LG OLED B2 vs LG OLED C7
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| LGOLED B2 | LGOLED C7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | March 2022 | 2017 |
| Display | ||
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K) | 3840 × 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| HDR formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| HDR extras | Dolby Vision IQ | – |
| Picture processing | AI Picture Pro, AI 4K Upscaling, Dynamic Tone Mapping, AI Brightness Control and Filmmaker Mode | Colour Master Engine, Active Depth Enhancer, 4K upscaling and Active HDR processing |
| Motion handling | UK sheets label 100Hz native and explicitly support 4K 120fps HFR over HDMI. | Native 120Hz panel and interpolation to 120fps (RTINGS); 4K HDMI input is limited to 60Hz. No optional black-frame insertion (RTINGS). |
| Sizes | ||
| Sizes | 55, 65, 77″ | 55, 65″ |
| Largest size | 77″ (better) | 65″ |
| Gaming | ||
| HDMI ports | 4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better) | 4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) |
| Variable refresh rate | HDMI VRR, FreeSync, G-Sync Compatible | None |
| Auto low latency mode | Yes | – |
| HDMI detail | Four HDMI inputs, two supporting 4K 120Hz (TechRadar). RTINGS identifies these as HDMI 3 and 4; maker Canada 55″ sheet confirms eARC on HDMI 3. | Four HDMI inputs with ARC and Simplink HDMI CEC; no full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 or VRR (RTINGS) |
| Game features | HGiG, Game Optimiser and Game Dashboard; FreeSync Compatible and G-Sync Compatible | Game mode; no variable refresh rate (RTINGS) |
| Smart TV and sound | ||
| Smart TV platform | webOS | webOS |
| Speakers | – | 40 W, 2.2 channels |
| Processor | α7 Gen5 AI Processor 4K | – |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | – | Wi-Fi |
| eARC | Yes | – |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | – |
| Speaker detail | TechRadar reports two down-firing speakers, 10 W each, on its reviewed model. | Down-firing speakers with 20 W woofer output within the 40 W total |
| Audio features | Dolby Atmos, Clear Voice Pro and AI Sound Pro virtual 5.1.2 up-mix. RTINGS reports no DTS or DTS:X passthrough. | Magic Sound Tuning, Dolby Surround and DTS decoding. The launch UK sheet says Blu-ray Dolby Atmos requires a software update later in 2017; Expert Reviews distinguishes Dolby Digital Plus decoding from TrueHD. |
| Voice assistants | – | Natural voice recognition through the supplied Magic Remote |
| Casting | Apple AirPlay 2; Apple HomeKit | Miracast and WiDi supported |
| Software updates | Launch webOS 22; UK maker lists security updates until 31 December 2026 | webOS 3.5 with Freeview Play. LG's Australian launch scheduled late March 2017, and its June US release confirms C7 already available; an exact earliest sale month was not established, so release uses year precision. |
| TV tuners | – | UK DVB-T2/C/S2; digital recording and eight-day programme guide |
| USB | – | Three USB ports, including one USB 3.0 port |
| Ethernet | – | Ethernet LAN port |
| Optical audio out | Optical digital audio output | Optical digital audio output and headphone/line output on UK models |
| Design and power | ||
| Size | Without stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1228 × 708 × 46.9 mm; 65″ 1449 × 832 × 46.9 mm; 77″ 1719 × 989 × 50.9 mm | Without stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1230 × 710 × 46.6 mm; 65″ 1453 × 833 × 46.6 mm |
| Stand | Stand footprint: 55″ and 65″ 559 × 246 mm; 77″ 1403 × 319 mm | Stiletto pedestal stand; with stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1230 × 750 × 217 mm; 65″ 1453 × 873 × 217 mm |
| VESA pattern | 55″, 65″ and 77″: 300 × 200 mm | 300 × 200 mm for both sizes |
| Power use | – | 0.3 W standby; 100–240 V AC, 50–60Hz supply |
| In the box | – | Magic Remote, batteries, power cable and owner's manual |
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