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Comparison between Panasonic TX-55GZ950 vs Sony KD-55A8

General Info
Model Number Panasonic TX-55GZ950 Sony KD-55A8
Price
Type TV TV
Year 2019 2020
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Series GZ950 A8
Model Number TX-55GZ950 KD-55A8
Alias TX-55GZ950B
TX-55GZ950E
Display
Screen Size Class 55" (inches) 55" (inches)
Diagonal Size 54.65 in
138.8 cm
1388 mm
4.55 ft
54.65 in
138.8 cm
1388 mm
4.55 ft
Screen Width 47.63 in
121 cm
1209.75 mm
3.97 ft
47.62 in
121 cm
1209.6 mm
3.97 ft
Screen Height 26.79 in
68 cm
680.483 mm
2.23 ft
26.79 in
68 cm
680.4 mm
2.23 ft
Display Manufacturer LG Display LG Display
Display Type OLED OLED
Display Bit Depth 10 bits 10 bits
Frame Rate Control No No
Max Number of Colors 1073741824 1073741824
Bits 30 30
Screen Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Screen Pixel Pitch 0.315 mm 0.315 mm
Screen Pixel Density 81 ppi 80 ppi
Screen-to-Body Ratio 94.02 % 94.21 %
DCI P3 98%
Max Screen Brightness 700 cd/m²
Screen Horizontal Viewing Angle 178 °
Screen Vertical Viewing Angle 178 °
Display Minimum Response Time 1 ms
HDR HDR10
HDR10+
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
Dolby Vision
HLG Photo
Dolby Vision
HDR10
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
3D No No
Size, weight, color
Case Depth 2.44 in
6.2 cm
62 mm
0.2 ft
2.05 in
5.2 cm
52 mm
0.17 ft
Case Weight 16.8 kg
37 lbs
Case Width with Stand 48.35 in
122.8 cm
1228 mm
4.03 ft
48.31 in
122.7 cm
1227 mm
4.03 ft
Case Height with Stand 30.47 in
77.4 cm
774 mm
2.54 ft
28.86 in
73.3 cm
733 mm
2.4 ft
Case Depth with Stand 11.81 in
30 cm
300 mm
0.98 ft
12.83 in
32.6 cm
326 mm
1.07 ft
Case Weight with Stand 18.6 kg
41 lbs
Case Color Black Black
Hardware
CPU Cores 4 4
Internal Storage 16
TV Tuner DVB-T
Analog (NTSC/PAL/SECAM)
DVB-T2
DVB-C
DVB-S2
Analog (NTSC/PAL/SECAM)
DVB-T
DVB-T2
DVB-C
DVB-S2
DVB-S
Built-in Camera No No
Network LAN
Wi-Fi
802.11a (IEEE 802.11a-1999)
802.11b (IEEE 802.11b-1999)
802.11g (IEEE 802.11g-2003)
802.11n (IEEE 802.11n-2009)
802.11n 5GHz
802.11ac (IEEE 802.11ac)
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi Direct
DLNA
LAN
Wi-Fi
802.11a (IEEE 802.11a-1999)
802.11b (IEEE 802.11b-1999)
802.11g (IEEE 802.11g-2003)
802.11n (IEEE 802.11n-2009)
802.11n 5GHz
802.11ac (IEEE 802.11ac)
Wi-Fi Direct
DLNA
Bluetooth 4.2
Connectivity 1 x Ethernet RJ45
4 x HDMI 2.0 (b; ARC; CEC)
1 x Antenna (RF) (female)
1 x Satellite In (Main; F-type female)
1 x AV Component In (YPbPr + L/R)
1 x CI+ 1.4
1 x AV Composite In (Video + L/R)
1 x Satellite In (Sub; F-type female)
2 x USB 2.0 (max 0.5 A)
1 x Optical Audio Out
1 x USB 3.0 (max 0.9 A)
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
1 x Ethernet RJ45
4 x HDMI 2.0 (CEC)
1 x CI+ 1.4
1 x Satellite In (Sub; F-type female)
1 x Optical Audio Out
1 x IR Out
1 x AV Composite In (Video + L/R)
1 x Satellite In (Main; F-type female)
2 x USB 2.0 (max 0.5 A)
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
1 x USB 3.0 (max 0.9 A)
1 x Antenna (RF) (female)
Audio
Audio Speakers 2 x 15W 2 x 10W
Built-in Subwoofer 2 x 5
Features
OS my Home Screen 4.0 Android 9.0 Pie
Cool Features Wide Colour Spectrum
Dynamic HDR Effect
Ultimate Contrast
TV Anywhere
Viera Link (HDMI CEC)
HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) 2.2
Picture-and-Text
Image Processor - HCX Pro Intelligent Processor
Light sensor
THX Certification
Picture-in-Picture
Voice command
ISF Mode
HDR Brightness Enhancer
Absolute Black Filter
PVR
OLED Superb Motion Drive
Auto Low Latency Mode
Picture-and-Picture
TRILUMINOS Display
Apple AirPlay
Pixel Contrast Booster
Object-based Super Resolution
Voice command
Precision Color Mapping
Apple HomeKit
Light Sensor
Dual Database Processing
Google Assistant
Object-based HDR remaster
Live Color Technology
Super Bit Mapping HDR
Dynamic Contrast Enhancer
X-Motion Clarity
Chromecast Built-in
4K X-Reality Pro
Netflix Calibrated Mode
Image Processor - X1 Ultimate
Alexa
IMAX Enhanced
Extra Features One Slate Design
Ergonomics
Case Width 48.35 in
122.8 cm
1228 mm
4.03 ft
48.31 in
122.7 cm
1227 mm
4.03 ft
Case Height 28.07 in
71.3 cm
713 mm
2.34 ft
28.03 in
71.2 cm
712 mm
2.34 ft
Vesa Mount Support Yes Yes
VESA Interface Standard Size 400 x 300 300 x 300
Removable VESA Stand Yes Yes
Height Adjustment No No
Landscape or Portrait Pivot Support No No
Left or Right Swivel Support No No
Forward and Backward Tilt Support No No
Frequency and Interpolation
Vertical Digital Frequency 120 Hz 100 Hz / 120 Hz
Screen Interpolation Technology Motion Clarity Index
Screen Interpolation Measurement Unit MCI
Accessories
Extras Voice remote control
Certificates and Standards
Licenses ENERGY STAR
UL/cUL
Usage and Storage Requirements
Safe Operating Temperature Level 0 °C - 35 °C
32 °F - 95 °F
0 °C - 40 °C
32 °F - 104 °F
Safe Operating Humidity Level 20 % - 80 % 10 % - 80 %
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