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LG OLED B7 vs LG OLED C7

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LGOLED B7LGOLED C7
Overview
Released20172017
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGDolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
Picture processingColour Master Engine, Active Depth Enhancer, 4K upscaling and Active HDR processingColour Master Engine, Active Depth Enhancer, 4K upscaling and Active HDR processing
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 and interpolation to 120fps (RTINGS); 4K HDMI input is limited to 60Hz. No optional black-frame insertion (RTINGS).
Sizes
Sizes55, 65″55, 65″
Largest size65″65″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (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)Four HDMI inputs with ARC and Simplink HDMI CEC; no full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 or VRR (RTINGS)
Game featuresGame mode; no variable refresh rate (RTINGS)Game mode; no variable refresh rate (RTINGS)
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformwebOSwebOS
Speakers40 W, 2.2 channels40 W, 2.2 channels
Dolby AtmosYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi
Speaker detailDown-firing speakers with 20 W woofer output within the 40 W totalDown-firing speakers with 20 W woofer output within the 40 W total
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.Magic 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.
Voice assistantsNatural voice recognition through the supplied Magic RemoteNatural voice recognition through the supplied Magic Remote
CastingMiracast and WiDi supportedMiracast and WiDi supported
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 3.5 with Freeview Play. LG's Australian launch scheduled late March 2017, and its June US release confirms C7 already available; an exact earliest sale month was not established, so release uses year precision.
TV tunersUK DVB-T2/C/S2; digital recording and eight-day programme guideUK DVB-T2/C/S2; digital recording and eight-day programme guide
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 headphone/line output on UK models
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): 55″ 1230 × 710 × 46.6 mm; 65″ 1453 × 833 × 46.6 mm
StandCrescent pedestal stand; with stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1229 × 764 × 254 mm; 65″ 1451 × 882 × 225 mmStiletto pedestal stand; with stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1230 × 750 × 217 mm; 65″ 1453 × 873 × 217 mm
VESA pattern300 × 200 mm for both sizes300 × 200 mm for both sizes
Power use0.3 W standby; 100–240 V AC, 50–60Hz supply0.3 W standby; 100–240 V AC, 50–60Hz supply
In the boxMagic Remote, batteries, power cable and owner's manualMagic Remote, batteries, power cable and owner's manual

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