What we liked
- The accurate, precise picture
- The legibility in the daylight
- The integrated audio system
- The solid gaming features
- The elegant design and pivoting center stand
We would have liked
- Advanced gaming functions on all HDMI connectors
- A backlit, rechargeable remote control
- A lower price than the competition
Our expert’s opinion
The Panasonic TV-65Z95B is an extremely accomplished and coherent television. The picture is striking in its accuracy: natural colors, textured materials and deep blacks that preserve details and uniform gradations. HCX processing adds sharpness without harshness, and HDR mapping maintains constant legibility, from the most intimate night shots to the brightest scenes. During the day, the anti-glare filter and high brightness levels guarantee a perfectly clear image, even close to a bay window.
In terms of sound, the Technics-tuned audio system delivers a wide, well-structured scene, with clear dialogue and credible Atmos verticality. This is the only TV on the market capable of delivering such amplitude and impact on soundtracks with such ease. With video games, the experience is crisp and smooth, the dashboard facilitates on-the-fly adjustments, and you benefit from instant control during fast-moving sequences. Last but not least, the Fire TV interface is modern and comprehensive, making day-to-day use simple and efficient.
However, all is not perfect: only two HDMI ports handle advanced gaming functions, such as 144Hz 4K, G-Sync and FreeSync. The remote control lacks backlighting. And above all, the price seems inconsistent with the competition.
At this price, the Panasonic TV-65Z95B is clearly not intended to seduce on the basis of its value for money, but rather its overall performance and ease of use: a benchmark picture, integrated sound so you don't need to add a soundbar, and a smotoh interface for everyday use. It's for those ready to invest in an exceptional TV offering a seamless experience, with no complicated settings or visible compromises. An ideal choice for those who have experienced, or still enjoy, the excellence of Panasonic plasma TVs and want to upgrade their setup.
If your priority is budget, more affordable OLEDs will be more appropriate. But if you're aiming for excellence, this Panasonic TV fully assumes its price tag.
The Panasonic TV-65Z95B combines a latest-generation premium OLED panel and full HDR compatibility to deliver a true cinematographic picture. It adds a Technics Dolby Atmos audio system, advanced gaming functions and the Fire TV ecosystem for streaming and the Alexa voice assistant, all in an attractive design with a rotating stand and superb textile finish all around the panel. Is this enough to justify its price, which is much higher than that of its main rivals, such as the LG OLED65G5 and Sony 65 Bravia 8 II?
Presentation
Priced at just under €3,900, the Panasonic TV-65Z95B is a 65″ (164cm) Premium OLED TV equipped with new Tandem OLED Primary RGB technology. The latter uses two emissive layers to increase brightness while preserving the perfect blacks and infinite contrast of OLED.
Thanks to the HCX Pro AI MK II processor, this TV makes the most of the capabilities of this new OLED panel, optimizing the image in real time thanks to artificial intelligence. It automatically adapts colors, sharpness and contrast according to the content, to faithfully reproduce the creators’ intentions. In addition, Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ Adaptive compatibility guarantee images that are optimized according to the ambient light and the content being viewed.
As for sound, the Soundscape Pro 360° audio system, developed in partnership with Technics, promises full, precise and immersive sound, thanks to its numerous drivers and Dolby Atmos support.
Designed with gamers in mind, this TV’s Extreme Gaming Mode delivers maximum smoothness with a variable refresh rate (VRR) of up to 144Hz. G-Sync and FreeSync Premium compatibility eliminate tearing and stuttering, while the gaming dashboard makes it easy to adjust settings.
The Fire TV interface is responsible for the Panasonic TV-65Z95B’s smart TV functions, offering quick access to streaming platforms and personalized recommendations.
Last but not least, this Panasonic TV features a minimalist design, a rotating stand and an elegant textile finish.
Key specifications
- Bright, high-contrast Tandem RGB OLED panel
- HCX Pro AI MK II processor
- 144Hz, HDMI 2.1 (VRR, ALLM, 4K HFR) for gaming
- AMD FreeSync Premium & NVIDIA G-Sync
- Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Adaptive, HDR10, HLG
- 170W Dolby Atmos sound in partnership with Technics
- Fire TV smart TV (hands-free Alexa), Apple AirPlay compatible
- 4 x HDMI (eARC on HDMI 2), 3 x USB, Wi-Fi & Bluetooth
Included accessories
The Panasonic TV-65Z95B comes with a rotating central stand that needs to be mounted using the included screws, along with a cover for cable organization. The manufacturer also supplies a cover to clip onto the back of the screen to hide the connectors. Also included are a power cable (angled plugs), a remote control with two AAA batteries, as well as a quick-start guide and user manual.
Test conditions
I tested the Panasonic TV-65Z95B in the large auditorium of the Son-Vidéo.com store in Nantes. My main video sources were a Panasonic DP-UB820 4K UHD Blu-ray player and a Sony PlayStation 5 console, connected to the TV using an AudioQuest Pearl 48 HDMI cable. All devices were supplied with stabilized, filtered power via an AudioQuest PowerQuest 303 power strip. The TV was connected via Ethernet cable to the store’s network, for optimum access to replay and streaming services.
📝 Expert advice
When setting up your TV, you are invited to take acoustic measurements of the room to adjust the TV's sound parameters (Space Tune function). Far from being a gadget, this operation effectively optimizes the audio system, improving spatial imaging and dialogue clarity. The width, height and even depth of the sound is increased. Voices become more audible. If you skip this step while setting up the TV, you can find this option in the settings menus.
As for the picture, if you don't draw the curtains in your room to make it dark, or if you're used to watching TV with ambient lighting, I recommend activating automatic brightness and white balance so that the TV adapts the image according to the lighting in the room (Menu: Display and sound > > Image settings > > HDMI (setting for external source) or Applications and video (setting for TV programs and streaming) > > Ambient temp. sensor.) This ensures that you always enjoy an image with optimized brightness and contrast.
But if you're a cinema enthusiast and watch your films in the dark, there's no need to activate these options. Simply choose True Cinema or Filmmaker mode.
My impressions
Panasonic 65Z95B design: elegant and functional
To optimize the screen’s convection cooling, the manufacturer had to redesign the chassis of its flagship model to improve air circulation inside. The rear panel is now completely flat, without the unattractive lateral recesses of the previous generation.
The Atmos effect drivers have therefore been moved up to the top of the TV, and the audio section is now adorned with an acoustic fabric that covers the soundbar, the sides and the top of the TV frame, ensuring refined visual continuity all around the screen.
This impressive textile finish softens the TV’s presence in the room. This is all the more effective as the rear corners of the chassis are now rounded, breaking with the angular lines of the previous generation and reinforcing the uniformity of the design.
Finally, and thankfully, Panasonic has kept the swivel center stand from the previous model to make it easier to turn the TV toward viewers.
Full connectivity: HDMI 2.1, VRR and Bluetooth
The Panasonic TV-65Z95B’s connectors can all be found on the right-hand side of the TV’s rear panel. There are four HDMI ports, all side-facing and ALLM-compatible. One of these supports the eARC function, to send the TV’s sound (including that of connected sources) to a soundbar or amplifier. Two HDMI ports support VRR (Variable Refresh Rate), HFR (High Frame Rate) 144Hz 4K, AMD Freesync Premium and G-Sync.
This TV is also equipped with three USB ports, including a USB 3.0 capable of powering an external hard drive and offering high bit rates for playback of 4K HDR video files.
If your audio system doesn’t support HDMI ARC/eARC, you can use this TV’s optical digital audio output to connect it to your older-generation soundbar or receiver (Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1).
Note that this 2025 Panasonic is one of the few televisions on the market to still feature a mini-jack headphone socket. The icing on the cake is that it can also be used to connect a subwoofer to enhance bass presence.
Finally, bidirectional Bluetooth connectivity (transmitter and receiver) makes it easy to wirelessly connect a smartphone to play music through the TV’s speakers. Wireless headphones can also be connected to the TV, so you can watch your program without disturbing those around you. A Bluetooth keyboard and mouse can also be used with this screen, if you want.
Remote control: comprehensive but no backlighting
Unlike its main competitors, who generally supply a simplified, and therefore compact, remote control, Panasonic provides a comprehensive model with this TV.
Although it’s quite bulky, it fits comfortably in your hand and features an attractive aluminum finish.
The lower section houses the numeric keypad, volume and TV channel management, plus control keys for multimedia functions (play/pause, forward/reverse, stop and record). The upper section focuses on Smart TV features (Home, directional pad, Alexa, shortcuts to streaming services), as well as source management and quick access to picture settings.
Unfortunately, this remote control doesn’t have backlighting and can’t be recharged, as it uses AAA batteries.
Fire TV: smooth interface and integrated Alexa
Once connected to the network via Ethernet or WiFi, this Panasonic TV-65Z95B provides access to a vast catalog of apps and games, and lets you create up to six user profiles so that every member of the family can quickly find their favorite content.
Panasonic relies on Fire TV, which has replaced the proprietary My Home Screen interface since 2024. This Amazon-designed operating system offers a very rich ecosystem, similar to that of Google TV. It includes video streaming giants such as Apple TV+, Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and YouTube, as well as Canal+, Molotov, Arte, France TV, Twitch and other apps.
The whole system benefits from smooth navigation, and the Alexa voice control facilitates everyday use, allowing you to play an episode, open an app or change channels, just by asking.
Cinematic image and masterful HDR
To test this TV, I used several 4K HDR Blu-rays, including the Spears & Munsil Ultra HD Benchmark test Blu-ray as well as the films Ford v Ferrari and Alien.
Right from the start, the picture impressed me with its “cinematic” accuracy. Colors were natural and realistic, with credible skin tones and well-textured materials, and no flashiness or drift. In both SDR and HDR, the cinema presets delivered a balanced image that fully respected the creators’ intentions. As is often the case, the Filmmaker mode featured slightly warmer tones, while the True Cinema mode offered a picture that was a little more neutral.
In Ford v Ferrari, the cars’ livery was given a credible sheen without being too flashy, while the mechanics’ outfits in the pits were textured and nuanced, with subtle details. We immediately felt immersed in the atmosphere.
In Alien, the corridors of the Nostromo, alternating between brightly lit areas and darker, more ominous zones, instilled their heavy atmosphere from the very first moments of the film. The perfect management of light and contrast ensured that the TV perfectly matched the filmmakers’ intentions, without any showy effects. The gradients were displayed with great consistency: skies, smoke and flames on the racetrack, fog and alarm lights in the ship— all of these elements maintained smooth transitions, without any banding or posterization effects.
Video processing by the HCX processor added sharpness and micro-details, without halos or harshness. Dynamic tone mapping ensured that HDR content was always clear, whether it was night-time test scenes or in shots taken under the sweltering sun (Ford v Ferrari), in the harsh light of the Nostromo refectory or in Ash’s dimly-lit quarters (Alien). Highlights were handled with great subtlety, preserving as much detail as possible, while blacks had extreme depth without losing detail.
Note that even when viewed from the side, the image remains perfectly stable, with consistent brightness that contributes to overall comfort and allows all viewers, regardless of where they are sitting on the sofa, to enjoy the film or series in the best possible conditions.
Finally, the anti-glare filter and the TV’s brightness mean that it can be used with peace of mind in daylight. Despite the presence of two huge windows in the test room, reflections were kept to a minimum, legibility remained excellent and colors still had nice density, without going overboard.
To sum up, the Panasonic TV-65Z95B offers a precise but never demonstrative cinematic rendering that allows you to fully appreciate the directors’ and cinematographers’ work.
📝 My recommended image settings for the Panasonic 65Z95B
For SDR movies and series, I recommend selecting the True Cinema mode. This delivers the most neutral, "widescreen-like" image (accurate, natural colors, realistic skin tones, very balanced overall). If you prefer a slightly warmer picture, opt for the Filmmaker mode, which is very similar in spirit but offers a slightly softer, warmer rendering.
For HDR content, I also prefer the True Cinema mode for its sense of balance: highlights are controlled, the deep blacks don't overwhelm detail and gradients retain their softness, with an image that's very close to the creators' intentions. Again, offering a slightly warmer rendering, the Filmmaker mode remains a first-rate, faithful and consistent alternative. It also has the added advantage of being able to be automatically activated when the program allows it, which is ideal if you want a "cinema" experience without having to delve into the settings.
Gaming: 144Hz fluidity and exemplary responsiveness
On Gran Turismo 7 (PS5), the Panasonic TV-65Z95B provided a feeling of immediate control: the steering responded with no perceptible inertia, the trajectory remained clear even in fast sequences, and speed variations maintained exemplary smoothness. Asphalt textures, bodywork reflections and pit lights appeared crisp and without harshness. Day/night transitions were reassuringly stable, with no annoying artifacts. VRR support prevented image tearing, so we were able to keep our eyes on the road, even on long straight roads or in the rain.
The Game Control Board lets you keep an eye on key parameters and adjust picture and sound modes, HDR dynamics and night vision on the fly to enhance legibility in dark areas.
For settings, you can choose between True Game mode, which guarantees an image that’s faithful to the game designers’ intentions (similar to a cinema picture), and Game mode, with punchier, more saturated colors.
Remember to activate the gaming functions (ALLM, VRR) and use the control panel to fine-tune settings according to the game and the room’s ambient lighting.
Thus equipped, the Panasonic TV-65Z95B offers an immersive, seamless driving experience that’s responsive and visually very precise and detailed.
Dolby Atmos sound by Technics
On Ford v Ferrari, the Panasonic TV-65Z95B immediately stood out for its full, controlled sound signature: the integrated audio system gave the engines depth, gear changes were smooth and the atmosphere in the pit unfolded with a finesse that is unusual for a TV alone. Voices remained audible, even when the race was in full swing, while the Dolby Atmos effects provided a real sense of height and depth, anchoring the action in space. The width of the scene stretched far beyond that of the screen, while maintaining very convincing coherence and stability.
In Alien, the mix had a completely different dimension: the mechanical sounds of the Nostromo, sirens, metallic blasts and drops echoing in the corridors created an eerie sound bubble. Whispers remained distinct, jolts in the soundtrack were never aggressive, and vertical cues (wind, alarms, footsteps above) reinforced the tension without artifice.
On Gran Turismo 7 (PS5), the immersive sound enhanced the perception of speed and involvement in the race. The roar of the engines, the squeal of tires and the lateral movements of competitors stood out clearly, making it easy to locate opponents by ear.
Technics’ proprietary calibration delivered pleasing dynamics, with pronounced bass and overall clarity. Without competing with a true home theater setup, the whole system sounds like a well-tuned soundbar, with that extra fullness and immersion that makes the difference for movies and games.
Panasonic TV-65Z95B vs LG OLED65G5
Panasonic aims for an exemplary cinematic rendering: natural colors, perfect gradations and consistently clear HDR, with HCX processing that adds precision without harshness. It’s convincing in daylight (anti-glare), Fire TV provides a smooth smart TV experience, and above all, it impresses with its integrated audio system, which is surprisingly powerful for a TV: wide soundstage, crisp dialogue and credible vertical Atmos effects. The only drawback regarding gaming is that the most advanced functions are only active on two HDMI inputs.
The LG OLED65G5, on the other hand, relies on a more punchy HDR picture and a highly efficient α11 processor for upscaling and dynamic contrast management. Its gaming orientation is more pronounced with 4K VRR up to 165Hz, Dolby Vision Gaming and four fully compatible HDMI 2.1 ports. WebOS 25 is fast, customizable and comes with 5 years of guaranteed updates. Finally, the LG TV’s sound is decent, but far less immersive.
Panasonic TV-65Z95B vs Sony 65 Bravia 8 II
The Panasonic TV-65Z95B immediately impresses with its natural picture: switch it on and the image is already calibrated, with very clean gradients and exemplary clarity in a bright room. Its anti-glare finish and wide viewing angles mean there’s no need to compromise on placement, while dual support for Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ Adaptive ensures optimal rendering, regardless of the master quality and viewing conditions. As for audio, the Technics-tuned Soundscape Pro 360° section, which can be optimized via Space Tune, fills the room with an ease rarely seen with a TV. Last but not least, gaming functions are good, even if the most advanced ones remain confined to just two HDMI inputs.
The Sony 65 Bravia 8 II has a different ethos: its QD-OLED panel offers greater colorimetric richness, and the XR processor accentuates relief and micro-detail, with a more incisive but perfectly natural picture. The sound emanating from the screen (Acoustic Surface Audio+) impresses with its density, although spatialization is confined to the edges of the screen. DTS support is a plus for movie buffs. Finally, when it comes to Smart TV features, Google TV is complemented by access to the Sony Pictures Core service (24-month subscription offered and 10 films included), but HDR10+ is omitted and there are just two HDMI 2.1 ports.
Who is the Panasonic TV-65Z95B designed for?
This premium TV is aimed above all at purists and discerning film buffs looking for a natural, balanced image that remains true to the creators’ intentions. Gamers will also appreciate the dedicated gaming functions and exemplary perceived fluidity during fast games. Streaming enthusiasts will appreciate the Fire TV’s well-stocked app catalog, smooth navigation and Alexa voice control, while the anti-glare filter and brightness allow daylight viewing without compromising legibility. What’s more, its integrated audio system, calibrated by Technics, offers an immersion rarely achieved by a TV alone. Finally, its aesthetics will appeal to those who enjoy beautiful tech, with the fabric finish around the screen giving it an undeniable touch of refinement.
Frequently asked questions about the Panasonic TV-65Z95B
A very natural picture, with realistic colors and deep blacks. The Filmmaker and True Cinema modes deliver a balanced, widescreen picture, with uniform gradation, steady highlights and precise video processing without harshness.
In SDR, choose True Cinema for neutrality; if you like a slightly warmer tone, opt for Filmmaker. In HDR, True Cinema is best and Filmmaker is a good alternative (and can be activated automatically); in bright rooms, you can activate automatic brightness and white balance.
Yes, brightness remains expressive without burning out detail, and dark scenes remain detailed. Dynamic HDR mapping ensures consistent legibility, while Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ Adaptive compatibility optimize the picture according to ambient light and the content being viewed.
The image remains legible and balanced in daylight. The anti-glare filter and the brightness effectively limit reflections, maintaining dense colors and good visibility even near a large window.
Yes, details are fine without aggressive contouring. The HCX processor provides sharpness and micro-details without halos, with clean gradations free from banding.
Yes, gaming is smooth and responsive, with no annoying tearing. VRR, FreeSync/G-Sync compatibility and the Game Control Board contribute to a stable experience.
For an accurate image, choose the True Game mode. For a punchier picture, choose the Game mode. Don’t forget to activate ALLM/VRR and use the Game Control Board to adjust HDR dynamics and visibility in dark areas on the fly, according to the game and room lighting.
Yes, the soundstage is wide, voices remain clear and the vertical effects reinforce immersion. The Technics-tuned Soundscape Pro 360° sound system, backed up by Space Tune automatic calibration, delivers a full, precise reproduction that goes beyond what a TV can usually achieve.
Yes, the picture holds its shape, even when viewed from the side. The off-axis luminous stability of the OLED panel contributes to the comfort of all viewers, wherever they may be seated.
