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LG OLED B2 vs LG SIGNATURE OLED W8

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LGOLED B2LGSIGNATURE OLED W8
Overview
ReleasedMarch 20222018
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Panel detail–Picture-on-Wall OLED screen with a separate soundbar/control unit
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate120 Hz–
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGDolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
HDR extrasDolby Vision IQLG also lists Advanced HDR by Technicolor; HDR10 Pro and HLG Pro name LG's processing, not HDR10+ support
Peak brightness–Computer Bild measured around 730 cd/m² on its 65-inch W8; this is a review measurement, not an LG claim
Picture processingAI Picture Pro, AI 4K Upscaling, Dynamic Tone Mapping, AI Brightness Control and Filmmaker ModeThe α9 processor provides LG's Quad Step Noise Reduction, Object Depth Enhancer, 4K Upscaler and Enhanced Dynamic Tone Mapping
Motion handlingUK sheets label 100Hz native and explicitly support 4K 120fps HFR over HDMI.–
Sizes
Sizes55, 65, 77″65, 77″
Largest size77″77″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)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, with ARC on HDMI 2, are housed in the separate soundbar/control unit; no external 4K 120 Hz HDMI input
Game featuresHGiG, Game Optimiser and Game Dashboard; FreeSync Compatible and G-Sync CompatibleThe 2018 W8 can show high-frame-rate content from its built-in apps, but has no HDMI 2.1 or external 4K 120 Hz input
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformwebOSwebOS
Processorα7 Gen5 AI Processor 4Kα9 Intelligent Processor
Speakers–60 W, 4.2 channels
Dolby AtmosYesYes
Wi-Fi–Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
eARCYes–
Bluetooth5.04.2
Speaker detailTechRadar reports two down-firing speakers, 10 W each, on its reviewed model.Separate 60 W, 4.2-channel speaker/control unit with two woofers accounting for 20 W. LG lists the 77-inch unit at 13.1 kg; no 65-inch unit weight is stated on the UK sheet.
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 Atmos, Dolby Surround, LG Sound Sync and One Touch Sound Tuning
Voice assistants–UK LG sheet says built-in Google Assistant required a software update and was unavailable in the Republic of Ireland; Google Home and Alexa compatibility required separate devices
CastingApple AirPlay 2; Apple HomeKitWi-Fi Direct on both UK sizes; Miracast and WiDi listed for the 77-inch model by LG Hungary
Software updatesLaunch webOS 22; UK maker lists security updates until 31 December 2026webOS 4.0 with Magic Remote and ThinQ AI. Exact first on-sale month was not verified, so release uses year precision.
TV tuners–UK 65 and 77-inch sheets list twin DVB-T2/C/S2 reception
USB–Three USB ports on both UK sizes
Ethernet–One LAN input on both UK sizes
Optical audio outOptical digital audio outputOptical digital audio output on both UK sizes
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 mmDisplay only (W × H × D): 65W8PLA 1446 × 823 × 3.85 mm; 77W8PLA 1721 × 989 × 5.96 mm
StandStand footprint: 55″ and 65″ 559 × 246 mm; 77″ 1403 × 319 mmWall mounting required. The separate soundbar/control unit measures 1260 × 78 × 198 mm for 65W8PLA and 1460 × 84 × 208 mm for 77W8PLA.
Power use–Both UK models list under 0.5 W standby
In the box–Magic Remote and two AA batteries on both UK sizes
VESA pattern55″, 65″ and 77″: 300 × 200 mm–

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