Panasonic W95 vs Z85: Which OLED TV with FireOS Should You Choose for Your Viewing Experience?

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Introduce​

Parameter	Panasonic W95​	Panasonic Z85​
Picture​	​	​
Price​	$1999.99​	$1099.99​
Model Year​	2024​	2024​
Specific Uses​	-​	Gaming, Smart Home Integration​
Highlight​	Screen Size: 85 inches Display Type: 4K OLED Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1 Panel Technology: Mini LED Processor: HCX Pro AI Processor MKII HDR Support: HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG Audio Features: Dynamic Theater Surround, Dolby Atmos, built-in subwoofer Gaming Features: Game Mode Extreme, HDMI 2.1, 144Hz refresh rate, VRR, AMD FreeSync Premium, dedicated Game Control Board​	Screen Size: 65 inches Resolution: 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160) Display Technology: OLED Processor: HCX Pro AI Processor MKII HDR Support: HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG Audio Technology: Theater Surround Pro with Dolby Atmos Gaming Features: Game Mode Extreme, HDMI 2.1, 120Hz refresh rate, VRR, AMD FreeSync Premium, NVIDIA G-SYNC Additional Features: Dedicated Game Control Board​

Side-by-Side Comparison​

System​

Parameter	Panasonic W95​	Panasonic Z85​
Operating System​	FireOS​	FireOS​
Internet Applications​	Fire TV​	Amazon Prime Video​
Remote Control​	Bluetooth​	-​
Controller Type​	Remote Control|Voice Control|App Control|Touch Control​	Voice Control​

Display​

Parameter	Panasonic W95​	Panasonic Z85​
Aspect Ratio​	1.77:1​	16:9​
Display Technology​	OLED​	OLED​
Screen Finish​	-​	Glossy​
Has Color Screen​	-​	Yes​
Resolution​	4K​	4K​
Refresh Rate​	144 Hz​	120 Hz​
Response Time​	-​	-​
HDR Format Supported​	HLG, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision​	HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG​
Maximum Display Brightness​	-​	-​
Display Backlight​	Mini-LED​	Self-Luminous​
Display Backlight Setting​	-​	-​
Picture Quality Enhancement​	Mini LED with HCX Pro AI Processor and Multi HDR support​	HCX Pro AI Processor MKII​
Motion Enhancement​	-​	-​

Audio​

Parameter	Panasonic W95​	Panasonic Z85​
Number of Audio Channels​	5.1​	5.1​
Audio Output Mode​	Surround​	Dolby Atmos, Bluetooth​
Audio Input​	Bluetooth, HDMI​	HDMI​
Speaker Description​	Speaker with a dedicated built-in subwoofer​	Theater Surround Pro with Dolby Atmos​

Connectivity​

Parameter	Panasonic W95​	Panasonic Z85​
Connectivity Technology​	Bluetooth​	Bluetooth​
Bluetooth Version​	-​	-​
Screen Mirroring​	Miracast, AirPlay​	Google Cast (Chromecast)​
Total Usb Ports​	-​	2​
Number of HDMI Ports​	4​	4​
Connector Type​	-​	HDMI, Bluetooth​
Signal Format​	HDMI, Bluetooth​	HDMI, ATSC​

Features​

Parameter	Panasonic W95​	Panasonic Z85​
Video Encoding​	H.264, H.265 (HEVC)​	H.264, H.265 (HEVC)​
Compatible Devices​	-​	[POSSIBLE] Bluetooth-enabled devices​
Tuner Type​	ATSC​	ATSC​
Noteworthy Features​	Built-In Speaker​	HDR10+ Adaptive, Dolby Vision IQ, Theater Surround Pro with Atmos, Game Mode Extreme, Fire TV built-in​

Measurements​

Parameter	Panasonic W95​	Panasonic Z85​
Dimensions D x W x H​	74.6"D x 43.2"W x 4.3"H​	57"D x 33"W x 2.7"H​
Item Weight​	-​	-​
Screen Size​	85 Inches​	65 Inches​

Conclusion​

Product	PROS AND CONS​
Panasonic W95​	Pros • Excellent picture quality with impressive color and clarity • Solid build quality and attractive design • Effortless transition from Roku to Fire OS • Impressive onboard audio performance • Quick and intuitive setup process • Responsive performance with no noticeable lag • Easy side-loading of apps Cons • Lack of backlight on the remote • Some concerns about viewing angles may not reflect actual performance Overall Impression The Panasonic mini LED TV offers a remarkable balance of quality, performance, and design, making it a standout choice for consumers seeking an upgrade. Its impressive picture and sound quality, coupled with the familiar Fire OS interface, create an enjoyable viewing experience. Despite minor drawbacks like the remote's lack of backlighting, this TV exceeds expectations and is highly recommended for those looking to enhance their home entertainment setup.
Panasonic Z85​	Pros • Fantastic picture quality with vibrant colors and sharp contrast • Excellent performance for gaming with a smooth 120hz refresh rate • Superb upscaling for 1080p content • Impressive built-in sound system with 5.1 surround and Dolby Atmos • User-friendly remote and interface (after initial setup) • Wide range of settings for customization Cons • Initial software and configuration issues, requiring multiple restarts • Occasional source linking problems • Wasteful packaging materials • Some users may find the numerous settings overwhelming Overall Impression This Panasonic OLED TV offers stunning picture quality and great sound, making it ideal for movie watching and gaming. Although it faced initial setup challenges and software hiccups, the overall performance and features make it a worthwhile investment for those seeking a high-quality viewing experience.