Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65"

Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65"

Panasonic
73 Overall Score
vs
LG G4 Series OLED65G4SUB 65"

LG G4 Series OLED65G4SUB 65"

LG
90 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

LG G4 Series OLED65G4SUB 65"

95 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

The LG G4 OLED TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, deep blacks, and impressive brightness for an OLED. Users highlight its excellent gaming performance with high refresh rates and Dolby Vision support, as well as its sleek design that mounts flush on the wall. A few reviewers mention wishing they had chosen a larger size, but overall satisfaction is extremely high, with many calling it the best TV they have ever owned.

Pros
  • Stunning picture quality with deep blacks
  • Impressive brightness for an OLED
  • Excellent gaming performance with high refresh rates
  • Sleek design that mounts flush on wall
  • Great viewing angles
Cons
  • Some wish they bought a larger size
  • Built-in speakers not enough for cinematic feel
  • High price point
👍 Picture quality 5
👍 Brightness 4
👍 Gaming performance 3
👍 Design and mounting 3
👍 Viewing angles 2
👎 Size regret 2

Scores

Smart Home
Panasonic
60
LG
92
Gaming
Panasonic
74
LG
90
Streaming
Panasonic
64
LG
88
Sports
Panasonic
67
LG
84
Budget
Panasonic
65
LG
81
Corporate
Panasonic
59
LG
80
Movies
Panasonic
65
LG
76
Portable
Panasonic
40
LG
54
Outdoor
Panasonic
42
LG
54

Specifications

Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65"LG G4 Series OLED65G4SUB 65"
Display
Size65"65.1"
Resolution4K4K
Panel TypeOLEDOLED
BacklightOLEDOLED
Aspect Ratio16:916:9
Curved✗✗
Picture Quality
Contrast RatioOLED/Ultimate ContrastInfinite
Color GamutWide Color Spectrum100% Color Volume
Motion TechAuto AIOLED Motion
ProcessorHCX Pro AI Processorα11 AI Processor
HDR
HDR FormatsHDR10+ Adaptive, HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision IQDolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
Dolby Vision✓✓
HDR10+✓★✗
HLG✓✓
Gaming
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Response Time—0.10000000149011612 ms★
VRRFreeSync Premium, G-Sync CompatibleG-SYNC Compatible (NVIDIA Adaptive Sync), FreeSync (AMD Adaptive
ALLM✓✓
Game Mode✓✓
Smart TV
PlatformFire TVwebOS
Voice AssistantAlexaAmazon Alexa
Screen MirroringApple AirPlay, MirroringApple AirPlay 2, Chromecast
Works With—Alexa, Google, Apple HomeKit
Audio
Speaker Config2.14.2
Wattage50W175W★
Dolby Atmos✓✓
Surround SoundTheater Surround ProDolby Atmos
eARC✓✓
Connectivity
HDMI Ports44
HDMI Version2.12.1
USB Ports23★
Wi-FiWi-FiWi-Fi 6E★
BluetoothYes5.1★
Ethernet✓✓
Optical Audio✓✓
VESA Mount300x300300mm x 300mm
Power & Size
Power—175W★
Energy Star✗✗
Annual Energy130 kWh★322 kWh
Weight17.46 kg★23.81 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

LG G4 Series OLED65G4SUB 65"

  • Strong gaming (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong audio (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile

Pricing

Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65" is $880 cheaper (1.8x less).

Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65"0.064score per dollar
vs
LG G4 Series OLED65G4SUB 65"0.044score per dollar

Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65" offers 1.5x better value for money

Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65"

LG G4 Series OLED65G4SUB 65"

Verdict

★ Winner: LG G4 Series OLED65G4SUB 65"

Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 40 specs.

LG G4 Series OLED65G4SUB 65" Better at:

BudgetGamingMoviesSportsOutdoorPortableCorporateStreamingSmart Home

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