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LG OLED B3 vs LG OLED B6 (2016)

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LGOLED B3LGOLED B6 (2016)
Overview
ReleasedApril 2023May 2016
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGDolby Vision, HDR10
Picture processingAI Picture Pro, AI Super Upscaling 4K, Dynamic Tone Mapping, AI Brightness Control and Filmmaker ModePerfect Mastering Engine, 3D Color Mapping, pixel dimming, Ultra Luminance, 4K upscaling and active noise reduction. This flat series does not support 3D.
Motion handlingUK sheets label 100Hz native and explicitly support 4K 120fps HFR over HDMI.Native 120Hz panel (HDTVTest and RTINGS); TruMotion interpolation is separate from HDMI input refresh. No optional black-frame insertion (HDTVTest).
Sizes
Sizes55, 65, 77″55, 65″
Largest size77″65″
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, with 4K 120Hz, VRR, ALLM and QMS on two; eARC on HDMI 3. RTINGS identifies the two 4K 120Hz inputs as HDMI 3 and 4.Four HDMI 2.0a inputs with Simplink HDMI CEC; no HDMI 2.1 input
Game featuresHGiG, Game Optimiser and Game Dashboard; FreeSync Compatible and G-Sync CompatibleGame picture mode. RTINGS records the later addition of HDR Game mode in firmware 04.30.77 in January 2017, and a screen-tearing fix in 04.31.10 in March 2017, on its US B6P test unit.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformwebOSwebOS
Processorα7 AI Processor 4K Gen6–
Speakers20 W, 2.0 channels40 W, 4.0 channels
Dolby AtmosYes–
eARCYes–
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth5.0–
Speaker detail20 W, 2.0-channel down-firing speakers40 W, 4.0-channel Harman Kardon sound system
Audio featuresDolby Atmos, Clear Voice Pro and AI Sound Pro virtual 5.1.2 up-mixOLED Surround, Magic Sound Tuning, Smart Sound Mode, Clear Voice III, DTS-HD decoding and wired/wireless Sound Sync
CastingApple AirPlay 2Miracast, WiDi and DLNA supported; Bluetooth supported but version unpublished
Software updatesLaunch webOS 23; UK maker lists security updates until 31 December 2027webOS 3.0 with Magic Zoom, Magic Mobile Connection and Multi-view. HDTVTest's UK 55-inch review records firmware 04.30.50 arriving on October 28, 2016, fixing 4K Blu-ray frame skipping and improving HDR tracking. LG's May 24 US press release describes B6 as newly launched and available at retail; month precision records that confirmed regional availability without claiming a worldwide first day.
TV tuners–UK DVB-T2/C/S2, CI+ 1.3, eight-day programme guide and USB recording/time shift
USBTwo USB 2.0 inputsThree USB ports, including one USB 3.0 port
EthernetOne Ethernet inputEthernet LAN port
Optical audio outOne optical digital audio outputOptical digital audio output and headphone/line output
Design and power
SizeWithout stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1228 × 708 × 46.9 mm; 65″ 1449 × 832 × 46.9 mm; 77″ 1723 × 992 × 55.3 mmWithout stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1229 × 715 × 48.6 mm; 65″ 1451 × 838 × 48.6 mm
StandCentre stand footprint: 55″ and 65″ 559 × 246 mm; 77″ 749 × 270 mmFloating pedestal; with stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1229 × 759 × 225 mm; 65″ 1451 × 882 × 225 mm
VESA pattern55″ and 65″ 300 × 200 mm; 77″ 400 × 200 mm300 × 200 mm for both sizes
Power useUnder 0.5 W in standby0.5 W or lower standby; 100–240 V AC, 50–60Hz supply
In the boxMagic Remote with two AA batteries and attached power cableMR15R remote, batteries, AV/component adapters, power cable and owner's manual

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