LG OLED B1 vs LG OLED evo G4
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| LGOLED B1 | LGOLED evo G4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2021 | March 2024 |
| Display | ||
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Panel detail | Self-lit OLED with pixel dimming and Ultra Luminance Pro | Self-lit OLED evo; Micro Lens Array on 55, 65, 77 and 83 inches, absent on 97 inches (Trusted Reviews) |
| 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 Super Upscaling 4K, AI Brightness Control, OLED Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro, AI Genre Selection and Filmmaker Mode |
| Motion handling | Native 120Hz panel and OLED Motion Pro | LG specifies 120Hz native for all sizes. PC-connected 144Hz mode and VRR up to 144Hz apply to 55/65/77/83 inches; 97 inches supports VRR up to 120Hz. |
| Sizes | ||
| Sizes | 55, 65, 77″ | 55, 65, 77, 83, 97″ |
| Largest size | 77″ | 97″ (better) |
| 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 HDMI 2.1 inputs support 4K 120Hz, VRR, ALLM and QMS; eARC on HDMI 2. LG's exact-model FAQ specifies 48Gbps on all four ports. |
| Game features | Game Optimiser, HGiG, NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible and AMD FreeSync support | Game Optimiser and Dashboard, HGiG, NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible and AMD FreeSync Premium |
| Smart TV and sound | ||
| Smart TV platform | webOS | webOS |
| Processor | α7 Gen4 Processor 4K | α11 AI Processor 4K |
| Speakers | 40 W, 2.2 channels | 60 W, 4.2 channels (better) |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| eARC | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| Speaker detail | Down-firing 2.2-channel speakers; 20 W woofer output within the 40 W total | Down-firing 4.2-channel speaker system |
| Audio features | AI Sound, acoustic tuning, Clear Voice, Bluetooth Surround Ready and WiSA 2.1-channel support | AI Sound Pro virtual 11.1.2 up-mixing, AI Voice Remastering, acoustic tuning, Bluetooth Surround Ready, WiSA 2.1 and WOW Orchestra with compatible LG soundbars |
| Voice assistants | LG voice search, Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa | – |
| Casting | AirPlay 2, Apple HomeKit, screen sharing and ThinQ app | AirPlay 2, built-in Chromecast and LG ThinQ app; application availability varies by region |
| 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; four upgrades over five years, with regional schedules. LG Australia confirmed its TV range available now on March 14, 2024 and listed 55/65/77/83-inch G4 in-store in March; release records the first confirmed series month, not a universal size or regional day. The 97-inch rollout is not dated by that Australian announcement. |
| 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 | Three USB 2.0 inputs |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN port | One Ethernet input |
| 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): 55″ 1222 × 703 × 27.2 mm; 65″ 1441 × 826 × 24.3 mm; 77″ 1712 × 982 × 24.8 mm; 83″ 1847 × 1057 × 28 mm; 97″ 2155 × 1230 × 28.2 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″. | UK G45LW versions include a wall bracket; 55/65-inch G46LS versions include a stand instead, with a wall bracket sold separately. Maker with-stand dimensions (W × H × D): 55″ 1222 × 787 × 263 mm; 65″ 1441 × 910 × 263 mm; 77″ 1712 × 1039 × 321 mm; 83″ 1847 × 1115 × 321 mm. The 97-inch sheet lists 2155 × 1628 × 580 mm; this unusual stand height is retained as the published value rather than corrected by inference. Stands shown in the larger wall-version specifications are optional. Main weights exclude stands. |
| VESA pattern | 55/65″ 300 × 200 mm; 77″ 400 × 200 mm | 55″ 300 × 200 mm; 65/77″ 300 × 300 mm; 83″ 400 × 400 mm; 97″ 600 × 400 mm |
| Power use | Under 0.5 W standby; 100–240 V AC, 50–60Hz supply | Under 0.5 W standby |
| In the box | MR21 Magic Remote, batteries and detachable power cable | MR24 Magic Remote, two AA batteries and attached power cable; UK stand or wall bracket depends on model suffix |
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