Panasonic JZ1500 OLED 4K TV (2021)
73% Neofiliac82% External
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Product Overview
Panasonic JZ1500 is a premium 4K OLED TV in the company's 2021 lineup. Sharing much of the same design and functional features with the JZ2000, the JZ1500 only differs in the range of surround processing protocols supported and a simpler built-in speaker setup.
As such, the JZ1500 is optimized for films and games alike. Powered by the same HCX Pro AI Processor found in the flagship JZ2000, the JZ1500 offers extremely low latency, which is boosted by variable refresh rate (VRR) support in the form of AMD FreeSync Premium. Its supposed weakness in audio processing is irrelevant when the AV system incorporates a separated sound system.
Panasonic promises that the JZ1500 uses the exact same Master HDR OLED Professional Edition panels found in its flagship, which is brighter and supports broader HDR latitude than the 2020 HZ1500.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 73% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Gorgeous OLED panel
- High screen-to-body ratio
- Supports HDR10, HDR10+, HDR10+ Adaptive, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma), and Dolby Vision
- 10-bit display panel
Cons
- Lacks VESA mount
What external reviewers found***
External score 82% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Excellent motion handling
- Punchy, punchy and dynamic picture
Cons
- Not the best in class
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Specifications
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Connectivity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ports | 1x Ethernet RJ45, 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x Antenna (RF) (female), 1x Satellite In (Main; F-type female), 1x AV Component In (YPbPr + L/R), 2x CI+ 1.4 (ECP), 1x Satellite In (Sub; F-type female), 2x HDMI 2.1, 2x USB 2.0, 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x USB 3.0, 1x 3.5 ... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wireless Connectivity | WiFi 5 + Bluetooth + WiFi Direct + DLNA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Camera | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Colors | Black | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Drivers | Subwoofer | 1 x 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Speakers | 2x 15W | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
VESA Mount | N/A | 300 x 300 mm | 300 x 300 mm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bezels | 93.99% screen-to-body ratio | 87.79% screen-to-body ratio | 94.93% screen-to-body ratio | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Size | Depth | 2.64 in / 67 mm w/o stand, 11.81 in / 300 mm w/ stand | 2.72 in / 69 mm w/o stand, 13.78 in / 350 mm w/ stand | 2.72 in / 69 mm w/o stand, 13.78 in / 350 mm w/ stand | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Size | Height | 24.49 in / 622 mm w/o stand, 26.85 in / 682 mm w/ stand | 30.08 in / 764 mm w/o stand, 30.35 in / 771 mm w/ stand | 32.87 in / 835 mm w/o stand, 35.24 in / 895 mm w/ stand | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Size | Width | 42.09 in / 1069 mm | 48.31 in / 1227 mm | 57.01 in / 1448 mm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 19 kg / 42 lbs w/o stand , 24.5 kg / 54 lbs w/ stand | 15.5 kg / 34 lbs w/o stand , 20.5 kg / 45 lbs w/ stand | 18 kg / 40 lbs w/o stand , 23 kg / 51 lbs w/ stand | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Display | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Display Color Depth | 10 bits, 1073741824 colors | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Display Diagonal | 48" (47.6 in / 1209 mm) | 55" (54.65 in / 1388 mm) | 65" (64.53 in / 1639 mm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Display Type | OLED, LG Display | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pixel Density | 92 ppi | 80 ppi | 68 ppi | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pixel Pitch | 0.275 mm | 0.315 mm | 0.372 mm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Refresh Rate | 40 Hz ~ 120 Hz | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Resolution | 4K (3840x2160) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Viewing Angle | 178° H / 178° V | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Function | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HDR | HDR10, HDR10+, HDR10+ Adaptive, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma), Dolby Vision | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating Humidity | 20 % ~ 80 % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating System | my Home Screen 6.0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating Temperature | 0 °C ~ 35 °C , 32 °F ~ 95 °F | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Processor | 4 cores | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tuner | DVB-T, Analog (NTSC/PAL/SECAM), DVB-T2, DVB-S2, DVB-S, DVB-C | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Variable Framerate | AMD FreeSync Premium | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Video | Wide Colour Spectrum, Auto AI Picture, Ultimate Contrast, Smooth Motion Drive Pro, USB HDD Recording, CalMAN Ready, Master HDR OLED panel, Game Mode Extreme, Intelligent Sensing, Picture-and-Text, Netflix Calibrated Mode, Voice command, Google Assistan... | Wide Colour Spectrum, Auto AI Picture, Ultimate Contrast, Smooth Motion Drive Pro, USB HDD Recording, CalMAN Ready, Master HDR OLED Professional Edition, Game Mode Extreme, Intelligent Sensing, Picture-and-Text, Netflix Calibrated Mode, Voice command, ... | Wide Colour Spectrum, Auto AI Picture, Ultimate Contrast, Smooth Motion Drive Pro, USB HDD Recording, CalMAN Ready, Master HDR OLED Professional Edition, Game Mode Extreme, Intelligent Sensing, Picture-and-Text, Netflix Calibrated Mode, Voice command, ... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Power Consumption | 279 W (max) / 0.5 W (sleep) / 0.3 W (off) | 373 W (max) / 0.5 W (sleep) / 0.3 W (off) | 482 W (max) / 0.5 W (sleep) / 0.3 W (off) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Accessory | Remote control | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Debut | 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Model Name | TX-48JZ1500 | TX-55JZ1500 | TX-65JZ1500 |
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Reviewer score 82%Panasonic JZ1500B is one of the best in the business when it comes to motion handling. Detail levels and definition are hugely impressive again, but there's no sense of artificial sharpening. Blade Runner 2049 is packed with extremely challenging moments, and the Jz1500B handles them almost as well as the Sony A80J and A90J.
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Pros
- Punchy, punchy and dynamic picture
- Excellent motion handling
Cons
- Not the best in class
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References
- ^ Panasonic TX-55JZ1500B OLED TV review. [whathifi]. https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/panasonic-tx-55jz1500b-oled-tv. 2021-09-15. Retrieved 2021-09-16.
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