Every year, our team of experts tests a wide range of Panasonic TVs, from big, expensive ones to smaller, less expensive ones. The TVs on this list are the ones we think are the best from this well-known brand.
Panasonic is a reliable brand when it comes to TVs. They make good sets year after year, from expensive OLEDs to cheap LEDs. But some are better than others, and some will have the performance and features you want. We made this best list to help you decide what Panasonic TV to buy next.
We paid attention to all the important things, like the picture quality, how good it sounds, how well it’s made, how well it plays games, and how easy it is to use.
1. Panasonic TX-55LZ2000
The Panasonic LZ2000 is now the company’s flagship model, but the TX-55JZ2000 from 2021 is still available and is still a great choice for those who want a great high-end OLED TV at a cheaper price.
The HCX AI processor, which improves how Panasonic handles pictures and sounds, is responsible for this level of performance. This gives the painting a beautiful range of color tones and fine details. This panel’s HDR performance is great, and its measured peak brightness of nearly 1000 nits is brighter than what LG, Philips, and Sony can do with their OLEDs.
My Home Screen is easy to use, and there are a lot of apps to choose from. With Freeview Play, you can get all of the UK catch-up and on-demand apps, like BBC iPlayer, ITVX, and All4. For streaming apps, you can get Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, and Disney+, among others.
This Panasonic panel is good for high-end gaming because it has HDMI 2.1, VRR, and ALLM. The JZ2000 is a good match for the Xbox Series X or PS5 because it can handle 4K at 120Hz. Even though the input lag is low, rival TVs have a bit faster latency. We timed this TV’s response time and found it to be 14.5ms, which is fast enough for fast-paced games.
With a 125W output, the built-in speaker system is very powerful. This means that you should be able to watch a blockbuster movie with great sound. Dolby Atmos has a very wide soundstage, thanks in part to 360 Soundstage Pro and its extra side-firing drivers, which give the whole experience more width.
2. Panasonic TX-55JZ2000
The Panasonic LZ2000 is now the company’s flagship model, but the TX-55JZ2000 from 2021 is still available and is still a great choice for those who want a great high-end OLED TV at a cheaper price.
The HCX AI processor, which improves how Panasonic handles pictures and sounds, is responsible for this level of performance. This gives the painting a beautiful range of color tones and fine details. This panel’s HDR performance is great, and its measured peak brightness of nearly 1000 nits is brighter than what LG, Philips, and Sony can do with their OLEDs.
My Home Screen is easy to use, and there are a lot of apps to choose from. With Freeview Play, you can get all of the UK catch-up and on-demand apps, like BBC iPlayer, ITVX, and All4. For streaming apps, you can get Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, and Disney+, among others.
This Panasonic panel is good for high-end gaming because it has HDMI 2.1, VRR, and ALLM. The JZ2000 is a good match for the Xbox Series X or PS5 because it can handle 4K at 120Hz. Even though the input lag is low, rival TVs have a bit faster latency. We timed this TV’s response time and found it to be 14.5ms, which is fast enough for fast-paced games.
3. Panasonic TX-42LZ980
Panasonic’s small OLED TVs, like LG’s OLED42C2, are aimed at gamers. The TX-42LZ980 is a great alternative to LG’s models, but it costs more.
Like the other TVs on this list, it has a gunmetal finish and small bezels, but instead of feet, it has a central stand that holds the screen up. The stand doesn’t turn, which is a shame, but our reviewer thought it was small enough that it didn’t need a big place to sit.
With two HDMI 2.1 ports, one of which supports eARC for sending lossless audio to a compatible sound system, we found connectivity to be good for a small screen. Gamers can enjoy auto low latency mode, variable refresh rate, AMD FreeSync Premium, and Dolby Vision Gaming (up to 60Hz). We found that the latency was about 14ms.
Panasonic has a great interface with its “My Home Screen” feature. It is easy to use and has all of the most popular video streaming and catch-up services, whether you use apps or Freeview Play.
Like the JZ2000 and LZ2000, the LZ980 supports all the main HDR formats. It has Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ Adaptive to help its images adapt to the lighting conditions in any room (therefore preserving detail no matter the lighting conditions).
Even though it doesn’t have the same OLED EX panel as the LZ2000, our reviewer found that it had a very good picture performance, with white tones that are bright and cleanly described and black tones that are deep and convincing, giving an excellent sense of contrast.
Conclusion
We think the OLED TVs we listed above are the best for most people. Price (cheaper TV beats more expensive TV if the difference isn’t worth it), visitor feedback, and availability are all things we look at.Here is a list of all our OLED TV reviews so you can make your own decision. Don’t let yourself get lost in the details. Even though no TV is perfect, most are good enough for most people, and the differences are usually hard to notice unless you’re looking for them.
