Panasonic Z85AFrom real comments

Verdict distilled from 8 mentions across 1 aspects in comments under product review videos.

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Buy this if...

  • You want highly accurate, natural picture quality for movies
  • You want strong value OLED performance often available at discounted prices
  • You appreciate a capable built-in sound system without needing a soundbar

What users love

Skip this if...

  • You need a screen larger than 65 inches
  • You dislike Fire TV as your smart TV interface
  • You want the highest peak brightness or MLA panel technology

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Best choice
1Premium
LG OLED G3
Major brightness improvement
LG OLED G3
Major brightness improvement
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2Mid
Panasonic Z85A
Accurate, natural picture quality
Panasonic Z85A
Accurate, natural picture quality
Best value
3Mid
LG OLED C1
Top-tier gaming featuresBurn-in is a non-issue with normal useExceptional picture quality and black levelsLower brightness than some competitorsLaggy or cluttered home menuOccasional burn-in with heavy or static use
LG OLED C1
Top-tier gaming features
Burn-in is a non-issue with normal use
Exceptional picture quality and black levels
Lower brightness than some competitors
Laggy or cluttered home menu
Occasional burn-in with heavy or static use
4Budget
LG OLED B2
Outstanding value vs C1/C2Frequent steep discounts and dealsPicture quality rivals pricier modelsLimited full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 portsHDR/Dolby Vision playback inconsistenciesLower peak brightness in bright rooms
LG OLED B2
Outstanding value vs C1/C2
Frequent steep discounts and deals
Picture quality rivals pricier models
Limited full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 ports
HDR/Dolby Vision playback inconsistencies
Lower peak brightness in bright rooms
5Mid
LG OLED C3
Outstanding picture qualityStrong gaming performanceGreat value with dealsReliability concerns after warrantyBurn-in risk with static PC useRemote lacks backlighting and buttons
LG OLED C3
Outstanding picture quality
Strong gaming performance
Great value with deals
Reliability concerns after warranty
Burn-in risk with static PC use
Remote lacks backlighting and buttons
6
Philips OLED951
Mediatek Pentonic 800 processorAmbilight plus Dolby Vision 2Builds on Philips' picture tuning reputationLacks Sony-level anti-glare coatingNo 83-inch size availableUnclear release timing
Philips OLED951
Mediatek Pentonic 800 processor
Ambilight plus Dolby Vision 2
Builds on Philips' picture tuning reputation
Lacks Sony-level anti-glare coating
No 83-inch size available
Unclear release timing
7Mid
LG OLED B5
Deep blacks and strong contrastExcellent value for moneyGreat for gamingDisliked remote controlGaming picture needs tweakingBrightness limitations debated
LG OLED B5
Deep blacks and strong contrast
Excellent value for money
Great for gaming
Disliked remote control
Gaming picture needs tweaking
Brightness limitations debated
8Premium
LG OLED G4
Exceptional picture quality and brightnessStrong upgrade over older LG modelsGood upscaling of lower-quality contentDistracting silver bezelRandom audio cutouts and soundbar issuesBurn-in and gaming heat concerns
LG OLED G4
Exceptional picture quality and brightness
Strong upgrade over older LG models
Good upscaling of lower-quality content
Distracting silver bezel
Random audio cutouts and soundbar issues
Burn-in and gaming heat concerns
9Premium
LG OLED C2
Exceptional picture quality and contrastGreat gaming performanceHigh long-term owner satisfactionBurn-in risk with static contentLoss of 120Hz black frame insertionHDR/brightness inconsistencies
LG OLED C2
Exceptional picture quality and contrast
Great gaming performance
High long-term owner satisfaction
Burn-in risk with static content
Loss of 120Hz black frame insertion
HDR/brightness inconsistencies
10Premium
Sony A90J
Exceptional picture processing and upscalingImpressive built-in soundExcellent center-channel speaker useHigh priceDelayed or missing VRR supportLimited usable HDMI 2.1 bandwidth
Sony A90J
Exceptional picture processing and upscaling
Impressive built-in sound
Excellent center-channel speaker use
High price
Delayed or missing VRR support
Limited usable HDMI 2.1 bandwidth

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Overall Impression

Picture quality is the Z85A's standout strength. Multiple owners describe the picture as exceptionally accurate, natural, and film-like, with some calling it more accurate than pricier flagship models. Black levels and color reproduction are frequently praised, especially by cinephiles. Several longtime Panasonic plasma owners say the OLED continues that legacy of quality reproduction. A few technical viewers note it can rival or beat competitors like the LG C4 in accuracy, even if not in every metric like brightness.

Value pricing makes it a popular pick. Buyers repeatedly mention finding the Z85A on sale for $600-$1000, often hundreds cheaper than comparable OLEDs like the Sony Bravia 8. Many describe it as an 'incredible' deal or 'bang for the buck' after discounts, coupons, or price-matching. This affordability, combined with strong picture quality, is a major draw for first-time OLED buyers and upgraders from older Panasonic plasmas alike.

Smart TV and size limitations frustrate some buyers. Several commenters express disappointment that Panasonic doesn't offer sizes larger than 65 inches in the US, calling it a missed opportunity to compete fully with rivals. Others are unhappy with the mandatory Fire TV platform, wishing for the ability to skip it entirely when using external devices like Xbox. A minority reported serious firmware bugs including flickering and disconnection issues, though this wasn't the majority experience.

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