Panasonic sets are known for their outstanding visual fidelity, so with our extensive guide, you can discover which of the best Panasonic TVs makes the most sense for your needs.
In order to make the process of buying a Panasonic TV an easier affair, we’ve put together this list to highlight the ones that we feel make the most sense for certain use cases.
For instance, the best Panasonic TV for most people is the one that effortlessly blends value for money with an ideal set of features, while the best Panasonic OLED TV is better suited for those with money to spend who want a premium performance and experience in return.
Our team of experts have reviewed many Panasonic TVs over the years, and have experience of knowing what makes the brand tick, and what represents excellent value. We measure the brightness and contrast levels to assess picture performance, test the bass and volume performance for sound, as well as testing with our own eyes and ears.
If you decide that you can waive any loyalty to Panasonic and sniff out the competition instead, our guide to the best LG TVs and best Samsung TVs is ready to lend a helping hand.
Best Panasonic TVs at a glance
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Best Panasonic TV:
Panasonic TV-65Z95B – check price -
Best Panasonic TV for most people:
Panasonic TV-65Z90B – check price -
Best gaming Panasonic TV:
Panasonic TV-48Z90B – check price -
Best Mini LED Panasonic TV:
Panasonic TV-65W95B – check price -
Best affordable Panasonic TV:
Panasonic TV-55W95A – check price
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How we test
Every TV we review is put through the same set of tests to gauge its picture performance, usability, and smart features.
Tests are carried out over several days and are done by eye but supported with technical measurements. Testing by eye involves an expert watching a wide range of material to understand and determine a TV’s performance in fields such as brightness, contrast, motion processing, colour handling and screen uniformity.
We’ll consider the design of the TV in terms of build quality, study the spec sheets and see if the TV’s connections are up to spec, as well as playing video and audio content to ensure that the set handles playback as it claims. We also take note whether a product’s compatible formats and features are in line with industry trends or not to gauge whether it’s relevant for you.
Comparison to other related and similarly priced products is also important, to see if it’s missing any vital features and whether it impresses as a whole. After all this, we’ll come to a judgement on how the TV performs as a whole.
If you want to learn more, please visit our detailed page about how we test televisions
Best Panasonic TV
Panasonic TV-65Z95B
Pros
- Sensational HDR dynamics
- Powerful 360° Soundscape Pro audio system
- Fire TV smart platform
Cons
- Only two HDMI support High Frame Rate gaming
- Subwoofer cabinet rattle
- Blooming expensive
Best Panasonic TV for most people
Panasonic TV-65Z90B
Pros
- Impressive picture quality
- Excellent sound for a TV
- Speedy gaming performance
- Fast Fire TV interface
- Quick to assemble
Cons
- Freely is strangely laggy
- Lack of DTS audio is a shame
- Slight black crush out of the box
Best gaming Panasonic TV
Panasonic TV-48Z90B
Pros
- Colour accuracy and shadow detail
- Gaming credentials include 144Hz VRR
- Fire TV OS with Freely
Cons
- Only two HDMI ports support
- High Frame Rates Lacks the brightness of larger Z90B models
- Bass performance is modest
Best Mini LED Panasonic TV
Panasonic TV-65W95B
Pros
- Authentic colour performance
- Good sound system
- Full HDR support
- Solid feature set
- Affordable compared to rivals
Cons
- Not as bright as rivals
- Only slight improvement over the W95A
Best affordable Panasonic TV
Panasonic TV-55W95A
Pros
- Strong colour performance
- Quick to assemble
- Good sound system
- Full HDR support
Cons
- Not as bright as the competition
- Sound system struggles with deep bass
Panasonic TV-65Z95B
Best Panasonic TV
Trusted Score
Pros
Sensational HDR dynamics
Powerful 360° Soundscape Pro audio system
Fire TV smart platform
Cons
Only two HDMI support High Frame Rate gaming
Subwoofer cabinet rattle
Blooming expensive
If you’re the type of person who won’t settle for anything less than the most feature-rich and kitted-out TV you can buy then go straight for the Panasonic TV-65Z95B.
The Z95B boasts the next-gen RGB Tandem OLED panel that pushes the boundaries on OLED brightness with a peak of 2160 nits. That makes this OLED TV a very good choice for watching in bright rooms.
Watching native 4K content is the way to best experience what the Z95B can offer, but the HCX Pro AI processor MK II expertly upscales films and TV shows to look better on a 4K TV.
The Z95B boasts Panasonic’s Soundscape Pro audio system which is one of the best built-in audio systems we’ve come across with drivers that are powerful enough to create a wall of sound to create more width and height.
This is an excellent TV for gaming with low latency that matches an LG G5, and high 144Hz refresh rates for PC gaming. That said, the Panasonic Z90B has the same features and can be had for less money.
Throw in Fire TV OS for quick access to your favourite streaming platforms and you’ve got an impressive, premium 4K TV.
Reviewer:
Steve May
Full review:
Panasonic TV-65Z95B
Panasonic TV-65Z90B
Best Panasonic TV for most people
Trusted Score
Pros
Impressive picture quality
Excellent sound for a TV
Speedy gaming performance
Fast Fire TV interface
Quick to assemble
Cons
Freely is strangely laggy
Lack of DTS audio is a shame
Slight black crush out of the box
Effectively Panasonic’s equivalent to LG’s C-series OLED TV from LG, the Panasonic TV-65Z90B is an excellent all-rounder effort that’s hard to beat.
The design is pretty bog standard, but does come with a swivel stand if you want to keep the screen away from reflections or want to angle it in a better position.
There is a built-in soundbar of sorts that’s good enough that you may not want to consider a purchase of a soundbar. It delivers a big bass performance for a TV, with dialogue that’s clear, and best of all, it can go loud without causing much distortion.
But it’s the picture that you’ll be mainly purchasing the Z90B for, and it delivers some of the best images we’ve seen from a mid-range 4K TV. It’s not the most spectactular performance, but in terms of accuracy, detail and brightness; it delivers a superbly natural and colourful HDR performance.
Its upscaling skills with low-res content is fine, but rival 4K TVs from LG and Samsung offer more clarity and sharpness in making HD content look better.
And with Fire TV, you’ve got Alexa voice control as well as the legion of apps that are available on the platform. We don’t love the interface as much as others, there’s too many rows to scroll through, but you won’t be left lacking in terms of finding something to watch.
And as a gaming TV, the Z90B offers a similar performance to the Z95B, with a quick performance and premium specs if you play on a gaming console or PC.
Whether you want a TV to watch movies on, stream, or play games; the Panasonic Z90B is up there with the best.
Reviewer:
Kob Monney
Full review:
Panasonic TV-65Z90B
Panasonic TV-48Z90B
Best gaming Panasonic TV
Trusted Score
Pros
Colour accuracy and shadow detail
Gaming credentials include 144Hz VRR
Fire TV OS with Freely
Cons
Only two HDMI ports support
High Frame Rates Lacks the brightness of larger Z90B models
Bass performance is modest
This the second Z90B model from Panasonic to make it on this list, and it’s the one Panasonic TV we’d recommend to gamers above all others.
That’s because of its size. At 48-inches, it’s perfect if you have a gaming room or limited space within your home to add a TV.
There’s support for 4K/144Hz refresh rates as well as a low latency performance that rivals LG’s OLED TVs: Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium compatibility, Dolby Vision Gaming support. You’re not lacking for features if you want a high quality gaming experience.
The Z90B sports a forward-facing speaker system made up of two 15W drivers, a 30W rear woofer and passive radiators too; and overall this set-up enabled a solid audio performance with clear dialogue and an expansive mid-range for a TV of this size.
Picture-wise, there is Dolby Vision and HDR10+ Adaptive which ensures the TV can deliver the ‘correct’ HDR performance from apps and 4K Blu-rays. Plus, in these HDR modes, the TV can automatically adjust its brightness according to the level of ambient light in the room for the best performance regardless of how bright or dark the room is.
Despite sporting a standard OLED panel rather than a brighter OLED EX display, we found that the Z90B does a brilliant job at accurately replicating colours and textures.
Not only that but with sub 4K content, its Dual Super Resolution mode was able to manage upscaling well, while AI HDR Remastering bumped the contrast on non-HDR streams too.
Otherwise, as it runs on Amazon’s Fire TV OS and includes Freely for streaming mainstream channels over Wi-Fi rather than via an aerial, using the Z90B is easy.
Both the 65-inch model and 48-inch received five-stars from this site, so whichever model you opted for, you’re getting a high quality TV experience.
Reviewer:
Steve May
Full review:
Panasonic TV-48Z90B
Panasonic TV-65W95B
Best Mini LED Panasonic TV
Trusted Score
Pros
Authentic colour performance
Good sound system
Full HDR support
Solid feature set
Affordable compared to rivals
Cons
Not as bright as rivals
Only slight improvement over the W95A
The W95B is Panasonic’s flagship Mini LED TV for 2025, and while it’s not a big leap in performance over the W95A; it does deliver another excellent performance for those after a bright TV.
We don’t love the stand that Panasonic has gone for with this model, as it leaves less room to place a soundbar in front of the TV (should you want to do that).
That said, the built-in sound system is a very good one, with good bass output, plenty of width and clear dialogue performance. It’s a better performance than the W95A managed, and while it won’t outperform a soundbar or sound system, if you don’t need a sound system, the W95B’s audio puts in a pleasing performance.
The picture performance is good, though despite this being a Mini LED, it’s not the brightest we’ve seen. However, it does offer a wide range of colours and tones that’s better than similarly priced Mini LED TVs from other brands, and with Dolby Vision, HDR10+ support; it’s able to produce an HDR image as it was intended to look.
Like the other models on this list, there’s support for refresh rates up to 144Hz, a quick input lag for gaming and AMD FreeSync support; though this model does miss out on Nvidia G-Sync for PC gamers.
Regardless, this is a highly accomplished Mini LED TV from Panasonic, and even better, it’s currently available at a steal of a price for the 65-inch size. Highly recommended.
Reviewer:
Kob Monney
Full review:
Panasonic TV-65W95B
Panasonic TV-55W95A
Best affordable Panasonic TV
Trusted Score
Pros
Strong colour performance
Quick to assemble
Good sound system
Full HDR support
Cons
Not as bright as the competition
Sound system struggles with deep bass
With a price of £799, the Panasonic TV-55W95A was already a bargain, but since the W95B model has launched, the price has been further reduced, with availability of the W95A down to the last few. If you were looking for a new, inexpensive Mini LED, this Panasonic fits the bill.
It’s quick to assemble and features decent viewing angles if you find yourself watching TV off to the side.
Fire TV presents plenty of entertainment options, and you also get Alexa smarts and voice control if you’re in the Amazon smart home ecosystem.
Gaming-wise, there’s support for refresh rates up to 144Hz, and there’s also AMD FreeSync support for PC gamers. Input lag is quick, and similar to LG’s C-series OLED TVs.
Picture quality isn’t the brightest, but the W95A delivers a compellingly natural and colourful performance. With Dolby Vision and HDR10+ support, it can more accurately convey what films and TV series are meant to look like. Film fans will enjoy the picture performance this TV offers.
The sound quality is also good, with decent bass, good dialogue clarity and a wider soundstage. The W95B offers slightly more clarity with dialogue, but this remains a good audio performance for a TV.
Considering that stock is down to the last few, if you were ever going to take a punt on the W95A, now is the time to do it.
Reviewer:
Kob Monney
Full review:
Panasonic TV-55W95A
Test Data
Panasonic TV-65Z95B
Panasonic TV-65Z90B
Panasonic TV-48Z90B
Panasonic TV-65W95B
Panasonic TV-55W95A
Input lag (ms)
9 ms
12.7 ms
12 ms
13.1 ms
13 ms
Peak brightness (nits) 5%
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1258 nits
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1225 nits
1309 nits
Peak brightness (nits) 2%
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1269 nits
–
942 nits
1155 nits
Peak brightness (nits) 10%
2160 nits
1159 nits
806 nits
1457 nits
1380 nits
Peak brightness (nits) 100%
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245 nits
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769 nits
777 nits
Set up TV (timed)
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68 Seconds
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272 Seconds
102 Seconds
Full Specs
Panasonic TV-65Z95B Review
Panasonic TV-65Z90B Review
Panasonic TV-48Z90B Review
Panasonic TV-65W95B Review
Panasonic TV-55W95A Review
UK RRP
£2999
£2499
£1099
£1199
£1599
USA RRP
$3399
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Manufacturer
Panasonic
Panasonic
Panasonic
Panasonic
Panasonic
Screen Size
64.5 inches
64.5 inches
47.6 inches
64.5 inches
54.6 inches
Size (Dimensions)
x x INCHES
1444 x 348 x 910 MM
x x INCHES
1446 x x MM
x x INCHES
Size (Dimensions without stand)
888 x 1448 x 52 MM
892 x 1444 x 58 MM
x x INCHES
x 1446 x MM
x x INCHES
Weight
24 KG
30 KG
–
20 KG
18 G
Operating System
Fire TV OS
Fire TV OS
Fire TV
Fire TV
Amazon Fire TV
Release Date
2025
2025
2025
2025
2024
Resolution
3840 x 2160
3840 x 2160
3840 x 2160
3840 x 2160
3840 x 2160
HDR
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Types of HDR
HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Adaptive
HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Adaptive
HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Adaptive
HDR10, HLG, HDR10+ Adaptive, Dolby Vision IQ
HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Adaptive
Refresh Rate TVs
48 – 144 Hz
48 – 144 Hz
48 – 144 Hz
48 – 144 Hz
48 – 144 Hz
Ports
Four HDMI, digital audio output, three USB ports, Ethernet, terrestrial/satellite
Four HDMI, digital audio out, three USB ports, Ethernet, two satellite, RF terrestrial, headphone/subwoofer out
Four HDMI, digital audio output, Three USB ports, Ethernet, terrestrial/satellite
Four HDMI, USB 2.0, USB 3.0 Ethernet, CI 1.4+, Digital Audio Output, Headphone output
Four HDMI, digital audio out, three USB ports, thernet, CI+ 1.4 slot, headphone/sub output
HDMI (2.1)
eARC, ALLM, VRR, HFR
eARC, ALLM, VRR, HFR
eARC, VRR, ALLM, 4K/120Hz
VRR, ALLM, eARC, 4K/144Hz
eARC, ALLM, VRR, HFR
Audio (Power output)
170 W
60 W
60 W
50 W
50 W
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.3, AirPlay 2, Mirroring
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Wi-Fi, AirPlay 2, Bluetooth
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, AirPlay 2
Colours
–
Black
black
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–
Display Technology
OLED
OLED
OLED
Mini LED
QLED, Mini LED
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What is OLED?
OLED stands for Organic Light Emitting Diode. It’s a display made up of self emissive pixels, each of which can create its light. A bright pixel can sit next to a dark pixel to help create deep black levels and high contrast beyond that of traditional displays. The lack of a backlight also means these displays can be thinner than other types of TVs.
What is HDR10+?
HDR10+ is a HDR format supported by the likes of Panasonic, Samsung, TCL, Hisense and more that’s as a free to use, open platform alternative to Dolby Vision. It adds dynamic metadata on top of the core HDR10 signal that tells a TV how it should adjust the brightness, colours and contrast of content for the most optimal picture quality.
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