CZ952

Released October 2015

Panasonic's first UK OLED TV, a curved 65-inch 4K model with HDR and passive 3D.

Sizes: 65″
Panel: OLED
Refresh: –
HDR: HDR10
HDMI 2.1: 0 of 4
Software: Panasonic Smart TV (legacy)

OLED

What reviewers say

AVForums, HDTVTest and What Hi-Fi? praised the CZ952B's black levels, colour accuracy and detailed shadows. AVForums and HDTVTest found its gaming response slow. What Hi-Fi? wanted smoother motion and stronger sound, while AVForums found the limited smart interface a weakness.

From avforums.com, hdtvtest.co.uk and whathifi.com

Specifications

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Display

Panel: OLED
Panel detail: Gently curved 65-inch OLED panel with passive 3D.
Resolution: 3840 × 2160 (4K)
HDR formats: HDR10
HDR extras: Marketed as HDR-ready at launch; contemporary reviews said an update was required for HDR10 input, but its release date is unverified.
Picture processing: Panasonic's Absolute Black gradation drive, Studio Master Colour and 4K Studio Master Processor; THX 4K and ISF calibration support.
Picture modes: Includes THX Cinema, True Cinema and Professional presets.

Sizes

Sizes: 65″
Largest size: 65″

Gaming

HDMI ports: 4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rate: None
HDMI detail: Four HDMI 2.0 inputs with HDCP 2.2; HDMI 2 has ARC. Contemporary reviews said HDR10 input support required a firmware update.
Input lag: HDTVTest measured a minimum 74 ms, including Game mode.

Smart TV and sound

Smart TV platform: Panasonic Smart TV (legacy)
Processor: 4K Studio Master Processor
Speakers: 2.1 channels
Wi-Fi: Built-in Wi-Fi
Speaker detail: Integrated stereo speakers and subwoofer. AVForums lists 60 W total, while a later Panasonic comparison with the EZ1000 lists 40 W for the CZ950; rated power is omitted here.
Casting: Built-in smart apps included Netflix, Amazon Video, YouTube and BBC iPlayer at launch; the older Panasonic smart interface lacks Firefox-based my Home Screen 2.0 and Freeview Play.
TV tuners: Twin DVB-T/T2 terrestrial and DVB-S/S2 satellite tuners, including UK Freesat.
USB: Three inputs, one USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0; USB hard-drive recording.
Ethernet: Wired LAN input.
Optical audio out: Optical digital audio output; 3.5 mm headphone connection.

Design and power

Size: With stand: 1448 × 913 × 311 mm and 32 kg. Without stand: 1448 × 847 × 113 mm (AVForums).
Stand: Curved metal pedestal; Alcantara rear cover; 400 × 400 mm VESA wall mounting holes (AVForums).
Power use: Panasonic's UK product fiche lists 214 W average on-mode and 0.30 W standby.
Energy class: B under the historical EU television energy scale.
In the box: Standard and touchpad remotes and two pairs of passive 3D glasses.

Sizes

Size	Model	Weight without stand
65″	TX-65CZ952B	32 kg

Pros and cons

Pros

Curved 4K OLED panel with deep blacks and wide viewing angles
HDR10 playback and passive 3D support
Four HDMI inputs and twin terrestrial and satellite tuners

Cons

Only available in a 65-inch curved size
No Freeview Play or Firefox-based my Home Screen 2.0
High input lag in Game mode

Closest rivals

Model	Sizes	Panel	Refresh	HDR	HDMI 2.1	Software	Released
HisenseA85Q	55–65″	OLED	120 Hz	Dolby Vision, HDR10+	2 of 4	VIDAA	Jun 2025
LGOLED B6 (2016)	55–65″	OLED	120 Hz	Dolby Vision	0 of 4	webOS	May 2016
LGOLED B7	55–65″	OLED	120 Hz	Dolby Vision	0 of 4	webOS	2017

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