Tomasz Wadowski
Yesterday OLEDs, today Mini LEDs – Panasonic unveils more cards for 2025. Let's see what the Japanese manufacturer has prepared in its new line of LED televisions.
After the presentation of the flagship OLED models, Panasonic keeps up the pace and introduces a new series of LED-backlit televisions – including two models based on Mini LED technology. The 2025 line includes the series W95B, W93B, and W85B. Let's check the details!
Panasonic W95B - the most advanced MINI-LED from Panasonic for 2025
The W95B is the most advanced LED television in Panasonic's 2025 offering. The manufacturer has opted for Mini LED technology here, which provides much greater precision in backlighting than classic televisions with FULL ARRAY backlighting. As a result, the W95B has more dimming zones (even 2.5 times more than last year's models), which is supposed to translate into better contrast, deeper blacks, and less halo effect around bright objects.
Panasonic also has some interesting novelties up its sleeve. One of them is a new tone mapping system called Hybrid Tone Mapping, which aims to help recover some of the difficult-to-reproduce details in the brightest areas of the image. This feature is particularly useful in content lacking dynamic metadata – such as standard HDR10 – where the television must independently decide how to render the brightest elements of the scene. Fortunately, the W95B also supports Dolby Vision and HDR10+, so for content with dynamic metadata, the quality will be even better.
The entire system is managed by the new HCX Pro AI Processor MK II – the same chip found in top OLED models. It is responsible for all the "intelligent" features related to image analysis and processing – from recognising the type of content to automatically adjusting picture settings in real-time. However, how will this translate into everyday viewing? We will only find out in practice.
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Panasonic W93B – Mini LED in a more affordable version
W93B is the second series – immediately after the flagship W95B – based on Mini LED technology in this year's Panasonic offer. The differences are mainly visible in the details, such as a smaller number of dimming zones, but the foundations remain the same. What distinguishes the W93B from the W95B is the availability of smaller sizes (43", 50", 55", and 65"). It will be a much more flexible model when it comes to choosing for our home.
On board, we will find Mini LED backlighting with HDR Bright Panel Pro technology, which is a solution designed to improve brightness and contrast – especially in dynamic scenes. The refresh rate is up to 144 Hz, which immediately indicates that Panasonic positions this model as equipment ready for gaming. The image is managed by the same HCX Pro AI MK II processor as in the higher models – so the features related to image processing should remain at the same level as in the flagship W95B or Z95B.
When it comes to gaming – the W93B performs really promisingly. We have a 144 Hz panel, support for VRR, HDMI 2.1, and compatibility with FreeSync Premium. Input lag is said to be very low, so whether you are gaming on a console or on PC – the response on the screen will be instantaneous. Additionally, there is the True Game Mode, which allows you to reproduce colours according to the creators' intentions (the question is whether this is a renamed version of the HGiG mode?), as well as the Game Control Board, which is a handy settings panel – from which you can adjust key picture parameters. The W93B is also expected to offer several dedicated sound modes for gamers, which can be tailored to the type of game – e.g. RPG or FPS.
Panasonic W85B – the basic LCD model designed for gamers and Fire TV
The W85B is the lowest model in this year's range of LED televisions from Panasonic. There is no Mini LED backlighting or local dimming here – we have a classic LED panel that will not deliver deep blacks or perfect contrast, but that is not its purpose. This model is aimed more at users who want an affordable television for everyday use, occasional viewing, and – most interestingly – gaming.
We have a 120 Hz panel here, which is definitely a plus for this segment. Additionally, the support for VRR and HDMI 2.1 suggests that Panasonic wants to attract gamers with this model who are looking for the most affordable equipment with reasonable fluidity. We do not yet know the official measurements, but if the company shows a level comparable to previous years, it should be very good. There is also support for FreeSync Premium and VRR, so gamers can take advantage of full frame synchronization.
When it comes to smart systems, all this year's models operate on the Fire TV platform, which is Amazon's solution primarily known from devices like the Fire Stick. It must be admitted that the interface itself is fast, and features such as integration with Alexa, a personalised home screen, and Ambient mode are really strong points. The problem is that in Europe – and certainly in Poland, where we are testing these televisions – Fire TV is still in its infancy. Local applications are few and far between, and although the basic services work, we are still far from the level of Android TV, Tizen, or WebOS. However, this is likely just a matter of time – it is possible that with each subsequent update, the platform will be supplemented with the missing entries until it catches up with the competition.
Will Panasonic bounce back?
The new line of LED televisions from Panasonic looks solid, from the flagship Mini LED W95B, through the more affordable W93B, to the budget model W85B. The manufacturer is clearly trying to get back in the game, offering sensible features for gamers, full support for HDR formats, and the Fire TV platform, which – despite initial shortcomings – may spread its wings over time. Of course, as always: the paper will accept anything. We will only know the true capabilities of these models after thorough testing. We are waiting for the first test units and will check how these TVs perform in practice. And you? Do you think that 2025 will be a bounce back for Panasonic in the TV market? Let us know in the comments or on our social media profiles, we are curious about your opinions!
