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77" Panasonic Z8 Series OLED 4K UHD 144Hz Smart Fire TV (2025)

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Beach Camera via Best Buy has 77" Panasonic Z8 Series OLED 4K Ultra HD 144Hz Smart Fire TV (2025, TV-77Z8BAP) on sale for $1499.99. Shipping is free.

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Specs:
  • Resolution: 3840 x 2160
  • Refresh Rate: 144 Hz
  • HDR: HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and HLG
  • Free Sync Premium / G-Sync Compatible / Variable Refresh Rate
  • Ports:
    • 4x HDMI
    • 2x USB (1x 3.0, 1x 2.0)
    • 1x Ethernet
    • 1x Digital Audio Output
    • 1x RF input
    • 1x RS-232C input

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Beach Camera via Best Buy has 77" Panasonic Z8 Series OLED 4K Ultra HD 144Hz Smart Fire TV (2025, TV-77Z8BAP) on sale for $1499.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Champagne13 for sharing this deal.

Note: Delivery of this item is restricted to drop-off only

Specs:
  • Resolution: 3840 x 2160
  • Refresh Rate: 144 Hz
  • HDR: HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and HLG
  • Free Sync Premium / G-Sync Compatible / Variable Refresh Rate
  • Ports:
    • 4x HDMI
    • 2x USB (1x 3.0, 1x 2.0)
    • 1x Ethernet
    • 1x Digital Audio Output
    • 1x RF input
    • 1x RS-232C input

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Written by Champagne13

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ScarletWallaby759
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I would only grab this for a dark room. Tom's is reporting SDR brightness at 103 nits which is abysmal. I love Panasonic and would love a larger OLED so I was looking at this, but SDR is probably more than 70% of content that people watch, at least 50% and there seems to be some kind of issue with this TV in that respect. I have never seen it that low before.

https://www.tomsguide.com/tvs/ole...-the-lg-c5
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Tenderlovingbeef
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šŸ’Æ I bought a cheap TV with Fire. Absolute regret. You get bombarded with ads. The TV defaults that output even with an external device, so you always see it on startup. There's a couple others issues, definitely something as well with how casting works. Nothing like my Sony with Android TV (not that it doesn't have its own issues but they're minor in comparison). I will never buy another TV with that Fire garbage on it. Rather pay a premium.
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BlownCamaro
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Fire tv? Just say no! You'll be sorry if you don't.
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Community Reviews

The Panasonic Z8B is being framed as a mid tier OLED that stands out for cinematic picture quality, natural colors, excellent motion handling, and strong build quality. It is also praised for deep customization and for looking very close to the flagship Z95B in side by side comparisons. The main concern is SDR brightness, with reports of very low output on the 77 inch model and warnings that it may be best suited to darker rooms. Fire TV also draws criticism for ads and a cluttered interface, though some settings tweaks and external streaming devices can reduce the annoyance.

Common Questions (5)

  • Yes, it runs Fire TV. The main complaints are ads, startup behavior that defaults to the Fire interface even with external devices, and awkward casting; the workaround is to use a Roku or Android streaming stick and keep the TV offline or disable ads in Panasonic and Fire TV settings.

    TenderlovingbeefHiFi21BringtherainF1Racer

  • At around $1500, it is positioned as a strong value against the LG C-series, but several comments still favor the C5 because it is a familiar sale price and avoids the Fire TV platform. The Panasonic is praised for motion, build quality, natural colors, and customization, while the main caution is the reported SDR brightness on the 77-inch model.

    CrazyGoatdmillerzxjaredalanmitchellF1Racer

  • The 77-inch Z8B has been reported at about 103 nits in SDR, which is very dim for bright-room viewing and makes it a better fit for dark rooms. Other comments say it still looks fine in a fairly bright room at typical settings, so real-world tolerance depends on how much ambient light you have.

    ScarletWallaby759dmillerzxbiggiep

  • Yes. The ads are described as mostly confined to the home screen, and they can be turned off in Panasonic and Fire TV settings; many users simply use the TV for basic functions and rely on an external streaming device for apps.

    BringtherainF1RacerHiFi21

  • The reported SDR brightness concern appears tied to the 77-inch version, with one comment saying that size uses a different panel choice while the other sizes use an LG panel. That makes the 77-inch model the one to scrutinize most if brightness matters.

    PaulP6715ScarletWallaby759

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Jan 30, 2026 1:12 PM
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F1RacerJan 30, 2026 1:12 PM
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Great TV.
Right now this is the mid tier champ.
Can barely tell any difference vs. its big brother the flagship Z95B.
As close to being plasma like motion picture without having actual plasma.
Panasonic is basically Sony quality without the tax & PS5 & 1000XM6 halos.

While I love to give my business to Best Buy, but this is an arrangement with Beach who is 1 of 2 authorized distributor of this TV, delivery is only to your door.

I would pay the Xtra $30 to get Amazon to bring into the room you want & unbox setup on stand.
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Jan 30, 2026 1:33 PM
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TideFanGeorgeJan 30, 2026 1:33 PM
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Very tempted. Was hoping to get a C5 for this price.
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Jan 30, 2026 3:15 PM
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ScarletWallaby759Jan 30, 2026 3:15 PM
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I would only grab this for a dark room. Tom's is reporting SDR brightness at 103 nits which is abysmal. I love Panasonic and would love a larger OLED so I was looking at this, but SDR is probably more than 70% of content that people watch, at least 50% and there seems to be some kind of issue with this TV in that respect. I have never seen it that low before.

https://www.tomsguide.com/tvs/ole...-the-lg-c5
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Jan 30, 2026 3:16 PM
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StrongMint325Jan 30, 2026 3:16 PM
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Not a bestbuy deal!!!
Jan 30, 2026 3:19 PM
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ScarletWallaby759Jan 30, 2026 3:19 PM
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Quote from StrongMint325 View quoted comment :
Not a bestbuy deal!!!
Bud it's marketplace and you can get the same deal on Amazon with a protection kit.
Jan 30, 2026 3:19 PM
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BlownCamaroJan 30, 2026 3:19 PM
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Quote from ScarletWallaby759 View quoted comment :
I would only grab this for a dark room. Tom's is reporting SDR brightness at 103 nits which is abysmal. I love Panasonic and would love a larger OLED so I was looking at this, but SDR is probably more than 70% of content that people watch, at least 50% and there seems to be some kind of issue with this TV in that respect. I have never seen it that low before.

https://www.tomsguide.com/tvs/ole...-the-lg-c5
103 nits? That's my VT30 plasma level from 2012! Unreal for 2025.
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Jan 30, 2026 3:21 PM
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BlownCamaroJan 30, 2026 3:21 PM
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Fire tv? Just say no! You'll be sorry if you don't.
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Jan 30, 2026 3:23 PM
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PaulP6715Jan 30, 2026 3:23 PM
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Quote from BlownCamaro View quoted comment :
103 nits? That's my VT30 plasma level from 2012! Unreal for 2025.
Wild that from the article the C5 and the S90F (both mid-tier from their own makers) are 3x and 5x brighter in SDR. Yeah I'd pass on this Panasonic every time. It seems only the 77-inch version used this poor option, whereas the other sizes used the LG panel in them.
Jan 30, 2026 4:12 PM
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LivelyManatee460Jan 30, 2026 4:12 PM
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Quote from F1Racer View quoted comment :
Great TV.
Right now this is the mid tier champ.
Can barely tell any difference vs. its big brother the flagship Z95B.
As close to being plasma like motion picture without having actual plasma.
Panasonic is basically Sony quality without the tax & PS5 & 1000XM6 halos.

While I love to give my business to Best Buy, but this is an arrangement with Beach who is 1 of 2 authorized distributor of this TV, delivery is only to your door.

I would pay the Xtra $30 to get Amazon to bring into the room you want & unbox setup on stand.
I like to support small local businesses like value Electronics, they were the OG importers & distributors of Panasonic when nobody else was importing them. They're also the only distributors of high end Sharp XLED Displays in the US.
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Jan 30, 2026 4:25 PM
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JonicIJan 30, 2026 4:25 PM
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Quote from TideFanGeorge View quoted comment :
Very tempted. Was hoping to get a C5 for this price.
a few more weeks. I got one for around $1,600 earlier this week. coming today šŸ˜
Jan 30, 2026 4:35 PM
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TenderlovingbeefJan 30, 2026 4:35 PM
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Quote from BlownCamaro View quoted comment :
Fire tv? Just say no! You'll be sorry if you don't.
šŸ’Æ I bought a cheap TV with Fire. Absolute regret. You get bombarded with ads. The TV defaults that output even with an external device, so you always see it on startup. There's a couple others issues, definitely something as well with how casting works. Nothing like my Sony with Android TV (not that it doesn't have its own issues but they're minor in comparison). I will never buy another TV with that Fire garbage on it. Rather pay a premium.
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Jan 30, 2026 5:18 PM
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CrazyGoatJan 30, 2026 5:18 PM
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This is a somewhat regular sale price for the LG C Series OLED (give or take) - and a pretty easy price to get the LG B series at.

The specs and fire TV really kill this one
Jan 30, 2026 5:28 PM
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M5RahulJan 30, 2026 5:28 PM
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Not in market currently ( Happy with my LG 77 OLED ) but damn I'm happy to see Panny back im the US market with OLEDs!! Just hope their quality is as good or better as their Plamas from back in the day! Still have the VT 65" Plasma
Jan 30, 2026 5:44 PM
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HiFi21Jan 30, 2026 5:44 PM
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Quote from Tenderlovingbeef View quoted comment :
šŸ’Æ I bought a cheap TV with Fire. Absolute regret. You get bombarded with ads. The TV defaults that output even with an external device, so you always see it on startup. There's a couple others issues, definitely something as well with how casting works. Nothing like my Sony with Android TV (not that it doesn't have its own issues but they're minor in comparison). I will never buy another TV with that Fire garbage on it. Rather pay a premium.
Get roku or android stick/box and leave the TV offline. I let the TV OS handle just the TV function and don't burden it with Apps and always connecting online and have had no problems so far. My tvs are android, but I think this will apply to all OS unless the TV will not function without being connected.

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Jan 30, 2026 7:02 PM
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dmillerzxJan 30, 2026 7:02 PM
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I question the accuracy of the peak brightness in SDR comments/review I've had no complaints in a fairly bright room both in filmmaker and Game pictures modes. I got this for $1500 at end of last year. No complaints this is an incredible value, and great TV! The FireOS really isn't a big deal either.
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