Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65"
Hisense S7 Canvas 85S7N 85"
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
Hisense S7 Canvas 85S7N 85"
The Hisense QD6 QLED TV is widely praised for its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and great value for the price. Many users highlight the immersive experience of the large screen, especially for movies and gaming, and appreciate the easy setup and Google TV interface. However, some reviewers report issues with black levels, blooming, occasional connectivity problems, and slow app loading. A few negative experiences involve delivery and customer service, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Vibrant and accurate colors
- Great value for the price
- Large immersive screen
- Easy setup and Google TV interface
Cons
- Black levels and blooming issues
- Occasional connectivity problems
- Slow app loading times
- Mediocre built-in sound quality
- Brightness could be better in bright rooms
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65" | Hisense S7 Canvas 85S7N 85" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 84.5" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | QLED |
| Backlight | OLED★ | Edge LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | OLED/Ultimate Contrast | — |
| Color Gamut | Wide Color Spectrum | Hi-QLED |
| Motion Tech | Auto AI | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | HCX Pro AI Processor | Hi-View Engine Pro |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10+ Adaptive, HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision IQ | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Fire TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay, Mirroring | Chromecast, Apple AirPlay |
| Works With | — | Google Home, Apple Home, Amazon Alexa |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 50W★ | 46W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Theater Surround Pro | DTS Virtual:X |
| 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 | ||
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 130 kWh★ | 485 kWh |
| Weight | 17.46 kg★ | 50.30 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
Hisense S7 Canvas 85S7N 85"
- Strong smart (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gaming (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong audio (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65" offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 73 overall, wins 2 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 39 specs.
