In light of the many CES announcements in January there should be plenty of good options for new TVs in the year ahead, as well as some good deals on the older models – so who’s planning an upgrade in the coming months?
Panasonic announces new flagship OLEDs with Fire TV
by Ian Collen
The Z95A and Z93A feature Master OLED panels, with the former implementing MLA technology and both using the new-and-improved HCX Pro AI Processor MKII.
CES 2024: What to expect from this year’s biggest AV event
by Ian Collen
Once again the world’s top tech companies will be gathering in Las Vegas to reveal at least some of their products and plans for the year ahead, so what’s likely to be on show?
TVs and Projectors of 2023/24 - Editor's Choice Awards
by Phil Hinton
We once again round-up our favourite TVs and projectors from the year and present our winners to you. Will you agree or disagree with our choices? It has certainly been the toughest year yet to name the absolute best...
Black Friday 2023: The best deals and everything you need to know
by Ian Collen
Stretching well beyond its 24-27 November long weekend, this year’s Black Friday to Cyber Monday shopping showcase is more than just a brief flurry of cut-price deals. We wrap up the essential information and share some of the biggest and best discounts of this extended bargain hunt.
The second tier of the Panasonic OLED TV range drops the flagship MLA panel and adds a soundbar not found on previous 1500 models, so what gives and is it any good?
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Panasonic 4K OLED TV for under £1000 in Amazon Prime Big Deal Days event
by Andy Bassett
For many TV enthusiasts, Panasonic OLED TVs represent the pinnacle of image quality when it comes to movie watching, and last year’s 55 inch LZ800 falls below the £1k mark for the first time.
All four screen sizes in Panasonic’s budget MX610B 4K LED series get a price drop which could put them into contention as a budget second room TV where critical viewing is nowhere near the top of the wish list but value is.
Panasonic MZ2000 (TX-55MZ2000B) 4K MLA OLED TV Review
by Phil Hinton
The Panasonic flagship model for 2023 looks identical in design to the previous four iterations of the 2000, but there are some major advances under the hood. With Micro Lens Array (MLA) technology, the HCX Pro AI processor and a multi-layer propriety heat sink pushing peak brightness to new levels, can it still present the creator's intent?
Panasonic 2023 TV line-up: OLED, MiniLED and more – all you need to know
by Ian Collen
A comprehensive round-up of all of its major TV launches this year, from the MZ2000 with MLA technology to its cheaper LEDs, covering all that’s new and improved, and detailing the key differences between each model.
We take a look at the latest mid-range OLED TV from Panasonic, the MZ980. Offering up full HDR support for HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision and Dolby Vision IQ, along with the more advanced HCX Pro AI Image Processor and new gaming features, including a game bar and True Game picture mode, does it offer enough over its rivals? Let's find out...
Panasonic reveals its extended 2023 OLED and LED TV line-up
by Ian Collen
Joining the previously announced flagship MZ2000 are the MZ1500, MZ980, MZ800, and MZ700 OLEDs, with two new LEDs courtesy of the MX950 and MX800 also confirmed.
With confusion surrounding Mediatek’s original listing of 4x HDMI 2.1 ports for its new System-on-Chip (SoC), it seems that a change in HDMI certification might see some of your future TV inputs offering only a fraction of the features…
LG Display confirms 3rd gen OLED TV panel with MLA technology
by Andy Bassett
LG Display officially confirms the Micro Lens Array (MLA) tech at the heart of its latest OLED panels and promises a brightness boost of up to 2,100 nits, even better viewing angles and improved energy efficiency.
Available in 55-, 65-, and 77-inch sizes, the TV boasts a new custom-made 4K Master OLED Ultimate panel using a Micro Lens Array for a potential 150% peak brightness boost.
CES 2023: What AV can we expect at the world's premiere tech show?
by Ian Collen
The biggest event in the AV calendar is sure to get the New Year off to an exciting start, but just what’s in store at the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show?
Not everyone wants the faff of audio separates for their TV setup and a premium soundbar can really add to the cost of the TV set up. With Philips, Panasonic and Sony all taking slightly different approaches to TV sound at the premium end, what do TV enthusiasts recommend as the TV with the best on board sound?
Best Home AV Products of 2022 - Editor's Choice Awards
by Phil Hinton
AV receivers, processors, soundbars, speaker packages and subwoofers - there are often a lot of moving parts to a home AV setup. So, to help you make your gear decisions a little easier, here are the highlights of the year's Home AV products presented in our 2022 Editor's Choice Awards.
2022 has seen the launch of a new display technology, brightness increases in OLED panels and general improvements across image processing, features and smart TV operating systems. Which manufacturers and models have made the best of all of this?
The LZ2000 is Panasonic's latest flagship OLED TV with a full-on Dolby Atmos sound system. It has the latest Master OLED Pro panel with heat dissipation technology and nearly 1000 nits of peak brightness in the most accurate HDR setting. Plus, there is superb image accuracy out of the box as standard. So, is this the TV to beat in 2022?
Offering compatibility with all the major HDR formats including HDR10+ Adaptive and Dolby Vision IQ variants, a Master OLED Pro panel with a heat dissipation layer and close to 1000 nits of peak brightness, but dropping the Atmos speakers for a monitor-like design and appearing to add nothing new from last year's JZ1500, is this Panasonic the one to watch in 2022?
Certain TV brands have advantages over others in specific areas: e.g. LG TVs have plenty of gamer-friendly features and Panasonics lean towards creators' intent for movies but which manufacturer gives the best upscaling results for reality, soaps and news viewing? See what TV enthusiasts are recommending here:
Is a TV's energy consumption a purchase consideration?
by Andy Bassett
With TV screens using more power as they become larger and brighter, and with energy prices rocketing, does the power consumption of a TV affect your purchase decision? Are the manufacturer's numbers reliable and how can you effectively monitor your usage? See what others think in this discussion.
We attended the Panasonic UK TV launch held in central London on the 12th of May 2022 and got hands-on with the LZ2000, LZ1500, LZ1000 and LZ980 OLED TVs. There are new features across the whole range line-up with a new 77-inch screen size for the range-topping LZ2000.