MZ980

Released 2023

A 2023 UK 4K OLED series in 42, 48 and 55 inches with Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Adaptive and two 4K 120 Hz inputs.

Model history · 2 models, 2022–2023

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2023MZ980

Sizes: 42–55″
Panel: OLED
Refresh: –
HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10+
HDMI 2.1: 2 of 4
Software: my Home Screen

What reviewers say

AVForums and What Hi-Fi found the MZ980's picture natural and accurate, with useful gaming features. Both considered the speakers modest; What Hi-Fi heard distortion at higher levels, while AVForums found everyday dialogue clear. Both noted that only two HDMI inputs support 4K at 120 Hz.

From avforums.com and whathifi.com

Specifications

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Display

Panel: OLED
Panel detail: Panasonic 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.
Resolution: 3840 × 2160 (4K)
HDR formats: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extras: Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Adaptive, HLG Photo and Filmmaker Mode with ambient-light sensing.
Peak brightness: AVForums measured 696 cd/m² on a 10% HDR window and 127 cd/m² full-screen in Filmmaker Mode on its 55-inch sample.
Colour range: AVForums measured 99% DCI-P3 coverage in the CIE 1931 chart on its 55-inch sample.
Picture processing: HCX Pro AI Processor with Auto AI picture mode, Smooth Motion Drive Pro and Streaming 4K Remaster.
Picture modes: Filmmaker Mode, True Game, Dolby Vision IQ, Netflix Adaptive Calibrated Mode and professional calibration modes.

Sizes

Sizes: 42, 48, 55″
Largest size: 55″

Gaming

HDMI ports: 4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rate: HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible
Auto low latency mode: Yes
HDMI detail: HDMI1 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.
Input lag: AVForums measured 9.3 ms at 4K 60 Hz and 5.7 ms at 120 Hz on its 55-inch sample.

Smart TV and sound

Smart TV platform: my Home Screen
Processor: HCX Pro AI Processor
Speakers: 30 W
Dolby Atmos: Yes
eARC: Yes
Wi-Fi: Built-in wireless LAN
Bluetooth: Built-in Bluetooth audio and HID support
Speaker detail: Panasonic specifies two 15 W down-firing speakers, totalling 30 W.
Audio features: Dolby Atmos decoding; the headphone socket can be switched to a subwoofer output.
Casting: my Home Screen 8.0 offers network media and streaming apps; service availability varies over time.
TV tuners: UK DVB-T/T2 terrestrial and DVB-S2 satellite tuners, with twin-tuner picture-in-picture and Freeview Play.
USB: Three ports, one USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0.
Ethernet: One wired network port.
Optical audio out: Optical digital audio output.

Design and power

Size: Panasonic 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.
Stand: Fixed central rectangular pedestal on the 55-inch model; it does not swivel.
In the box: Panasonic lists a TV remote. It announced the UK series on 13 June 2023; a maker first-sale month was not established.