LG OLED B5 vs LG OLED EC9300
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| LGOLED B5 | LGOLED EC9300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | March 2025 | August 2014 |
| Display | ||
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Panel detail | Self-lit 4K OLED with pixel dimming | Curved WRGB OLED with passive Cinema 3D |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K) (better) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | – |
| HDR formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | None |
| Picture processing | AI Picture Pro, α8 AI Super Upscaling 4K, AI Brightness Control, Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro and Filmmaker Mode | – |
| Picture modes | Personalised Picture Wizard, Vivid, Standard, APS, Cinema, Sports, Game, Filmmaker and ISF Expert bright/dark room modes | – |
| Motion handling | Native 120Hz panel; OLED Motion and HDMI 4K 120 fps input | Native panel refresh is not established by the exact maker tables; unlimited MCI and Absolute Motion Clarity are marketing descriptions, not native Hz. |
| Sizes | ||
| Sizes | 48, 55, 65, 77, 83″ | 55″ |
| Largest size | 83″ (better) | 55″ |
| Gaming | ||
| HDMI ports | 4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better) | 4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) |
| Variable refresh rate | HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible | None |
| Auto low latency mode | Yes | – |
| HDMI detail | Four inputs support 4K 120Hz, VRR, ALLM and QMS; eARC on HDMI 3 | Four 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 range | LG specifies VRR up to 120Hz | – |
| Game features | Game Optimiser and Dashboard, HGiG, AMD FreeSync Premium, NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible and Dolby Vision gaming at 4K 120Hz | – |
| Cloud gaming | Xbox 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 platform | webOS | webOS |
| Processor | α8 AI Processor 4K Gen2 | – |
| Speakers | 20 W, 2.0 channels | 40 W (better) |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | – |
| eARC | Yes | – |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Built-in Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | – |
| Speaker detail | Down-firing 2.0-channel speakers | 40 W output. LG Czech specifies no subwoofer, while AVForums describes a 2.1-channel system; channel count is omitted because the sources conflict. |
| Audio features | α8 AI Sound Pro with virtual 9.1.2 up-mixing, acoustic tuning, Clear Voice Pro, Bluetooth Surround Ready and WiSA up to 2.1 channels | Dolby Digital and DTS decoding; LG wireless sound synchronisation |
| Voice assistants | LG intelligent voice recognition and Voice ID; AI Search, AI Chatbot, AI Concierge and picture/sound wizards; regional language and account restrictions apply | – |
| Casting | Google Cast, Apple AirPlay, Apple Home, ThinQ remote app and Multi View | DLNA, MHL and LG Cloud; Miracast and WiDi reported by AVForums |
| Software updates | webOS 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 tuners | DVB-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. |
| USB | Two USB 2.0 ports | Three side USB 2.0 inputs with hub support; no USB 3.0 |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN port | Ethernet LAN port |
| Optical audio out | One optical digital audio output | Optical digital audio and side headphone outputs |
| Design and power | ||
| Size | Without 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 mm | Without stand (W × H × D): 1225 × 715 × 80 mm, from LG's exact EC930V Dutch specification |
| Stand | With 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 pattern | 48/55/65/77″ 300 × 200 mm; 83″ 400 × 400 mm | – |
| Power use | Under 0.5 W standby; 100–240 V AC, 50–60Hz supply | 106 W on-mode in the maker energy table; 0.3 W standby; Dutch maker supply 220–240 V, 50/60Hz |
| In the box | Magic Remote MR25GA / MR25GB (UK and Italy) and attached power cable; TechRadar distinguishes the UK remote with AI button from the streamlined US remote | Magic 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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