Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65"
LG C5 Series OLED55C5PUA 55"
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
LG C5 Series OLED55C5PUA 55"
The LG OLED C5 55" receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, deep blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent brightness. Users praise its sleek design, fast interface, and solid value for a premium OLED experience. However, several reviewers note weak built-in audio and a remote that lacks a dedicated mute button, which are the main drawbacks.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- Excellent brightness for OLED
- Sleek and thin design
- Fast and intuitive interface
Cons
- Weak built-in speakers
- Remote lacks mute button
- AI features lacking
- No mute button on remote
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65" | LG C5 Series OLED55C5PUA 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Backlight | OLED | OLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 1500 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | OLED/Ultimate Contrast | Infinite |
| Color Gamut | Wide Color Spectrum | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Auto AI | OLED Motion |
| Processor | HCX Pro AI Processor | Alpha 9 AI Processor Gen8 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10+ Adaptive, HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision IQ | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | — | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium, G-Sync, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Fire TV | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay, Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | — | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1 | 2.2 |
| Wattage | 50W | 60W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Theater Surround Pro | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 300x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 133W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | 130 kWh★ | 246 kWh |
| Weight | 17.46 kg | 14.11 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
LG C5 Series OLED55C5PUA 55"
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong gaming (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong hdr (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong audio (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65"
No current pricing available
LG C5 Series OLED55C5PUA 55"
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 42 specs.
