Four emissive layers instead of three, a redesigned chassis to dissipate heat and an audio system tuned by Technics engineers: this 164 cm OLED TV succeeds the Z95A at the top of the Panasonic range with a brighter panel and purer colours. Fire TV, satellite reception, 144 Hz inputs for consoles and calibrated cinema modes round out a package equally at home in a living room or a dedicated room.
A four-layer OLED panel and a ventilated chassis
On an OLED screen, each pixel produces its own light through a stack of organic layers. The Primary RGB Tandem panel has four: two blue layers surround separate red and green layers, whereas the previous generation combined red, green and yellow-green in a single layer. Each primary colour is emitted at a more precise wavelength, improving purity and increasing luminous efficiency by 40%. For the same energy consumption, the panel achieves higher brightness and expands its colour volume in highlights, where saturated shades previously tended to fade.
Heat remains OLED’s natural limitation: the hotter a panel gets, the more the electronics reduce its brightness to protect it. The ThermalFlow system addresses this constraint by redesigning the chassis interior, with repositioned vents, a relocated subwoofer and a clear airflow path behind the panel, using an aerodynamic principle borrowed from racing cars. The panel maintains its high output levels for longer. The change from the Z95A, which used a microlens panel, therefore involves both emission technology and cooling. As with any OLED, the highest peaks apply to limited areas of the picture: the improvement is most visible in reflections, light sources and high-contrast HDR scenes, and less so on a full white screen.
Picture processing calibrated to cinema reference standards
The HCX Pro AI MK II processor incorporates a 4K remastering engine that refines often-compressed streaming images by reducing noise and smoothing gradients to prevent banding in skies or shadows. The TV supports the four major HDR formats: Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Adaptive, HDR10 and HLG. Support for both Dolby Vision and HDR10+ ensures that a film retains its dynamic metadata regardless of the platform streaming it, while the IQ and Adaptive versions adjust the picture to the room’s lighting using the built-in sensor. The Precision Detail feature exclusive to Dolby Vision IQ enhances texture in both very bright and very dark areas.
AI Auto mode recognises the programme genre and adjusts the picture and sound, but those who prefer faithful reproduction have a wide choice of reference modes: Filmmaker with an intelligent sensor, True Cinema, Netflix Adaptive Calibrated Mode and Prime Video Calibrated Mode. The presets were developed with colourist Stefan Sonnenfeld, founder of Company 3, who uses Panasonic OLED TVs as reference monitors in his production workflow. Calman and ISFccc calibration, absent from the previous generation, return on this model.
Seven channels and a subwoofer tuned by Technics
The 360° Soundscape Pro system distributes 170 W across an 80 W front speaker array beneath the screen, two side-firing speakers and two upward-firing speakers rated at 15 W each, and a 30 W subwoofer supported by two passive radiators. The upward-firing speakers reflect sound off the ceiling to recreate the height of Dolby Atmos soundtracks. Compared with the Z95A, the side and upper units are positioned higher and further apart, doubling the width of the soundstage in both Atmos and stereo, while the subwoofer increases from 20 to 30 W. The system is fabric-covered and blends into the TV’s design without protruding.
Space Tune adapts playback to the room’s acoustics, while Sound Focus directs sound towards the listening area. Sound modes range from speech, which brings out dialogue, to FPS and RPG modes for gaming. A TV just a few centimetres thick cannot reach as low as a proper subwoofer, and the height effect depends on a flat ceiling of standard height; the switchable headphone output and eARC leave the door open to a more ambitious setup.
Consoles and PCs: 144 Hz on two inputs
HDMI inputs 1 and 2 support 4K at up to 144 Hz, variable refresh rate (VRR), AMD FreeSync Premium and G-Sync compatibility, synchronising the display with the actual output rate of the graphics card or console to eliminate screen tearing. Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) works on all four inputs and switches the TV to game mode as soon as a console starts up. Dolby Vision is also supported at up to 144 Hz.
Extreme Game mode comes with a control panel bringing together useful in-game settings and information (refresh rate, latency, VRR), accessible directly through the remote’s programmable My App button. True Game mode applies the same standards of fidelity to gaming as the cinema modes and can be calibrated with Calman; disabling HDR tone mapping lets the console control brightness and detail itself. The limitation lies in the number of 2.1 inputs: eARC occupies input 2, so with a home cinema receiver or soundbar connected via HDMI, only one input remains available for 144 Hz.
Fire TV, Penta tuner and satellite reception
The Fire TV home screen brings together streaming apps, live channels and recommendations, and supports voice control through Alexa, available hands-free via the built-in microphones. The TV is compatible with Google Assistant, receives AirPlay from an iPhone, iPad or Mac, and can be controlled through Apple’s Home app or Siri. In standby, Ambient mode displays photos, a calendar or widgets. Full access to apps requires an Amazon account.
The European version adds the Panasonic TV Premium layer. The Penta tuner receives digital terrestrial TV (DVB-T/T2), satellite (DVB-S2), cable (DVB-C) and IP television; in SAT>IP server mode, it streams channels to other screens on the home network. The twin tuner allows two programmes to be displayed side by side, the CI+ 1.4 slot accepts a pay-TV module and HbbTV provides access to broadcasters’ interactive services. The supplied premium remote control has a dedicated picture mode button.
Swivel stand, slim profile and side-facing connections
Without its stand, the TV is 52 mm thick and can be wall-mounted on a VESA 300 × 300 bracket, with a reduced mounting depth compared with the previous model. Placed on furniture, it rests on a central swivel stand that turns it towards the sofa or dining table. The four HDMI sockets face sideways, remaining accessible even when wall-mounted, and removable covers conceal the connections. The optical output and headphone output are underneath the unit, next to one of the three USB ports; the USB 3.0 port is best suited to a recording hard drive.
Built-in Fire TV: smooth navigation, personalised content
Google Assistant: compatible
Alexa: built-in with hands-free control, “Works with Alexa” compatibility
Fire TV Ambient mode: yes
Apple AirPlay, Apple Home: yes
Home network: client
TV streaming over the local network SATIP / DVB-IP: server, client
Mirroring / Google Cast (Chromecast built-in): mirroring
Media player: yes
Built-in wireless LAN: yes
Bluetooth: yes
HID / HOGP: keyboard, mouse
A2DP: stereo audio input and output
Bluetooth Audio Link: yes
Gaming
Extreme Game mode with enhanced game control panel: yes
HDMI 2.1 VRR: up to 144 Hz, on inputs 1 and 2
HDMI 2.1 4K HFR: on inputs 1 and 2
AMD FreeSync Premium: on inputs 1 and 2
G-Sync compatibility: on inputs 1 and 2
Connectivity
HDMI inputs: 4, all located on the side
HDCP 2.3: yes
eARC, enhanced audio return channel: input 2
ALLM, auto low latency mode: all inputs
HDMI signal-linked power-on, Power Link: yes
USB ports: 3, including 2 on the side and 1 underneath the unit; 1 USB 3.0 port and 2 USB 2.0 ports
Ethernet port: 1
CI Plus common interface: 1, version 1.4, ECP
Optical digital audio output: 1, underneath the unit
Headphone output: 1, underneath the unit, switchable to subwoofer output
Reception and TV functions
Penta Tuner digital reception: DVB-T / T2, DVB-S2, DVB-C
Twin HD tuner: yes
Data broadcasting: HbbTV
USB hard drive recording: yes
Multi-window display: 2T PAP
HDAVI control: yes
Audio description: yes
Programme guide: yes
On-screen menu languages: 27
Dimensions and installation
Power supply: 220 to 240 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz
Swivel stand: yes
Dimensions without stand (W × H × D): 1448 × 888 × 52 mm
Dimensions with stand (W × H × D): 1448 × 911 × 348 mm
Pedestal dimensions (W × D): 388 × 348 mm
Weight without stand: 24.0 kg
Weight with stand: 28.5 kg
VESA mounting: yes, 300 × 300 mm
Packaging dimensions (W × H × D): 1810 × 1035 × 250 mm
Total packaged weight: 40.0 kg
Included accessories
Premium remote control
Frequently asked questions
Can an external subwoofer be added?
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Yes. The headphone output on the underside of the unit can be switched to a subwoofer output in the menus. All you need is a powered subwoofer with a line input and a mini-jack-to-RCA cable. The subwoofer then handles the lowest frequencies that the built-in speaker cannot reproduce.
How do I connect a home theater receiver or a soundbar?
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Through the HDMI 2 input, which supports eARC. This enhanced audio return channel carries multichannel sound, including Dolby Atmos, from built-in apps and devices connected to the TV. HDAVI control lets you adjust the amplifier’s volume with the TV remote. The optical output remains useful for an older amplifier, but it is limited to stereo and compressed 5.1.
How much space should I allow on the cabinet?
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The stand has a footprint of 388 × 348 mm in the center, so the cabinet can be narrower than the screen (1,448 mm) but must be at least 35 cm deep. With its stand, the TV is 911 mm tall and weighs 28.5 kg.
Can I record programs?
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Yes, to a USB hard drive. The dual tuner lets you record one channel while watching another. Recordings are protected and can only be played back on the TV that made them.
What are the benefits of Calman or ISF calibration?
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A technician using a measurement probe adjusts the gamma, color temperature, and color accuracy to match video production standards while accounting for the room. With Calman, part of the process is automated by software that controls the TV directly. The settings are saved in Professional 1 and 2 modes, and True Game mode can have its own calibration.
How far should you sit from a 65-inch TV?
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To appreciate the detail of 4K, a viewing distance of around 2 to 2.5 m works well. Farther away, the image is still comfortable to watch, but the fine detail is less noticeable. Closer up, the screen fills more of your field of view, much like in a movie theater.
Should I worry about image burn-in?
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Channel logos or game interfaces displayed for hours at a time remain the main thing to watch out for on any OLED panel. The TV runs automatic compensation cycles while in standby: it’s better to turn it off with the remote than to cut the power at the outlet, and varying what you watch reduces the risk.
Can I listen to the TV through Bluetooth headphones?
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Yes. Bluetooth sends stereo audio to wireless headphones or a speaker, and also supports a keyboard or mouse for faster navigation through apps. The TV can also receive audio from a smartphone and play it through its own speakers.
User reviews
Review highlights
All 37 reviews give it 5/5: enthusiasm for this OLED TV is unanimous.
The vast majority rate the picture quality as exceptional: accurate colors, remarkable contrast and sharpness, and a highly appreciated cinematic look.
More than half of buyers praise the built-in sound, often considered sufficient without a soundbar.
A dozen reviews highlight careful delivery and responsive after-sales service.
Based on reviews from customers who purchased this product, summarised by AI
Daniel
Hello, what a magnificent television...The only downside is that the setup and user manual is too brief and confusing, making it very difficult to find your way around. If anyone has found anything better, I'd love to hear about it, as I don't want to miss out on all the capabilities of this very beautiful television.
Comment from 11 November 2026 — Experience from 8 November 2026
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Bonjour, quelle magnifique télévision...Le seul bémol, la notice de mise en route et d'utilisation est trop succinte et brouillonne, il est très difficile de s'y retrouver. Si quelqu'un a trouvé mieux que cela, je suis preneur car je ne pas passer à côté de toutes les capacités de cette très belle télévission.
David
Very good product. Panasonic is always at the cutting edge of technology. Nothing to complain about!
Comment from 10 August 2026 — Experience from 27 November 2025
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Très bon produit . Panasonic est toujours à la pointe de la technologie. Rien à redire !
Dominique
super product delivering an exceptional picture for the price with minimal calibration. The sound is excellent and a soundbar is unnecessary, but here again adjustments are essential to achieve complete satisfaction..
Comment from 22 June 2026 — Experience from 19 December 2025
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superproduit délivrant une image exceptionnelle au prix d'un calibrage minimum. Le son est excellent et une barre de son est superflue mais là encore des réglages sont indispensables pour obtenir totale satisfaction..
Eco-contribution of €12.67 included in the sale price.
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