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LG OLED B7 vs LG OLED C9

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Overview
Released20172019
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGDolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
HDR extras–Advanced HDR by Technicolor also supported
Picture processingColour Master Engine, Active Depth Enhancer, 4K upscaling and Active HDR processingAI Picture, AI Brightness, 4K Upscaler and dynamic tone mapping
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 (Trusted Reviews). Original UK sheets retain the launch wording that 4K HFR via HDMI would be enabled by update.
Sizes
Sizes55, 65″55, 65, 77″
Largest size65″77″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateNoneHDMI VRR, G-Sync Compatible
Auto low latency mode–Yes
HDMI detailFour HDMI inputs with ARC and Simplink HDMI CEC; no full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 or VRR (RTINGS)Four HDMI 2.1 inputs, one rear and three side; eARC on HDMI 2
Game featuresGame mode; no variable refresh rate (RTINGS)HDMI VRR and ALLM. G-Sync Compatible was a post-launch update; LG's November 2019 rollout began in North America, followed by Europe and other regions, so firmware availability differed by country.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformwebOSwebOS
Processor–α9 Gen2 Intelligent Processor
Speakers40 W, 2.2 channels40 W, 2.2 channels
Dolby AtmosYesYes
eARC–Yes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth–5.0
Speaker detailDown-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.Dolby Atmos, AI Sound, Clear Voice III and DTS decoding
Voice assistantsNatural voice recognition through the supplied Magic Remote–
CastingMiracast and WiDi supportedApple AirPlay 2; introduced through a post-launch update
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.Launch webOS 4.5. Release year is conservative because LG's Australian launch table schedules 55″ and 65″ for March and 77″ for April, while the surrounding text says the range starts in April. The US schedule gives April for 55″ and 65″ and May for 77″; these schedules do not establish a single actual first shipping day.
TV tunersUK DVB-T2/C/S2; digital recording and eight-day programme guide–
USBThree USB ports, including one USB 3.0 portThree USB ports, two rear and one side
EthernetEthernet LAN portEthernet LAN port
Optical audio outOptical digital audio output and headphone/line output on UK modelsOptical digital audio output; headphone output also fitted
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″ 1228 × 706 × 46.9 mm; 65″ 1449 × 830 × 46.9 mm; 77″ 1722 × 991 × 56 mm
StandCrescent pedestal stand; with stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1229 × 764 × 254 mm; 65″ 1451 × 882 × 225 mmStand width: 55″ and 65″ 998 mm; 77″ 1189 mm
VESA pattern300 × 200 mm for both sizes55″ and 65″: 300 × 200 mm; 77″: 400 × 200 mm
Power use0.3 W standby; 100–240 V AC, 50–60Hz supply–
In the boxMagic Remote, batteries, power cable and owner's manualMR19 Magic Remote, two AA batteries and attached power cable

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