Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65"

Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65"

Panasonic
73 Overall Score
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Samsung The Frame QN65LS03FWFXZA 65"

Samsung The Frame QN65LS03FWFXZA 65"

Samsung
78 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 The Frame QN65LS03FWFXZA 65"

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Scores

Budget
Panasonic
65
Samsung
83
Corporate
Panasonic
59
Samsung
81
Smart Home
Panasonic
60
Samsung
81
Sports
Panasonic
67
Samsung
79
Gaming
Panasonic
75
Samsung
78
Streaming
Panasonic
64
Samsung
77
Movies
Panasonic
65
Samsung
65
Outdoor
Panasonic
42
Samsung
56
Portable
Panasonic
40
Samsung
52

Specifications

Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65"Samsung The Frame QN65LS03FWFXZA 65"
Display
Size65"65"
Resolution4K4K
Panel TypeOLED★QD-Mini-LED
BacklightOLED★Mini-LED
Aspect Ratio16:916:9
Curved✗✗
Screen Finish—matte
Picture Quality
Contrast RatioOLED/Ultimate ContrastSupreme UHD Dimming
Color GamutWide Color SpectrumColor Booster Pro
Color Depth—10-bit★
Motion TechAuto AIMotion Xcelerator 144Hz
ProcessorHCX Pro AI Processor4K AI Upscaling Pro
HDR
HDR FormatsHDR10+ Adaptive, HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision IQHDR
Dolby Vision✓★✗
HDR10+✓✓
HLG✓★✗
Gaming
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
VRRFreeSync Premium, G-Sync CompatibleFreeSync Premium Pro
ALLM✓★✗
Game Mode✓✓
Smart TV
PlatformFire TVTizen
Voice AssistantAlexaMultiple Voice Assistants Compatible
Screen MirroringApple AirPlay, MirroringSmartThings
Works With—SmartThings, Google Home
Audio
Speaker Config2.12.0.2
Wattage50W★40W
Dolby Atmos✓✓
Surround SoundTheater Surround ProSimulated Surround
eARC✓✓
Connectivity
HDMI Ports45★
HDMI Version2.12.1
USB Ports23★
Wi-FiWi-FiWi-Fi 5
BluetoothYesYes
Ethernet✓✓
Optical Audio✓✓
VESA Mount300x300400x300
Power & Size
Power—150W★
Energy Star✗✓★
Annual Energy130 kWh★339 kWh
Weight17.46 kg★21.86 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 The Frame QN65LS03FWFXZA 65"

  • Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong audio (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong display (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong picture quality (84th percentile)84th %ile
  • Below average hdr (34th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Samsung The Frame QN65LS03FWFXZA 65"

Scores 78 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 41 specs.

Samsung The Frame QN65LS03FWFXZA 65" Better at:

BudgetGamingSportsOutdoorPortableCorporateStreamingSmart Home