MX950 – SamaGamer

The Panasonic MX950 has three Mini LED Ultra HD 4K references, the Panasonic TX‑55MX950 (55”, 140 cm), Panasonic TX‑65MX950 (65”, 165 cm, top left in the photo below) and Panasonic TX -75MX950 (75”, 191cm).

Panasonic MX950 TV, main video specs

Panasonic MX950 televisions of course feature a native 100 Hz VA LCD panel boosted with QLED technology (Quantum Dots nanocrystals) and the HCX Processor AI Pro chip (see lower). There is still the management of HDR10, HDR10 + Adaptive, HDR HLG, HDR HLG photo and HDR Dolby Vision, plus ISF and Dolby Vision IQ modes to enjoy an HDR Dolby Vision image that is always perfectly set whatever the surrounding light conditions. For its part, HDR10+ Adaptive technology is an improved version of the HDR10+ format for the best possible image whatever the ambient conditions, dark room or with strong light sources. And even with changing conditions, if the TV is located near a window for example. HDR10+ Adaptive mode uses data from the TV’s light sensor to adapt the image to the environment.

Panasonic MX950 TV, HCX Pro AI Processor

As a reminder, the renowned HCX Pro AI Processor is based on Machine Learning technology in order to adapt in real time (analysis of the image every second) the best parameters according to the content displayed. Namely, this Machine Learning process is coupled with a huge image database of more than a million video clips. Of course, the HCX Pro AI Processor chip acts on the sound, again by finely adapting the settings to the nature of the program displayed, film, sport…

Panasonic MX950 TV, sound section

The audio section delivers a total power of 50 W (2 x 15 W + 20 W) and ensures Dolby Atmos compatibility. The connection still has four HDMI inputs, two of which are 2.1 with support for eARC, ALLM, VRR, 4K / 120 and FreeSync Premium functions (via the Game Mode Extreme label). Finally, Panasonic MX950 televisions offer an adjustable stand with supports placed at the ends of the screen (see second photo below) or more in the center to match narrower furniture.

Panasonic MX950 TV, Game Mode Extreme label and Game Control Board function

In addition to the Game Mode Extreme label (see second photo below), the LX940 screens also have the Game Control Board function (see picture below) to directly access game-related settings.

Otherwise, we notice a DVB‑T2, DVB‑C and DVB‑S2 tuner and Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth compatibility (possibility of transmitting sound simultaneously to two compatible devices, for example two headphones).

Panasonic MX950 TV, Smart TV My Home Screen 8.0

The new Smart TV My Home Screen 8.0 function offers the possibility of personalizing the home screen (My Scenary option) with the choice of photos or a video. Panasonic has partnered with LoungV Studio to deliver quality relaxation videos. Access to VOD and content is also made easier thanks to a redesigned graphical interface based on icons representing the devices connected to the television. The same goes for the Netflix, Amazon and YouTube apps. Users can even add frequently watched TV channels directly to the home screen.

Finally, Panasonic MX950 televisions allow voice control of the TV for essential functions, via Google Assistant (Google Home speaker required) or Amazon Alexa (integrated).

Panasonic MX950 TV, connectors

In addition to the four HDMI connectors already mentioned, including one with eARC management, there is an optical output, three USB Host (including one 3.0) with DVR (digital recorder) function, an Ethernet port and a CI+ port. HDCP 2.3 certification is also on the menu.

Availability announced for the start of the school year. Indicative prices: €1,599 for the Panasonic TX‑55MX950 and €1,999 for the Panasonic TX‑65MX950. Pricing still unknown for the TX‑75MX950.

Alongside the announcements concerning Panasonic OLED TVs, the Japanese brand also announced its new line-up for LCD models featuring an LED backlight system and even a Mini-LED series, all the details of which are given below.

In addition to its OLED models, Panasonic also offers TV series using LCD display technology. These are, for 2023, the MX950, MX940, MX800 and MX700. Another series, MX600, has also been announced, but is not available in France.

The Panasonic MX950 TV series represents the top of the brand’s range in this category. These are models with Mini-LED backlighting technology to limit the effects of blooming and optimize image contrast. We can count on the integration of the HCX Processor Pro AI chip, as on the OLED MZ1500 and MZ2000 series.

The MX950 series supports HLG, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision IQ video formats with an integrated brightness sensor to adapt the image according to the lighting conditions in the room. Filmmaker mode is required as well as compatibility with the Dolby Atmos audio format. Google and Alexa assistants are present, via the My Home Screen version 8.0 system. The latter now offers features dedicated to the visually impaired and hearing impaired.

For gaming, you can count on compatibility with AMD FreeSync Premium technology as well as Game Mode Extreme, as on the MZ2000 and MZ1500 series. Remember that these add to that the support for Nvidia’s G-Sync technology, the gaming audio modes and the True Game image mode which can be calibrated. There are two HDMI 2.1 inputs and two more in version 2.0 which does not support all the optimization technologies for games.

The audio system relies on 2 speakers of 15 watts each with a woofer of 20 watts for a total.

The Panasonic MX950 series is available in 55 and 65 inches. The Panasonic TX-65MX950E model is announced at a price of 2000 euros while it is necessary to count on a price of 1600 euros for the 55-inch TX-55MX950E model.

Panasonic MX940 series with a Full Array LED panel

The Panasonic MX940 series is available in several sizes of 43 and 50 inches. It has the LED backlighting system with diodes installed on the entire surface of the screen (Full Array LED) associated with the Local Dimming processing function to try to produce blacks as deep as possible and to limit the effects of blooming. This series takes advantage of the same HCX Processor Pro AI image processing processor that is also found in the MZ2000, MZ1500 and MX950 series, for example.

The series supports HLG, HDR10, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision IQ formats and the Filmmaker mode is included and can exploit the light sensor. On the gaming side, there is the Game Mode Extreme. There are two HDMI 2.1 sockets, one of which is eARC compatible, and two HDMI 2.0 ports.

For the audio part, the televisions are compatible with Dolby Atmos based on the presence of two loudspeakers with a total power of 20 watts. The televisions in this series are powered by My Home Screen 8.0. They are controllable by voice via Alexa or the Google Assistant.

The Panasonic TX-43MX940E television will be offered at the start of the school year for a price of 1000 euros.

43-85 inch Panasonic MX800 series running Amazon Fire TV

More affordable, the Panasonic MX800 series is available in 43, 50, 55, 65 and 85 inches. It has the particularity of working with Amazon’s Fire TV system found on the American giant’s connected devices. This interface allows you to be suggested content according to the programs watched, to download applications and to have total control by voice, via Alexa.

The series is powered by the HCX Processor image processing engine and it supports HLG, HDR10, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision modes in Ultra HD, as well as Filmmaker picture mode and Dolby Atmos audio format. It uses an LED backlight system and the sound is provided by two speakers of 20 watts in total.

This television has a Game mode which reduces the display delay time, but the 4 HDMI inputs being in version 2.0, it is not possible to take advantage of the optimizations for games of other models.

The Panasonic TX-43MX800E television will be available for a price of 800 euros. Count on a price of 900 euros for the 50-inch TX-50MX800E, 1000 euros for the 55-inch TX-55MX800E, 1200 euros for the 65-inch TX-65MX800E and 2800 euros for the 85-inch TX-85MX800E.

Panasonic MX700 series with LED backlight and Dolby Vision

Finally, the MX700 series represents the brand’s most affordable models. These are televisions equipped with an LED backlight system and capable of displaying an Ultra HD definition. We can count on compatibility with the HLG, HDR10 and Dolby Vision formats for the image and Dolby Atmos for the sound. The Filmmaker picture mode is also present.

The televisions are powered by Google TV with the possibility of voice control, application downloads and content suggestions based on the programs being watched. There are 3 HDMI 2.1 inputs of which one is eARC compatible and two can support VRR and Display Lag Reduction (ALLM) technologies. For the audio part, you have to do with two speakers of 10 watts each.

Note that Panasonic also offers the MX710 series which has exactly the same technical characteristics, but with a silver central foot. The series is available in 43, 50, 55 and 65 inches.

The Panasonic TX-43MX700E television will be offered at 600 euros. Count on a price of 750 euros for the 50-inch TX-50MX700E, 800 euros for the 55-inch TX-55MX700E and 1000 euros for the 65-inch TX-65MX700E.