Panasonic TC-65CZ950 vs Sony XBR-65A1E
Panasonic TC-65CZ950
2016 · $1,099 today
6732
Sony XBR-65A1E
2017 · $899 today
7140
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Panasonic TC-65CZ950 is better
- Speaker Output: 30W (Technics-tuned) vs Acoustic Surface (screen-driven)(Infinity× more)
Why Sony XBR-65A1E is better
- Peak Brightness: ~700 nits vs ~500 nits(40% more)
Verdict
Sony XBR-65A1E leads outright in 5 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Panasonic TC-65CZ950 | Sony XBR-65A1E |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 65 in | 65 in |
| Resolution | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Picture Performance | ||
| Peak Brightness | ~500 nits | ~700 nits● |
| Local Dimming Zones | Per-pixel (OLED) | Per-pixel (OLED) |
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG | HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG |
| Gaming & Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI 2.1 | No | No |
| Variable Refresh Rate | No | No |
| Input Lag | ~40 ms | ~40 ms |
| Audio & Design | ||
| Speaker Output | 30W (Technics-tuned)● | Acoustic Surface (screen-driven) |
| Sound Format | Dolby Digital Plus | Dolby Atmos passthrough |