The LZ2000 is the most satisfying Panasonic OLED TV we’ve seen (and heard) to date
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T3 Verdict
Reasons to buy+Peerless image quality+Game Mode Extreme+360 degree soundscape Pro audioReasons to avoid-Only two HDMIs support 4k 120Hz-Premium price tag
Reasons to buy+Peerless image quality+Game Mode Extreme+360 degree soundscape Pro audio
Peerless image quality
Game Mode Extreme
360 degree soundscape Pro audio
Reasons to avoid-Only two HDMIs support 4k 120Hz-Premium price tag
Only two HDMIs support 4k 120Hz
Premium price tag
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Amongst the upgrades overlast season’s JZ2000is Game Mode Extreme, a collection of advanced gaming features including 4K 120Hz support for next-gen console owners,Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)andAMD Freesync Premiumcertification, and a dedicated game settings user interface. The smart platform of choice once again is Panasonic’s My Home Screen, now up to 7.0, withGoogleAssistant andAlexasupport.
It’s a mouth-watering confection. Let’s take a closer look in T3’s deep dive Panasonic LZ2000 4K OLED TV review…
Panasonic TX-55LZ2000 review: Price and availability
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The LZ2000 is unapologetically expensive, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. It’s available in 55-, 65- and 77-inch screen sizes (TX-55LZ2000, TX-65LZ2000, TX-77LZ2000), priced at £2,299, £2,899, and £4,299 respectively in the UK. Our review sample is the 55-inch model.
There’s no price option for US buyers, as Panasonic doesn’t sell televisions Stateside. Sad but true.
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Panasonic LZ2000 review: Features & what’s new
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Like its predecessor, the LZ2000 features a seven channel, Technics-tuned 360° Soundscape Pro audio system, complete with height and side-firing drivers. But this season, there are changes to the front array, which now uses Beam Forming to offer surgical sound steerage, via the remote control. Two viewers can share the same room, but have a different listening experience, as one sits in the hot zone and the other out.
Streaming options are wide, and includeNetflix,Amazon Prime, Britbox,Disney+,Apple TV+, YouTube and Rakuten TV. There’s also a full complement of mainstream catch-up services including BBC iPlayer, ITV hub, All 4, My5, UKTV Play, CBS Catch Up and Legend (formerly known as Horror Bites).
Gaming support is definitely to the fore on the LZ2000. New this year is a Game Control Board UI, which groups key game settings together in one place, including resolution, frame rate, input lag and VRR and HDR metadata. The pop-up board can be assigned to the customisable ‘my App’ button on the remote control for easy access.
Backstage boffins have also been working hard to reduce input lag. The LZ2000 has a new 60Hz Refresh Mode, to cut latency for 60Hz games. We measured it at 14.5ms (1080/60). There’s also an adjustable Dark Visibility Enhancer that allows some adjustment of near-black, all the better to reveal any enemies lurking in the shadows.
Panasonic LZ2000 review: Images & Sound
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When it comes to performance, the combination of upgraded OLED panel, Panasonic R&D and system-on-chip (SoC) sophistication make the LZ2000 a formidable proposition. The screen retains the characteristics that have made previous Panasonic OLED tellies so satisfying (cinematic depth and detail) but adds greater colour pop and a smidge more brightness.
The SoC, better known as the HCX Pro AI processor, does a stunning job here, making the transition from pure black to just above black (Prime Video’s The Terminal Lista case in point), look smooth and inclusive and preventing shadow detail being crushed.
The set’s HDR performance is uniformly outstanding. It confidently delivers 1000 nits in its Normal image default, easily dealing with specular highlights and photographic flare. And it holds onto those bright peaks when they persist, rather than abruptly fade.
General brightness levels get a boost too. This screen is stunning in full dark conditions – Panasonic has managed to boost those peak HDR brightness without burning out bright details – but it wows in brightly lit rooms too, thanks to native luminosity and ambient sensor control.
Specification improvements this season include improved colour volume, specifically blue brightness and all the gradations within.
To maximise luminosity, the LZ2000 combines the new LG Display EX panel with a physical heatsink. This effectively sucks heat away from the panel to allow more head room for brightness. Panasonic isn’t new to this technique, though, as the brand first introduced a heat management system in its 2019 models.
Sonically, the LZ2000 impresses with its multiple built-in upward-firing, side-firing, and front-firing speaker units. Unlike rivals, it hasn’t chosen to bolt the screen to an ostentatious soundbar, or hide micro-speakers within the panel bezel. Here the drivers are all too obvious.
The resulting soundstage is huge, with pronounced bass. Total power output is a substantial 150W. This is the most cinematic sound system built into a TV I’ve ever heard.
Panasonic LZ2000 review: Design & usability
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(Image credit: Panasonic)
Connectivity is good, but not outstanding. Of the four HDMI inputs, only two support High Frame Rate 4K120 video. There’seARC on input 2, plusVRR (Variable Refresh Rate). All four HDMIs haveALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)game mode support.
There are three USB ports, a digital optical audio output, an AV minijack and Ethernet. Wireless connectivity comes via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. The set has both terrestrial Freeview Play, and satellite tuners.
The remote control is heavier than you might expect, thanks to its metallic casing, and sports dedicated buttons for Netflix, Rakuten TV, Prime Video, Disney+, YouTube and Freeview Play.
Panasonic LZ2000: Verdict
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The Panasonic LZ2000 is a gorgeous TV, one that delivers a polished picture performance; its OLED execution is sensational, with perfect near-black handling, and superb colour accuracy.
The 360 degree sound system is also class-leading. I’m not sure the new sound steerage feature will get a lot of use, but it certainly works.
The LZ2000 also boasts excellent motion handling, making it good for sports, and a rock-solid smart platform. It’s great for gaming, too, making it a good looking and super sounding all-in-one TV.
Brilliance rarely comes cheap, and you’ll have to pay handsomely for the pleasure. But then the LZ2000 is a pleasure for the eyes and ears that comes most highly recommended.
Also consider
Don’t want the all-singing, all-dancing built-in soundsystem as you’ve already got a separates system or soundbar? Then have a think about theLG C1 OLEDinstead, a yesteryear TV that’s still great quality but not nearly as pricey.
Or, if you fancy ultra-brightness rather than OLED ultra-blacks thenSamsung’s top-rate QN95Bis a sensational Neo QLED option. However, it comes without as banging a built-in soundsystem and will probably cost you more cash.
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