Is second from the top, second best?

What is the Panasonic HZ1500?

The Panasonic TX-55HZ1500B is the second from the top of the OLED TV range and boasts many of the features of the top HZ2000 model, minus the Custom Pro OLED Panel.

Also new this year, the HZ1500 now gains the upward-firing Atmos speakers previously reserved for the top GZ2000 model from the 2019 range. This means that the HZ1500 offers the full Dolby Atmos experience with a front-firing soundbar, also part of the TVs design, as well as support for an external subwoofer using the unique 3.5mm switchable output and crossover controls. 

The 4K HDR Master OLED model also boasts full support for Dolby Vision IQ and Filmmaker Mode with the intelligent sensor, which are new features for 2020. 
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