LG G3 Series OLED65G3PUA 65"
Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65"
What Buyers Say
LG G3 Series OLED65G3PUA 65"
The LG G3 OLED TV gets high marks for its stunning picture quality, ultra-bright display, and deep black levels. It features a sleek design with a flush wall mount, though some users note the lack of a stand and fragile build. The Magic Remote and webOS are well-received, while the built-in audio is considered adequate but improved with a soundbar.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Ultra-bright display
- Deep black levels
- Sleek flush wall-mount design
- Fast and clean webOS
Cons
- No stand included
- Fragile build
- Wall mount alignment issues
- Permanently attached power cord
- Built-in audio is mediocre
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
| LG G3 Series OLED65G3PUA 65" | Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Backlight | OLED | OLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | Infinite | OLED/Ultimate Contrast |
| Color Gamut | — | Wide Color Spectrum |
| Motion Tech | None | Auto AI |
| Processor | α9 AI Processor Gen6 | HCX Pro AI Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR10+ Adaptive, HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision IQ |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | webOS | Fire TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa | Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay, Mirroring |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.2 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | — | 50W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital | Theater Surround Pro |
| eARC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.0★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300mm x 300mm | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 242 kWh | 130 kWh★ |
| Weight | 23.90 kg | 17.46 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
LG G3 Series OLED65G3PUA 65"
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong smart (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong gaming (84th percentile)84th %ile
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
Pricing
Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65" offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 38 specs.
