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LG OLED B5 vs LG OLED E8

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LGOLED B5LGOLED E8
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2025April 2018
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Panel detailSelf-lit 4K OLED with pixel dimmingPicture-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, α8 AI Super Upscaling 4K, AI Brightness Control, Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro and Filmmaker Modeα9 Intelligent Processor with Quad Step Noise Reduction, Object Depth Enhancer, True Color Accuracy Pro, 4K upscaling and enhanced dynamic tone mapping
Picture modesPersonalised Picture Wizard, Vivid, Standard, APS, Cinema, Sports, Game, Filmmaker and ISF Expert bright/dark room modes–
Motion handlingNative 120Hz panel; OLED Motion and HDMI 4K 120 fps inputLG lists high frame rate video support; TechRadar distinguishes this from the HDMI 2.0 input limit on 4K high-frame-rate gaming
Sizes
Sizes48, 55, 65, 77, 83″55, 65″
Largest size83″65″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateHDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium, G-Sync CompatibleNone
Auto low latency modeYes–
HDMI detailFour inputs support 4K 120Hz, VRR, ALLM and QMS; eARC on HDMI 3Four 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
Variable refresh rangeLG specifies VRR up to 120Hz–
Game featuresGame Optimiser and Dashboard, HGiG, AMD FreeSync Premium, NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible and Dolby Vision gaming at 4K 120HzLow-latency HDR Game mode and 120fps gaming at HD resolution according to TechRadar; no VRR
Cloud gamingXbox Cloud Gaming requires internet, Game Pass Ultimate and a compatible Bluetooth controller; available in supported regions including the UK. App and service availability varies by country.–
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformwebOSwebOS
Processorα8 AI Processor 4K Gen2α9 Intelligent Processor
Speakers20 W, 2.0 channels60 W, 4.2 channels
Dolby AtmosYesYes
eARCYes–
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth5.34.2
Speaker detailDown-firing 2.0-channel 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 featuresα8 AI Sound Pro with virtual 9.1.2 up-mixing, acoustic tuning, Clear Voice Pro, Bluetooth Surround Ready and WiSA up to 2.1 channelsDolby Atmos, Dolby Surround, DTS decoding and LG Sound Sync
Voice assistantsLG intelligent voice recognition and Voice ID; AI Search, AI Chatbot, AI Concierge and picture/sound wizards; regional language and account restrictions applyThinQ 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.
CastingGoogle Cast, Apple AirPlay, Apple Home, ThinQ remote app and Multi ViewMiracast, WiDi and DLNA on the documented Dutch 55E8PLA
Software updateswebOS 25; webOS Re:New supports upgrades for up to five years, varying by model and region, with security support through 31 December 2029. LG Australia's March 19, 2025 launch confirms local availability and lists 48/55/65-inch B5 availability that day. Release records the first confirmed series month; LG's May 12 US release lists 55/65/77-inch models available now and the 83-inch model for preorder. TechRadar's July/August regional date does not override the earlier maker evidence.webOS 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 tunersDVB-T/T2, DVB-C and DVB-S/S2. LG specifies the CI slot is excluded for the UK and Ireland.DVB-T2/C/S2 and digital recording on the UK 65E8PLA
USBTwo USB 2.0 portsThree USB ports, two rear and one side on the UK 65E8PLA
EthernetEthernet LAN portRear 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): 48″ 1070 × 620 × 45.9 mm; 55″ 1228 × 708 × 45.9 mm; 65″ 1449 × 832 × 45.9 mm; 77″ 1719 × 989 × 50.9 mm; 83″ 1842 × 1055 × 52.9 mmWithout stand (W × H × D): Dutch 55E8PLA 1228 × 776 × 51.8 mm; UK 65E8PLA 1449 × 903 × 52 mm
StandWith stand (W × H × D; weight): 48″ 1070 × 684 × 235 mm, 11.7 kg; 55″ 1228 × 772 × 235 mm, 14.5 kg; 65″ 1449 × 896 × 235 mm, 17.3 kg; 77″ 1719 × 1057 × 319 mm, 23.5 kg; 83″ 1842 × 1144/1084 × 300 mm, 27.7 kg (two published stand heights). Stand footprint: 48″ 933 × 235 mm; 55/65″ 1057 × 235 mm; 77″ 1403 × 319 mm; 83″ 1477 × 300 mm.With stand (W × H × D): Dutch 55E8PLA 1288 × 784 × 222 mm; UK 65E8PLA 1449 × 910 × 222 mm
VESA pattern48/55/65/77″ 300 × 200 mm; 83″ 400 × 400 mm300 × 200 mm on both documented models
Power useUnder 0.5 W standby; 100–240 V AC, 50–60Hz supplyUK 65E8PLA standby below 0.5 W; Dutch 55E8PLA 0.30 W standby
In the boxMagic Remote MR25GA / MR25GB (UK and Italy) and attached power cable; TechRadar distinguishes the UK remote with AI button from the streamlined US remoteMR18 Magic Remote, two AA batteries and attached power cable on the UK 65E8PLA

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