LG OLED B6 (2016) vs LG OLED evo G4

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OLED B6 (2016) compared with OLED evo G4
LGOLED B6 (2016)LGOLED evo G4
Overview
ReleasedMay 2016March 2024
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Panel detail–Self-lit OLED evo; Micro Lens Array on 55, 65, 77 and 83 inches, absent on 97 inches (Trusted Reviews)
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
Picture processingPerfect Mastering Engine, 3D Color Mapping, pixel dimming, Ultra Luminance, 4K upscaling and active noise reduction. This flat series does not support 3D.AI Super Upscaling 4K, AI Brightness Control, OLED Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro, AI Genre Selection and Filmmaker Mode
Motion handlingNative 120Hz panel (HDTVTest and RTINGS); TruMotion interpolation is separate from HDMI input refresh. No optional black-frame insertion (HDTVTest).LG specifies 120Hz native for all sizes. PC-connected 144Hz mode and VRR up to 144Hz apply to 55/65/77/83 inches; 97 inches supports VRR up to 120Hz.
Sizes
Sizes55, 65″55, 65, 77, 83, 97″
Largest size65″97″ (better)
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better)
Variable refresh rateNoneHDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible
Auto low latency mode–Yes
HDMI detailFour HDMI 2.0a inputs with Simplink HDMI CEC; no HDMI 2.1 inputFour HDMI 2.1 inputs support 4K 120Hz, VRR, ALLM and QMS; eARC on HDMI 2. LG's exact-model FAQ specifies 48Gbps on all four ports.
Game featuresGame picture mode. RTINGS records the later addition of HDR Game mode in firmware 04.30.77 in January 2017, and a screen-tearing fix in 04.31.10 in March 2017, on its US B6P test unit.Game Optimiser and Dashboard, HGiG, NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible and AMD FreeSync Premium
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformwebOSwebOS
Processor–α11 AI Processor 4K
Speakers40 W, 4.0 channels60 W, 4.2 channels (better)
Dolby Atmos–Yes
eARC–Yes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth–5.1
Speaker detail40 W, 4.0-channel Harman Kardon sound systemDown-firing 4.2-channel speaker system
Audio featuresOLED Surround, Magic Sound Tuning, Smart Sound Mode, Clear Voice III, DTS-HD decoding and wired/wireless Sound SyncAI Sound Pro virtual 11.1.2 up-mixing, AI Voice Remastering, acoustic tuning, Bluetooth Surround Ready, WiSA 2.1 and WOW Orchestra with compatible LG soundbars
CastingMiracast, WiDi and DLNA supported; Bluetooth supported but version unpublishedAirPlay 2, built-in Chromecast and LG ThinQ app; application availability varies by region
Software updateswebOS 3.0 with Magic Zoom, Magic Mobile Connection and Multi-view. HDTVTest's UK 55-inch review records firmware 04.30.50 arriving on October 28, 2016, fixing 4K Blu-ray frame skipping and improving HDR tracking. LG's May 24 US press release describes B6 as newly launched and available at retail; month precision records that confirmed regional availability without claiming a worldwide first day.webOS 24; four upgrades over five years, with regional schedules. LG Australia confirmed its TV range available now on March 14, 2024 and listed 55/65/77/83-inch G4 in-store in March; release records the first confirmed series month, not a universal size or regional day. The 97-inch rollout is not dated by that Australian announcement.
TV tunersUK DVB-T2/C/S2, CI+ 1.3, eight-day programme guide and USB recording/time shift–
USBThree USB ports, including one USB 3.0 portThree USB 2.0 inputs
EthernetEthernet LAN portOne Ethernet input
Optical audio outOptical digital audio output and headphone/line outputOne optical digital audio output
Design and power
SizeWithout stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1229 × 715 × 48.6 mm; 65″ 1451 × 838 × 48.6 mmWithout stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1222 × 703 × 27.2 mm; 65″ 1441 × 826 × 24.3 mm; 77″ 1712 × 982 × 24.8 mm; 83″ 1847 × 1057 × 28 mm; 97″ 2155 × 1230 × 28.2 mm
StandFloating pedestal; with stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1229 × 759 × 225 mm; 65″ 1451 × 882 × 225 mmUK G45LW versions include a wall bracket; 55/65-inch G46LS versions include a stand instead, with a wall bracket sold separately. Maker with-stand dimensions (W × H × D): 55″ 1222 × 787 × 263 mm; 65″ 1441 × 910 × 263 mm; 77″ 1712 × 1039 × 321 mm; 83″ 1847 × 1115 × 321 mm. The 97-inch sheet lists 2155 × 1628 × 580 mm; this unusual stand height is retained as the published value rather than corrected by inference. Stands shown in the larger wall-version specifications are optional. Main weights exclude stands.
VESA pattern300 × 200 mm for both sizes55″ 300 × 200 mm; 65/77″ 300 × 300 mm; 83″ 400 × 400 mm; 97″ 600 × 400 mm
Power use0.5 W or lower standby; 100–240 V AC, 50–60Hz supplyUnder 0.5 W standby
In the boxMR15R remote, batteries, AV/component adapters, power cable and owner's manualMR24 Magic Remote, two AA batteries and attached power cable; UK stand or wall bracket depends on model suffix

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