View offers 65in OLED television | £2499 | whf.cm/LZ2000B
The 2000-series has represented the pinnacle of Panasonic’s television range for a few years, with a focus on combining the best picture quality with an advanced sound system that features dedicated upward-firing drivers for serious Dolby Atmos audio.
But while the 2019 model was a stunner that delivered on all counts, 2020’s successor sounded significantly worse, despite Panasonic’s claims that it featured the same audio system. In 2021, Panasonic decided not to supply a 2000-series sample, possibly because changes to the sound system were apparently minimal.
Now we have the TX-65LZ2000B before us. It’s got an overhauled speaker system to go with its new, brighter OLED panel; and, to cut a long story short, it’s a return to form for Panasonic’s flagship TVs.
Its most obvious rivals are the 65in versions of the Sony A95K QD-OLED (£2899) and Philips OLED937 (£2899) which, like the LZ2000, feature advanced sound systems to go with their advanced imagery. Buyers will also likely want to consider LG’s top 4K OLED, the G2 (£2199), which features the company’s best and brightest picture tech but prioritises styling over sophisticated sound.
If you wantchunky sound system (perhaps because you have, or plan to get, a soundbar or speaker system), you may want to consider the TX-65LZ1500B, which is £2099 and apparently features essentially the same picture performance as the LZ2000. That means you are paying £700 for the LZ2000’s integrated sound system.
