Panasonic TVs make a return to the States
Panasonic has announced it is bringing select OLED and mini-LED models from its 2024 TV lineup to the US. This marks the first time since 2016 that Panasonic has sold TVs in the US market.
Three models are confirmed to be coming across the pond: the flagship 2024 OLED, the Z95A ($3,199), which will be available in a 65-inch size only; the mid-range OLED Z85A, available in 55 ($1,599) and 65-inch ($1,799) sizes; and Panasonic’s 2024 mini-LED offering, the W95A, available in 55, 65, 75 and 85 inches ($1,299 to $2,999).
The Z95A features a micro lens array OLED panel similar to the one found in the LG G4 and supports all HDR formats including Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+. Its speaker array features an external soundbar tuned by Technics. On the gaming front, it has a 4K 144Hz refresh rate, VRR including AMD FreeSync Premium and Nvidia GSync and Dolby Vision gaming.
The mid-range OLED W85A features a standard W-OLED panel but will get a brightness boost from the built-in HCX AI Processor MK II. It carries many of the same gaming features as the Z95A, including AMD FreeSync Premium and Nvidia GSync, but will top out at a 120Hz refresh rate.
Finally, the W95A, the only mini-LED entry for 2024, features the same HCX AI Processor MK II as the premium OLEDs and Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ high dynamic range support. For gaming, it will support a 4K 144Hz refresh rate and VRR including AMD FreeSync Premium.
All new Panasonic TVs use Amazon’s Fire TV smart TV platform, replacing Panasonic’s own My Homescreen smart TV platform.
For US customers, Panasonic’s return to the States is an exciting development.
