Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65"
Panasonic
73 Overall Score
vs
Samsung S95D 55"
Samsung
50 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65"
92 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
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
Picture quality 5
Audio quality 4
Build quality 3
Value for money 4
Ease of setup 3
Brand reputation 4
Samsung S95D 55"
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65" | Samsung S95D 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Backlight | OLED | OLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Curved | ✗ | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | OLED/Ultimate Contrast | infinite |
| Color Gamut | Wide Color Spectrum | — |
| Motion Tech | Auto AI | — |
| Processor | HCX Pro AI Processor | Neural Quantum Processor 4K |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10+ Adaptive, HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision IQ | HDR10+ |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible | HDMI 2.1 |
| ALLM | ✓★ | — |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Fire TV | — |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa | Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay, Mirroring | — |
| Works With | — | Alexa, Google |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1 | — |
| Wattage | 50W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Theater Surround Pro | — |
| eARC | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 1 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | — |
| Power & Size | ||
| Energy Star | ✗ | — |
| Annual Energy | 130 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 17.46 kg★ | 33.11 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
Samsung S95D 55"
- Strong display (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong gaming (76th percentile)
- Strong hdr (70th percentile)
- Below average social proof (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65"0.002score per dollar
vs
Samsung S95D 55"0.001score per dollar
Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65" offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65"
Scores 73 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 38 specs.
