Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65"

Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65"

Panasonic
73 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Neo QLED QN990F 75"

Samsung Neo QLED QN990F 75"

Samsung
98 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65"

92 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews

The Panasonic Z85A OLED TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from verified buyers, who praise its excellent picture quality, solid build, and reasonable price for an OLED. Users highlight fast picture startup, brilliant colors even in bright rooms, and impressive upscaling of older content. Minor complaints include audio that doesn't match the hype without a soundbar, occasional input lag with external audio systems, and confusion between Fire TV and antenna guides. Overall, it's seen as a safe, high-value choice from a trusted brand.

Pros
  • Excellent picture quality
  • Fast image startup
  • Brilliant colors in bright rooms
  • Impressive upscaling of older content
  • Solid build quality
Cons
  • Audio quality overpromised without soundbar
  • Input lag with external audio systems
  • Confusion between Fire TV and antenna guides
  • Initial picture not immediately stunning
  • Soundbar recommended for best audio
👍 Picture quality 5
🤔 Audio quality 4
👍 Build quality 3
👍 Value for money 4
👍 Ease of setup 3
👍 Brand reputation 4

Samsung Neo QLED QN990F 75"

88 out of 100 medium confidence 16 reviews

Overall, users are highly satisfied with this TV, praising its exceptional brightness, vivid colors, and sharp picture quality. Many highlight the immersive experience for gaming and movies, with several noting the impressive soundstage and responsive UI. A few minor criticisms include the lack of 8K content and a desire for more remote control options, but these do not detract from the overwhelmingly positive sentiment.

Pros
  • Exceptional brightness
  • Vivid colors
  • Sharp picture quality
  • Immersive soundstage
  • Responsive UI
Cons
  • Lack of 8K content
  • Remote control limited options
  • UI could be improved
👍 Brightness 8
👍 Color quality 7
👍 Picture quality 6
👍 Sound quality 5
👍 Gaming experience 3
🤔 Ui responsiveness 3

Scores

Smart Home
Panasonic
60
Samsung
98
Streaming
Panasonic
64
Samsung
98
Budget
Panasonic
65
Samsung
96
Sports
Panasonic
67
Samsung
96
Corporate
Panasonic
59
Samsung
95
Gaming
Panasonic
75
Samsung
89
Movies
Panasonic
65
Samsung
82
Outdoor
Panasonic
42
Samsung
66
Portable
Panasonic
40
Samsung
63

Specifications

Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65"Samsung Neo QLED QN990F 75"
Display
Size65"75"
Resolution4K8K★
Panel TypeOLED★Mini-LED
BacklightOLED★Mini-LED
Aspect Ratio16:916:9
Curved✗✗
Screen Finish—matte
Picture Quality
Contrast RatioOLED/Ultimate Contrastinfinite
Color GamutWide Color SpectrumNot Specified by Manufacturer
Color Depth—10-bit★
Motion TechAuto AIMotion Xcelerator 240 Hz
ProcessorHCX Pro AI ProcessorNQ8 AI Gen3 Processor
HDR
HDR FormatsHDR10+ Adaptive, HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision IQHDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Dolby Vision✓★✗
HDR10+✓✓
HLG✓✓
Gaming
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
VRRFreeSync Premium, G-Sync CompatibleFreeSync Premium Pro, VRR
ALLM✓✓
Game Mode✓✓
Smart TV
PlatformFire TVTizen
Voice AssistantAlexaAmazon Alexa, Bixby
Screen MirroringApple AirPlay, MirroringApple AirPlay
Audio
Speaker Config2.16.2.4
Wattage50W90W★
Dolby Atmos✓✓
Surround SoundTheater Surround ProDolby Atmos
eARC✓✓
Connectivity
HDMI Ports45★
HDMI Version2.12.1
USB Ports24★
Wi-FiWi-FiWi-Fi 6E★
BluetoothYes5.3★
Ethernet✓✓
Optical Audio✓✓
VESA Mount300x300400x300
Power & Size
Power—327W★
Energy Star✗✗
Annual Energy130 kWh★607 kWh
Weight17.46 kg★30.80 kg

Pros & Cons

Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65"

  • Strong hdr (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong audio (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong gaming (84th percentile)84th %ile

Samsung Neo QLED QN990F 75"

  • Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong audio (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile

Pricing

Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65"

No current pricing available

Samsung Neo QLED QN990F 75"

Verdict

★ Winner: Samsung Neo QLED QN990F 75"

Scores 98 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 40 specs.

Samsung Neo QLED QN990F 75" Better at:

BudgetGamingMoviesSportsOutdoorPortableCorporateStreamingSmart Home

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