Panasonic Z85A review: a superb OLED TV that delivers on nearly every front
Panasonic Z85A OLED TV review: Two minute review The Panasonic Z85A OLED TV is one of the entry-level models in Panasonic’s 2024 TV lineup, sitting below the Panasonic Z95A and Z90A. Along with the flagship OLED Panasonic Z95A OLED and W95A mini-LED, it is one of the first Panasonic TVs available in the US in over a decade. The Panasonic Z85A sells for $1,599 / £1,599 and $1,799 / £1,999 for its 55 and 65-inch models, respectively, putting it in the same price range as some of the best OLED TVs such as the LG C4 , Sony Bravia 8 and Philips OLED809 . Panasonic uses a standard W-OLED panel in the Z85A, which features the same HCX AI Pro II Processor found in step-up Panasonic models including the Panasonic Z95A . While its brightness levels are only average and there is some black crush in darker scenes, the picture quality on the Z85A is up there with the best TVs , with rich contrast, vibrant yet natural colors, deep blacks and realistic textures and details. Sound quality on th...