Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65"

Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65"

Panasonic
73 Overall Score
vs
Samsung M70H UN55M70HAFXZA 55"

Samsung M70H UN55M70HAFXZA 55"

Samsung
71 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 M70H UN55M70HAFXZA 55"

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Scores

Budget
Panasonic
65
Samsung
79
Gaming
Panasonic
75
Samsung
65
Streaming
Panasonic
64
Samsung
74
Smart Home
Panasonic
60
Samsung
72
Sports
Panasonic
67
Samsung
69
Movies
Panasonic
65
Samsung
62
Corporate
Panasonic
59
Samsung
63
Outdoor
Panasonic
42
Samsung
50
Portable
Panasonic
40
Samsung
48

Specifications

Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65"Samsung M70H UN55M70HAFXZA 55"
Display
Size65"55"
Resolution4K4K
Panel TypeOLED★Mini-LED
BacklightOLED★Mini-LED
Aspect Ratio16:916:9
Curved✗✗
Picture Quality
Contrast RatioOLED/Ultimate Contrast—
Color GamutWide Color SpectrumPure Spectrum Color
Motion TechAuto AIMotion Xcelerator
ProcessorHCX Pro AI ProcessorCrystal Processor 4K
HDR
HDR FormatsHDR10+ Adaptive, HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision IQHDR10+, HLG
Dolby Vision✓★✗
HDR10+✓✓
HLG✓✓
Gaming
Refresh Rate120 Hz★60 Hz
VRRFreeSync Premium, G-Sync CompatibleVRR
ALLM✓✓
Game Mode✓✓
Smart TV
PlatformFire TVTizen
Voice AssistantAlexaNot Applicable
Screen MirroringApple AirPlay, MirroringSmartThings
Works With—Amazon Alexa, SmartThings
Audio
Speaker Config2.12.0
Wattage50W★20W
Dolby Atmos✓★✗
Surround SoundTheater Surround Pro—
eARC✓✓
Connectivity
HDMI Ports4★3
HDMI Version2.12.1
USB Ports2★1
Wi-FiWi-FiWi-Fi 5
BluetoothYes5.3★
Ethernet✓✓
Optical Audio✓★✗
VESA Mount300x300200x200
Power & Size
Power—30W★
Energy Star✗✓★
Annual Energy130 kWh★189 kWh
Weight17.46 kg10.21 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 M70H UN55M70HAFXZA 55"

  • Strong hdr (84th percentile)84th %ile
  • Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Strong display (80th percentile)80th %ile
  • Strong picture quality (78th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65"

Scores 73 overall, wins 2 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 39 specs.

Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65" Better at:

GamingMovies

Samsung M70H UN55M70HAFXZA 55" Better at:

BudgetSportsOutdoorPortableCorporateStreamingSmart Home