LG OLED B1 vs LG OLED B4

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OLED B1 compared with OLED B4
LGOLED B1LGOLED B4
Overview
Released2021March 2024
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Panel detailSelf-lit OLED with pixel dimming and Ultra Luminance ProSelf-lit 4K OLED with pixel dimming
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGDolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
Picture processingAI Picture, AI upscaling, AI Brightness Control, dynamic tone mapping and Filmmaker ModeAI Picture Pro, α8 AI Super Upscaling 4K, AI Brightness Control, Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro and Filmmaker Mode
Picture modes–Personalised Picture Wizard, Vivid, Standard, APS, Cinema, Sports, Game, Filmmaker and ISF Expert bright/dark room modes
Motion handlingNative 120Hz panel and OLED Motion ProNative 120Hz panel; OLED Motion and HDMI 4K 120 fps input
Sizes
Sizes55, 65, 77″48, 55, 65, 77″
Largest size77″77″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better)
Variable refresh rateHDMI VRR, FreeSync, G-Sync CompatibleHDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible
Auto low latency modeYesYes
HDMI detailFour HDMI inputs; HIFI.DE and Les Numériques identify HDMI 3 and 4 as the two 4K 120Hz inputs, with HDMI 1 and 2 limited to HDMI 2.0. LG specifies eARC on HDMI 3.Four inputs support 4K 120Hz, VRR, ALLM and QMS; eARC on HDMI 3
Variable refresh range–LG specifies 40–120Hz
Game featuresGame Optimiser, HGiG, NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible and AMD FreeSync supportGame Optimiser and Dashboard, HGiG, AMD FreeSync Premium, NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible and Dolby Vision gaming at 4K 120Hz
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformwebOSwebOS
Processorα7 Gen4 Processor 4Kα8 AI Processor 4K
Speakers40 W, 2.2 channels (better)20 W, 2.0 channels
Dolby AtmosYesYes
eARCYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.1
Speaker detailDown-firing 2.2-channel speakers; 20 W woofer output within the 40 W totalDown-firing 2.0-channel speakers
Audio featuresAI Sound, acoustic tuning, Clear Voice, Bluetooth Surround Ready and WiSA 2.1-channel supportα8 AI Sound Pro with virtual 9.1.2 up-mixing, acoustic tuning, Clear Voice Pro, Bluetooth Surround Ready and WiSA up to 2.1 channels
Voice assistantsLG voice search, Google Assistant and Amazon AlexaBuilt-in Amazon Alexa and LG intelligent voice recognition; supported languages vary by country
CastingAirPlay 2, Apple HomeKit, screen sharing and ThinQ appApple AirPlay 2, ThinQ remote app and Multi View
Software updateswebOS 6.0. LG's February 2021 global rollout announcement identifies B1 but leaves individual market launch dates for later announcements; the first on-sale month remains unconfirmed.webOS 24; LG states four upgrades over five years with regional scheduling differences and security support through 31 December 2028. LG Australia's March 2024 launch notice confirms the range available now and lists 55/65-inch B4 March availability; release records that first confirmed series month, not a universal UK size-specific date.
TV tunersUK DVB-T/T2, DVB-C and DVB-S2; CI+ 1.4, eight-day programme guide and USB recording/time shift–
USBThree USB portsTwo USB 2.0 ports
EthernetEthernet LAN portEthernet LAN port
Optical audio outOptical digital audio output and shared headphone/line outputOne optical digital audio output
Design and power
SizeWithout stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1228 × 706 × 46.9 mm; 65″ 1449 × 830 × 46.9 mm; 77″ 1723 × 993 × 55 mmWithout stand (W × H × D): 48″ 1070 × 620 × 45.9 mm; 55″ 1228 × 708 × 45.9 mm; 65″ 1449 × 832 × 45.9 mm; 77″ 1719 × 989 × 50.9 mm
StandWith stand (W × H × D; weight): 55″ 1228 × 744 × 246 mm, 19.9 kg; 65″ 1449 × 869 × 246 mm, 25 kg; 77″ 1723 × 1043 × 270 mm, 30 kg. Stand footprint 559 × 246 mm for 55/65″ and 749 × 270 mm for 77″.With stand (W × H × D; weight): 48″ 1070 × 684 × 235 mm, 11.7 kg; 55″ 1228 × 772 × 235 mm, 14.5 kg; 65″ 1449 × 896 × 235 mm, 17.3 kg; 77″ 1719 × 1057 × 319 mm, 23.5 kg. Stand footprint: 48″ 933 × 235 mm; 55/65″ 1057 × 235 mm; 77″ 1403 × 319 mm.
VESA pattern55/65″ 300 × 200 mm; 77″ 400 × 200 mm300 × 200 mm across these UK sizes
Power useUnder 0.5 W standby; 100–240 V AC, 50–60Hz supplyUnder 0.5 W standby; 100–240 V AC, 50–60Hz supply
In the boxMR21 Magic Remote, batteries and detachable power cableMagic Remote MR24, two AA batteries and attached power cable

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