Sony BRAVIA K77XR8B 77"
Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65"
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA K77XR8B 77"
The Sony Bravia 8B OLED TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, vibrant colors, deep blacks, and sleek design. Users praise the crisp, natural image and the improved, compact remote, though some note the acoustic surface audio lacks punch and the ATSC 3.0 tuner has issues. A few complaints include a missing remote control and the necessity of a Google account for smart features, but overall it is highly recommended for a premium home theater experience.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Vibrant colors and deep blacks
- Sleek and thin design
- Improved compact remote
- Crisp and natural image
Cons
- Acoustic surface audio lacks punch
- ATSC 3.0 tuner issues on some channels
- Missing remote control in some units
- Requires Google account for smart features
- Sound system recommended for best experience
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
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA K77XR8B 77" | Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 77" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Backlight | OLED | OLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | Near Infinite | OLED/Ultimate Contrast |
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | Wide Color Spectrum |
| Motion Tech | XR OLED Motion | Auto AI |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | HCX Pro AI Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision | HDR10+ Adaptive, HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision IQ |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Fire TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Miracast, Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay, Mirroring |
| Works With | Google Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | — | 50W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Surround, DTS, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD, DTS:X | Theater Surround Pro |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 438W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 130 kWh★ |
| Weight | 32.30 kg | 17.46 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA K77XR8B 77"
- Strong display (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong smart (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65"
- Strong hdr (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong audio (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong gaming (84th percentile)84th %ile
Pricing
Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65" offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 39 specs.
