Panasonic TV-77Z90B

The Panasonic TV-77Z90B is an OLED television equipped with the HCX Pro AI Processor MKII and a native 4K OLED panel capable of reaching a 144 Hz refresh rate. This model is designed for both movie enthusiasts and demanding gamers. The integration of Fire TV as the smart operating system provides direct access to major streaming platforms, while HDR10+ Adaptive and Dolby Vision IQ technologies ensure optimal picture quality in any environment.

OLED Technology: Precision in a Compact Format

The Z90B’s Master Pro 4K OLED panel uses proven LG Display technology to deliver absolute contrast. This technology achieves perfect blacks with no light bleed, a feature impossible with traditional LCD panels. The Wide Colour Spectrum reproduces a broader color range, especially noticeable in HDR content.

Comprehensive support for HDR formats (HDR10, HDR10+ Adaptive, HLG, Dolby Vision IQ) ensures optimal compatibility with all current content. Dolby Vision IQ automatically adjusts settings according to ambient lighting thanks to the built-in CATS sensor—a particularly valuable feature in environments with variable brightness.

Panasonic’s Intelligent Sensing technology is a major innovation, adjusting color temperature and shadow detail to optimize display in both bright and dimly lit rooms. This continuous adaptation preserves visual comfort while maintaining color fidelity under all lighting conditions.

Adaptive Artificial Intelligence: Real-Time Optimization

At the heart of the Z90B is the HCX Pro AI Processor MKII, the same chip found in the flagship Z95B. This processor analyzes the type of content being displayed (film, sports, news, music) in real time to automatically adjust picture and sound settings.

Auto AI works seamlessly, detecting content metadata and visual characteristics to optimize output. This approach eliminates the need to manually switch picture modes depending on what you’re watching—a feature especially appreciated in professional settings.

The 4K Fine Remaster Engine combines artificial intelligence and mathematical models to enhance the sharpness of Full HD and lower-resolution content, delivering images that are sharper yet natural. This technology is crucial for making legacy content shine in a 4K environment.

High-Performance Gaming

The Z90B’s native 144Hz compatibility sets it apart in the TV market. This high refresh rate, combined with VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) and ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) technologies, ensures optimal smoothness even with the most demanding games.

Simultaneous support for AMD FreeSync Premium and NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible eliminates screen tearing and micro-stuttering. These technologies synchronize the TV’s refresh rate with that of the console or PC, creating visual consistency that’s especially valued during competitive gaming sessions.

Game Mode Extreme, with its enhanced game control dashboard, offers specific settings tailored to the type of game being played. FPS (First Person Shooter) and RPG (Role Playing Game) genres benefit from dedicated optimizations that highlight crucial visual elements for each style.

Dolby Atmos Audio: Integrated Three-Dimensional Sound

The Z90B’s Dynamic Theater Surround Pro audio system delivers a total output of 60 watts, intelligently distributed. The setup includes two 15-watt front speakers, complemented by a 30-watt speaker and two mono passive radiators to enrich low frequencies.

Dolby Atmos creates a three-dimensional sound field by leveraging ceiling and wall reflections. Sound effects seem to come from precise directions, enhancing immersion when watching compatible movies and series—a feature appreciated by high-end audio equipment enthusiasts.

Auto AI for sound automatically adjusts equalization based on content type, optimizing dialogue for news or boosting bass for action films. The headphone output can be switched to an external subwoofer, offering valuable flexibility.

Fire TV Ecosystem: A Complete Streaming Platform

The Fire TV platform natively integrates the Amazon ecosystem while supporting major streaming apps. The smooth, intuitive interface makes it easy to navigate content, with personalized recommendations based on viewing habits.

The new Prime Video Calibrated mode for 2025 joins Netflix Calibrated Mode to automatically optimize picture settings according to the mastering standards of each platform. This approach ensures maximum fidelity to the creative intentions of filmmakers.

Hands-free Alexa enables direct voice control of the TV and compatible connected devices. Compatibility with Apple AirPlay and Apple Home extends integration to iOS and macOS ecosystems, allowing direct streaming and HomeKit integration.

Connectivity: Designed for Versatility

The Z90B’s four HDMI ports feature the latest HDMI 2.1 specifications on the main inputs. This standard allows 4K signal transfer at 120Hz with high color depth, fully leveraging the capabilities of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X consoles.

The eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) function on HDMI input 2 enables high-definition audio streams to be sent to a compatible soundbar or home theater amplifier. This bidirectional link preserves original sound quality without compression during transfer.

The three USB ports (one USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0) accept external storage devices for local multimedia playback. Compatibility with major video and audio codecs ensures smooth playback of personal files.

Professional Calibration: Color Accuracy

The Z90B features ISF (Imaging Science Foundation) mode for professional calibration. This function meets the needs of certified calibrators and professional environments demanding color accuracy.

Filmmaker Mode with intelligent detection preserves directors’ artistic intentions by automatically disabling unnecessary image processing. Developed in partnership with the UHD Alliance and Hollywood filmmakers, this approach ensures faithful reproduction.

Professional 1 and Professional 2 modes offer advanced settings for content creation and critical viewing. This versatility positions the Z90B as both a professional tool and a home television.

Technical Specifications

Feature Summary

• 4K OLED Display: natural colors, high contrast, and deep blacks
• Self-emissive cells: each pixel lights up independently
• HCX Pro AI MK II Processor: enhances color, sharpness, and contrast
• Dynamic Theater Surround Pro Sound: immersive audio with Dolby Atmos
• Built-in Fire TV: easy navigation with personalized content
• Extreme Game Mode: smooth visuals thanks to 144 Hz, HFR, and VRR
• HDMI 2.1: optimal compatibility with next-generation consoles

Picture

• Panel technology: 4K OLED / Master OLED Pro
• Resolution: 4K Ultra HD / 3,840 × 2,160
• Panel refresh rate: up to 144 Hz
• Smooth Motion Drive Pro: yes
• Multi HDR support: HDR10+ Adaptive, HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision IQ
• Dimming / contrast: OLED / ultimate contrast
• Color gamut: wide color spectrum
• Dolby Vision IQ: yes
• HDR10+ Adaptive: yes
• Filmmaker Mode: yes (with intelligent detection)
• Processor: HCX Pro AI Processor MKII
• Automatic AI for picture: yes
• Picture modes: Automatic AI, dynamic, normal, cinema, true cinema, filmmaker, custom, professional 1, professional 2, sport, game, true game, Dolby Vision (vivid, IQ, dark, game), Netflix adaptive calibrated mode, Prime Video calibrated mode
• ISF Mode: yes

Audio

• Dolby Atmos: yes
• Surround sound: Dynamic Theater Surround Pro
• Speaker output power: 60 W (front: 15 W × 2 + subwoofer: 30 W) + mono subwoofer with passive radiator × 2
• Automatic AI for sound: yes
• Sound modes: Automatic AI, standard, music, speech, stadium, FPS, RPG, user

Connected Features

• Smart TV: Fire TV
• Built-in Google Assistant: no
• Google Assistant compatible: no
• Alexa: yes (hands-free)
• Alexa compatible: yes
• Fire TV Ambient Mode: yes
• Apple AirPlay: yes
• Apple Home: yes
• Home network: yes (client)
• Home IP control: no
• Internal TV streaming (SATIP / DVB-IP): no
• Mirroring / Google Cast (Chromecast built-in): mirroring
• Media player: yes

Gaming

• Game mode: yes (extreme game mode with enhanced game control panel)
• HDMI 2.1 VRR support: yes (up to 144 Hz)
• HDMI 2.1 HFR support: yes
• AMD FreeSync Premium: yes
• G-Sync compatible: yes

Connectivity

• Built-in wireless network: yes
• Bluetooth: yes
  • HID / HOGP (keyboard / mouse)
  • A2DP (stereo audio: input / output)
• Bluetooth audio link: yes

Terminals

• HDMI inputs: 4 (side: 4)
• HDCP: yes (HDCP2.3)
• HDMI support features:
  • HDMI2.1 support
  • eARC (enhanced audio return channel) (input 2)
  • ALLM (auto low latency mode) (all inputs)
  • VRR (variable refresh rate) (input 1 and 2)
  • 4K HFR (high frame rate) (input 1 and 2)
  • AMD Freesync Premium (input 1 and 2)
  • G-Sync compatible (input 1 and 2)
• HDMI signal power link: yes
• USB: 3 (2 side, 1 bottom; USB 3.0 × 1, USB 2.0 × 2)
• Ethernet: 1
• CI (common interface): 1 (CI Plus, version 1.4, ECP)
• Analog video input: no
• Component video input shared with composite: no
• Digital audio output (optical): 1 (bottom)
• Digital audio output (coaxial): no
• PC input (VGA) + PC audio input: no
• Headphone output: 1 (bottom; switchable to subwoofer)

Broadcasting

• Digital tuner: DVB-T / T2 / DVB-S2 / DVB-C
• Analog tuner: no
• Freely: yes
• Data broadcasting: no
• USB-HDD recording: yes
• Multi-window: 2T PAP
• HDAVI control: yes
• Voice guidance: yes
• EPG: yes
• On-screen display menu languages: 27 languages
• Dual tuner: yes

Energy Data

• Supplier brand: Panasonic
• Model identifier: TV-77Z90BEB
• Visible screen size (diagonal): 195 cm / 77 inches
• Screen resolution: 3,840 × 2,160
• Power supply: AC 220 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz
• Ambient sensor (CATS): yes

General Information

• Included accessory: TV remote control
• Dimensions (W × H × D) (without stand): 1,723 × 1,048 × 68 mm
• Dimensions (W × H × D) (with stand): 1,723 × 1,076 × 350 mm
• Weight (without stand): 39.5 kg
• Weight (with stand): 46.5 kg
• Stand dimensions (W × D): 500 × 350 mm
• VESA compatible: yes
• VESA dimensions (W × H): 400 × 300 mm
• Outer packaged unit (W × H × D): 2,130 × 1,180 × 282 mm
• Total packaged weight: 60.0 kg