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As a successor to the 55Z95A released in 2024, Panasonic aims for unparalleled excellence with the 55Z95B, a 55-inch model from its new Z95B series for 2025, officially revealed in January 2025 at the CES in Las Vegas. Featuring the formidable Tandem Primary RGB OLED panel supplied by LG Display, which is also used in LG’s G5 series, it delivers uncompromising image quality with extremely high color fidelity and record brightness. An innovative passive cooling system called ThermalFlow supports these features. Panasonic seeks to meet the high expectations of users who demand top-notch visual and audio quality.
Competition is fierce: Samsung (S95F, S90F), LG (G5 OLED), and Sony (Bravia 8 II) all offer high-end OLED or QD-OLED TVs, each also emphasizing significant improvements in 2025. The Z95B, also available in 65 and 77 inches, surpasses its smaller siblings Z90B and Z80B in several key aspects, especially its double emission panel and premium features. The Z90B series includes a Master OLED Pro panel (same chipset as the Z95B) and the Z80B series features a 4K OLED panel (less powerful processor), both less bright.
Panasonic sets a premium price (launched at around 2999 euros for the 55-inch version), targeting home cinema enthusiasts, those looking to replace their screen and soundbar with a single high-performance device, or gaming aficionados seeking minimal latency, compatible with the latest consoles and PCs. It adopts the Fire TV interface and boasts a comprehensive set of connections and wide compatibility with various standards: HDMI 2.1 (4K144Hz), VRR, FreeSync Premium, Nvidia G-Sync, True Game mode, Alexa, AirPlay… This Z95B has everything to dominate in demanding living rooms and competes with the giants in the OLED market.
Panasonic 55Z95BTechnical Specifications
| Model | Panasonic 55Z95B |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 1227 mm x 787 mm x 348 mm |
| Maximum Definition | 3840 x 2160 pixels |
| Screen Size | 55 inches |
| HDR Compatibility | HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision |
| HDMI Ports | 4 |
| Surround Sound Compatibility | Dolby Atmos |
| Speaker Power | 160 watts |
| Audio Output | Headphones, Speakers, Optical |
| Operating System (OS) | Fire TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Product Sheet |
The review was conducted on a television set provided by the brand..
Panasonic 55Z95BDesign, a bit thick but for good reason
The Panasonic 55Z95B sports a simple yet luxurious design, true to Panasonic’s commitment to high-end discretion.
It features a 55-inch panel framed by a satin-finished metal boundary. It’s not the thinnest model, mainly due to the inclusion of the ThermalFlow cooling system and speakers installed around the perimeter, which we will discuss further. This technical choice required Panasonic to rethink the TV’s casing. Thus, the chassis features particularly clean lines, striking a subtle balance between the necessary thickness for heat dissipation and the desire to maintain a slender display.
The screen is highlighted by an integrated soundbar.
The TV’s thickness, which is 5 cm, includes a portion covered with a slightly curved fabric towards the back. At the front, count on a frame that is 5 mm thick, leaving all the space for the image.
The rear cleverly conceals the vents and the subwoofer—smartly placed at the top of the panel.
Regarding TV support, you can count on a central swivel stand, which adds real ease of installation and adaptability to the space. It follows the same principle as the previous model.
It allows the screen to pivot a few degrees to the right or left. Note that the base of the stand is circular with a depth of 35 cm and a width of 38 cm, which allows it to be placed on a relatively narrow piece of furniture. Overall, Panasonic did not aim for spectacle, but this subtle balance between embedded technology and aesthetics will appeal to both home cinema purists and those who prioritize visual harmony in their interiors.
A small detail that may be important is the presence of a central element at the back of the stand, which allows you to concentrate the cables to organize their escape in such a way that they cannot be seen when sitting in front of the TV.
Panasonic 55Z95BConnectivity, two full-use HDMI 2.1 ports
The 55Z95B offers top-notch connectivity, designed to meet (almost) all current needs, whether for high-end audio-video or the latest gaming. It includes two HDMI 2.1 ports directly compatible with 4K at 144Hz, VRR, ALLM, FreeSync Premium, and G-Sync—ideal for the latest generation consoles and the most powerful PCs. Two additional HDMI 2.0 ports complete the setup for other 4K devices. It features an eARC port ensuring multichannel audio transmission to an external amp or soundbar, without latency or compression. The most discerning will have noticed that there are not 4 full-potential HDMI 2.1 inputs as is the case on LG or Samsung TVs, for example.
The TV also includes three USB ports, an optical output, a mini-jack headphone jack, and an RJ45 Ethernet port. Panasonic does not forget wireless functionalities, with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0. On the broadcast side, the model features a comprehensive TNT/Cable/Satellite tuner, compatible with Multi-PiP and recording to an external hard drive. The setup displays perfect ergonomics, especially regarding the HDMI inputs, all oriented towards the side to facilitate the accessibility of the plugs. Certainly, there are others that are directed towards the ground but these connections are less subject to manipulation.
Regarding screen marking, the 55Z95B benefits from several optimization functions including proprietary algorithms for panel cleaning, logo detection (and automatic brightness reduction in certain parts of the image), and regular image shifting by a few pixels, as with other OLED TV manufacturers.
The Remote Control
The remote control provided with the Panasonic 55Z95B is exactly the same as the previous generation’s. Panasonic has opted for a model in brushed aluminum, balanced in weight, which fits perfectly in the hand.
It is large in size, and the satin surface limits fingerprints, a welcome detail for daily use. The number of buttons is one of the highest on the market, while most brands are moving towards simplification. Samsung’s remotes are a model of this trend. Some users prefer this, while others detest it.
A major advantage of this remote is the dedicated image mode button, allowing easy and quick switching from one mode to another. Below, you’ll find essential shortcuts to the main streaming platforms (Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+, YouTube, Amazon Music, and App+ (to access the application download platform). Note the presence of a microphone for voice command with Alexa, the integrated assistant.
The volume control, channel change, and quick access to HDMI inputs are well-sized to avoid mishandling. The remote has a firm tactile feedback when pressed. While it is not backlit, which would have been ideal for use in a dark living room, the remote nevertheless stands out for its quality materials. The device inspires confidence, appears robust, and, in use, proves quite easy to get used to as long as there is some light around.
Panasonic 55Z95BSubjective Image Mode
The Panasonic 55Z95B features the Tandem RGB Primary OLED panel supplied by LG Display, also present in the LG G5 and M5 series. It boasts a dual-layer emission structure.
In addition, this TV introduces Panasonic’s exclusive ThermalFlow heat dissipation technology, aimed at boosting brightness. Practically, the passive system allows for better natural management of hot air, which continuously evacuates to keep the panel at an ideal temperature.
This technological choice, enhanced by the purity of the RGB matrix, significantly increases light efficiency, as we observed in our test of the LG G5 TV, while maintaining the depth of blacks and the chromatic precision that Panasonic is known for.
Scenes in HDR enjoy unmatched brilliance for the brand, surpassing most of its 2025 rivals, and a better gradation of shades, making light transitions more natural, without banding effects or fading in dark to light gradients. We indeed did not observe any posterization effects, unlike with the previous Z95A series.
Native 4K sources from streaming or Blu-ray unveil the full richness of the HCX Pro AI MK II processing algorithms: upscaling is finely detailed, with an impressive sharpness without generating contour artifacts. HDR management, compatible with Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HDR10+ Adaptive, HDR10, HLG, shines both in dazzling blockbusters and in films with more subdued photography, where every detail of texture or grain retains a visual authenticity rarely achieved on classic OLEDs.
As with previous series, Panasonic offers a very large number of image modes that everyone will appreciate: Normal, Dynamic, Sports, Cinema, True Cinema, Filmmaker, Professional 1, Professional 2, Game, and Game Mode. To this, add special calibrated modes for Prime Video and Netflix content (as with Sony).
The Filmmaker mode, which we recommend, precisely reproduces the creators’ intent, while the True Game Mode offers accurate colors and an adjusted gamma curve for competition.
The Filmmaker mode can be automatically applied when the TV detects suitable content.
The colorimetry, calibrated at the factory, offers both vibrant and natural hues, without oversaturation. Content streamed via Fire TV, Netflix, Prime Video, or Disney+, both in animation and live-action, benefits from uniform lighting, dynamic contrast that enhances daytime scenes and literally plunges the viewer into the darkness of night scenes.
The stability of the backlight, even with prolonged use, will appeal to those on series marathons and long cinema sessions. Compared to LG or Samsung’s competition, the Z95B offers a less demonstrative but more balanced rendering, formidable for those seeking fidelity and accuracy, including in high brightness or deep night blacks.
Compared to the Sony Bravia 8 II, the image quality here is slightly more natural, although Sony’s TV also offers high-quality rendering, particularly in skin tones where Panasonic excels as well. For cinema scenes, we have a (very) slight preference for Panasonic’s processing.
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Maya Singh is a senior editor covering tablets and hybrid devices. Her work explores how these tools reshape digital productivity and learning. She also contributes to feature editorials on emerging tech.