Although once considered in the same
league as brands such as Sony, Samsung, and LG, Japanese electronics brand
Panasonic remains at the top of its game. The company is still among the better
brands available when it comes to televisions and audio products, and has
launched new products in both of these segments at CES 2020, including a new
high-end OLED television and true wireless headphones from the Panasonic and
Technics brands. The new television and earphones are expected to go on sale
globally in mid-2020.
First, let's talk about the Panasonic
HZ2000 OLED TV. The television supports Dolby Vision IQ and Filmmaker mode,
both of which are focused at cinephiles, and are said to make the picture look
as accurate as possible to what the filmmakers intended. Dolby Vision IQ is an
advanced version of Dolby Vision, which is said to adjust the brightness
according to the light levels in a room for a better viewing experience.
Filmmaker mode is said to adjust the settings according to how specific content
is meant to be watched, with colour, aspect ratio and frame-rate tweaks.
The HZ2000 TV is also said to deliver up
to 20 percent higher peak brightness as compared to other OLED TVs, and will
compete with leading options from brands such as Sony and LG in the OLED space.
OLED TVs are said to offer the best black levels, colour accuracy and contrast,
as compared to other display technologies such as LED and QLED. Details about
pricing aren't available for now, but the new television is expected to go on
sale in mid-2020.
Panasonic has also launched new true
wireless earphones under both its own as well as its Technics brands. The
Panasonic RZ-S500W features active noise cancellation, while the more
affordable RZ-S300W features a similar design and features with the exception
of ANC. The Technics EAH-AZ70W also comes with active noise cancellation, but
with a greater focus on sonic tuning. All of the true wireless earphones are
IPX4 rated for water resistance, and are expected to go on sale in June 2020.
