Panasonic Z95 vs W95: Which Ultra HD Model Should You Choose for Your Next Decision?

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Introduce​

Parameter	Panasonic Z95​	Panasonic W95​
Picture​	​	​
Price​	$2499.99​	$1299.99​
Model Year​	2024​	2024​
Specific Uses​	gaming, smart home integration​	Living room, bedroom, outdoor, personal viewing, group viewing, gaming, smart display​
Highlight​	Display Size: 65 inches Resolution: 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) Panel Type: OLED Gaming Features: HDMI 2.1, 144Hz refresh rate, VRR, AMD FreeSync Premium, NVIDIA G-SYNC Audio Technology: Dolby Atmos Speaker Configuration: Front-array, upward and side-firing speakers Smart TV Platform: Fire TV built-in Features: Voice controls, personalized recommendations, streaming access	Display Size: 65-inch Display Technology: Mini LED Processor: HCX Pro AI Processor MKII HDR Support: HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG, HDR10+ Adaptive, Dolby Vision IQ Audio Features: Dynamic Theater Surround, built-in subwoofer, Dolby Atmos Gaming Features: Game Mode Extreme, HDMI 2.1, 144Hz refresh rate, VRR, AMD FreeSync Premium, Game Control Board

Side-by-Side Comparison​

System​

Parameter	Panasonic Z95​	Panasonic W95​
Operating System​	FireOS​	FireOS​
Internet Applications​	Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, YouTube, Browser​	Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, YouTube, Browser​
Remote Control​	Bluetooth​	Bluetooth​
Controller Type​	Remote Control​	Voice Control​

Display​

Parameter	Panasonic Z95​	Panasonic W95​
Aspect Ratio​	16:9​	16:9​
Display Technology​	OLED​	Mini Led​
Screen Finish​	Anti-Glare​	-​
Color Screen​	Yes​	-​
Resolution​	4K​	4K​
Refresh Rate​	144 Hz​	144 Hz​
HDR Supported​	HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG​	HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG​
Backlight Technology​	Self-Luminous​	Mini-LED​
Backlight Setting​	-​	Adjustable​
Picture Enhancement​	Dolby Vision IQ​	Mini-LED, Local Dimming Ultra, Quantum Dot​
Motion Enhancement​	144Hz refresh rate​	true​

Audio​

Parameter	Panasonic Z95​	Panasonic W95​
Audio Channels​	5.1​	5.1​
Audio Output​	Dolby Atmos​	Advanced Surround Sound​
Audio Input​	Bluetooth​	HDMI​
Speaker Description​	2.1 channel speakers with front-array, upward and side-firing speakers, supporting Dolby Atmos technology​	2.1 channel system, full-range drivers, dedicated built-in subwoofer, Dynamic Theater Surround with Dolby Atmos​
Sound Format​	Dolby Atmos​	Dolby Atmos​

Connectivity​

Parameter	Panasonic Z95​	Panasonic W95​
Connectivity Technology​	Bluetooth​	Bluetooth​
Bluetooth Version​	5.3​	-​
Screen Mirroring​	Fire TV Screen Mirroring​	-​
Total Usb Ports​	3​	-​
Total HDMI Ports​	4​	4​
Connector Type​	HDMI, Audio Jack​	HDMI​
Signal Format​	ATSC​	HDMI​

Features​

Parameter	Panasonic Z95​	Panasonic W95​
Video Encoding​	H.264, H.265 (HEVC), VP9​	H.264, H.265 (HEVC), VP9​
Water Resistance​	Not Water Resistant​	-​
Compatible Devices​	Headphone​	-​
Tuner Type​	ATSC​	ATSC​
Voltage​	1E+2 Volts (AC)​	1E+2 Volts​
Other Features​	Built-In Speaker​	Built-In Speaker​

Measurements​

Parameter	Panasonic Z95​	Panasonic W95​
D x W x H​	57"D x 35"W x 2.7"H​	57"D x 32.8"W x 2.8"H​
Screen Size​	65 Inches​	65 Inches​

Conclusion​

Product	PROS AND CONS​
Panasonic Z95​	Pros • Exceptional internal sound quality, eliminating the need for a soundbar • Stunning picture quality, comparable to higher-end models • Capable of handling multiple formats, including Dolby Vision • User-friendly Amazon Fire TV Remote Pro integration • Solid build quality and reliability, based on past experience with Panasonic products Cons • Requires some tweaks for optimal picture quality • The need for a factory reset to sync a new remote if the original is lost • Performance may be sensitive to heat levels Overall Impression This Panasonic TV impresses with its outstanding picture and sound quality, making it a worthy investment for those who prioritize audiovisual excellence. Its user-friendly features and compatibility with multiple formats further enhance its appeal. Despite minor drawbacks regarding remote syncing and heat sensitivity, the overall performance and reliability of the product deliver significant value.
Panasonic W95​	Pros • Excellent picture quality and color accuracy • Solid build quality and reliability • Good selection of inputs, including 4 HDMI ports • Easy setup process • Improved sound quality, particularly for dialogue • Great price-to-performance ratio Cons • Amazon FireTV OS may not be preferred by all users • Only one HDMI port is eARC compatible • Optical output placement is inconvenient • Potential quality control issues (screen damage reported) Overall Impression The Panasonic TV offers a compelling combination of quality, reliability, and value, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a dependable LCD option. While it may not compete with high-end models from brands like Sony, its picture quality, sound performance, and build make it a worthy contender, especially at its price point. However, consumers should be aware of potential quality control issues and the limitations of the FireTV OS.