Panasonic HZ980 OLED
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Product Overview
Panasonic HZ980 4K OLED smart TV is the entry-level option that shares key features of Panasonic's 2020 OLED lineup, including Dolby Vision IQ and Filmmaker Mode with Intelligent Sensing, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and HDR10+ support, and HCX PRO Intelligent Processor.
Available in 55 and 65 inches, the HZ980 series support a broad set of HDR standards. The Filmmaker Mode allows users to enjoy cinematic video as it was intended by creators. It respects the frame rate, aspect ratio, color, and contrast of the content while disabling noise reduction and sharpening.
New in 2020, Panasonic's OLED smart TVs also support Dolby Vision IQ. Using Dolby Vision dynamic metadata, this feature displays every detail of the content and adjusts to the brightness of the room. It also modifies the TV's settings to ensure optimal image quality.
Ratings
What we found
Neofiliac score 76%
Pros
- Gorgeous OLED panel
- High screen-to-body ratio
- Supports HDR10, HDR10+, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma), Dolby Vision, HLG Photo, and Dolby Vision IQ
- 10-bit display panel
Cons
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Specifications
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55" | 65" | ||||||||
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Connectivity | |||||||||
Ports | 1x Ethernet RJ45, 4x HDMI 2.0 (b; CEC), 1x CI+ 1.4, 1x Satellite In (Sub; F-type female), 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x AV Composite In (Video + L/R), 1x Satellite In (Main; F-type female), 2x USB 2.0 (max 0.5 A), 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x USB 3.0 (max 0.9 A)... | 1x Ethernet RJ45, 4x HDMI 2.0 (CEC), 1x CI+ 1.4, 1x Satellite In (Sub; F-type female), 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x AV Composite In (Video + L/R), 1x Satellite In (Main; F-type female), 2x USB 2.0 (max 0.5 A), 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x USB 3.0 (max 0.9 A), 1... | |||||||
Wireless Connectivity | WiFi 5 + Bluetooth + WiFi Direct + DLNA | ||||||||
Construction | |||||||||
Camera | No | ||||||||
Colors | Black | ||||||||
Speakers | 2x 15W | ||||||||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 mm | 400 x 400 mm | |||||||
Dimensions | |||||||||
Bezels | 94.13% screen-to-body ratio | 94.64% screen-to-body ratio | |||||||
Size | Depth | 2.28 in / 58 mm w/o stand, 13.7 in / 348 mm w/ stand | ||||||||
Size | Height | 28.03 in / 712 mm w/o stand, 30.39 in / 772 mm w/ stand | 32.95 in / 837 mm w/o stand, 35.28 in / 896 mm w/ stand | |||||||
Size | Width | 48.35 in / 1228 mm | 57.05 in / 1449 mm | |||||||
Weight | 21 kg / 46 lbs w/o stand , 25.5 kg / 56 lbs w/ stand | 27 kg / 59 lbs w/o stand , 31.5 kg / 69 lbs w/ stand | |||||||
Display | |||||||||
Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | ||||||||
Display Color Depth | 10 bits, 1073741824 colors | ||||||||
Display Diagonal | 55" (54.65 in / 1388 mm) | 65" (64.53 in / 1639 mm) | |||||||
Display Type | OLED, LG Display | ||||||||
Pixel Density | 80 ppi | 68 ppi | |||||||
Pixel Pitch | 0.315 mm | 0.372 mm | |||||||
Refresh Rate | 100 Hz / 120 Hz | ||||||||
Resolution | 4K (3840x2160) | ||||||||
Viewing Angle | 178° H / 178° V | ||||||||
Function | |||||||||
HDR | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma), Dolby Vision, HLG Photo, Dolby Vision IQ | ||||||||
Operating Humidity | 20 % ~ 80 % | ||||||||
Operating System | my Home Screen 5.0 | ||||||||
Operating Temperature | 0 °C ~ 35 °C , 32 °F ~ 95 °F | ||||||||
Processor | 4 cores | ||||||||
Tuner | DVB-T, Analog (NTSC/PAL/SECAM), DVB-T2, DVB-S2 | ||||||||
Video | Filmmaker Mode, Wide Colour Spectrum, Google Assistant, TV Anywhere, Image Processor - HCX Pro Intelligent Processor, Light Sensor, Voice command, UHD Premium, ISF Mode, HDR Brightness Enhancer, Alexa, Ultimate Contrast, Picture-at-Picture, Dynamic HDR... | ||||||||
Performance | |||||||||
Energy Efficiency | A | ||||||||
Power Consumption | 105 W (average) / 371 W (max) / 0.5 W (sleep) / 0.3 W (off) | 138 W (average) / 480 W (max) / 0.5 W (sleep) / 0.3 W (off) | |||||||
Production | |||||||||
Debut | 2020 | ||||||||
Model Name | TX-55HZ980 | TX-65HZ980 |
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