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LG OLED B7 vs LG OLED C6 (2016)

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LGOLED B7LGOLED C6 (2016)
Overview
Released2017May 2016
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGDolby Vision, HDR10
Picture processingColour Master Engine, Active Depth Enhancer, 4K upscaling and Active HDR processingPerfect Mastering Engine, pixel dimming, Ultra Luminance and 4K upscaling. Curved panel with passive 3D; two pairs of glasses supplied.
Motion handlingNative 120Hz panel; no variable refresh rate (RTINGS). The RTINGS review covers the US B7A variant, whose speaker configuration differs from the UK B7V.Native 120Hz panel (RTINGS); HDMI input does not accept 120Hz signals. TruMotion interpolation is separate from input refresh.
Sizes
Sizes55, 65″55, 65″
Largest size65″65″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)3 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateNoneNone
HDMI detailFour HDMI inputs with ARC and Simplink HDMI CEC; no full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 or VRR (RTINGS)Three HDMI 2.0a inputs, including ARC (Expert Reviews); no HDMI 2.1 input
Game featuresGame mode; no variable refresh rate (RTINGS)Game picture mode. RTINGS records the addition of HDR Game mode in firmware 04.30.19 in December 2016; this was a later update to its US C6P test unit.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformwebOSwebOS
Speakers40 W, 2.2 channels40 W, 4.0 channels
Dolby AtmosYes–
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Speaker detailDown-firing speakers with 20 W woofer output within the 40 W total40 W, 4.0-channel Harman Kardon sound system in LG's exact Austrian C6V sheets
Audio featuresMagic Sound Tuning, Dolby Surround and DTS decoding. The launch UK sheet says Blu-ray Dolby Atmos requires a software update later in 2017; Expert Reviews distinguishes Dolby Digital Plus decoding from TrueHD.OLED Surround, Magic Sound Tuning, Clear Voice III, DTS-HD decoding and wired/wireless Sound Sync
Voice assistantsNatural voice recognition through the supplied Magic Remote–
CastingMiracast and WiDi supportedMiracast, WiDi and DLNA supported; Bluetooth supported but version unpublished
Software updateswebOS 3.5 with Freeview Play. LG's June 2017 US release confirms B7 already available; an exact earliest sale month was not established, so release uses year precision.webOS 3.0 with Magic Zoom and Magic Mobile Connection. The May 2016 What Hi-Fi? review describes UK Freeview Play as a forthcoming update; the October Expert Reviews review confirms it present. LG's May 24 US press release describes C6 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; digital recording and eight-day programme guideDVB-T2/C/S2, CI+ 1.3, eight-day programme guide and USB recording/time shift
USBThree USB ports, including one USB 3.0 portThree USB ports, including one USB 3.0 port
EthernetEthernet LAN portEthernet LAN port
Optical audio outOptical digital audio output and headphone/line output on UK modelsOptical digital audio output and switchable headphone/line output
Design and power
SizeWithout stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1229 × 708 × 48.6 mm; 65″ 1451 × 831 × 48.6 mm. The exact 65-inch B7V dimensions and weight come from LG Austria because the UK page was inaccessibleWithout stand (W × H × D), exact LG Austria C6V sheets: 55″ 1225 × 714 × 48.9 mm; 65″ 1446 × 838 × 48.9 mm. UK maker pages were inaccessible.
StandCrescent pedestal stand; with stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1229 × 764 × 254 mm; 65″ 1451 × 882 × 225 mmFloating pedestal; with stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1225 × 762 × 191 mm; 65″ 1446 × 883 × 237 mm
VESA pattern300 × 200 mm for both sizes400 × 200 mm for both sizes
Power use0.3 W standby; 100–240 V AC, 50–60Hz supply0.5 W standby; 100–240 V AC, 50–60Hz supply
In the boxMagic Remote, batteries, power cable and owner's manualMagic Motion Remote Control and two pairs of 3D glasses

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