Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65"
Samsung Neo QLED QN100QN80FFXZA 100"
What Buyers Say
Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65"
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
Samsung Neo QLED QN100QN80FFXZA 100"
Overall, users are highly satisfied with this Samsung Neo QLED TV, praising its exceptional picture quality, brightness, and contrast. The AI features and easy setup are also highlighted as major positives. Some minor issues were noted, such as difficulty connecting external devices and a desire for louder volume, but these do not overshadow the overall positive sentiment.
Pros
- Exceptional picture quality
- Brightness and contrast
- AI features
- Easy setup
- Smooth motion handling
Cons
- Finicky external device connection
- Volume could be louder
- Heavy, needs two people to move
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65" | Samsung Neo QLED QN100QN80FFXZA 100" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 100" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | OLED★ | Mini-LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 1000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | OLED/Ultimate Contrast | infinite |
| Color Gamut | Wide Color Spectrum | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Auto AI | Motion Xcelerator 144Hz |
| Processor | HCX Pro AI Processor | NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10+ Adaptive, HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision IQ | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Fire TV | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa | Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay, Mirroring | SmartThings |
| Works With | — | Alexa |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1 | 4.0 |
| Wattage | 50W★ | 30W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Theater Surround Pro | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Yes | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 600x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 175W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 130 kWh★ | 662 kWh |
| Weight | 17.46 kg★ | 60.28 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 QN100QN80FFXZA 100"
- Strong display (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong hdr (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong picture quality (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 41 specs.