Panasonic W95B

The W95B is Panasonic's mini-LED flagship model, an attempt to transfer the image calibration of the expensive OLED series into a more affordable technology. hifi.de measures 1358 nits in the 10% window of the Filmmaker mode and 696 nits over the entire area, awarding 9.0 out of 10 points. The street price is around 1400 euros.

Classification and Target Audience

The W95B is intended for viewers who prioritize color fidelity over peak brightness – Panasonic traditionally calibrates most accurately out of the box. However, in very bright rooms, it reaches its limits earlier than the competition.

Image and Panel

With more than 500 zones, Panasonic has made significant improvements compared to its predecessor, the W95A, yet it remains in the lower third of this comparison – the TCL C8K offers nearly four times as many zones at a lower price. The 1358 nits are honestly measured in the neutral Filmmaker mode, while other manufacturers achieve their best values in dynamic mode. The HCX PRO AI MK II is the same processor used in the OLED flagship Z95B.

Gaming and Connections

• Only 2 of the 4 HDMI ports support HDMI 2.1
• 4K with 144 Hz in gaming mode
• VRR with AMD FreeSync, ALLM
• CI+ slot and twin triple tuner

As with the sister model Z95B, the HDMI configuration is a weak point for households with multiple consoles.

Sound and Operating System

A 20-watt subwoofer in the rear panel complements the broadband speakers – unusually bass-heavy for an LCD. Panasonic uses Fire TV with Alexa, which responds quickly but prominently promotes Amazon content.

What’s Missing

The low number of zones remains the main criticism: in starry skies and bright subtitles on a dark background, visible blooming occurs. Additionally, the price gap to higher-end models is small – the Samsung QN90F costs similarly on sale and offers more.

Conclusion and Value for Money

RRP 1699 euros, available from around 1400 euros for 65 inches (as of August 2026), energy efficiency class F. The W95B is the right choice for buyers for whom factory-calibrated colors and Fire TV are important. Those seeking brightness and contrast sharpness can get significantly more backlight for less money from TCL and Hisense.