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Panasonic Z85A vs Sony BRAVIA 8
Product A: Panasonic
86 of 159 known
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Product B: Sony
82 of 159 known
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48 of 151 fields differ
- 24 different values
- 24 known for one only
- 43 the same
- 60 missing for both
Refresh rate per resolution
The best rate over any port. Bars run from 0 to 360 Hz.
3840 × 2160Native for both
A120Hz
B120Hz
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side, on their stands.
- APanasonic: 1,448 × 838 mm
- BSony: 1,442 × 829 mm
Weight
0 to 40 kg
Weight with stand
A21.5kg
B23.2kg
Weight without stand
A17.5kg
B22.3kg
All 159 fields
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General
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Series
Model numbers
TV-65Z85AP, TV-65Z85-T1Maker product pagehelp.na.panasonic.com/answers/features-and-specifications-television-amazon-fire-lcd-led-model-tv-65z85apRead 7 October 20267Maker product pageshop.panasonic.com/products/panasonic-oled-tv-z85a-seriesRead 7 October 2026Actual original US maker 65-inch product-variant record names retail SKU TV-65Z85-T, barcode 885170438712 and featured image TV-65Z85AP_1_Herocopy.jpg. Retail identifier recorded alongside physical original model TV-65Z85AP. Excludes 55-inch TV-55Z85-T and aftermarket neck speaker/warranty bundles.
Status
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Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
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Segment
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Display
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Screen size class
Sizes covered
Viewable size
Native resolution
Pixel density (size class)
67.8ppi
67.8ppi
Screen surface
Anti-reflection coating
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Panel
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Display type
Display type (as published)
Panel type
Backlight
Local dimming zones
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Panel maker
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Panel generation
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Subpixel layout
Native colour depth
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Native panel refresh rate
DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)
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Rec. 2020 coverage (claimed)
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Peak HDR brightness (claimed)
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HDR and picture
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HDR formats
Dolby Vision, Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10, HDR10+, HDR10+ Adaptive, HLG1Maker product pagehelp.na.panasonic.com/answers/features-and-specifications-television-amazon-fire-lcd-led-model-tv-65z85apRead 7 October 2026Exact US Multi HDR row explicitly names HDR10+ Adaptive, HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision IQ. Base HDR10+ and Dolby Vision are also explicit in maker US launch and exact 65 public review.
Filmmaker Mode
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HGiG
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Picture processor
Motion interpolation
Black frame insertion
Ambient light sensor
Calibration software
Motion and gaming
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Maximum accepted refresh rate per resolution and input
APanasonic Z85A
| Resolution | HDMI 2.1 |
|---|---|
| 3840 × 2160Native | 120Hz |
BSony BRAVIA 8
| Resolution | HDMI 2.1 |
|---|---|
| 3840 × 2160Native | 120Hz4:4:4 |
Maximum accepted refresh rate
120Hz
120Hz
Maximum accepted refresh rate at 4K
120Hz
120Hz
Adaptive sync
HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium, G-SYNC Compatible2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0984/6443/2432/files/TV_65Z85AP_Product_Manual_ENG_ESP.pdfRead 7 October 2026Owner printed 17 expressly FreeSync Premium and G-SYNC Compatible on inputs 1/2, together with VRR. Higher FreeSync tiers and unproved numerical ranges are omitted.
VRR range per input
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Low framerate compensation
Dolby Vision gaming
Auto game mode (ALLM)
Game menu features
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Input lag (claimed)
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Measured
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Input lag (measured)
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Input lag at 4K 60 Hz (measured)
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Input lag at 4K 120 Hz (measured)
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Input lag at 4K 144 Hz (measured)
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SDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
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HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
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HDR brightness per window (measured)
APanasonic Z85A
Not availableHDR peak brightness (measured)
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815nits
Full-screen HDR brightness (measured)
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Contrast ratio (measured)
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Contrast with local dimming (measured)
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Infinite contrast (measured)
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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)
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Rec. 2020 coverage (measured)
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Colour volume at 1,000 nits (measured)
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Colour volume at 10,000 nits (measured)
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
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Gray uniformity deviation (measured)
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Colour shift angle (measured)
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Reflections (measured)
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Total pixel response time (measured)
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PWM flicker frequency (measured)
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VRR range (measured)
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4:4:4 chroma (measured)
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Power use SDR (measured)
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Smart platform
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Smart platform
OS at launch
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Latest OS
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OS upgrade support period
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Chipset
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RAM
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Total internal storage
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Voice assistants
Hands-free microphone
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Casting
DLNA, Miracast1Maker product pagehelp.na.panasonic.com/answers/features-and-specifications-television-amazon-fire-lcd-led-model-tv-65z85apRead 7 October 2026Exact US Home Network Yes (Client), footnote 6 explicitly DLNA-compatible network server. Miracast separately established by public Consumer Reports exact TV-65Z85AP Features table, corroborating maker unversioned Mirroring. AirPlay generation unnamed, so AirPlay 2 not inferred. No native Google Cast capability added.8Reviewconsumerreports.org/electronics-computers/tvs/panasonic-tv-65z85ap/m415572Read 7 October 2026Public indexed exact TV-65Z85AP Features table explicitly Miracast Yes, AirPlay Yes and Google Cast No. This establishes Miracast protocol for maker unversioned Mirroring. AirPlay 2 generation remains unstated. Direct open 403, public feature text indexed and readable, no paywall bypass.
Smart home
Tuners
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Tuners
ATSC 3.0, ATSC 1.0, Clear QAM2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0984/6443/2432/files/TV_65Z85AP_Product_Manual_ENG_ESP.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original owner printed page 10 Basic Connections antenna diagram expressly labels direct Cable TV Clear QAM. Delivered ATSC 3.0 is separately sourced to the actual January 2025 US firmware. The maker table lists ATSC with no version, which the schema reads as ATSC 1.0. No analog NTSC tuner is inferred.3Maker product pageav.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/tv/download/fw/america_2024/down_na_01.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original US firmware applicability explicitly includes TV-65Z85AP. January 7, 2025 RS8112/2491 delivered ATSC 3.0 support, independently confirmed by the public exact-65 review. The original maker ATSC row names no version, which the schema reads as ATSC 1.0. Clear QAM is separately proved by the original owner diagram.
Analog, ATSC 1.0, ATSC 3.0, Clear QAM2Maker spec sheet (PDF)929ndqt6.media.zestyio.com/product_K65XR80_2025-06-10.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original US-region NTSC analog, ATSC, ATSC 3.0 for US country setting and clear cable QAM.4Owner's manualaudioeffetti.com/product/documents/SON/FWD-55XR80-03.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original North American Reference Guide System explicitly NTSC analog, ATSC 8VSB terrestrial and separate NEXTGEN TV ATSC 3.0, plus QAM cable. 8VSB identifies ATSC 1.0. ATSC 3.0 requires country setting United States.
Tuners per broadcast standard
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Antenna inputs
APanasonic Z85A
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Terrestrial and cable | 1 |
BSony BRAVIA 8
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Terrestrial and cable | 1 |
Broadcast platforms
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Audio
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Physical speaker channels
Physical speaker drivers
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Total built-in speaker power
Built-in subwoofer
Up-firing speakers
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Audio formats
Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS Express, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS:X, Dolby Audio (formats not named)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)929ndqt6.media.zestyio.com/product_K65XR80_2025-06-10.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original decoder rows Dolby Atmos and DTS Digital Surround, Express, HD Master Audio, HD High Resolution Audio and X. Generic Dolby Audio not expanded. Dolby Audio is stored as Dolby Audio (formats not named).
eARC passthrough
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Audio features
Theater Surround Pro1Maker product pagehelp.na.panasonic.com/answers/features-and-specifications-television-amazon-fire-lcd-led-model-tv-65z85apRead 7 October 2026
Acoustic Surface Audio+, Acoustic Center Sync, Voice Zoom 3, S-Force Front Surround2Maker spec sheet (PDF)929ndqt6.media.zestyio.com/product_K65XR80_2025-06-10.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Bluetooth headphones
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Connectivity
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Video inputs
APanasonic Z85A
| Type | Port | Version | Count | Max refresh rate at 4K (Hz) | eARC | HDCP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI | HDMI 1 | 2.1 | 1 | 120 | No | 2.3 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2 | 2.1 | 1 | 120 | Yes | 2.3 |
| HDMI | HDMI 3 and 4 | Not available | 2 | Not available | No | 2.3 |
Source1Maker product pagehelp.na.panasonic.com/answers/features-and-specifications-television-amazon-fire-lcd-led-model-tv-65z85apRead 7 October 2026Exact US full spec table explicitly four HDMI, HDCP 2.3, eARC 2 and high 1/2 HFR/VRR. Manual and review separately establish revisions and maxima.4Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/panasonic/z85a-oledRead 7 October 2026Public exact 65 identifies HDMI 1/2 HDMI 2.1, up to 4K 120, eARC 2. High-port link bandwidth and low 3/4 maximum functional rate are not explicitly public and omitted. Owner 17 and exact maker table separately prove four inputs/port labels and HDCP 2.3.
BSony BRAVIA 8
| Type | Port | Version | Count | Max bandwidth (Gbps) | Max refresh rate at 4K (Hz) | eARC | HDCP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI | HDMI 3 | 2.1 | 1 | 48 | 120 | Yes | 2.3 |
| HDMI | HDMI 4 | 2.1 | 1 | 48 | 120 | Not available | 2.3 |
| HDMI | HDMI 1, 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 18 | Not available | Not available | 2.3 |
Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)929ndqt6.media.zestyio.com/product_K65XR80_2025-06-10.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original HDCP2.3 all four, quantified 4K input bandwidth up to 18 Gbps on 1/2 and up to 48 Gbps on 3/4. Accepted maximum 120 on 3/4 from exact public tested prose. Original guide identifies eARC 3. No low-port highest accepted refresh inferred.4Owner's manualaudioeffetti.com/product/documents/SON/FWD-55XR80-03.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original HDMI3 eARC, 3/4 supported 120Hz. Timings alone not maximum proof, which comes from exact public test prose.6Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/bravia-8-oledRead 5 October 2026Public Input Specifications explicitly HDMI3/4 high bandwidth/eARC 3 and up to 4K120. Numeric 18/48 Gbps from original exact US sheet. Lower-port highest refresh left unknown.7Reviewtomsguide.com/tvs/sony-bravia-8-oled-tvRead 5 October 2026Exact K-65XR80 Specs explicitly two HDMI 2.1 and two HDMI 2.0 ports. Original maker sheet identifies high ports 3/4, establishing the low 1/2 revision as 2.0. No low-port accepted maximum inferred.
HDMI ports
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4
HDMI ports with 4K 120 Hz
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Highest HDMI version
2.1
2.1
Maximum HDMI link bandwidth
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48Gbps
HDMI features
ALLM, VRR, eARC, CEC1Maker product pagehelp.na.panasonic.com/answers/features-and-specifications-television-amazon-fire-lcd-led-model-tv-65z85apRead 7 October 2026Exact US sheet states ALLM on all four inputs, eARC 2 and VRR on 1/2. Owner HDAVI Control 5 independently proves CEC. Original owner printed page 17 HDAVI Control 5 establishes CEC despite the maker technical table HDAVI Control dash.2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0984/6443/2432/files/TV_65Z85AP_Product_Manual_ENG_ESP.pdfRead 7 October 2026Owner printed 17 HDAVI Control 5 establishes CEC, high 1/2 VRR and HDMI 2 eARC. Exact US sheet ALLM on all inputs is separately mapped. Original owner printed page 17 HDAVI Control 5 establishes CEC despite the maker technical table HDAVI Control dash.
USB peripheral ports
BSony BRAVIA 8
| Connector | USB version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A | 2.0 | 1 |
| USB-A | 3.2 Gen 1 | 1 |
Source4Owner's manualaudioeffetti.com/product/documents/SON/FWD-55XR80-03.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original USB 1 version 2.0 and USB 2 version 3.2 Gen 1, one each. USB-A connector shape separately confirmed in exact US 65-inch review Ports photograph.7Reviewtomsguide.com/tvs/sony-bravia-8-oled-tvRead 5 October 2026Exact US 65-inch Ports photograph visibly two USB-A sockets. Original North American reference guide supplies separate revision and count for each socket.
Ethernet speed
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Bluetooth
Optical out
Headphone out
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Included connection box
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Remote
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Remote control
Remote connection
Remote power
Voice button on remote
Pointer remote
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Stand and mounting
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Stand
Centre pedestal4Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/panasonic/z85a-oledRead 7 October 2026Public exact-65 stand description and maker exact-65 front photo establish a single central pedestal. Stand footprint is separately stated by the maker. The review does not explicitly establish an installation-position count or adjustment range, so those optional fields are omitted.7Maker product pageshop.panasonic.com/products/panasonic-oled-tv-z85a-seriesRead 7 October 2026Original maker gallery front photo explicitly named TV-65Z85AP_1_Herocopy.jpg shows the supplied single central pedestal. The exact-model technical sheet independently identifies pedestal dimensions. Installation-position count and adjustment range remain unspecified.
Feet2Maker spec sheet (PDF)929ndqt6.media.zestyio.com/product_K65XR80_2025-06-10.pdfRead 5 October 20265Owner's manualaudioeffetti.com/product/documents/SON/FWD-65XR80-01.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original assembly physically shows two included feet with four configurations, not a pedestal or an optional stand.
Stand installation positions
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Stand height adjustment
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Space under the screen
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Distance between feet
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Stand footprint
VESA mount
VESA screw
Wall mount included
OLED care
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OLED care
Logo Luminance Control, Automatic panel maintenance2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0984/6443/2432/files/TV_65Z85AP_Product_Manual_ENG_ESP.pdfRead 7 October 2026Owner important notice recommends Logo Luminance Control Max to reduce retained images and its control panel section explicitly confirms automatic panel maintenance after power off. Pixel Orbiter is not inherited from another model without its own detailed-guide proof.
Panel refresh, Automatic brightness reduction for static images, Pixel Shift4Owner's manualaudioeffetti.com/product/documents/SON/FWD-55XR80-03.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Panel refresh guidance and explicit gradual static-image brightness reduction.6Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/bravia-8-oledRead 5 October 2026Exact tested 65-inch public Lifetime Burn-In Potential prose explicitly Pixel Shift and Panel Refresh.
Burn-in covered by warranty
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Burn-in warranty length
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Dimensions and weight
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Dimensions with stand
Width1,448Height889Depth303mm(57 × 35 × 11.9 in)1Maker product pagehelp.na.panasonic.com/answers/features-and-specifications-television-amazon-fire-lcd-led-model-tv-65z85apRead 7 October 2026Exact 65 maker metric 1448 x 889 x 303 mm with recommended pedestal. Metric figures take precedence over rounded imperial. Swivel movement does not create another installed-height position.
Width1,442Height855Depth248mm(56.8 × 33.7 × 9.8 in)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)929ndqt6.media.zestyio.com/XR80_65_Ver3_202402016.pdfRead 5 October 2026Same outside/low 1442×855×248mm. Raised 909 mm and narrow 584 mm are separate positions. No unsupported stand-clearance number derived from total heights.
Dimensions without stand
Width1,448Height838Depth69mm(57 × 33 × 2.7 in)1Maker product pagehelp.na.panasonic.com/answers/features-and-specifications-television-amazon-fire-lcd-led-model-tv-65z85apRead 7 October 2026Exact 65 maker metric 1448 x 838 x 69 mm bare body. Visible panel dimensions 1428 x 804 mm in owner are a different physical scope.
Width1,442Height829Depth37mm(56.8 × 32.6 × 1.5 in)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)929ndqt6.media.zestyio.com/XR80_65_Ver3_202402016.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original exact 65 eight-page engineering sheet page 1 North America specified 1442×829×37mm, largest chassis depth. Draft unrounded coordinates not substituted.
Thinnest depth
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Weight with stand
Weight without stand
Power
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Power supply
On-mode power in SDR (EU label)
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On-mode power in HDR (EU label)
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Maximum operating power
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Standby power
Networked standby
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EU energy class SDR
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EU energy class HDR
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Energy per 1000 h SDR
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Energy per 1000 h HDR
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Certifications
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Picture certifications
UHDA Specified Reference Mode Version 1.0 compliance (maker declaration)2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0984/6443/2432/files/TV_65Z85AP_Product_Manual_ENG_ESP.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original US owner printed page 2 explicitly declares this product complies with UHD Alliance Technical Specification UHDA Specified Reference Mode Version 1.0. Qualified maker declaration only, not independently checked certification or UHD Premium claim.
ENERGY STAR
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Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
Setup guide, Alexa voice remote, Two AAA batteries, Zip tie for cable management, Four M4 x 15 mm pedestal screws, Pedestal2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0984/6443/2432/files/TV_65Z85AP_Product_Manual_ENG_ESP.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original owner pedestal safety instructions explicitly identify the pedestal provided with this TV. Actual exact-US installation leaflet shows this supplied pedestal and four M4 x 15 mm assembly screws. Stand is a supplied accessory, not TV itself or optional wall bracket.4Reviewrtings.com/tv/reviews/panasonic/z85a-oledRead 7 October 2026Public exact-tested 65-inch In the Box list explicitly setup guide, remote with 2x AAA and cable-management zip tie. These are the positively verified supplied items, not proof that every unlisted item is absent. Original US installation leaflet separately labels four M4 x 15 screws. Accessory neck speaker/retailer cables/warranty bundles excluded.9Owner's manualhelp.na.panasonic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/TV-55Z85AP_TV-65Z85AP_Leaflet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original TQD4G19293-1 installation leaflet June 25, 2024 expressly covers TV-65Z85AP. Page 1 supplied-assembly group B explicitly M4 x 15(mm), x4, used in pedestal attachment. Remote N2QBYA000083 and R03/LR03 AAA illustrated. Rendered/read. Other unlabelled pictogram item counts not invented.
Tabletop stand, Voice remote control, AAA batteries, AC power cord, Operating instructions, Quick Setup Guide2Maker spec sheet (PDF)929ndqt6.media.zestyio.com/product_K65XR80_2025-06-10.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Supplies lists remote, LR03 batteries, power cable, guides and separate tabletop stand requiring assembly. Optional camera and wall bracket excluded.5Owner's manualaudioeffetti.com/product/documents/SON/FWD-65XR80-01.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Sony US/Canada Setup Guide 5-057-739-13 covers exact 65, diagrams included standard/soundbar feet and supplies. This is a separate setup guide, not the original reference book.
Links
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Product page
help.na.panasonic.com/answers/features-and-specifications-television-amazon-fire-lcd-led-model-tv-65z85ap1Maker product pagehelp.na.panasonic.com/answers/features-and-specifications-television-amazon-fire-lcd-led-model-tv-65z85apRead 7 October 2026Original exact US TV-65Z85AP Features and Specifications page reopened in full. This canonical maker support page establishes exact identity and serves as technical specification sheet. Original owner manual and full product-family page were also opened. EU tuners, regional warranties and other sizes are excluded.
Spec sheet
help.na.panasonic.com/answers/features-and-specifications-television-amazon-fire-lcd-led-model-tv-65z85ap1Maker product pagehelp.na.panasonic.com/answers/features-and-specifications-television-amazon-fire-lcd-led-model-tv-65z85apRead 7 October 2026Complete exact-model manufacturer technical sheet in HTML, updated August 12, 2024. Original owner printed page 17 has complementary exact hardware specifications. No separate current maker US specification PDF was linked in downloads.
Manual
cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0984/6443/2432/files/TV_65Z85AP_Product_Manual_ENG_ESP.pdf2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0984/6443/2432/files/TV_65Z85AP_Product_Manual_ENG_ESP.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original 40-page US TV-55Z85AP/TV-65Z85AP owner manual reopened/read, English printed 1-20. Exact 65-inch reference retained. Maker USB-HDD Recording Yes is now separately stored with source restrictions. European tuner/recording specifics excluded.
audioeffetti.com/product/documents/SON/FWD-55XR80-03.pdf4Owner's manualaudioeffetti.com/product/documents/SON/FWD-55XR80-03.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Sony NA consumer Reference Guide 5-057-736-12 republished by distributor. Exact K-65XR80 covered despite wrapper filename 55. No professional FWD warranty or software inherited. Original PDF downloaded, read and rendered.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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