Panasonic Z95B review

Panasonic Z95B targets home theater buyers who want a calibrated picture and capable sound without a soundbar on day one. Panasonic's US specification sheet for the TV-65Z95BP lists a Primary RGB Tandem OLED panel with ThermalFlow cooling and the HCX Pro AI Processor MKII. It is the only set on this list with both Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ Adaptive, and it adds Netflix Adaptive Calibrated Mode, Prime Video Calibrated Mode and isf Mode for calibrators. Sound is the standout: a 170 W system with a front line array, side and upward drivers and a woofer, plus Dolby Atmos. Gamers get VRR up to 144Hz on two HDMI 2.1 inputs, and there is an ATSC 3.0 tuner. The smart platform is Fire TV. Panasonic did not show a US price we could verify, so we scored value conservatively. We compared documented features and published specifications; we did not test the TV ourselves.

Who it is for

buyers who want strong built-in sound and broad HDR support

Price

See vendor pricing (USD check pending).

US price check pending. See the vendor pricing page.

Key features

• 4K OLED Primary RGB Tandem panel with ThermalFlow
• HCX Pro AI Processor MKII
• HDR10+ Adaptive, HDR10, HLG and Dolby Vision IQ
• 170 W 7-channel speaker system with upward-firing drivers and Dolby Atmos
• Netflix Adaptive Calibrated Mode, Prime Video Calibrated Mode and isf Mode

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Supports both Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ Adaptive, unlike the LG and Samsung sets here
• Strength: Built-in 170 W sound with upward and side drivers
• Strength: ATSC 3.0 tuner and 144Hz VRR on two HDMI 2.1 inputs
• Weakness: We could not verify a US price from a Panasonic page
• Weakness: All 4 HDMI inputs sit on the side of the TV, per Panasonic's spec sheet
• Weakness: Panel refresh tops out at 144Hz, below the 165Hz of LG and Samsung

Key facts

• Price checked: Pending
• Panel: Primary RGB Tandem OLED
• HDR: Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Adaptive
• Speakers: 170 W, 7ch plus woofer
• Smart TV: Fire TV

Where it ranks

Panasonic Z95B is No. 8 in our Best OLED TVs verdict.