LG OLED B6 (2016) vs Panasonic Z85A

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OLED B6 (2016) compared with Z85A
LGOLED B6 (2016)PanasonicZ85A
Overview
ReleasedMay 20162024
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Panel detail–Standard OLED panel; Panasonic does not call the Z85A panel Master OLED Pro.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extras–Dolby Vision IQ with Precision Detail and HDR10+ Adaptive.
Picture processingPerfect Mastering Engine, 3D Color Mapping, pixel dimming, Ultra Luminance, 4K upscaling and active noise reduction. This flat series does not support 3D.Filmmaker Mode with Intelligent Sensing; Auto AI picture and sound processing.
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, G-Sync Compatible
Auto low latency mode–Yes
HDMI detailFour HDMI 2.0a inputs with Simplink HDMI CEC; no HDMI 2.1 inputTwo of four HDMI inputs support 4K at 120 Hz and variable refresh rate; one also supports eARC.
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 Mode Extreme, True Game Mode and Game Control Board.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformwebOSFire TV
Processor–HCX Pro AI Processor MK II
Dolby Atmos–Yes
eARC–Yes
Speakers40 W, 4.0 channels–
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)–
Speaker detail40 W, 4.0-channel Harman Kardon sound systemTheater Surround Pro with Dolby Atmos.
Voice assistants–Alexa via the remote control.
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CastingMiracast, WiDi and DLNA supported; Bluetooth supported but version unpublished–
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 shiftPanasonic Penta Tuner supports terrestrial, satellite, cable, IPTV and TV>IP reception; UK channel availability varies.
USBThree USB ports, including one USB 3.0 port–
EthernetEthernet LAN port–
Optical audio outOptical digital audio output and headphone/line output–
Design and power
SizeWithout stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1229 × 715 × 48.6 mm; 65″ 1451 × 838 × 48.6 mm–
StandFloating pedestal; with stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1229 × 759 × 225 mm; 65″ 1451 × 882 × 225 mm–
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 manual–

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