Which is better for gaming, the Panasonic Z95B or the LG G5?

The LG G5. It runs at 165Hz, has four HDMI 2.1 ports and a glare-free panel, so multiple consoles can stay connected. The Z95B is close at 144Hz with FreeSync and G-Sync, but it has fewer ports.

Which has better built-in sound?

The Panasonic Z95B. Its 360° Soundscape Pro system, tuned by Technics, fires sound upward and to the sides and supports Dolby Atmos. Most G5 owners add a soundbar.

Which handles a bright room better?

The LG G5. Its glare-free coating cuts reflections, and its panel stays bright in daylight. The Z95B is bright for an OLED but has a glossy finish that shows reflections.

Is the Panasonic Z95B worth stepping up to over the LG G5?

Only if built-in sound and film accuracy matter more than gaming features. The Z95B gives you Technics audio and deep calibration tools; the G5 gives you more ports, a higher refresh rate and better glare handling.

Both use OLED panels with similar lifespans, and neither maker publishes a rated hours figure. The Z95B's ThermalFlow cooling is designed to protect brightness over time, while the G5's brightness comes from its panel and coating.

Do both support Dolby Vision and HDR10+?

The Panasonic Z95B supports Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Adaptive, HDR10 and HLG. The LG G5 supports Dolby Vision and HDR10 but not HDR10+.

Panasonic Z95B OLED TV vs LG G5 OLED evo TV

The LG G5 is the stronger all-round pick for most shoppers. It has a brighter, glare-resistant panel, four HDMI 2.1 ports, 165Hz support and webOS, and reviewers consistently rank it among the best OLEDs of the year. The Panasonic Z95B is a close rival with a richer, more cinematic picture and a Technics-tuned speaker system that makes a soundbar unnecessary, but it runs Fire TV and has fewer gaming-friendly ports. Choose the LG for gaming and a bright room; choose the Panasonic for movie nights and built-in sound.

Choose the Panasonic Z95B if you want a cinematic OLED with class-leading built-in sound and you mostly watch films and TV in a darker room.
Choose the LG G5 if you game, watch in a bright room, or want the brightest, most glare-resistant OLED with four full HDMI 2.1 ports.

Prices

Panasonic Z95B OLED TV: $1,899.99 at eBay (last seen Nov 9)
LG G5 OLED evo TV: $1,599.99 at Amazon (last seen Nov 11)
Difference: the LG G5 OLED evo TV is $300.00 cheaper than the Panasonic Z95B OLED TV at the latest prices (Nov 9 and Nov 11)

	Panasonic Z95B OLED TV	LG G5 OLED evo TV
Panel brightness	Primary RGB Tandem OLED with ThermalFlow cooling boosts brightness and color volume	Bright OLED panel with a glare-free coating that holds up in lit rooms
Anti-glare	Standard glossy finish; reflections show in bright rooms	Glare and reflection free coating
Gaming refresh rate	144Hz with VRR, FreeSync Premium and G-Sync Compatible	165Hz with VRR
HDMI ports	Fewer HDMI inputs, so consoles and a soundbar compete for ports	Four HDMI 2.1 ports
Built-in audio	360° Soundscape Pro tuned by Technics with upward and side-firing speakers and Dolby Atmos	Standard built-in speakers; a soundbar is usually needed
Smart platform	Fire TV with Freely, plus Alexa and Google Assistant	webOS with Wi-Fi 6E and Ethernet
Picture character	Rich, three-dimensional, film-accurate image with Filmmaker Mode and ISFccc calibration	Punchy, bright image that reviewers rank at the top of 2025 OLEDs
Wall-mount design	Slim 2-inch depth with a conventional stand	Gallery design built for a flush wall mount

Spec	Panasonic Z95B OLED TV	LG G5 OLED evo TV
Resolution	3840 x 2160	4K
HDTV Format	4K	4K UHD
Display Type	OLED	OLED
Refresh Rate	120 Hz	165Hz
Viewing Angle	178° viewing angle	Wide viewing angles
High Definition	Yes	—
Color	Black	—
Screen Form	Flat	—
HDR	Yes	—
Connectivity	Wi-Fi, HDMI	—
Screen Size	65 inches	—
Display size options	55in, 65in	—

Spec	Panasonic Z95B OLED TV	LG G5 OLED evo TV
Screen technology	4K Tandem OLED	—
HDR formats	Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG	—
Gaming features	144Hz, ALLM, FreeSync, G-Sync	—
Operating system	Fire TV OS with Freely	—
Panel type	LG W-OLED Primary RGB Tandem	—
Sizes	55, 65, 77 inches	—
Assistant Support	Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa	—
Supported Streaming Services	Netflix, Prime Video	—
Depth	2 in deep	—

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