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LG OLED B2 vs Sony BRAVIA 8

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LGOLED B2SonyBRAVIA 8
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2022April 2024
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGDolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
HDR extrasDolby Vision IQIMAX Enhanced
Colour range–XR Triluminos Pro, Live Colour Technology
Picture processingAI Picture Pro, AI 4K Upscaling, Dynamic Tone Mapping, AI Brightness Control and Filmmaker ModeXR Contrast Booster 15, XR Clear Image, Dynamic Contrast Enhancer, light sensor
Picture modes–Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Professional, Calm, Photo, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Vision (Vivid, Bright, Dark, Game), FPS Game, RTS Game; Studio Calibrated modes for Netflix and Sony Pictures Core, with Prime Video added by a firmware update
Motion handlingUK sheets label 100Hz native and explicitly support 4K 120fps HFR over HDMI.XR OLED Motion
Sizes
Sizes55, 65, 77″55, 65, 77″
Largest size77″77″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateHDMI VRR, FreeSync, G-Sync CompatibleHDMI VRR
Auto low latency modeYesYes
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.HDMI 2.1 features: 4K 120, eARC, VRR, ALLM, SBTM (Source-Based Tone Mapping); 4K 100/120 Hz and VRR on HDMI 3 and 4, ALLM on all four; HDCP 2.3 on all four
Game featuresHGiG, Game Optimiser and Game Dashboard; FreeSync Compatible and G-Sync CompatibleAuto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode with a PS5; Dolby Vision Game mode; FPS and RTS game modes
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformwebOSGoogle TV
Processorα7 Gen5 AI Processor 4KXR Processor
Speakers–50 W
Dolby AtmosYesYes
DTS:X–Yes
eARCYesYes
Wi-Fi–Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.05.3
Speaker detailTechRadar reports two down-firing speakers, 10 W each, on its reviewed model.Acoustic Surface Audio+ with Sound Positioning Tweeters, 2 actuators, 2 tweeters and 1 subwoofer; 55″ and 65″ 10 W × 5 (50 W); 77″ 13 W + 13 W + 10 W + 10 W + 10 W (56 W)
Audio featuresDolby Atmos, Clear Voice Pro and AI Sound Pro virtual 5.1.2 up-mix. RTINGS reports no DTS or DTS:X passthrough.Acoustic Center Sync with a compatible Sony soundbar, Voice Zoom 3, 3D Surround Upscaling, room and user-position sound calibration, 360 Spatial Sound Personalizer over Bluetooth
Voice assistants–Voice search with a built-in microphone (with an off switch); works with Apple HomeKit
CastingApple AirPlay 2; Apple HomeKitChromecast built-in, Apple AirPlay
TV tuners–DVB-T/T2, DVB-C and DVB-S/S2; 2 terrestrial/cable and 2 satellite digital tuners; CI+
USB–2 × USB; USB hard disk recording
Ethernet–1 × Ethernet
Software updatesLaunch webOS 22; UK maker lists security updates until 31 December 2026–
Optical audio outOptical digital audio output1 × optical digital audio out
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, 55″ 1223 × 706 × 37 mm; 65″ 1442 × 829 × 37 mm; 77″ 1713 × 984 × 38 mm
StandStand footprint: 55″ and 65″ 559 × 246 mm; 77″ 1403 × 319 mmUnderlay Stand with four positions (outside, inside, and outside or inside raised for a soundbar)
VESA pattern55″, 65″ and 77″: 300 × 200 mm300 × 300 mm
Power use–55″ 72, 65″ 83, 77″ 107 kWh/1000h in SDR; 0.5 W standby
Energy class–55″ F; 65″ and 77″ E (SDR)
Colours–Dark silver
In the box–Remote control, table-top stand, USB Type-C cable, power cord, batteries

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