LG OLED B3 vs LG OLED EF9500

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OLED B3 compared with OLED EF9500

	LGOLED B3	LGOLED EF9500
Overview
Released
Released	April 2023	2015
Display
Panel
Panel	OLED	OLED
Panel detail
Panel detail	–	Flat WRGB OLED with 10-bit panel and passive Cinema 3D
Resolution
Resolution	3840 × 2160 (4K)	3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
HDR formats
HDR formats	Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG	HDR10
HDR extras
HDR extras	–	LG UK announced HDR playback from streaming and external inputs; AVForums verified HDR on a UK EF950V. LG Netherlands specifies HDR10 after a software update. Dolby Vision and HLG are not established for this model.
Picture processing
Picture processing	AI Picture Pro, AI Super Upscaling 4K, Dynamic Tone Mapping, AI Brightness Control and Filmmaker Mode	Perfect Mastering Engine, Triple XD Engine, Ultra Luminance, pixel dimming, 4K upscaling and Real Cinema 24p
Motion handling
Motion handling	UK sheets label 100Hz native and explicitly support 4K 120fps HFR over HDMI.	120 Hz native panel measured by HDTVTest on the exact 65EF950V; 300 motion lines with TruMotion off and 650 with it on in that test. The maker's motion marketing is not used as the refresh figure.
Sizes
Sizes
Sizes	55, 65, 77″	55, 65″
Largest size
Largest size	77″ (better)	65″
Gaming
HDMI ports
HDMI ports	4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better)	3 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rate
Variable refresh rate	HDMI VRR, FreeSync, G-Sync Compatible	None
Auto low latency mode
Auto low latency mode	Yes	–
HDMI detail
HDMI detail	Four 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.	Three side-facing HDMI inputs. AVForums confirms all three support HDMI 2.0a and HDCP 2.2 for HDR sources, with ARC on HDMI 2. No HDMI 2.1 bandwidth is claimed.
Input lag
Input lag	–	50 ms in Game mode (HDTVTest); 51 ms in Game mode (AVForums)
Game features
Game features	HGiG, Game Optimiser and Game Dashboard; FreeSync Compatible and G-Sync Compatible	–
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platform
Smart TV platform	webOS	webOS
Processor
Processor	α7 AI Processor 4K Gen6	Perfect Mastering Engine
Speakers
Speakers	20 W, 2.0 channels	20 W, 2.0 channels
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos	Yes	–
eARC
eARC	Yes	–
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5	Built-in Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	5.0	–
Speaker detail
Speaker detail	20 W, 2.0-channel down-firing speakers	Harman Kardon tuned 20 W, 2.0-channel two-way system with four speakers and Ultra Surround
Audio features
Audio features	Dolby Atmos, Clear Voice Pro and AI Sound Pro virtual 5.1.2 up-mix	Dolby Digital and DTS decoding, Clear Voice II, optical and wireless Sound Sync, and LG-listed aptX encoder
Voice assistants
Voice assistants	–	Voice control through the Magic Remote
Casting
Casting	Apple AirPlay 2	Miracast, WiDi, Wi-Fi Direct, Smart Share and LG remote app
Software updates
Software updates	Launch webOS 23; UK maker lists security updates until 31 December 2027	webOS 2.0. LG Korea announced staggered domestic introduction from 27 July 2015, while LG USA planned September retail arrivals; an exact first EF9500 sale month is unverified, so released remains 2015. LG Netherlands says HDR10 follows a software update; exact UK review hardware displayed HDR in October 2015.
TV tuners
TV tuners	–	UK maker lists two RF inputs, CI slot, programme guide and USB hard-drive recording/time shift
USB
USB	Two USB 2.0 inputs	Three side-facing USB ports, one USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0
Ethernet
Ethernet	One Ethernet input	Ethernet LAN port
Optical audio out
Optical audio out	One optical digital audio output	Optical digital audio output and headphone/analogue output
Design and power
Size
Size	Without stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1228 × 708 × 46.9 mm; 65″ 1449 × 832 × 46.9 mm; 77″ 1723 × 992 × 55.3 mm	Without stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1228 × 718 × 49.9 mm; 65″ 1450 × 842 × 49.9 mm
Stand
Stand	Centre stand footprint: 55″ and 65″ 559 × 246 mm; 77″ 749 × 270 mm	With stand (W × H × D; weight): 55″ 1228 × 760 × 215 mm, 17.2 kg; 65″ 1450 × 883 × 236 mm, 24.5 kg. Flat metal base with a transparent support; AVForums says it does not swivel.
VESA pattern
VESA pattern	55″ and 65″ 300 × 200 mm; 77″ 400 × 200 mm	AVForums reports the 65EF950V needs a specialised bracket rather than standard 400 × 400 mm VESA points; verify the correct bracket for the chosen size
Power use
Power use	Under 0.5 W in standby	–
In the box
In the box	Magic Remote with two AA batteries and attached power cable	AVForums' UK 65EF950V sample included standard and Magic remotes plus two pairs of passive 3D glasses; retail contents may vary