LG OLED B1 vs LG OLED evo G1

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OLED B1 compared with OLED evo G1
LGOLED B1LGOLED evo G1
Overview
Released2021March 2021
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Panel detailSelf-lit OLED with pixel dimming and Ultra Luminance ProSelf-lit OLED evo panel with pixel dimming and Ultra Luminance Pro
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, AI upscaling, AI Brightness Control, auto genre selection and Filmmaker Mode
Motion handlingNative 120Hz panel and OLED Motion ProNative 120Hz panel; OLED Motion Pro
Sizes
Sizes55, 65, 77″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, 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 HDMI inputs support 4K 120Hz, VRR and ALLM; eARC on HDMI 2. What Hi-Fi? identifies 40Gbps ports.
Game featuresGame Optimiser, HGiG, NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible and AMD FreeSync supportGame Optimiser, HGiG, NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible and AMD FreeSync Premium
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformwebOSwebOS
Processorα7 Gen4 Processor 4Kα9 Gen4 AI Processor 4K
Speakers40 W, 2.2 channels60 W, 4.2 channels (better)
Dolby AtmosYesYes
eARCYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth5.05.0
Speaker detailDown-firing 2.2-channel speakers; 20 W woofer output within the 40 W totalDown-firing 4.2-channel speakers; 20 W woofer output within the 60 W total
Audio featuresAI Sound, acoustic tuning, Clear Voice, Bluetooth Surround Ready and WiSA 2.1-channel supportAI Sound Pro with virtual 5.1.2 up-mixing, acoustic tuning, Clear Voice Pro, Bluetooth Surround Ready and WiSA 5.1 support
Voice assistantsLG voice search, Google Assistant and Amazon AlexaLG voice search, Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa
CastingAirPlay 2, Apple HomeKit, screen sharing and ThinQ appAirPlay 2, Apple HomeKit, screen sharing and ThinQ app
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 6.0. LG's March 24, 2021 US release confirms G1 available online, with 65/77-inch models in March and the 55-inch model listed for April; release uses the first confirmed series month rather than a universal size-specific day. What Hi-Fi?'s pre-launch review describes Freeview Play as forthcoming, while Tech Advisor's April review confirms its return.
TV tunersUK DVB-T/T2, DVB-C and DVB-S2; CI+ 1.4, eight-day programme guide and USB recording/time shiftUK DVB-T/T2, DVB-C and DVB-S2; CI+ 1.4, eight-day programme guide and USB recording/time shift
USBThree USB portsThree USB ports
EthernetEthernet LAN portEthernet LAN port
Optical audio outOptical digital audio output and shared headphone/line outputOptical digital audio output and shared headphone/line 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): 55″ 1225 × 706 × 23.1 mm; 65″ 1446 × 830 × 19.9 mm; 77″ 1721 × 991 × 24.1 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″.Flush-fit wall mount supplied; tabletop feet sold separately. With optional feet (W × H × D): 55″ 1225 × 765 × 271 mm; 65″ 1446 × 888 × 284 mm; 77″ 1721 × 1050 × 323 mm
VESA pattern55/65″ 300 × 200 mm; 77″ 400 × 200 mm–
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 cableFlush wall mount, MR21N Magic Remote, two AA batteries, IR blaster cable and attached power cable

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