LG OLED B1 vs LG OLED B5

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OLED B1 compared with OLED B5

	LGOLED B1	LGOLED B5
Overview
Released
Released	2021	March 2025
Display
Panel
Panel	OLED	OLED
Panel detail
Panel detail	Self-lit OLED with pixel dimming and Ultra Luminance Pro	Self-lit 4K OLED with pixel dimming
Resolution
Resolution	3840 × 2160 (4K)	3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
HDR formats
HDR formats	Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG	Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
Picture processing
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
Picture modes	–	Personalised Picture Wizard, Vivid, Standard, APS, Cinema, Sports, Game, Filmmaker and ISF Expert bright/dark room modes
Motion handling
Motion handling	Native 120Hz panel and OLED Motion Pro	Native 120Hz panel; OLED Motion and HDMI 4K 120 fps input
Sizes
Sizes
Sizes	55, 65, 77″	48, 55, 65, 77, 83″
Largest size
Largest size	77″	83″ (better)
Gaming
HDMI ports
HDMI ports	4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)	4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better)
Variable refresh rate
Variable refresh rate	HDMI VRR, FreeSync, G-Sync Compatible	HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible
Auto low latency mode
Auto low latency mode	Yes	Yes
HDMI detail
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
Variable refresh range	–	LG specifies VRR up to 120Hz
Game features
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
Cloud gaming
Cloud gaming	–	Xbox Cloud Gaming requires internet, Game Pass Ultimate and a compatible Bluetooth controller; available in supported regions including the UK. App and service availability varies by country.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platform
Smart TV platform	webOS	webOS
Processor
Processor	α7 Gen4 Processor 4K	α8 AI Processor 4K Gen2
Speakers
Speakers	40 W, 2.2 channels (better)	20 W, 2.0 channels
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos	Yes	Yes
eARC
eARC	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	5.0	5.3
Speaker detail
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
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
Voice assistants	LG voice search, Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa	LG intelligent voice recognition and Voice ID; AI Search, AI Chatbot, AI Concierge and picture/sound wizards; regional language and account restrictions apply
Casting
Casting	AirPlay 2, Apple HomeKit, screen sharing and ThinQ app	Google Cast, Apple AirPlay, Apple Home, ThinQ remote app and Multi View
Software updates
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 25; webOS Re:New supports upgrades for up to five years, varying by model and region, with security support through 31 December 2029. LG Australia's March 19, 2025 launch confirms local availability and lists 48/55/65-inch B5 availability that day. Release records the first confirmed series month; LG's May 12 US release lists 55/65/77-inch models available now and the 83-inch model for preorder. TechRadar's July/August regional date does not override the earlier maker evidence.
TV tuners
TV tuners	UK DVB-T/T2, DVB-C and DVB-S2; CI+ 1.4, eight-day programme guide and USB recording/time shift	DVB-T/T2, DVB-C and DVB-S/S2. LG specifies the CI slot is excluded for the UK and Ireland.
USB
USB	Three USB ports	Two USB 2.0 ports
Ethernet
Ethernet	Ethernet LAN port	Ethernet LAN port
Optical audio out
Optical audio out	Optical digital audio output and shared headphone/line output	One optical digital audio output
Design and power
Size
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; 83″ 1842 × 1055 × 52.9 mm
Stand
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; 83″ 1842 × 1144/1084 × 300 mm, 27.7 kg (two published stand heights). Stand footprint: 48″ 933 × 235 mm; 55/65″ 1057 × 235 mm; 77″ 1403 × 319 mm; 83″ 1477 × 300 mm.
VESA pattern
VESA pattern	55/65″ 300 × 200 mm; 77″ 400 × 200 mm	48/55/65/77″ 300 × 200 mm; 83″ 400 × 400 mm
Power use
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
In the box	MR21 Magic Remote, batteries and detachable power cable	Magic Remote MR25GA / MR25GB (UK and Italy) and attached power cable; TechRadar distinguishes the UK remote with AI button from the streamlined US remote