The Panasonic MZ2000 was made official at CES 2023. This 4K Oled TV promises more brightness, an immersive sound experience and more enjoyable video games than ever.
Unsurprisingly, CES 2023 is placed under the sign, among other things, of new televisions. It’s Panasonic’s turn to draw with its MZ2000 series whose Oled and 4K panel is available in three diagonals: 55, 65 and 75 inches. Several elements are highlighted, the first of which is the improved brightness.
The MLA to reach 1500 cd/m²
Thanks to MLA technology (Micro Lens Array, known at LG as Meta-lit Lens Array) to better manage the way light is emitted through the panel (while controlling heat), the 55 and 65 inch models boast a 150% increase in peak brightness compared to the previous generation .
According to journalist Sylvain Pichot — author of several TV tests on Frandroid –, the Panasonic MZ2000 thus reaches a maximum of nearly 1,500 cd/m². For its part, Samsung promises 2,000 cd / m² on the second generation of QD-OLED televisions. LG Electronics promises a peak brightness of 1,800 cd/m² on the new G3 2023.
For the #CES2023 @Panasonic unveils the series of #TV #OLED #MZ2000 with MLA (Micro Lens Array) technology on the 55″ and 65″ models (not for the 77″) to reach a peak brightness of almost 1500 cd/m². MyScreenHome 8.0, 2x HDMI 2.1 and immersive audio @PanasonicFrance pic.twitter.com/R1bBM8Stu0
— Sylvain Pichot (@SylvainPichot) January 4, 2023
The intrinsic quality of the images is also intended to be refined thanks to the in-house HCX Pro AI chip associated with a panel called “Master Oled Ultimate”. This duo promisesrazor-sharp in every detail, with realistic highlights and excellent color accuracy“. On the HDR side, nothing really new under the sun. Dolby Vision IQ, HDR 10+ Adaptive and HLG Photo formats are supported.
For viewing your films, a “Flimmakeris made available for you to enjoy images that are true to the director’s vision. This option can be adjusted according to the light conditions in your living room. For example, if you are in a very bright environment, the dark tones are brightened. The streaming of content has also been improved according to Panasonic to ensure that the images always keep good sharpness.
A TV for video games
The Panasonic MZ2000 also benefits from the HDMI 2.1 standard and a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz. The manufacturer cites these characteristics to highlight the gaming experience offered by the Panasonic MZ2000. The latter also promises a latency “ultra lowand VRR. And to this is added the AMD Freesync Premium and G-Sync from Nvidia. Note that it is already available from the competition, Samsung even offers 144 Hz now.
The promises in terms of video games do not stop there since it is also necessary to count on a True Game mode which “brings all the color accuracy of the movies to the gaming world“. This will allow you to calibrate the image in your games so that they display as closely as possible to the vision of their creators.
The audio component is also in the spotlight with an updated Bass Booster option for deeper bass. Above all, the Panasonic MZ2000 prides itself on an immersive sound experience thanks to “multiple built-in speakers, facing upwards, sideways and forwardsand Dolby Atmos.
In its press release, the manufacturer also mentions the possibility of adjusting the volume according to the place of the room where the people are (there are a total of three modes of focusing which direct the sound towards such or such zone).
Finally, the Panasonic MZ2000 benefits from my Home Screen 8.0. This new version of the interface is notably equipped with accessibility options dedicated to blind and visually impaired people. A collection of relaxing images and videos is also available for relaxation sessions.
Note that the prices and the release date of the three diagonals of the Panasonic MZ2000 have not yet been communicated. Generally, this range of televisions does not arrive until autumn in Europe, a few months after the other manufacturers.
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