Between the B5 OLED 65 and Z95A OLED 65, the B5 OLED 65 comes out ahead in several specs, while the Z95A OLED 65 wins on peak brightness and refresh rate. Overall, the B5 OLED 65 scores 57.9 and the Z95A OLED 65 scores 64.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Z95A OLED 65 edges ahead on the Mars Score (57.9 vs 64.5), but the 6.6-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
The B5 OLED 65 doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the Z95A OLED 65 if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. Its strongest claims are peak brightness, refresh rate, smart os.
Both ship with comparable screen size, panel type, dolby vision, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Z95A OLED 65 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why LG - B5 OLED 65 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Panasonic - Z95A OLED 65 wins
- ▲Peak brightness — 100.00% more. 1500 nits vs 750 nits.
- ▲Refresh rate — 20.00% more. 144 Hz vs 120 Hz.
- ▲Smart OS: Fire TV (vs webOS).
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | LG - B5 OLED 65 | Panasonic - Z95A OLED 65 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 65 " | 65 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | OLED | OLED |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 144 Hzlead |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 750 nits | 1500 nitslead |
HDR & Smart
| Spec | LG - B5 OLED 65 | Panasonic - Z95A OLED 65 |
|---|---|---|
| Dolby Visionⓘ | true | true |
| HDR10+ⓘ | false | truelead |
| Smart OS | webOS | Fire TVlead |
| Dolby Atmosⓘ | true | true |
Gaming
| Spec | LG - B5 OLED 65 | Panasonic - Z95A OLED 65 |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI 2.1 portsⓘ | 4 | 4 |
| VRRⓘ | true | true |
| ALLM | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which is brighter, B5 OLED 65 or Z95A OLED 65?+
Z95A OLED 65 peaks at 1500 nits vs 750 nits.
Which is better for gaming, B5 OLED 65 or Z95A OLED 65?+
Z95A OLED 65 offers 144Hz refresh and 4 HDMI 2.1 ports.
Does B5 OLED 65 or Z95A OLED 65 support Dolby Vision?+
Both support Dolby Vision.
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