LG OLED B3 vs LG OLED B7

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OLED B3 compared with OLED B7
LGOLED B3LGOLED B7
Overview
ReleasedApril 20232017
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGDolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
Picture processingAI Picture Pro, AI Super Upscaling 4K, Dynamic Tone Mapping, AI Brightness Control and Filmmaker ModeColour Master Engine, Active Depth Enhancer, 4K upscaling and Active HDR processing
Motion handlingUK sheets label 100Hz native and explicitly support 4K 120fps HFR over HDMI.Native 120Hz panel; no variable refresh rate (RTINGS). The RTINGS review covers the US B7A variant, whose speaker configuration differs from the UK B7V.
Sizes
Sizes55, 65, 77″55, 65″
Largest size77″ (better)65″
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, 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 inputs with ARC and Simplink HDMI CEC; no full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 or VRR (RTINGS)
Game featuresHGiG, Game Optimiser and Game Dashboard; FreeSync Compatible and G-Sync CompatibleGame mode; no variable refresh rate (RTINGS)
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformwebOSwebOS
Processorα7 AI Processor 4K Gen6–
Speakers20 W, 2.0 channels40 W, 2.2 channels (better)
Dolby AtmosYesYes
eARCYes–
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth5.0–
Speaker detail20 W, 2.0-channel down-firing speakersDown-firing speakers with 20 W woofer output within the 40 W total
Audio featuresDolby Atmos, Clear Voice Pro and AI Sound Pro virtual 5.1.2 up-mixMagic Sound Tuning, Dolby Surround and DTS decoding. The launch UK sheet says Blu-ray Dolby Atmos requires a software update later in 2017; Expert Reviews distinguishes Dolby Digital Plus decoding from TrueHD.
Voice assistants–Natural voice recognition through the supplied Magic Remote
CastingApple AirPlay 2Miracast and WiDi supported
Software updatesLaunch webOS 23; UK maker lists security updates until 31 December 2027webOS 3.5 with Freeview Play. LG's June 2017 US release confirms B7 already available; an exact earliest sale month was not established, so release uses year precision.
TV tuners–UK DVB-T2/C/S2; digital recording and eight-day programme guide
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 on UK models
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 × 708 × 48.6 mm; 65″ 1451 × 831 × 48.6 mm. The exact 65-inch B7V dimensions and weight come from LG Austria because the UK page was inaccessible
StandCentre stand footprint: 55″ and 65″ 559 × 246 mm; 77″ 749 × 270 mmCrescent pedestal stand; with stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1229 × 764 × 254 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 standby0.3 W standby; 100–240 V AC, 50–60Hz supply
In the boxMagic Remote with two AA batteries and attached power cableMagic Remote, batteries, power cable and owner's manual

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