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LG OLED B3 vs LG OLED E8

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LGOLED B3LGOLED E8
Overview
ReleasedApril 2023April 2018
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Panel detail–Picture-on-Glass design with self-emissive pixel dimming
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate120 Hz–
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGDolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
HDR extras–LG also lists Advanced HDR by Technicolor. LG's HDR10 Pro and HLG Pro are processing names for HDR10 and HLG, not separate input formats.
Peak brightness–TechRadar measured around 820 nits on a 10% HDR window on the 65E8; review measurement, not an LG claim
Picture processingAI Picture Pro, AI Super Upscaling 4K, Dynamic Tone Mapping, AI Brightness Control and Filmmaker Modeα9 Intelligent Processor with Quad Step Noise Reduction, Object Depth Enhancer, True Color Accuracy Pro, 4K upscaling and enhanced dynamic tone mapping
Motion handlingUK sheets label 100Hz native and explicitly support 4K 120fps HFR over HDMI.LG lists high frame rate video support; TechRadar distinguishes this from the HDMI 2.0 input limit on 4K high-frame-rate gaming
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 ports, one rear and three side on the UK 65E8PLA; ARC on HDMI 2. No full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 or 4K 120Hz input
Game featuresHGiG, Game Optimiser and Game Dashboard; FreeSync Compatible and G-Sync CompatibleLow-latency HDR Game mode and 120fps gaming at HD resolution according to TechRadar; no VRR
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformwebOSwebOS
Processorα7 AI Processor 4K Gen6α9 Intelligent Processor
Speakers20 W, 2.0 channels60 W, 4.2 channels
Dolby AtmosYesYes
eARCYes–
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth5.04.2
Speaker detail20 W, 2.0-channel down-firing speakersIntegrated 4.2-channel, 60 W speaker system with front and height firing speakers; LG UK lists two woofers with 20 W total woofer output
Audio featuresDolby Atmos, Clear Voice Pro and AI Sound Pro virtual 5.1.2 up-mixDolby Atmos, Dolby Surround, DTS decoding and LG Sound Sync
Voice assistants–ThinQ voice recognition via Magic Remote. LG UK says built-in Google Assistant features required a software update; Google Home and Amazon Alexa required separate devices.
CastingApple AirPlay 2Miracast, WiDi and DLNA on the documented Dutch 55E8PLA
Software updatesLaunch webOS 23; UK maker lists security updates until 31 December 2027webOS with ThinQ AI and Magic Remote. LG Netherlands labels the 55E8 platform webOS 3.5; LG UK lists webOS Smart TV on the 65E8. LG Greece called both sizes available in April 2018; the exact first retail day is unverified.
TV tuners–DVB-T2/C/S2 and digital recording on the UK 65E8PLA
USBTwo USB 2.0 inputsThree USB ports, two rear and one side on the UK 65E8PLA
EthernetOne Ethernet inputRear Ethernet LAN port
Optical audio outOne optical digital audio outputRear optical digital audio 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): Dutch 55E8PLA 1228 × 776 × 51.8 mm; UK 65E8PLA 1449 × 903 × 52 mm
StandCentre stand footprint: 55″ and 65″ 559 × 246 mm; 77″ 749 × 270 mmWith stand (W × H × D): Dutch 55E8PLA 1288 × 784 × 222 mm; UK 65E8PLA 1449 × 910 × 222 mm
VESA pattern55″ and 65″ 300 × 200 mm; 77″ 400 × 200 mm300 × 200 mm on both documented models
Power useUnder 0.5 W in standbyUK 65E8PLA standby below 0.5 W; Dutch 55E8PLA 0.30 W standby
In the boxMagic Remote with two AA batteries and attached power cableMR18 Magic Remote, two AA batteries and attached power cable on the UK 65E8PLA

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