The Panasonic W85B series includes four references [abc]LED[/abc] [abc]Ultra HD[/abc] [abc]4K[/abc], the Panasonic TV-43W853B (43'', 109 cm), Panasonic TV-50W85B (50'', 127 cm), Panasonic TV-55W85B (55'', 140 cm) and Panasonic TV-65W85B (65'', 165 cm). As usual, we will have to wait a few weeks, the time for the brand to exchange with distributors/resellers to find out if all or only some of these models will be distributed in France.
Panasonic W85B, main specifications££££
Like the W95B and W93B series, the Panasonic W85B broadcasters benefit from sophisticated video game features: Game Control Board function (see below), Game Mode Extreme, True Game Mode (optimized for video games), Input Lag optimization for 60 Hz games, management of [abc]HDR10+[/abc], of [abc]HDR Dolby Vision[/abc] up to 120 Hz and AMD FreeSync Premium certification in Game Extreme mode.
For the rest, the Panasonic W85B TVs are equipped with a native 120 Hz [abc]LCD[/abc] panel associated with a Full [abc]LED[/abc] Global Dimming backlight system. Namely, the W85B diffusers are well equipped with QLED technology (Quantum Dots nanocrystals).
Panasonic W85B TV, HCX Processor££££
Panasonic W85B screens integrate the HCX Processor chip. It is for example thanks to the increased power of the latter that HDR Dolby Vision gaming compatibility is supported up to 120 hertz.
Panasonic W85B TV, Game Control Board££££
As already mentioned, video games are another aspect particularly taken care of by Panasonic on the Panasonic W85B LED series. In addition to minimal Input Lag, there are two HDMI 2.1 connectors (plus two HDMI 2.0) compatible with [abc]VRR[/abc], [abc]ALLM[/abc] and [abc]HFR[/abc] 4K/120. eARC function management is also available.
Panasonic W85B TV, Smart Fire TV££££
The new Smart Fire TV function offers access to all the best streaming services and Smart Home applications of the moment (Netflix, Amazon, Disney+, Apple TV+ and YouTube, etc.). The integration of linear and streaming content sources is perfectly seamless. Namely, a Prime Video calibrated mode is offered: it automatically adjusts the image parameters (brightness, color temperature, compensation, etc.) according to the nature of the content displayed. Fully compatible with the Alexa ecosystem, the Panasonic W85B televisions allow complete control of Alexa devices via their integrated Dashboard. To be precise, the TV can also be "controlled" vocally thanks to its integrated "Far-Field" microphone, without using the remote control.
Also worth mentioning is the Fire TV Ambient Experience function (see photo below) to transform the television into a giant photo frame or to display certain information provided by the multitude of Alexa widgets available.
Availability expected for July. Indicative prices still unknown.
Reminder of the key characteristics of Panasonic W85B TVs:
• [abc]LCD[/abc] panel
• [abc]Ultra HD[/abc]/[abc]4K[/abc] panel
• 10-bit panel (8-bit + FRC)
• 120 Hz panel
• Processor: HCX Processor
• Wide Color Gamut function
• Multimedia gateway function [abc]UPnP[/abc] ([abc]DLNA[/abc])
• [abc]eARC[/abc] function
• [abc]VRR[/abc] function
• [abc]ALLM[/abc] (Auto Low Latency Mode) function
• 4K HFR 120 function
• Compatibility [abc]Bluetooth[/abc]
• [abc]Wi-Fi[/abc]
compatibility• [abc]HEVC[/abc]
compatibility• [abc]Dolby Atmos[/abc]
compatibility• [abc]HDR10+[/abc]
compatibility• [abc]HDCP[/abc] 2.3 compatibility
• [abc]HDR Dolby Vision[/abc]
compatibility• HDR Dolby Vision 120 Hz compatibility
• Filmmaker Mode certification
• Prime Video Calibrated Mode certification
• Outputs: 1 [abc]optical[/abc]
output• Inputs: 2 [abc]HDMI[/abc] 2.1, 2 HDMI 2.0b, HDCP 2.3 certified, including 1 with [abc]eARC[/abc] management, 3 [abc]USB[/abc] Host (including one 3.0), 1 [abc]Ethernet[/abc] port and 1 [abc]CI+[/abc]
port• Smart Fire TV multimedia
• Direct backlighting system [abc]LED[/abc] [abc]Global Dimming[/abc]
• Input Lag: 11 ms at 1080p/60, 3 ms at 1080p/120
• Tuner [abc]DVB-T[/abc]2
• Tuner [abc]DVB-C[/abc]
• Tuner [abc]DVB-S[/abc]2