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LG OLED B6 (2016) vs Panasonic FZ802

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LGOLED B6 (2016)PanasonicFZ802
Overview
ReleasedMay 2016May 2018
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Panel detail–Panasonic specifies OLED and an Absolute Black filter. No native refresh rate is taken from the maker's specification.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate120 Hz–
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10HDR10, 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.Panasonic HCX picture processing with Dynamic Scene Optimiser and colour calibration controls.
Motion handlingNative 120Hz panel (HDTVTest and RTINGS); TruMotion interpolation is separate from HDMI input refresh. No optional black-frame insertion (HDTVTest).–
Sizes
Sizes55, 65″55, 65″
Largest size65″65″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateNoneNone
HDMI detailFour HDMI 2.0a inputs with Simplink HDMI CEC; no HDMI 2.1 inputFour HDMI inputs; HDMI 2 supports Audio Return Channel. AVForums reports two full-bandwidth 4K inputs. Component, composite, CI+ and an SD card slot are also provided.
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.–
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformwebOSmy Home Screen
Processor–HCX
Speakers40 W, 4.0 channels40 W
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Built-in 2.4/5 GHz IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Bluetooth–Bluetooth 3.0
Speaker detail40 W, 4.0-channel Harman Kardon sound systemPanasonic specifies 40 W total (10 W × 4); this model has built-in speakers without the FZ952's external soundbar.
Audio featuresOLED Surround, Magic Sound Tuning, Smart Sound Mode, Clear Voice III, DTS-HD decoding and wired/wireless Sound Sync–
CastingMiracast, WiDi and DLNA supported; Bluetooth supported but version unpublishedPanasonic my Home Screen 3.0 with Freeview Play, network media and internet apps; service availability may have changed.
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.–
TV tunersUK DVB-T2/C/S2, CI+ 1.3, eight-day programme guide and USB recording/time shiftUK DVB-S/S2 Freesat and DVB-T/T2 Freeview HD, plus PAL I analogue reception; two satellite inputs.
USBThree USB ports, including one USB 3.0 portOne USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports; SD card slot.
EthernetEthernet LAN port10/100 Ethernet port.
Optical audio outOptical digital audio output and headphone/line outputOptical PCM and Dolby Digital output; 3.5 mm headphone socket.
Design and power
SizeWithout stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1229 × 715 × 48.6 mm; 65″ 1451 × 838 × 48.6 mmTV only, W × H × D: 55-inch 1228 × 713 × 62 mm; 65-inch 1449 × 837 × 62 mm. With pedestal: 55-inch 1228 × 774 × 300 mm; 65-inch 1449 × 898 × 300 mm.
StandFloating pedestal; with stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1229 × 759 × 225 mm; 65″ 1451 × 882 × 225 mmSupplied central metal pedestal; 400 × 300 mm wall-mount holes.
VESA pattern300 × 200 mm for both sizes–
Power use0.5 W or lower standby; 100–240 V AC, 50–60Hz supplyPanasonic product fiche on-mode average: 119 W for 55 inches and 158 W for 65 inches.
Energy class–Historical Panasonic UK product fiche rates 55 inches B and 65 inches A.
In the boxMR15R remote, batteries, AV/component adapters, power cable and owner's manualSupplied pedestal, remote control and operating instructions. UK retail listings placed the 55-inch model on sale in May 2018.

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