Panasonic Z95B vs LG QNED80A6A (VA)

Direct comparison

Available screen sizes: 55”65”77”

Available screen sizes: 50”55”75”

Panel type: WRGB OLED

Resolution: 3840x2160

System: Amazon FireTV

Model year: 2025

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Panel type: LCD VA

Resolution: 3840x2160

System: WebOS

Model year: 2025

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Overall rating

8.5

6.2

  • Movies and series in UHD quality

    9.0

    6.3

  • Classic TV, YouTube

    8.8

    6.5

  • Sports broadcasts (TV and apps)

    8.5

    5.5

  • Gaming on console

    9.6

    7.0

  • TV as a computer monitor

    8.6

    5.8

  • Watching in bright light

    7.4

    4.4

  • Utility functions

    6.8

    6.8

  • Apps

    7.2

    9.1

  • Sound quality

    8.9

    6.0

Advantages

  • Amazing black

  • Incredible brightness - over 2000 nits in HDR

  • Factory colours almost reference-level

  • Support for multiple HDR formats including Dolby Vision and HDR10+

  • Phenomenal motion smoothness - OLED panel, 144Hz

  • Great choice for gamers, HDMI 2.1, VRR, ALLM, Dolby Vision Gaming and HGiG

  • Good compatibility with PC - 144 Hz, G-Sync and FreeSync

  • Very good sound from the built-in soundbar

  • Decent viewing angles

  • High native contrast (over 6000:1) providing deep blacks in movies

  • Excellent colour saturation (DCI-P3 colour gamut coverage above 90%) thanks to PFS technology (QNED).

  • Good detail reproduction in HDR

  • Outstanding WebOS 25 system – fast, intuitive and guaranteed updates

  • Magic remote included – cursor control

  • Effective upscaling and tone mapping smoothing function

  • Decent features for gamers (VRR, ALLM, HGiG), despite the 60Hz panel

  • Low input lag

  • Smooth tonal transitions – no visible "stepping" on colour gradients

  • Good font readability when connected to PC (sharp text).

Disadvantages

No like
  • Fire TV – no app, strange errors, untranslated menu

  • No support for DTS:X

  • No option to enable external subtitles from USB memory

  • Only two HDMI 2.1 ports, which is definitely too few in this class

  • Price clearly higher than the competition, which often lacks such system issues

  • Narrow viewing angles – the picture loses quality when viewed from the side

  • Aggressive local dimming – in difficult scenes causes noticeable blooming.

  • 60Hz panel

  • No support for Dolby Vision and HDR10+

  • Average brightness

  • Flat sound lacking bass – a soundbar is recommended

Our verdict

The Panasonic Z95B is a piece of equipment that makes it hard not to raise your eyebrows in delight. From the very first moments, it's clear that we are dealing with an absolutely exceptional screen, capable of bringing out everything that’s best in films and games. The black levels are perfect, brightness in HDR is stunning, and the colours – whether in film mode or games – show that Panasonic's factory calibration has reached a level that other manufacturers can only aspire to. Adding to this are the fantastic sound from the built-in soundbar and excellent viewing angles, giving us a television picture that, in terms of image quality and audio-visual immersion, seems to be complete. However, the longer we used it, the more it seemed we were dealing with a split device. On one hand, it acts like a reference monitor, ideal for evaluating video materials and indulging in the pure pleasure of films or series, even gaming; on the other hand, it is a television that can disappoint in its everyday functionality. FireTV in its current version can be frustrating, there are significantly fewer applications than the competition, some simply do not install at all, and the system can stutter quite a bit. Additionally, there are strange system issues, such as the lack of support for basic subtitles in films from USB – these may seem like trifles, but they contribute to the picture of a device that, in daily use, is far from perfect. And here lies the greatest paradox of the Z95B. It is a television that probably offers one of the best images currently available in showrooms, and at the same time, one that is difficult to recommend as a typical "television" without reservations. The competition, although often visually slightly weaker, is simply more user-friendly and costs significantly less. Therefore, the Z95B is a proposition for image purists, for those seeking a reference screen and who are willing to accept all the compromises associated with the other non-functioning features. For them, it will be a dream device. For the rest – a demonstration of Panasonic's power and rather a form of curiosity.

Looking at the QNED80A in the VA version as a whole, we are dealing with a television that has a very specific character. It is equipment that film lovers who enjoy evening screenings will appreciate, provided they... accept certain shortcomings. We get really solid blacks and contrast here, but we pay for it with narrow viewing angles. There’s no point in hiding it: this is a television for those who have their favourite spot in the middle of the sofa. Of course, you can feel some budget cuts here – the 60Hz panel and edge dimming, which sometimes struggles in challenging scenes, are elements that remind you this is not the top tier of televisions. However, LG cleverly compensates for these hardware deficiencies with excellent software. It is quite surprising how well this television manages to extract details in HDR or upscale lower quality material from cable – the processor does a great job here, making the picture appear more expensive than it actually is. If we add to this the excellent WebOS system and gaming features, which, despite the lack of 120Hz, perform admirably, we get a very successful screen for home cinema. It requires a certain understanding, but in return, it rewards you with a truly vibrant image at an affordable price.

TV appearance

HDMI inputs
2 x HDMI 2.0, 2 x HDMI 2.1 (48Gbps)
3 x HDMI 2.0, 0 x HDMI 2.1
Other inputs
Outputs
Toslink (Optical audio), eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI), Mini-Jack (Headphones)
Toslink (Optical audio), eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI)
Network Interfaces
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Ethernet (LAN) 100Mbps
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Ethernet (LAN) 100Mbps
Build quality
Super Premium
Good
Stand type
Central
Legs
Bezel color
Graphite
Graphite
Stand
Swivel
Fixed
Flat design
Yes
Yes
Accessories
Stand
Stand

Contrast and black detail

10/10

6.3/10

Local dimming function: Yes, number of zones: 6 (1 x 6)

Contrast:

Review Panasonic Z95B Contrast and black detail

Result

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Review Panasonic Z95B Contrast and black detail

Result

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Review Panasonic Z95B Contrast and black detail

Result

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Review Panasonic Z95B Contrast and black detail

Result

:1

Review Panasonic Z95B Contrast and black detail

Result

:1

Review LG QNED80A6A (VA) Contrast and black detail

Result

24,550:1

Review LG QNED80A6A (VA) Contrast and black detail

Result

7,900:1

Review LG QNED80A6A (VA) Contrast and black detail

Result

22,150:1

Review LG QNED80A6A (VA) Contrast and black detail

Result

6,700:1

Review LG QNED80A6A (VA) Contrast and black detail

Result

5,550:1

Halo effect and black detail visibility:

Check the visibility of bright lights on a dark background. Mini-LEDs often struggle with this. The photo does not compare black levels – that’s what the video below is for.

The black levels and contrast of the Panasonic Z95B can be summed up in one word – perfection. As is the case with any OLED television, the panel's ability to control individual pixels allows for complete dimming of sections of the image, resulting in absolute black. This enables the Z95B to offer ideal separation between bright and dark elements in a scene, with no visible blooming, lightening, or halo effects on the screen. Even in the most demanding sequences, where other LCD televisions reveal their limitations, the image here remains clear and readable. In practice, it is hard to imagine that OLEDs in this category could improve further, as the technology of self-dimming pixels simply has no weaknesses regarding contrast. The Panasonic Z95B does not deviate from this pattern and demonstrates that there is no room for significant improvements in terms of black levels – it sets a reference standard that is difficult to surpass.

The model we tested, with a 55-inch diagonal, is equipped with a VA panel. And here we have great news: this is a huge advantage over the IPS version if you care about deep blacks and a vivid picture. Our measurements showed that in typical movie scenes, the native contrast is really solid, exceeding values around 6000:1. In practice, this means that black is truly black, not grey, which works very well for occasional evening viewing and is not annoying. Interestingly, there were moments when our measurement devices indicated contrast levels of over 20,000:1. Where does such a jump come from? The LG QNED80A is equipped with a Local Dimming system. However, this is an edge-lit setup. This means that the television can dim vertical backlight strips where the image is supposed to be dark. In theory, this sounds great and indeed allows for better numbers in graphs than with a classic LCD screen. Unfortunately, practice can be brutal. The use of edge dimming is a double-edged sword that can spoil the film viewing experience in challenging scenes. An ideal example is the helicopter scene in the film Sicario 2. When there is a lot of black on the screen and small, bright points, the dimming system starts to work very aggressively and... not very precisely. You can clearly see how entire vertical strips of the screen brighten and dim, trying to keep up with the object. Instead of deep blacks, we then see a glow (blooming), which simply looks bad and detracts significant attention from the plot. Although the dimming system improves measurable contrast, in everyday use – especially with the lights off – its aggressive operation can be irritating. Often, a better solution may turn out to be... turning off this feature or setting it to minimum, to enjoy a stable, natural black of the VA panel itself.

HDR effect quality

8.7/10

4.6/10

Supported formats
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Dolby Vision IQ, HLG
HDR10, HLG
Color gamut coverage
DCI P3: 99.8%, Bt.2020: 81.3%
DCI P3: 93.4%, Bt.2020: 73.1%

Luminance measurements in HDR:

Review Panasonic Z95B Brightness measurement

Result

2069 nit

Review Panasonic Z95B Brightness measurement

Result

2118 nit

Review Panasonic Z95B Brightness measurement

Result

2131 nit

Review Panasonic Z95B Brightness measurement

Result

2114 nit

Review Panasonic Z95B Brightness measurement

Result

1442 nit

Review LG QNED80A6A (VA) Brightness measurement

Result

354 nit

Review LG QNED80A6A (VA) Brightness measurement

Result

335 nit

Review LG QNED80A6A (VA) Brightness measurement

Result

354 nit

Review LG QNED80A6A (VA) Brightness measurement

Result

301 nit

Review LG QNED80A6A (VA) Brightness measurement

Result

271 nit

Scene from the movie “Pan” (about 2800 nits)

Scene from the movie “Billy Lynn” (about 1100 nits)

The photos show two HDR10 movies. 'Pan' is one of the brightest productions ever made, while 'Billy Lynn' (soldier) has brightness typical of streaming (Netflix, Prime, HBO MAX). Notice the intensity of effects and detail in whites.

Static HDR10

The photos present the visibility of white details in various HDR formats. They do not show brightness differences between TVs (these can be compared in the previous gallery).

HDR luminance chart:

LG QNED80A6A (VA)

Panasonic Z95B

Luminance of RGB colors

The quality of HDR on the Panasonic Z95B is among the absolute best. Thanks to the latest generation panel, referred to by the manufacturer as Primary RGB Tandem OLED, the television can achieve over 2000 nits of brightness in cinematic scenes. The effect is impressive and can amaze with the intensity of the light, providing a sense of connection with the screen that goes beyond previous experiences. Similar feelings accompanied us only during tests of the LG G5, Samsung S95F, or Philips OLED910. Of course, there are moments when the device's algorithms decide to limit luminance – this especially concerns full-screen bright sequences, such as the closing credits in the film The Meg. Even then, the Z95B maintains a level of around 1500 nits, which is still an incredibly impressive result. One can thus say that HDR in this model has reached masterful form. A significant step forward is also evident in colour reproduction. The new tandem OLED panel does not yet match the best QD-OLED screens in terms of full gamut coverage, but the gap between these solutions has significantly decreased. When watching films, the differences are subtle enough that under normal conditions they are hard to notice, and the colours remain vivid and saturated.

Let's now talk about how this television shines. If you are expecting dazzling light effects, we need to temper your enthusiasm. The LG QNED80A is a moderately bright television. Our measurements in most movie scenes indicated values around 350-400 nits. This is not enough to speak of a full, cinematic HDR experience and the sense of that famous "high dynamism" offered by flagship products. However, brightness is not everything. Although the QNED80A is not a "light monster," it makes up for it in another crucial category: colours. This is where PFS technology comes into play, which LG marketers disguise under the name QNED/NanoCell. Thanks to this approach, the television offers a much wider colour palette than classic LCD designs. In our tests, coverage of the cinematic DCI-P3 palette reached a solid 93-94%. What does this mean for you? That even with lower brightness, when watching movies in HDR, colours will be vivid, deep, and appropriately saturated. The image is not washed out but rather juicy, which is a significant advantage in this price range.

Factory color reproduction

9.5/10

4.4/10

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Factory Mode

After calibration

This gallery shows how colors change after professional TV calibration. If you notice the difference, we recommend ordering this service at SkalibrujTV.com.

Factory Mode

After calibration

The factory colour reproduction of the Filmmaker mode, my dear friends, is truly remarkable in the case of the Panasonic Z95B. I'm referring to our test sample, but the result was so good that it’s hard to believe. The only detail one might nitpick about is a slight lack of blue in the white balance, but apart from that, the television straight out of the box presented an image unlike anything we have ever seen in factory mode. Tests of the colour palette, Color Checker – everything indicated values below Delta 2. That’s a much lower result than the threshold of human eye perception, which means, quite simply, that the viewer has no chance of noticing any serious deviations. It looks as though Panasonic has actually calibrated this model at the factory stage. Of course, we cannot rule out the possibility that we received an exceptionally well-set sample, but the result is still impressive. We are very strict when it comes to evaluating factory calibration, and here our jaws simply dropped.

It might seem that since the QNED80A is one model, regardless of the version, it should offer the same picture. However, practice shows something completely different. Analyzing the variant with a VA panel in the best factory setting – that is, in Filmmaker Mode – we noticed a specific characteristic. This television, “out of the box,” serves us a picture with a clear dominance of red and a deficiency of blue. Overall, it is very warm, even hot. Many users may describe this as a picture that is “too cinematic,” leaning towards sepia. Additionally, there is the issue of the gamma curve – the television has a tendency to slightly artificially brighten scenes (gamma is too low), causing the picture to lose some depth. The good news is that these are not panel errors, but merely software issues. As always in our tests, we conducted professional calibration, which completely eliminated these shortcomings, restoring the natural white balance and correct saturation.

Color reproduction after calibration

9.8/10

7.5/10

The photos show how movies look on the TV. Pay attention to black detail visibility, colors, and shadow tint.

The photos show how movies look on the TV. Pay attention to black detail visibility, colors, and shadow tint.

The colour representation after calibration in the Z95B is a topic that is difficult to elaborate on, as there was simply not much to be done here. A slight adjustment of the white balance was sufficient to eliminate the lack of blue, and at this point, the picture reached an almost reference level. It must be admitted that we haven't had such a small range of work in a while. If any of you are particularly observant, you may notice minimal deviations in the EOTF curve, but this is rather related to the operation of the dynamic tone mapping function we mentioned earlier. In fact, it is not a flaw, but a characteristic of this solution, which deliberately alters the brightness characteristics depending on the scene. In summary, we are extremely impressed. The Panasonic Z95B is a television that looks great straight out of the box, and after calibration, it reaches a level where it is truly difficult for us to find anything to improve.

Was it worth spending time on calibration? Definitely yes. We managed to tame the initial, too warm white balance and, most importantly, correct the gamma curve. The television stopped artificially brightening scenes, which gave the image depth. The greatest improvement is noticeable in SDR content, that is, while watching regular television, YouTube, or playing games without HDR. Here the QNED80A shows its class – colour reproduction errors (DeltaE) have dropped below a value of 2. In technical terms, this means that the errors are virtually unnoticeable to the human eye. The image in everyday use has simply become very attractive, natural, and correct. The difficulties begin with HDR content. Although we managed to improve the white balance, the EOTF curve graph (responsible for brightness at various levels) shows that the television still "interprets" the image in its own way. This stems from the nature of the edge-lit backlight with local dimming and the fact that LG gives the calibrator very little control over this parameter. In short: the television struggles to hide its hardware shortcomings, sometimes ignoring our commands. Nevertheless, the final image is significantly more accurate and pleasant to behold than with factory settings, even if it falls a bit short of studio perfection.

Smoothness of tonal transitions

7.8/10

9.2/10

These are selected scenes that show smooth tonal transitions from one color to another. If you see distinct banding, it’s the TV panel’s fault.

These are selected scenes that show smooth tonal transitions from one color to another. If you see distinct banding, it’s the TV panel’s fault.

These are selected scenes that show smooth tonal transitions from one color to another. If you see distinct banding, it’s the TV panel’s fault.

These are selected scenes that show smooth tonal transitions from one color to another. If you see distinct banding, it’s the TV panel’s fault.

Posterisation, or the banding of colours, was the Achilles' heel of Panasonic's flagship model, the Z95A, last year. In the new Z95B, it is clear that the manufacturer has made an effort to improve the gradation issue, and the problem has been largely corrected. In most scenes, colour banding is no longer noticeable, and tonal transitions are smooth and look natural. However, this does not mean that the problem has completely disappeared. In extremely challenging sequences, especially in very dark scenes like those from the film Green Knight, certain imperfections can still be observed. Nevertheless, it is gratifying that Panasonic has approached the issue seriously and has made significant progress, as the difference compared to the previous model is truly noticeable.

We also have excellent news for those sensitive to digital artifacts. Regardless of which version of the panel you encounter, the LG QNED80A excels at gradation, meaning smooth colour transitions. In this price range, it is often the case that instead of a smooth transition (e.g., from light sky blue to navy), we see ugly, separated bands. Here, this problem is practically non-existent. In our tests, both in very bright areas of the image (like sunsets) and in challenging dark grey shades, the picture remained uniform and natural. We did not notice the irritating effect of "banding" or distinct lines connecting colours.

Image scaling and smoothness of tonal transitions

6/10

7/10

Image without overscan on the SD signal
OK
OK
Smooth transition function
OK
OK

Smooth transition function

The match photo shows how the TV smooths weak tonal transitions in low-quality video.

Image scaling SD (576i)

The model photo shows how it handles upscaling of SD material.

Let’s start with what works well. The upscaling on the Z95B is at a very high level – the picture in lower resolutions is clear and sharp, and the only minor drawbacks are subtle aliasing in certain areas of the image. It’s also important that the television does not crop the material in any way and maintains its proportions, which is not always an obvious fact even in 2025.

The situation with digital processing is less impressive. Features such as “gradation smoothing” or “block noise reduction” practically do not work – the material tested looked identical regardless of the settings. We might as well state that this feature simply does not exist. This is somewhat disappointing, especially since Panasonic heavily promotes its HCX Pro AI II processor, boasting the presence of artificial intelligence to enhance picture quality. Meanwhile, in such a basic area, the television does not provide a real effect and it appears weaker than one might expect from high-end equipment.

In this category, the QNED80A proves to be a true "dark horse." It is an excellent, affordable television for those who frequently watch lower-quality content – for example, traditional cable TV. The processor used here handles upscaling, that is, enhancing low resolution to native 4K, exceptionally well. The image after processing is natural, smooth, and, most importantly, not overly jagged or artificially sharpened. In the menu, we also find a dedicated option for smoothing tonal transitions in low-quality content. This feature works really effectively, eliminating annoying "banding" of colours under heavy video compression. However, we must remain vigilant. Remember that we are not dealing with a top-tier processor known from flagship OLED models. In more challenging scenes, the system may struggle and introduce minor artefacts or distortions. Nonetheless, it is definitely worth giving this feature a chance, as in most cases the quality improvement is visibly apparent.

Blur and motion smoothness

8.5/10

4.8/10

Maximum refresh rate of the panel
144Hz
60Hz
Film motion smoothing option
OK
OK
Blur reduction option
OK
No
BFI function 60Hz
Yes, 60Hz (image flickers)
No
BFI function 120Hz
No
No
Brightness drop with BFI
37%
-%

Blur (native resolution, maximum refresh rate):

Blur (BFI function enabled):

Image flickers in this mode

Blur (4K@144Hz):

Blur ():

The OLED matrix with a very high refresh rate already provides an extremely sharp image even in dynamic sports scenes, such as football or basketball matches, and the Z95B is no exception. It is also very important that the television is equipped with an proprietary motion smoothing system called “Intelligent Frame Creation”. Among the available sliders, the most important one is the one named “film smoothness”, as it allows you to adjust motion to your own preferences when watching 24-frame materials, i.e. films – from a more “frame-like” appearance to a smooth, almost theatrical effect. It is somewhat disappointing that Panasonic did not choose to overclock the latest OLED matrix to 165 Hz, as Samsung did with the S95F or LG with the G5, because we know that the panel is technically capable of it. On the other hand, this is mainly an advantage for PC gamers, so in everyday viewing, it is not a significant drawback since we are limited to 120Hz.

We move on to a matter that may be decisive for many. Unfortunately, here we must point out the biggest "Achilles' heel" of the QNED80A model. This television is equipped with a panel featuring a native refresh rate of 60Hz. There is no denying it – at this price, we expected more as we know that Chinese manufacturers can offer 120Hz screens for a similar price. Due to this parameter, dynamic scenes in sports or fast-paced games are not the strongest aspect of this display. Fortunately, LG has equipped the television with a proven motion smoothing system called TruMotion. It works quite effectively with film material (24 frames). We suggest playing around with the De-Judder slider – from our experience, setting it in the range of 2-4 provides the best compromise: the motion becomes smoother, yet still looks natural, without the artificial "television theatre" effect.

Console compatibility and gaming features

10/10

6/10

  • ALLM
    Yes
    Yes
  • VRR
    Yes
    Yes
  • VRR range
    40 - 144Hz
    48 - 60Hz
  • Dolby Vision Game Mode
    Yes
    No
  • Correct implementation of HGIG
    Yes
    Yes
  • 1080p@120Hz
    Yes
    No
  • 1440p@120Hz
    Yes
    No
  • 4K@120Hz
    Yes
    No
  • Game bar
    Yes
    Yes

The Panasonic Z95B is fully equipped for gaming. Two HDMI 2.1 ports with full bandwidth of 48 Gb/s guarantee support for everything you would expect from a modern screen. There is VRR frame synchronization, an automatic ALLM game mode, and full compatibility with HDR formats used in games. The television supports both Dolby Vision for Xbox and the popular HGiG, which has been implemented correctly in this case, so it actually works as it should.

Although the brand is mainly associated with home cinema and equipment for filmmakers, there is also room here for features for gamers. On board, there is a Game Bar (or rather Game Circles) – visually, it looks a bit unusual, but it serves its purpose and allows you to quickly check the most important picture parameters. The only thing that is actually missing for complete happiness is having four HDMI 2.1 ports instead of two. It's a minor detail, but in a television of this class, one could expect a full set.

Now that we have established that the QNED80A is a television with a 60Hz panel, we must say it plainly: we will not be playing here at 120 frames per second at any resolution. Does this disqualify the equipment in the eyes of gamers? Not necessarily, especially those "casual" ones. LG has decided to sweeten this technical limitation by packing quite a few useful functions inside. We have support for VRR (variable refresh rate) in the range of 48-60Hz and automatic game mode ALLM, which instantly reduces input lag upon detection of a console. All of this is managed from a very convenient, purple Game Optimizer menu, which has already become LG's hallmark. A big plus goes to the manufacturer for consistency regarding HDR. Although the television does not support Dolby Vision in games on Xbox consoles, LG adds a well-implemented HGiG standard. Thanks to this, even on a moderately bright screen, playing in HDR is clear, and the details in shadows and highlights are accurately reproduced, rather than "cut off".

Input lag

10/10

9.8/10

SDR

1080p60
13 ms
15 ms
1080p120
5 ms
2160p60
13 ms
15 ms
2160p120
5 ms

HDR

2160p60
13 ms
14 ms
2160p120
5 ms
4320p60

Dolby Vision

2160p60 DV
13 ms
2160p120 DV
5 ms

Regardless of the content being watched, the input lag on the Z95B is extraordinarily low – even in Dolby Vision, the television operates at 120 Hz with a delay of less than 5 ms. This is a result that places it among the very best screens for gaming. If we could, we would easily give it a rating of 11/10. 😉

At the end of the gaming section, let's take a look at how quickly the television responds to our commands. The input lag we measured in the QNED80A model is around 15 ms (at a 60Hz signal). While these may not be values that will revolutionise the market or impress professional e-sports players fighting for every millisecond, they are perfectly sufficient for the average console gamer. During tests in games, we did not notice any irritating "screen tearing" of the crosshair or delay between pressing a button on the controller and the response on the screen. The entertainment is smooth and comfortable, which is the most important thing in home gaming.

Compatibility with PC

8.6/10

5.8/10

Chroma 444 (max. resolution and refresh rate)
Yes
Yes
Font clarity
Good
Good
Readability of dark text and shapes
Very Good
Very Good
Input lag in PC mode (4K, max. refresh rate)
5ms
15ms
Matrix subpixel arrangement
BWRG
BGR
Max refresh rate
144Hz
60Hz
G-Sync
Yes
No

The photo shows the legibility of small fonts. Ideally, lines should be the same thickness on both light and dark text, with minimal pixel gaps.

The Z95B can be easily connected to a computer and used as a large monitor. Indeed, the WOLED pixel arrangement means that text does not look as perfectly sharp as on typical monitors, such as those with IPS panels, and this can be noticeable during office work, but it's hard to consider it a serious issue. After all, not many people buy such a television for Excel. 😉 As for gaming on PC, there is nothing to complain about here. The 144 Hz mode works perfectly, and we also have full support for G-Sync and AMD FreeSync, so frame synchronization works flawlessly with any graphics card. Despite some minor issues with text display, it's hard to say that the Z95B can't handle this role – as a gaming screen, it performs simply phenomenally.

Is the QNED80A suitable for connecting to a computer? In the case of the version with a VA panel, the answer is: absolutely. If you plan to use this television as a massive monitor for work, you will not be disappointed. The readability of the fonts is at a very high level – the text is sharp, clear and does not strain the eyes, which is not always a given with large screens. Additionally, there is the low input lag we mentioned earlier. This makes mouse work precise and you do not feel the characteristic "floating" of the cursor. Of course, due to the 60Hz refresh rate, it is not the ideal equipment for e-sports players gaming on PC, but for working with text, browsing the web, or occasional strategy gaming, it will perform excellently.

Viewing angles

8/10

3.2/10

Brightness drop at an angle of 45 degrees
11%
76%

In this respect, the Z95B performs really well. The drop in brightness at an angle is only 11 percent, which is exactly the same as the best QD-OLED panels and the previous generation of MLA from LG Display. This means that even when watching the television from the side, there is no impression that the image becomes faded or difficult to read.

Colours do indeed slightly fade at extreme angles and are not as stable as in QD-OLEDs, but it's hard to consider this a serious issue. The image still looks great, and you can be confident that when watching the Z95B at a large angle, everything will remain clear. It's also worth mentioning the swivel base in terms of viewing angles, as it is a practical solution that allows you to easily position the screen so that everyone in the room has the best possible view.

By opting for the VA panel version, you must be aware of a certain compromise. You get something for something – we enjoy great blacks and contrast, but we pay for it with narrow viewing angles. This is a typical feature of this technology, and the QNED80A is no exception. If you sit perfectly in front of the screen – the picture will be razor sharp. However, it is enough to shift to the side of the sofa or step away to the kitchenette to notice a degradation in the image. Colours begin to lose saturation, becoming washed out, and the deep black that we praised starts to grey. Therefore, this variant of the television is best suited for individuals who have their favourite spot in the middle of the sofa and rarely watch TV in a large gathering spread across the entire living room.

Daytime performance

7.4/10

4.4/10

Panel finish
Glare
Satin
Reflection suppression
Decent
Decent
Black levels during daytime
Very Good
Good

Panel brightness

LG QNED80A6A (VA): 280 cd/m2

Panasonic Z95B: 623 cd/m2

The year 2025 is the moment when it can confidently be said that OLEDs are suitable for viewing even in heavily sunlit rooms. The new generation of WOLED panels, used in the Z95B, can achieve truly high brightness – the average value for the Z95B in SDR mode is as much as 623 nits. This is a result that just a few years ago was beyond the reach of this technology. Of course, it is not at the level of the best LCD televisions designed for bright living rooms, and the matrix itself, glossy with a slight filter, struggles somewhat with suppressing reflections. Nevertheless, it is hard to have major objections. The Z95B can easily handle most daytime conditions, and you can comfortably watch television or films even when a lot of light is coming into the room.

How does the QNED80A perform when we don't have the curtains drawn? Let's put it bluntly: it is not the brightest television on the market, so if your living room resembles a glass greenhouse at noon, this screen may struggle to cut through the intense sunlight. For extremely challenging lighting conditions, we would suggest looking for something with higher brightness (e.g. Mini LED). However, the television defends itself with something else – the type of coating applied to the panel. The manufacturer opted for a satin finish (semi-matte) here. This is a great decision. Unlike glossy coatings that act like mirrors, this coating effectively suppresses and diffuses reflections of light. As a result, in typical, moderate lighting conditions, a standing lamp next to it or a window to the side will not be distracting, and the viewing experience will remain pleasant.

Panel details

Backlight Type
Mini-LED PFS LED
Software version during testing
Fire OS 8.1.4.1 (RS8141/3009)
33.21.62
Image processor

Subpixel Structure:

Panel uniformity and thermal imaging:

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Panasonic Z95B

LG QNED80A6A (VA)

TV features

6.8/10

6.8/10

  • HDMI inputs
    2 x HDMI 2.0, 2 x HDMI 2.1 48Gbps
    3 x HDMI 2.0, 0 x HDMI 2.1
  • Outputs
    Toslink (Optical audio), eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI), Mini-Jack (Headphones)
    Toslink (Optical audio), eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI)
  • Network Interfaces
    Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Ethernet (LAN) 100Mbps
    Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Ethernet (LAN) 100Mbps
  • TV reception
    DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-S2, DVB-C
    DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-S2, DVB-C

Classic features:

  • Recording to USB (terrestrial TV)
    Yes
    No
  • Recording programming
    No
    No
  • Picture in Picture (PiP)
    No
    No
  • RF remote control (no need to aim)
    Yes
    Yes
  • Backlit remote control
    No
    No
  • Teletext
    Yes
    Yes
  • Audio only mode
    Yes
    Yes
  • Bluetooth headphones support
    Yes
    Yes
  • Simultaneous Bluetooth headphones & TV audio
    Yes
    Yes

Smart features:

  • AirPlay
    Yes
    Yes
  • Screen mirroring (Windows Miracast)
    Yes
    Yes
  • Voice search
    Yes
    Yes
  • Voice search in native language
    No
    Yes
  • Ability to connect a keyboard and mouse
    Yes
    Yes
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Smart TV: Amazon FireTV

Panasonic in the Z95B uses the Fire TV system, which is a platform created by Amazon. This is quite a change, as just two years ago the company was relying on its own system based on Linux. At first glance, everything looks good – the interface is clear, and the operation is quite simple. Additionally, we have AirPlay, which allows you to stream photos or videos from an iPhone, as well as screen mirroring from both Windows and Android phones. The television also works with the Amazon Alexa voice assistant, but here a significant limitation quickly arises. In practice, only a few of the most popular languages work well, such as English, while Polish is still not available, and it is unclear when it will be.

Classic Features

Here the situation becomes at least odd. During testing in the editorial office, the television would not search for any channels – neither satellite nor terrestrial. As a result, we could not check the operation of the PiP function or the tuner itself. The only certain thing is the recording to USB, as the television immediately asked if we wanted to format it for that purpose upon connecting the pendrive. The remote control looks fairly classic – it is large, with a full numeric keypad, and the advantage is that you do not have to aim at the screen, as it works on RF technology.

Problems in Daily Use

The biggest disappointment, however, arises with the apps and system stability. Some apps are not available at all in Poland, others can be found but cannot be downloaded as they are tied to a specific market. Additionally, there are odd bugs, untranslated menu elements, and occasional "hangs" that can effectively detract from the enjoyment of using such a good screen as the Z95B. One could say that while the Z95B impresses with image quality as a "monitor", as a smart television it can be simply frustrating and falls short in many aspects.

Smart TV System and WebOS

A significant advantage of LG televisions – even those in the lower or mid-price range – is that the manufacturer does not neglect them in terms of software. The QNED80A operates under the latest version of the WebOS system, which performed excellently during our tests. The interface was smooth, reacted quickly to commands, and most importantly – was very intuitive. Much of the credit goes to the famous Magic Remote controller, which functions like a computer mouse – we control the on-screen cursor with wrist movements. However, here you will encounter a surprise. In the 2025 model year, the controller underwent quite a drastic transformation. It has been minimised and slimmed down. Modern users will likely appreciate this change, as the remote fits well in the hand and looks more "premium". However, traditionalists may feel disappointed – the miniaturisation has come at a cost, including the removal of the classic numerical keypad, which may make it difficult to quickly switch channels.

Classic Functions and Multimedia

When it comes to so-called classic functions, the QNED80A does not strive to be a revolutionary device. It is simply a solid piece of equipment that does what it was designed for. There are no hidden "gimmicks" here, but we also did not find anything lacking. The traditional Teletext works flawlessly, and the wireless connectivity modules (such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi) are stable and pair quickly with external devices, such as headphones or a soundbar. In this regard, the television simply does not throw any obstacles in the way – it works as we expect, not standing out in any particular way against the competition, but also not giving us any reasons to complain.

Apps

7.2/10

9.1/10

OK
Disney_Plus
OK
Amazon_Prime_Video
No
Player_TVN
OK
Polsat_Box_Go
OK
Canal_Plus_Online
No
TVP_VOD
OK
Apple_TV_Plus
No
SkyShowtime
No
Rakuten
OK
CDA_Premium_Browser
OK
Spotify
No
Tidal
OK
Netflix
OK
YouTube
OK
HBO_MAX
No
Kodi
No
Apple_music
No
Eleven_sports
No
Xbox Game Pass
No
GeForce Now!
OK
Amazon Luna
No
Boosteroid
No
Steam Link
OK
Disney_Plus
OK
Amazon_Prime_Video
No
Player_TVN
OK
Polsat_Box_Go
OK
Canal_Plus_Online
OK
TVP_VOD
OK
Apple_TV_Plus
OK
SkyShowtime
OK
Rakuten
OK
CDA_Premium_Browser
OK
Spotify
OK
Tidal
OK
Netflix
OK
YouTube
OK
HBO_MAX
No
Kodi
OK
Apple_music
No
Eleven_sports
OK
Xbox Game Pass
OK
GeForce Now!
OK
Amazon Luna
OK
Boosteroid
No
Steam Link

Playing files from USB

3.5/10

8.2/10

Supported photo formats:

JPEG
Yes
Yes
HEIC
No
No
PNG
Yes
Yes
GIF
Yes
No
WebP
No
No
TIFF
No
No
BMP
Yes
Yes
SVG
No
No

Maximum photo resolution:

4 Mpix
Yes
Yes
6 Mpix
Yes
Yes
8 Mpix
Yes
Yes
10 Mpix
Yes
Yes
12 Mpix
Yes
Yes
16 Mpix
Yes
Yes
20 Mpix
Yes
No
24 Mpix
Yes
No
28 Mpix
Yes
No
32 Mpix
Yes
Yes

Here we also encountered another limitation of the Fire TV system. The built-in player handles popular audio and video files without any problems, so at first glance, everything seems fine. However, the problem arises when we want to enable subtitles in films. We were unable to activate any format – neither .srt, nor .sub, nor .txt. Regardless of the settings, the subtitles simply did not appear. So, if you have a film with a separate subtitle file, you are forced to watch it in the original language, unless the subtitles were permanently embedded in the picture. For a television of this class, it is quite a disappointment and further evidence that Fire TV still has a lot of shortcomings that can spoil the joy of use.

How does the QNED80A perform as a home multimedia centre? After connecting an external drive or USB stick, the television easily recognises and plays the vast majority of popular video and audio formats. One can confidently say that in daily use, you will rarely encounter a file that refuses to cooperate. However, we must draw attention to a certain catch arising from the software architecture. WebOS is a closed system. What does this mean for you? That if the built-in player struggles with an exotic format, we do not have a "lifeline". We cannot go to the store and download an external application like VLC that "plays everything", as is the case with Android or Google TV. The specific shortcomings we managed to catch mainly pertain to graphic files. The television does not support the HEIC format, which is standard on Apple devices (iPhone/iPad). Photographs with very high resolution (in the range of 20-28 Mpix) also proved problematic – when attempting to open them, the system often capitulated. It is worth keeping this in mind if you plan to view holiday photos directly from the drive.

Sound

8.9/10

6/10

  • Maximum volume
    91dB
    81dB
  • Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
    Yes
    Yes
  • Dolby True HD 7.1
    No
    No
  • Dolby Atmos in Dolby Digital Plus (JOC)
    Yes
    Yes
  • Dolby Atmos in Dolby True HD
    No
    No
  • DTS:X in DTS-HD MA
    No
    No
  • DTS-HD Master Audio
    No
    No

The built-in audio system in the Panasonic Z95B really makes an impression. The manufacturer has added an additional soundbar here, which completely changes the sound experience of the television – this time it can confidently be said that there is no need for any external equipment to enjoy full and dynamic sound. The bass is clear and surprisingly powerful, dialogues remain intelligible even during louder action scenes, and the television itself can play quite loudly, reaching levels of up to 91 decibels. It should also be noted that it fully supports Dolby Atmos, so if you use films or streaming services that support this format, you can count on spacious and impressive sound. A certain limitation is the lack of support for DTS:X – if someone plans to connect a home cinema or Blu-ray player with this standard, they must take into account that the television will not play it, but this shouldn't be a major drawback considering how all manufacturers approach this standard. I suppose we have to come to terms with this.

In terms of audio, the LG QNED80A does not try to enchant us. It simply sounds like... a typical flat TV. The installed speaker system with a total power of 20W may not be the strongest point of this design. If you expect a cinematic punch or depth, known from more expensive models equipped with subwoofers, you will feel a sense of disappointment. There is simply a lack of bass here, and the sound is rather flat. However, we must give this model credit in one aspect: the clarity of the transmission. When scenes based on conversations appear on the screen, the QNED80A performs quite adequately. The dialogues are clear, separated, and – importantly – undistorted. There is no crackling effect at higher volumes. It is sufficient for everyday television, but for movies, we definitely recommend purchasing at least a basic soundbar.

Sound Quality Test

No sound test video

Acoustic Measurements

91dBC (Max)

75dBC

81dBC (Max)

75dBC