LG OLED B2 vs LG OLED EF9500

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OLED B2 compared with OLED EF9500
LGOLED B2LGOLED EF9500
Overview
ReleasedMarch 20222015
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Panel detail–Flat WRGB OLED with 10-bit panel and passive Cinema 3D
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGHDR10
HDR extrasDolby Vision IQLG UK announced HDR playback from streaming and external inputs; AVForums verified HDR on a UK EF950V. LG Netherlands specifies HDR10 after a software update. Dolby Vision and HLG are not established for this model.
Picture processingAI Picture Pro, AI 4K Upscaling, Dynamic Tone Mapping, AI Brightness Control and Filmmaker ModePerfect Mastering Engine, Triple XD Engine, Ultra Luminance, pixel dimming, 4K upscaling and Real Cinema 24p
Motion handlingUK sheets label 100Hz native and explicitly support 4K 120fps HFR over HDMI.120 Hz native panel measured by HDTVTest on the exact 65EF950V; 300 motion lines with TruMotion off and 650 with it on in that test. The maker's motion marketing is not used as the refresh figure.
Sizes
Sizes55, 65, 77″55, 65″
Largest size77″ (better)65″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better)3 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateHDMI VRR, FreeSync, G-Sync CompatibleNone
Auto low latency modeYes–
HDMI detailFour HDMI inputs, two supporting 4K 120Hz (TechRadar). RTINGS identifies these as HDMI 3 and 4; maker Canada 55″ sheet confirms eARC on HDMI 3.Three side-facing HDMI inputs. AVForums confirms all three support HDMI 2.0a and HDCP 2.2 for HDR sources, with ARC on HDMI 2. No HDMI 2.1 bandwidth is claimed.
Input lag–50 ms in Game mode (HDTVTest); 51 ms in Game mode (AVForums)
Game featuresHGiG, Game Optimiser and Game Dashboard; FreeSync Compatible and G-Sync Compatible–
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformwebOSwebOS
Processorα7 Gen5 AI Processor 4KPerfect Mastering Engine
Speakers–20 W, 2.0 channels
Wi-Fi–Built-in Wi-Fi
Dolby AtmosYes–
eARCYes–
Bluetooth5.0–
Speaker detailTechRadar reports two down-firing speakers, 10 W each, on its reviewed model.Harman Kardon tuned 20 W, 2.0-channel two-way system with four speakers and Ultra Surround
Audio featuresDolby Atmos, Clear Voice Pro and AI Sound Pro virtual 5.1.2 up-mix. RTINGS reports no DTS or DTS:X passthrough.Dolby Digital and DTS decoding, Clear Voice II, optical and wireless Sound Sync, and LG-listed aptX encoder
Voice assistants–Voice control through the Magic Remote
CastingApple AirPlay 2; Apple HomeKitMiracast, WiDi, Wi-Fi Direct, Smart Share and LG remote app
Software updatesLaunch webOS 22; UK maker lists security updates until 31 December 2026webOS 2.0. LG Korea announced staggered domestic introduction from 27 July 2015, while LG USA planned September retail arrivals; an exact first EF9500 sale month is unverified, so released remains 2015. LG Netherlands says HDR10 follows a software update; exact UK review hardware displayed HDR in October 2015.
TV tuners–UK maker lists two RF inputs, CI slot, programme guide and USB hard-drive recording/time shift
USB–Three side-facing USB ports, one USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0
Ethernet–Ethernet LAN port
Optical audio outOptical digital audio outputOptical digital audio output and headphone/analogue output
Design and power
SizeWithout stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1228 × 708 × 46.9 mm; 65″ 1449 × 832 × 46.9 mm; 77″ 1719 × 989 × 50.9 mmWithout stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1228 × 718 × 49.9 mm; 65″ 1450 × 842 × 49.9 mm
StandStand footprint: 55″ and 65″ 559 × 246 mm; 77″ 1403 × 319 mmWith stand (W × H × D; weight): 55″ 1228 × 760 × 215 mm, 17.2 kg; 65″ 1450 × 883 × 236 mm, 24.5 kg. Flat metal base with a transparent support; AVForums says it does not swivel.
VESA pattern55″, 65″ and 77″: 300 × 200 mmAVForums reports the 65EF950V needs a specialised bracket rather than standard 400 × 400 mm VESA points; verify the correct bracket for the chosen size
In the box–AVForums' UK 65EF950V sample included standard and Magic remotes plus two pairs of passive 3D glasses; retail contents may vary

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