Panasonic HZ980 OLED 4K TV (2020)

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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.
For more feature-rich options, Panasonic also markets the HZ1000, HZ1500, and HZ2000 series 4K OLED TVs.

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What we found**

Neofiliac score 76% (not directly comparable across industries)
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

    55"65"

    Connectivity

    Ports1x 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 ConnectivityWiFi 5 + Bluetooth + WiFi Direct + DLNA

    Construction

    CameraNo
    ColorsBlack
    Speakers2x 15W
    VESA Mount400 x 300 mm400 x 400 mm

    Dimensions

    Bezels94.13% screen-to-body ratio94.64% screen-to-body ratio
    Size | Depth2.28 in / 58 mm w/o stand, 13.7 in / 348 mm w/ stand2.28 in / 58 mm w/o stand, 13.7 in / 348 mm w/ stand
    Size | Height28.03 in / 712 mm w/o stand, 30.39 in / 772 mm w/ stand32.95 in / 837 mm w/o stand, 35.28 in / 896 mm w/ stand
    Size | Width48.35 in / 1228 mm57.05 in / 1449 mm
    Weight21 kg / 46 lbs w/o stand , 25.5 kg / 56 lbs w/ stand27 kg / 59 lbs w/o stand , 31.5 kg / 69 lbs w/ stand

    Display

    Aspect Ratio16:9
    Display Color Depth10 bits, 1073741824 colors
    Display Diagonal55" (54.65 in / 1388 mm)65" (64.53 in / 1639 mm)
    Display TypeOLED, LG Display
    Pixel Density80 ppi68 ppi
    Pixel Pitch0.315 mm0.372 mm
    Refresh Rate100 Hz / 120 Hz
    Resolution4K (3840x2160)
    Viewing Angle178° H / 178° V

    Function

    HDRHDR10, HDR10+, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma), Dolby Vision, HLG Photo, Dolby Vision IQ
    Operating Humidity20 % ~ 80 %
    Operating Systemmy Home Screen 5.0
    Operating Temperature0 °C ~ 35 °C , 32 °F ~ 95 °F
    Processor4 cores
    TunerDVB-T, Analog (NTSC/PAL/SECAM), DVB-T2, DVB-S2
    VideoFilmmaker 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 EfficiencyA
    Power Consumption105 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

    Debut2020
    Model NameTX-55HZ980TX-65HZ980

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