200 nits in calibrated HDR mode and close to 400 nits full-screen (FlatpanelsHD, 65″)
Picture processingPanasonic HCX Pro AI Processor MK II, Auto AI and Filmmaker Mode.ThermalFlow cooling; Auto AI picture and sound optimisation
Sizes
Sizes55, 65″55, 65, 77″
Largest size65″77″ (better)
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 detailHDMI 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.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 8.9 ms at 4K 60 Hz and 4.9 ms at 120 Hz on the 65-inch UK model.Just over 14 ms without VRR (FlatpanelsHD, 65″)
Game featuresGame Mode Extreme, Game Control Board, 4K 144 Hz, VRR, ALLM and Dolby Vision gaming at up to 4K 120 Hz.Game Mode Extreme, Game Control Board, RPG and FPS game sound modes
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformFire TVFire TV
ProcessorHCX Pro AI Processor MK IIHCX Pro AI Processor MK II
Speakers5.1.2 channels5.1.2 channels
Dolby AtmosYesYes
eARCYesYes
Speaker detailTechnics-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.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 and a switchable 3.5 mm headphone/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
CastingFire TV with Alexa voice control and Apple AirPlay; streaming app availability changes over time.–
TV tunersUK DVB-T/T2 terrestrial and DVB-S2 satellite reception with twin tuners; Panasonic lists Freely support.–
USBThree USB ports, including one USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0; USB HDD recording.3 (1 × USB 3.0, 2 × USB 2.0)
Ethernet10/100 Ethernet port.Yes
Optical audio outOptical digital audio output.Yes
Design and power
SizeWith 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.–
StandSwivelling pedestal with 300 × 300 mm VESA wall-mount holes.Swivel pedestal stand (55″, 65″)
Power usePanasonic/EPREL on-mode demand: 55-inch 84 W SDR and 160 W HDR; 65-inch 112 W SDR and 198 W HDR.–
Energy classBoth UK sizes are rated G for SDR and HDR under the current Panasonic/EPREL product information sheets.–
In the boxTV 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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