faidtoblack
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After originally being firmly set on a Sony XH9505 it seems that the 55” OLEDS really offer the best value this year and therefore that is where my money will go. I will probably wait and see what deals the Spring brings but I want to have my mind made up now so that I can pull the trigger when the right deal comes along (or if I lose patience waiting).
I have previously owned a 55GZ950 and have been a longtime Panasonic fan. Movies and shows are my main usage (I do not game at all). I really loved the Panasonic (I only sold it due to COVID financial issues) but there were a couple of quirks that I noticed. Firstly the OS was far from perfect and there were a number of apps missing that I use (apple, Disney). I know there are ways around this and I would not count Panasonic out for this reason, although it is worth thinking about, as having a tv with all the apps I use integrated would be a bonus. Another thing that I noticed was a stutter/motion issue during long panning shots in movies. I am wondering if this is an issue that is inherent with OLED or whether it is a Panasonic thing? Again, this is not a deal breaker but is worth thinking about.
I am aware that for movies the Panasonic sets are probably going to have a slight edge. The HZ2000 is more than I am prepared to spend so that leaves the HZ980 and the HZ1000. Am I right in thinking the Panasonic 55HZ980 is going to be pretty much a GZ950 in a new design?
If I went for the 55HZ1000 is it going to give me much of an upgrade over the 980? For instance, would the 'stutter' I noticed on the GZ950 be on the HZ1000? I am going to speculate that I will be able to get the 980 for 1k at some point around Spring/Summer if I am lucky and the HZ1000 for possibly £1250-£1300 so is that extra £250-£300 going to really be noticeable for me? (bearing in mind my usage is going to be mainly shows and movies in HDR through apps and physical discs). I can afford the HZ1000 but I am no means keen to spend the extra just for the sake of it. Also, I see that the Panasonic OLEDs now have Dolby Vision IQ. Is that just Dolby Vision with a fancy name?
If I don’t go for Panasonic then that leaves the LG 55CX and the Sony 55A8 as the main contenders. I realize that the A8 has been a favorite this year and has got some good reviews although I know a lot of people have gone for the LG also and rate that highly. Is there going to be one of these that stands out for me (movies and shows) considering I am not a gamer? I am fairly sure they both have all the apps I use so that is a plus. However, is the Panasonic (especially the HZ1000) going to be much better for movies than the Sony or LG? I am guessing that the answer is going to be no and I am probably best just going for whichever is the best deal at the time?
Any thoughts or advice would be much appreciated
I have previously owned a 55GZ950 and have been a longtime Panasonic fan. Movies and shows are my main usage (I do not game at all). I really loved the Panasonic (I only sold it due to COVID financial issues) but there were a couple of quirks that I noticed. Firstly the OS was far from perfect and there were a number of apps missing that I use (apple, Disney). I know there are ways around this and I would not count Panasonic out for this reason, although it is worth thinking about, as having a tv with all the apps I use integrated would be a bonus. Another thing that I noticed was a stutter/motion issue during long panning shots in movies. I am wondering if this is an issue that is inherent with OLED or whether it is a Panasonic thing? Again, this is not a deal breaker but is worth thinking about.
I am aware that for movies the Panasonic sets are probably going to have a slight edge. The HZ2000 is more than I am prepared to spend so that leaves the HZ980 and the HZ1000. Am I right in thinking the Panasonic 55HZ980 is going to be pretty much a GZ950 in a new design?
If I went for the 55HZ1000 is it going to give me much of an upgrade over the 980? For instance, would the 'stutter' I noticed on the GZ950 be on the HZ1000? I am going to speculate that I will be able to get the 980 for 1k at some point around Spring/Summer if I am lucky and the HZ1000 for possibly £1250-£1300 so is that extra £250-£300 going to really be noticeable for me? (bearing in mind my usage is going to be mainly shows and movies in HDR through apps and physical discs). I can afford the HZ1000 but I am no means keen to spend the extra just for the sake of it. Also, I see that the Panasonic OLEDs now have Dolby Vision IQ. Is that just Dolby Vision with a fancy name?
If I don’t go for Panasonic then that leaves the LG 55CX and the Sony 55A8 as the main contenders. I realize that the A8 has been a favorite this year and has got some good reviews although I know a lot of people have gone for the LG also and rate that highly. Is there going to be one of these that stands out for me (movies and shows) considering I am not a gamer? I am fairly sure they both have all the apps I use so that is a plus. However, is the Panasonic (especially the HZ1000) going to be much better for movies than the Sony or LG? I am guessing that the answer is going to be no and I am probably best just going for whichever is the best deal at the time?
Any thoughts or advice would be much appreciated