Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65"
Samsung S90FA QN77S90FAFXZA 77"
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 S90FA QN77S90FAFXZA 77"
The Samsung 77" S90F OLED TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with users praising its exceptional picture quality, deep blacks, vibrant colors, and anti-glare screen. Many highlight its cinematic experience, low input lag for gaming, and sleek design, though a few mention minor issues like occasional freezing and screen reflections in bright rooms. Overall, it's considered a premium investment worth the price.
Pros
- Exceptional picture quality
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- Anti-glare screen
- Low input lag for gaming
- Sleek premium design
Cons
- Occasional freezing
- Screen reflections in bright rooms
- Expensive price
- Burn-in risk
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65" | Samsung S90FA QN77S90FAFXZA 77" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 77" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Backlight | OLED | OLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | OLED/Ultimate Contrast | Near Infinite |
| Color Gamut | Wide Color Spectrum | Color Booster Pro |
| Motion Tech | Auto AI | Motion Xcelerator 144Hz |
| Processor | HCX Pro AI Processor | NQ4 AI Gen3 Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10+ Adaptive, HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision IQ | OLED HDR+ |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Fire TV | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa | Amazon Alexa, Bixby |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay, Mirroring | SmartThings |
| Works With | — | Google Home, SmartThings |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | 50W★ | 40W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Theater Surround Pro | Yes★ |
| 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 | 400x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 182W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | 130 kWh★ | 343 kWh |
| Weight | 17.46 kg★ | 76.70 kg |
Pros & Cons
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
Samsung S90FA QN77S90FAFXZA 77"
- Strong display (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong smart (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average hdr (34th percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65" offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 80 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 40 specs.
