LG OLED B5 vs LG OLED EC9300

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OLED B5 compared with OLED EC9300
LGOLED B5LGOLED EC9300
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2025August 2014
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Panel detailSelf-lit 4K OLED with pixel dimmingCurved WRGB OLED with passive Cinema 3D
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K) (better)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Refresh rate120 Hz–
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGNone
Picture processingAI Picture Pro, α8 AI Super Upscaling 4K, AI Brightness Control, Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro and Filmmaker Mode–
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 inputNative panel refresh is not established by the exact maker tables; unlimited MCI and Absolute Motion Clarity are marketing descriptions, not native Hz.
Sizes
Sizes48, 55, 65, 77, 83″55″
Largest size83″ (better)55″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better)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 inputs, three side and one rear; ARC on the rear input and MHL support reported by AVForums
Input lag–39 ms in PC mode and 49 ms in Game mode (HDTVTest); 41 ms and 52 ms respectively (AVForums), both on firmware 04.32.20
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 120Hz–
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 Gen2–
Speakers20 W, 2.0 channels40 W (better)
Dolby AtmosYes–
eARCYes–
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Built-in Wi-Fi
Bluetooth5.3–
Speaker detailDown-firing 2.0-channel speakers40 W output. LG Czech specifies no subwoofer, while AVForums describes a 2.1-channel system; channel count is omitted because the sources conflict.
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 Digital and DTS decoding; LG wireless sound synchronisation
Voice assistantsLG intelligent voice recognition and Voice ID; AI Search, AI Chatbot, AI Concierge and picture/sound wizards; regional language and account restrictions apply–
CastingGoogle Cast, Apple AirPlay, Apple Home, ThinQ remote app and Multi ViewDLNA, MHL and LG Cloud; Miracast and WiDi reported by AVForums
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.Launched with the original webOS Smart+ interface; the retained LG Czech page now says webOS 2.0. LG's syndicated August 27 2014 release states the US EC9300 was on sale that month, supporting August first-sale precision without treating the earlier promised August 24 day as independently confirmed delivery.
TV tunersDVB-T/T2, DVB-C and DVB-S/S2. LG specifies the CI slot is excluded for the UK and Ireland.DVB-T2, DVB-C and DVB-S2, with CI slot; UK Freeview HD and satellite reception confirmed by AVForums. Analogue composite, component and SCART inputs are specified by LG.
USBTwo USB 2.0 portsThree side USB 2.0 inputs with hub support; no USB 3.0
EthernetEthernet LAN portEthernet LAN port
Optical audio outOne optical digital audio outputOptical digital audio and side headphone outputs
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): 1225 × 715 × 80 mm, from LG's exact EC930V Dutch specification
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): 1225 × 753 × 204 mm; 16.4 kg. The stand is detachable and does not swivel; wall mounting is supported, per AVForums.
VESA pattern48/55/65/77″ 300 × 200 mm; 83″ 400 × 400 mm–
Power useUnder 0.5 W standby; 100–240 V AC, 50–60Hz supply106 W on-mode in the maker energy table; 0.3 W standby; Dutch maker supply 220–240 V, 50/60Hz
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 remoteMagic Remote and conventional remote; UK reviews identify two pairs of passive 3D glasses plus two clip-ons. LG's Dutch accessory table instead lists three pairs plus one clip-on, a regional package difference.

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