Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65"
Samsung UN32M4500BFXZA 32"
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 UN32M4500BFXZA 32"
The Samsung 32" smart TV is praised for its vibrant colors, sharp picture, and lightweight design, offering great value at around $120-130. Most users find it easy to set up and enjoy the included Samsung Plus channels, though a few report issues with sound quality (robotic voices) and a defective remote. Setup can be clunky for some, especially when configuring streaming services, but overall satisfaction is high among verified buyers.
Pros
- Vibrant colors and sharp picture
- Lightweight and portable design
- Great value for money
- Easy setup for most users
- Included Samsung Plus channels
Cons
- Poor sound quality (robotic voices)
- Defective remote control reported
- Clunky setup for streaming services
- Scratches on TV upon arrival
- Outdated model (2017) for some
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65" | Samsung UN32M4500BFXZA 32" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 32" |
| Resolution | 4K★ | HD |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | LED |
| Backlight | OLED★ | LCD |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 1.77:1 |
| Curved | ✗ | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | OLED/Ultimate Contrast | — |
| Color Gamut | Wide Color Spectrum | — |
| Motion Tech | Auto AI | — |
| Processor | HCX Pro AI Processor | Quad-Core Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10+ Adaptive, HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision IQ | — |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | — |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | — |
| HLG | ✓★ | — |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible | — |
| ALLM | ✓★ | — |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Fire TV | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa | — |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay, Mirroring | Miracast |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 50W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | — |
| Surround Sound | Theater Surround Pro | — |
| eARC | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 2 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Yes | — |
| Ethernet | ✓★ | — |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | — |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 48W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | — |
| Annual Energy | 130 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 17.46 kg | 4.31 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 UN32M4500BFXZA 32"
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average display (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average hdr (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average gaming (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average audio (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Samsung UN32M4500BFXZA 32" offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 73 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 17 of 38 specs.
