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LG OLED B6 (2016) vs Sony A95K

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LGOLED B6 (2016)SonyA95K
Overview
ReleasedMay 20162022
Display
PanelOLEDQD-OLED
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
Picture processingPerfect Mastering Engine, 3D Color Mapping, pixel dimming, Ultra Luminance, 4K upscaling and active noise reduction. This flat series does not support 3D.Cognitive Processor XR, XR 4K Upscaling, Dual Database Processing, XR Super Resolution, XR Triluminos Max and OLED XR Contrast Pro.
Picture modes–Custom, Cinema, IMAX Enhanced, Game, Graphics, Dolby Vision Bright/Dark and Netflix Calibrated; BRAVIA CORE Calibrated Mode.
Motion handlingNative 120Hz panel (HDTVTest and RTINGS); TruMotion interpolation is separate from HDMI input refresh. No optional black-frame insertion (HDTVTest).XR OLED Motion. UK table calls the panel 100 Hz but explicitly accepts 3840 × 2160 at 120 Hz; the highest 4K refresh is used here.
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+)
Variable refresh rateNoneHDMI VRR
Auto low latency mode–Yes
HDMI detailFour HDMI 2.0a inputs with Simplink HDMI CEC; no HDMI 2.1 inputFour HDMI inputs; HDMI 3/4 handle 4K 120 Hz, VRR and ALLM. eARC shares one of the two HDMI 2.1 inputs, as confirmed by both exact reviews. HDCP 2.3.
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.PlayStation 5 Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode. What Hi-Fi? confirms VRR works without a later update, but no Dolby Vision Game mode or HGiG setting.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformwebOSGoogle TV
Processor–Cognitive Processor XR
Speakers40 W, 4.0 channels60 W
Dolby Atmos–Yes
eARC–Yes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth–4.2
Speaker detail40 W, 4.0-channel Harman Kardon sound systemAcoustic Surface Audio+: two actuators and two subwoofers. Maker output 20 W + 20 W + 10 W + 10 W; 60 W total also confirmed by Tom’s Guide.
Audio featuresOLED Surround, Magic Sound Tuning, Smart Sound Mode, Clear Voice III, DTS-HD decoding and wired/wireless Sound SyncAcoustic Center Sync with compatible Sony equipment; room/user position calibration, Voice Zoom 2 and 3D Surround Upscaling. Dolby Atmos and DTS Digital Surround supported.
Voice assistants–Voice search through the remote or built-in microphone, with physical microphone switch; Google Assistant described by Tom’s Guide.
CastingMiracast, WiDi and DLNA supported; Bluetooth supported but version unpublishedChromecast built-in, Apple AirPlay and Apple HomeKit.
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 shiftTwin digital terrestrial/cable and twin satellite tuners; DVB-T/T2, DVB-C and DVB-S/S2, analogue and CI+.
USBThree USB ports, including one USB 3.0 port2 × USB, one side and one bottom; USB HDD recording supported.
EthernetEthernet LAN port1 × bottom Ethernet LAN.
Optical audio outOptical digital audio output and headphone/line output1 × bottom digital audio output.
Design and power
SizeWithout stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1229 × 715 × 48.6 mm; 65″ 1451 × 838 × 48.6 mmWithout stand or camera, W × H × D: 55-inch 122.5 × 71.4 × 4.3 cm; 65-inch 144.4 × 83.7 × 4.3 cm. Configuration weights exclude stand.
StandFloating pedestal; with stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1229 × 759 × 225 mm; 65″ 1451 × 882 × 225 mmFull Edge Slate stand can sit in front of or behind the screen. Width 122.2 / 144.1 cm for 55 / 65-inch; front-position dimensions including camera 122.5 × 72.8 × 28.0 / 144.4 × 85.1 × 30.1 cm. Back-position dimensions including camera 122.5 × 75.3 × 26.5 / 144.4 × 87.7 × 28.2 cm. Maker UK tables omit with-stand weight.
VESA pattern300 × 200 mm for both sizes300 × 300 mm in both sizes.
Power use0.5 W or lower standby; 100–240 V AC, 50–60Hz supplyPublished energy consumption 84 / 113 kWh per 1000 hours for 55 / 65-inch. Standby 0.50 W; network standby 2.00 W over Wi-Fi or LAN.
Colours–Titanium Black bezel and Slate Black stand.
In the boxMR15R remote, batteries, AV/component adapters, power cable and owner's manualBRAVIA CAM, table-top stand, premium voice remote and IR remote, batteries, power cord and setup instructions. Sony’s May UK release announces availability across a mixed range while warning some sizes were unavailable; its Hong Kong release separates pre-orders from planned August availability. An actual first-sale month is not established by those sources, so the release remains 2022.

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