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LG OLED B5 vs LG OLED evo G1

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Overview
ReleasedMarch 2025March 2021
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Panel detailSelf-lit 4K OLED with pixel dimmingSelf-lit OLED evo panel with pixel dimming and Ultra Luminance Pro
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGDolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
Picture processingAI Picture Pro, α8 AI Super Upscaling 4K, AI Brightness Control, Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro and Filmmaker ModeAI Picture Pro, AI upscaling, AI Brightness Control, auto genre selection 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 120Hz panel; OLED Motion Pro
Sizes
Sizes48, 55, 65, 77, 83″55, 65, 77″
Largest size83″77″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateHDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium, G-Sync CompatibleHDMI VRR, FreeSync, G-Sync Compatible
Auto low latency modeYesYes
HDMI detailFour inputs support 4K 120Hz, VRR, ALLM and QMS; eARC on HDMI 3Four HDMI inputs support 4K 120Hz, VRR and ALLM; eARC on HDMI 2. What Hi-Fi? identifies 40Gbps ports.
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 120HzGame Optimiser, HGiG, NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible and AMD FreeSync Premium
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 Gen4 AI Processor 4K
Speakers20 W, 2.0 channels60 W, 4.2 channels
Dolby AtmosYesYes
eARCYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth5.35.0
Speaker detailDown-firing 2.0-channel speakersDown-firing 4.2-channel speakers; 20 W woofer output within the 60 W total
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 channelsAI Sound Pro with virtual 5.1.2 up-mixing, acoustic tuning, Clear Voice Pro, Bluetooth Surround Ready and WiSA 5.1 support
Voice assistantsLG intelligent voice recognition and Voice ID; AI Search, AI Chatbot, AI Concierge and picture/sound wizards; regional language and account restrictions applyLG voice search, Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa
CastingGoogle Cast, Apple AirPlay, Apple Home, ThinQ remote app and Multi ViewAirPlay 2, Apple HomeKit, screen sharing and ThinQ app
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 6.0. LG's March 24, 2021 US release confirms G1 available online, with 65/77-inch models in March and the 55-inch model listed for April; release uses the first confirmed series month rather than a universal size-specific day. What Hi-Fi?'s pre-launch review describes Freeview Play as forthcoming, while Tech Advisor's April review confirms its return.
TV tunersDVB-T/T2, DVB-C and DVB-S/S2. LG specifies the CI slot is excluded for the UK and Ireland.UK DVB-T/T2, DVB-C and DVB-S2; CI+ 1.4, eight-day programme guide and USB recording/time shift
USBTwo USB 2.0 portsThree USB ports
EthernetEthernet LAN portEthernet LAN port
Optical audio outOne optical digital audio outputOptical digital audio output and shared 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): 55″ 1225 × 706 × 23.1 mm; 65″ 1446 × 830 × 19.9 mm; 77″ 1721 × 991 × 24.1 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.Flush-fit wall mount supplied; tabletop feet sold separately. With optional feet (W × H × D): 55″ 1225 × 765 × 271 mm; 65″ 1446 × 888 × 284 mm; 77″ 1721 × 1050 × 323 mm
VESA pattern48/55/65/77″ 300 × 200 mm; 83″ 400 × 400 mm–
Power useUnder 0.5 W standby; 100–240 V AC, 50–60Hz supplyUnder 0.5 W standby; 100–240 V AC, 50–60Hz supply
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 remoteFlush wall mount, MR21N Magic Remote, two AA batteries, IR blaster cable and attached power cable

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