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Panasonic TC-65CZ950

2016Unverified

Panasonic's limited-run US OLED flagship, prized for reference-grade color accuracy

Launch price $5,499.99Today $1,099
Check price at Amazon · ~$1,099Panasonic

Then vs. now

6733

A 2016 standout the market has left behind — down 34 points.

Picture qualityBrightnessGamingSmart featuresSoundValue
At launch (2016)Today
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DimensionAt launchToday
Picture quality9151
Brightness6022
Gaming6018
Smart features6018
Sound6548
Value6539

Today-scores are recomputed against the current market frontier. How scoring works

Why the Panasonic TC-65CZ950 stands out

Where it beats the average TV in its class.

Screen SizeBest in class

65 in

10% more than the 59 average

Specifications

Display

Screen Size
65 in
Resolution
4K UHD (3840x2160)
Panel Type
OLED
Refresh Rate
120 Hz

Picture Performance

Peak Brightness
~500 nits
Local Dimming Zones
Per-pixel (OLED)
HDR Formats
HDR10, HLG

Gaming & Connectivity

HDMI Ports
4
HDMI 2.1
No
Variable Refresh Rate
No
Input Lag
~40 ms

Audio & Design

Speaker Output
30W (Technics-tuned)
Sound Format
Dolby Digital Plus

Compare with

Panasonic TC-65CZ950 vs LG OLED55C6PPanasonic TC-65CZ950 vs Sony XBR-65A1E
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LG OLED55C6P

2016

LG's breakout 4K OLED that made perfect black levels affordable

7136$899
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Sony XBR-65A1E

2017

Sony's first OLED, using the screen itself as the speaker via Acoustic Surface

7140$899