Panasonic JZ980 OLED 4K TV (2021)

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Product Overview

Panasonic JZ980 is the most affordable option in the Panasonic's 2021 4K OLED TV lineup. Sharing all the designs and features of the JZ1000, the JZ980 is driven at a lower power rating, with supposedly sacrifices in maximum brightness and dynamic range.
As such, compared to the range-topping JZ2000 and JZ1500, the JZ980 loses Panasonic's "Master HDR OLED Professional Edition" OLED panel as well as more advanced surround processing protocols; it also comes with a simple 30W stereo speaker setup built-in.
Still, the JZ980 is a great option for both films and games. Powered by the same HCX Pro AI Processor found in the aforementioned higher-end models, the JZ980 offers low latency boosted by variable refresh rate (VRR) support in the form of AMD FreeSync Premium. Its weakness in audio processing is irrelevant when the AV system incorporates a separated sound system.

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

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Specifications

48"55"65"

Connectivity

Ports1x 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 ConnectivityWiFi 5 + Bluetooth + WiFi Direct + DLNA

Construction

CameraNo
ColorsBlack
Speakers2x 15W
VESA MountN/A300 x 300 mm300 x 300 mm

Dimensions

Bezels93.99% screen-to-body ratio94.13% screen-to-body ratio94.64% screen-to-body ratio
Size | Depth2.64 in / 67 mm w/o stand, 10.63 in / 270 mm w/ stand2.28 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 | Height24.49 in / 622 mm w/o stand, 27.17 in / 690 mm w/ stand28.03 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 | Width42.09 in / 1069 mm48.35 in / 1228 mm57.05 in / 1449 mm
Weight19.5 kg / 43 lbs w/o stand , 20.5 kg / 45 lbs w/ stand21 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 Diagonal48" (47.6 in / 1209 mm)55" (54.65 in / 1388 mm)65" (64.53 in / 1639 mm)
Display TypeOLED, LG Display
Pixel Density92 ppi80 ppi68 ppi
Pixel Pitch0.275 mm0.315 mm0.372 mm
Refresh Rate40 Hz ~ 120 Hz
Resolution4K (3840x2160)
Viewing Angle178° H / 178° V

Function

HDRHDR10, HDR10+, HDR10+ Adaptive, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma), Dolby Vision
Operating Humidity20 % ~ 80 %
Operating Systemmy Home Screen 6.0
Operating Temperature0 °C ~ 35 °C , 32 °F ~ 95 °F
Processor4 cores
TunerDVB-T, Analog (NTSC/PAL/SECAM), DVB-T2, DVB-S2, DVB-S, DVB-C
Variable FramerateAMD FreeSync Premium
VideoCalMAN Ready, Wide Colour Spectrum, Voice command, Filmmaker Mode, Picture-and-Text, Google Assistant, Luminance Booster Technology, USB HDD Recording, Smooth Motion Drive Pro, Light sensor, Game Mode Extreme, Alexa, Ultimate Contrast, Netflix Calibrat...

Performance

Power Consumption279 W (max) / 0.5 W (sleep) / 0.3 W (off)350 W (max) / 0.5 W (sleep) / 0.3 W (off)449 W (max) / 0.5 W (sleep) / 0.3 W (off)

Production

AccessoryRemote control
Debut2021
Model NameTX-48JZ980TX-55JZ980TX-65JZ980

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