NEC C860Q
Score: 80/100
Panasonic TH-65CQE1WA
Score: 72/100Rankings
The NEC C860Q is an 86" commercial 4K HDR display built for 24/7 digital signage and control-room environments. It offers high image quality, local dimming and robust connectivity, but omits a tuner, touch and wireless casting features.
A 65-inch 4K commercial display with solid image quality and robust connectivity, ideal for digital signage but limited by modest brightness and lack of modern Wi-Fi.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
86 inchesbest | 65 inches | |
8,294,400 pixelsbest | 8,294,400 pixelsbest | |
60 Hzbest | — | |
350 nits | 400 nitsbest | |
1,200 | 1,250best | |
| ↓ lower better | 8 ms | 7 msbest |
| ↓ lower better | 0.49 mmbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | 230 W | 201 Wbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Display(5) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 86 inches | 65 inches |
Panel Type | S-IPS | VA |
Brightness (nits) | 350 nits | 400 nits |
Static Contrast Ratio | 1200 | 1250 |
Response Time (ms) | 8 ms | 7 ms |
Power & Energy(1) | ||
Typical Power Consumption (W) | 230 W | 201 W |
Connectivity(2) | ||
HDMI Ports (count) | 2 count | 4 count |
USB Ports (count) | 1 count | 4 count |
Professional reviewers regard it as a top-tier commercial display with industrial reliability, color accuracy and advanced management features, while noting the lack of PIP and wireless casting.
Everyday users highlight zero failures over long periods and appreciate straightforward integration, though they miss a built-in tuner and interactive features.
Professional reviewers consider the TH-65CQE1WA a solid mid-tier option that balances cost and capability, praising its USB-C connectivity and control protocol support while noting its lower brightness and lack of portrait mode.
Everyday users appreciate the ease of installation, reliable USB-C video, and the convenience of the built-in browser, but they commonly criticize the basic remote, outdated Wi-Fi, and occasional backlight uniformity issues.
“zero failures”
“Installation was straightforward and the USB-C video works flawlessly.”
“The built-in browser is handy for quick signage updates.”
