Good deal – The Panasonic TX-55JZ1500 “4-star” television at €1,239.00 (finished)

The Panasonic TX-55JZ1500 television – 55-inch (140 cm) version of the Panasonic TX-65JZ1500 that we tested – uses the Oled Professional Edition panel of the high-end JZ2000 model, but skips the Dolby Atmos audio system, which which allows it to display a slightly more contained price.

In line with the JZ2000, the Panasonic TX-55J1500 – 55-inch (140 cm) version of the Panasonic TX-65JZ1500 that we tested – is an excellent television that displays top-flight performance in all areas. It will suit both movie buffs and video game enthusiasts. Like its big brother, we can simply blame it for its lack of applications and features (AirPlay), but that’s a lesser evil as it performs well in terms of audio and video rendering.

Strong points

• Image quality in SDR and HDR.
• Unequaled brightness peak on an OLED TV.
• Powerful Intelligent Pro HCX processor (motion compensation system).
• Rotating foot.
• Filmmaker Pro Mode with Intelligent Sensing just perfect.
• Two HDMI 2.1 inputs (4K 120Hz, ALLM, VRR).

Weak points

• Limited interface (few applications, lack of AirPlay compatibility).
• Heavy, non-backlit remote.

Alternatively

The LG 55C2 – 55-inch (140 cm) version of the LG 65C2 that we tested – remains one of the benchmarks on the television market, offering a perfectly calibrated image and a very high quality HDR experience. LG even offers itself the luxury of reducing the consumption of its Oled TV and improving the system’s responsiveness while increasing functionality. On the video processing side, LG no longer has much to prove, both in terms of upscaling and motion compensation. If we add to this an undisguised ease in video games, the LG 55C2 television is a model of versatility that is suitable for everyone: from movie buffs to video game enthusiasts through sports or documentary enthusiasts. It’s hard to be disappointed with the LG C2.