LG OLED B6 (2016) vs Panasonic LZ1000

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OLED B6 (2016) compared with LZ1000
LGOLED B6 (2016)PanasonicLZ1000
Overview
ReleasedMay 20162022
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Panel detail–Panasonic's Master OLED configuration; HDMI1 and HDMI2 accept 4K at 120 Hz.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate120 Hz–
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extras–Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Adaptive, Filmmaker Mode with intelligent sensing and Netflix Adaptive Calibrated Mode.
Picture processingPerfect Mastering Engine, 3D Color Mapping, pixel dimming, Ultra Luminance, 4K upscaling and active noise reduction. This flat series does not support 3D.HCX Pro AI Processor with Auto AI picture mode and an ambient colour and brightness sensor.
Picture modes–Dolby Vision IQ, Filmmaker Mode with intelligent sensing and Netflix Adaptive Calibrated Mode.
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 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better)
Variable refresh rateNoneHDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium
Auto low latency mode–Yes
HDMI detailFour HDMI 2.0a inputs with Simplink HDMI CEC; no HDMI 2.1 inputHDMI1 and HDMI2 accept 4K at 120 Hz with HDMI VRR and AMD FreeSync Premium; HDMI2 also supports eARC and ARC. HDMI3 and HDMI4 accept 4K without high-frame-rate support.
Input lag–Frandroid measured 9.4 ms at 4K 60 Hz in game mode with VRR off on its 55-inch test set.
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 Pro AI Processor
Speakers40 W, 4.0 channels (better)30 W
Dolby Atmos–Yes
eARC–Yes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Built-in dual-band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth–Bluetooth 5.0
Speaker detail40 W, 4.0-channel Harman Kardon sound systemPanasonic specifies two 15 W speakers, totalling 30 W, with Cinema Surround Pro processing.
Audio featuresOLED Surround, Magic Sound Tuning, Smart Sound Mode, Clear Voice III, DTS-HD decoding and wired/wireless Sound SyncDolby Atmos decoding; the 3.5 mm socket can serve headphones or an optional subwoofer.
CastingMiracast, WiDi and DLNA supported; Bluetooth supported but version unpublishedmy Home Screen 7.0 offers network media, voice-assistant compatibility and streaming apps; availability varies over time.
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 satellite, DVB-T/T2 terrestrial and PAL I analogue tuners; two satellite inputs.
USBThree USB ports, including one USB 3.0 portOne USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports.
EthernetEthernet LAN portRJ45 10/100 Ethernet.
Optical audio outOptical digital audio output and headphone/line outputFibre-optic PCM and Dolby Audio output.
Design and power
SizeWithout stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1229 × 715 × 48.6 mm; 65″ 1451 × 838 × 48.6 mmTV only: 55-inch 1227 × 711 × 69 mm, 14.5 kg; 65-inch 1448 × 835 × 69 mm, 17 kg. With stand: 55-inch 1227 × 771 × 348 mm, 19.5 kg; 65-inch 1448 × 895 × 348 mm, 22 kg.
StandFloating pedestal; with stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1229 × 759 × 225 mm; 65″ 1451 × 882 × 225 mmCentral swivel pedestal on both UK sizes.
VESA pattern300 × 200 mm for both sizes–
Power use0.5 W or lower standby; 100–240 V AC, 50–60Hz supply–
In the boxMR15R remote, batteries, AV/component adapters, power cable and owner's manualPanasonic's UK manual describes the remote control, batteries, mains lead, pedestal and instructions. A precise UK first-sale month could not be verified.

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