LG OLED B6 vs LG OLED EM9700

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OLED B6 compared with OLED EM9700
LGOLED B6LGOLED EM9700
Overview
ReleasedMarch 20262013
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Panel detailWOLEDFlat WRGB OLED with a white subpixel and Color Refiner
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K) (better)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Refresh rate120 Hz–
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10None
Screen finishGlossy–
Peak brightness695 nits in HDR on a 10% window, 65″ (Tom's Guide)–
Picture processingAI HDR RemasteringLG Color Refiner and WRGB four-colour pixel technology
Motion handling–Native refresh rate unconfirmed; the manual's supported input frequencies are not treated as the panel's native refresh.
Picture modesAmbient FILMMAKER MODE–
Sizes
Sizes48, 55, 65, 77, 83″55″
Largest size83″ (better)55″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better)4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateHDMI VRR, G-Sync Compatible, FreeSync PremiumNone
Auto low latency modeYes–
HDMI detail4K 120 Hz on all four ports; eARC on oneFour HDMI inputs; ARC on HDMI 1 and MHL on HDMI 4, shown in the exact EM970V maker manual
Game featuresUp to 4K 120 Hz; G-SYNC Compatible, FreeSync Premium, VRR; Bluetooth Ultra Low Latency controllers (under 2.5 ms)–
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformwebOSLG Smart TV
Wi-Fi–Wi-Fi 4 (802.11a/b/g/n)
Bluetooth–3.0
Casting–WiDi support described in the maker manual; Cinema 3D and Dual Play
Processoralpha 8 AI Processor 4K Gen3–
Dolby AtmosYes–
DTS:XNo–
eARCYes–
Audio featuresVirtual 11.1.2 ch, AI Object Remastering Pro, Dolby Atmos–
Software updateswebOS 26; webOS Re:New Program upgrades for up to 5 yearsPre-webOS LG Smart TV. First sale year retained because LG's January 2013 notice scheduled February deliveries while its July 2013 retrospective says Korean flat OLED sales began in January. What Hi-Fi? reported UK pre-orders in March with July deliveries planned, not confirmed.
TV tuners–DVB-T/T2, DVB-C and DVB-S/S2; analogue PAL/SECAM; CI module slot
USB–Three USB inputs, labelled HDD IN, USB Apps and USB
Ethernet–LAN port
Optical audio out–Optical digital audio output and headphone output
Design and power
Size–Without stand (W × H × D): 1230 × 714 × 4.45 mm, from the exact 55EM970V maker manual. LG's early launch notice describes 4 mm thickness and under 10 kg rather than the retail manual's measurements.
Stand–With stand (W × H × D): 1230 × 800 × 304 mm; 21.3 kg. Manual values take precedence over early launch coverage.
Power use–Maker manual lists 250 W power consumption and 100–240 V AC, 50/60Hz supply
In the box–Magic Remote and conventional remote with batteries; maker manual identifies Cinema 3D and Dual Play glasses as separate-purchase accessories

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