LG OLED B2 vs LG OLED EM9700

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OLED B2 compared with OLED EM9700
LGOLED B2LGOLED EM9700
Overview
ReleasedMarch 20222013
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Panel detail–Flat WRGB OLED with a white subpixel and Color Refiner
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K) (better)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Refresh rate120 Hz–
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGNone
HDR extrasDolby Vision IQ–
Picture processingAI Picture Pro, AI 4K Upscaling, Dynamic Tone Mapping, AI Brightness Control and Filmmaker ModeLG Color Refiner and WRGB four-colour pixel technology
Motion handlingUK sheets label 100Hz native and explicitly support 4K 120fps HFR over HDMI.Native refresh rate unconfirmed; the manual's supported input frequencies are not treated as the panel's native refresh.
Sizes
Sizes55, 65, 77″55″
Largest size77″ (better)55″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better)4 (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.Four HDMI inputs; ARC on HDMI 1 and MHL on HDMI 4, shown in the exact EM970V maker manual
Game featuresHGiG, Game Optimiser and Game Dashboard; FreeSync Compatible and G-Sync Compatible–
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformwebOSLG Smart TV
Wi-Fi–Wi-Fi 4 (802.11a/b/g/n)
Processorα7 Gen5 AI Processor 4K–
Dolby AtmosYes–
eARCYes–
Bluetooth5.03.0
Speaker detailTechRadar reports two down-firing speakers, 10 W each, on its reviewed model.–
Audio featuresDolby Atmos, Clear Voice Pro and AI Sound Pro virtual 5.1.2 up-mix. RTINGS reports no DTS or DTS:X passthrough.–
CastingApple AirPlay 2; Apple HomeKitWiDi support described in the maker manual; Cinema 3D and Dual Play
Software updatesLaunch webOS 22; UK maker lists security updates until 31 December 2026Pre-webOS LG Smart TV. First sale year retained because LG's January 2013 notice scheduled February deliveries while its July 2013 retrospective says Korean flat OLED sales began in January. What Hi-Fi? reported UK pre-orders in March with July deliveries planned, not confirmed.
TV tuners–DVB-T/T2, DVB-C and DVB-S/S2; analogue PAL/SECAM; CI module slot
USB–Three USB inputs, labelled HDD IN, USB Apps and USB
Ethernet–LAN port
Optical audio outOptical digital audio outputOptical digital audio output and headphone 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): 1230 × 714 × 4.45 mm, from the exact 55EM970V maker manual. LG's early launch notice describes 4 mm thickness and under 10 kg rather than the retail manual's measurements.
StandStand footprint: 55″ and 65″ 559 × 246 mm; 77″ 1403 × 319 mmWith stand (W × H × D): 1230 × 800 × 304 mm; 21.3 kg. Manual values take precedence over early launch coverage.
Power use–Maker manual lists 250 W power consumption and 100–240 V AC, 50/60Hz supply
In the box–Magic Remote and conventional remote with batteries; maker manual identifies Cinema 3D and Dual Play glasses as separate-purchase accessories
VESA pattern55″, 65″ and 77″: 300 × 200 mm–

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