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LG OLED B3 vs Sony BRAVIA 8

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LGOLED B3SonyBRAVIA 8
Overview
ReleasedApril 2023April 2024
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGDolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
HDR extras–IMAX Enhanced
Colour range–XR Triluminos Pro, Live Colour Technology
Picture processingAI Picture Pro, AI Super Upscaling 4K, 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, 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.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 AI Processor 4K Gen6XR Processor
Speakers20 W, 2.0 channels50 W
Dolby AtmosYesYes
DTS:X–Yes
eARCYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.05.3
Speaker detail20 W, 2.0-channel down-firing speakersAcoustic 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-mixAcoustic 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 2Chromecast built-in, Apple AirPlay
TV tuners–DVB-T/T2, DVB-C and DVB-S/S2; 2 terrestrial/cable and 2 satellite digital tuners; CI+
Software updatesLaunch webOS 23; UK maker lists security updates until 31 December 2027–
USBTwo USB 2.0 inputs2 × USB; USB hard disk recording
EthernetOne Ethernet input1 × Ethernet
Optical audio outOne optical 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″ 1723 × 992 × 55.3 mmWithout stand, 55″ 1223 × 706 × 37 mm; 65″ 1442 × 829 × 37 mm; 77″ 1713 × 984 × 38 mm
StandCentre stand footprint: 55″ and 65″ 559 × 246 mm; 77″ 749 × 270 mmUnderlay Stand with four positions (outside, inside, and outside or inside raised for a soundbar)
VESA pattern55″ and 65″ 300 × 200 mm; 77″ 400 × 200 mm300 × 300 mm
Power useUnder 0.5 W in standby55″ 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 boxMagic Remote with two AA batteries and attached power cableRemote control, table-top stand, USB Type-C cable, power cord, batteries

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