LG OLED B1 vs LG OLED B4
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| LGOLED B1 | LGOLED B4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2021 | March 2024 |
| Display | ||
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Panel detail | Self-lit OLED with pixel dimming and Ultra Luminance Pro | Self-lit 4K OLED with pixel dimming |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K) | 3840 × 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| HDR formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Picture processing | AI Picture, AI upscaling, AI Brightness Control, dynamic tone mapping and Filmmaker Mode | AI 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 handling | Native 120Hz panel and OLED Motion Pro | Native 120Hz panel; OLED Motion and HDMI 4K 120 fps input |
| Sizes | ||
| Sizes | 55, 65, 77″ | 48, 55, 65, 77″ |
| Largest size | 77″ | 77″ |
| Gaming | ||
| HDMI ports | 4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) | 4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better) |
| Variable refresh rate | HDMI VRR, FreeSync, G-Sync Compatible | HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible |
| Auto low latency mode | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI detail | Four 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 features | Game Optimiser, HGiG, NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible and AMD FreeSync support | Game Optimiser and Dashboard, HGiG, AMD FreeSync Premium, NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible and Dolby Vision gaming at 4K 120Hz |
| Smart TV and sound | ||
| Smart TV platform | webOS | webOS |
| Processor | α7 Gen4 Processor 4K | α8 AI Processor 4K |
| Speakers | 40 W, 2.2 channels (better) | 20 W, 2.0 channels |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| eARC | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| Speaker detail | Down-firing 2.2-channel speakers; 20 W woofer output within the 40 W total | Down-firing 2.0-channel speakers |
| Audio features | AI Sound, acoustic tuning, Clear Voice, Bluetooth Surround Ready and WiSA 2.1-channel support | α8 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 assistants | LG voice search, Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa | Built-in Amazon Alexa and LG intelligent voice recognition; supported languages vary by country |
| Casting | AirPlay 2, Apple HomeKit, screen sharing and ThinQ app | Apple AirPlay 2, ThinQ remote app and Multi View |
| Software updates | webOS 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 tuners | UK DVB-T/T2, DVB-C and DVB-S2; CI+ 1.4, eight-day programme guide and USB recording/time shift | – |
| USB | Three USB ports | Two USB 2.0 ports |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN port | Ethernet LAN port |
| Optical audio out | Optical digital audio output and shared headphone/line output | One optical digital audio output |
| Design and power | ||
| Size | Without stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1228 × 706 × 46.9 mm; 65″ 1449 × 830 × 46.9 mm; 77″ 1723 × 993 × 55 mm | Without 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 |
| Stand | With 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 pattern | 55/65″ 300 × 200 mm; 77″ 400 × 200 mm | 300 × 200 mm across these UK sizes |
| Power use | Under 0.5 W standby; 100–240 V AC, 50–60Hz supply | Under 0.5 W standby; 100–240 V AC, 50–60Hz supply |
| In the box | MR21 Magic Remote, batteries and detachable power cable | Magic Remote MR24, two AA batteries and attached power cable |
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