Panasonic crashes CES 2022 with new OLED TV that promises incredible sound

Panasonic OLED TV — (Image credit: Panasonic)

Not all the best OLED TVs on the market come from LG and Sony. Panasonic brought a new OLED model to CES 2022 that promises incredible sound, better AI optimizations and some upgraded gaming features.

The Panasonic LZ2000 OLED TV is the next-generation version of the JZ2000 launched last year. It’s coming in 55-, 65- and 77-inch configurations, delivering the brand’s largest OLED TV size offering yet. But that doesn't play a major role in Panasonic’s OLED story — instead past sets have been all about audio, targeting a typical OLED shortcoming with enhanced directional sound features.

The LZ2000 continues the company’s efforts with built-in sound modes and overhauled the front-firing speakers with beam-forming technology.

High-end TV panels are notoriously thin, so it's difficult to pack booming speakers in the chassis. Features like Samsung's Object Tracking Sound and Sony's Acoustic Multi Audio have looked to upgrade on-board sound without pushing customers to buy one of the best soundbars. Panasonic experimenting with enhanced sound technologies could extend the same convenience to potential customers.

The Panasonic LZ2000 OLED TV lineup is expected to launch in summer 2022, though no word on price or where the set will be on shelves to purchase. Panasonic’s OLEDs don’t always make it to North America, but we should learn more about availability in the coming months.

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