LG OLED B7 vs LG OLED evo G4

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OLED B7 compared with OLED evo G4
LGOLED B7LGOLED evo G4
Overview
Released2017March 2024
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Panel detail–Self-lit OLED evo; Micro Lens Array on 55, 65, 77 and 83 inches, absent on 97 inches (Trusted Reviews)
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 processingAI Super Upscaling 4K, AI Brightness Control, OLED Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro, AI Genre Selection and Filmmaker Mode
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.LG specifies 120Hz native for all sizes. PC-connected 144Hz mode and VRR up to 144Hz apply to 55/65/77/83 inches; 97 inches supports VRR up to 120Hz.
Sizes
Sizes55, 65″55, 65, 77, 83, 97″
Largest size65″97″ (better)
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better)
Variable refresh rateNoneHDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium, 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 support 4K 120Hz, VRR, ALLM and QMS; eARC on HDMI 2. LG's exact-model FAQ specifies 48Gbps on all four ports.
Game featuresGame mode; no variable refresh rate (RTINGS)Game Optimiser and Dashboard, HGiG, NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible and AMD FreeSync Premium
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformwebOSwebOS
Processor–α11 AI Processor 4K
Speakers40 W, 2.2 channels60 W, 4.2 channels (better)
Dolby AtmosYesYes
eARC–Yes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth–5.1
Speaker detailDown-firing speakers with 20 W woofer output within the 40 W totalDown-firing 4.2-channel speaker system
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.AI Sound Pro virtual 11.1.2 up-mixing, AI Voice Remastering, acoustic tuning, Bluetooth Surround Ready, WiSA 2.1 and WOW Orchestra with compatible LG soundbars
Voice assistantsNatural voice recognition through the supplied Magic Remote–
CastingMiracast and WiDi supportedAirPlay 2, built-in Chromecast and LG ThinQ app; application availability varies by region
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 24; four upgrades over five years, with regional schedules. LG Australia confirmed its TV range available now on March 14, 2024 and listed 55/65/77/83-inch G4 in-store in March; release records the first confirmed series month, not a universal size or regional day. The 97-inch rollout is not dated by that Australian announcement.
TV tunersUK DVB-T2/C/S2; digital recording and eight-day programme guide–
USBThree USB ports, including one USB 3.0 portThree USB 2.0 inputs
EthernetEthernet LAN portOne Ethernet input
Optical audio outOptical digital audio output and headphone/line output on UK modelsOne optical digital audio 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): 55″ 1222 × 703 × 27.2 mm; 65″ 1441 × 826 × 24.3 mm; 77″ 1712 × 982 × 24.8 mm; 83″ 1847 × 1057 × 28 mm; 97″ 2155 × 1230 × 28.2 mm
StandCrescent pedestal stand; with stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1229 × 764 × 254 mm; 65″ 1451 × 882 × 225 mmUK G45LW versions include a wall bracket; 55/65-inch G46LS versions include a stand instead, with a wall bracket sold separately. Maker with-stand dimensions (W × H × D): 55″ 1222 × 787 × 263 mm; 65″ 1441 × 910 × 263 mm; 77″ 1712 × 1039 × 321 mm; 83″ 1847 × 1115 × 321 mm. The 97-inch sheet lists 2155 × 1628 × 580 mm; this unusual stand height is retained as the published value rather than corrected by inference. Stands shown in the larger wall-version specifications are optional. Main weights exclude stands.
VESA pattern300 × 200 mm for both sizes55″ 300 × 200 mm; 65/77″ 300 × 300 mm; 83″ 400 × 400 mm; 97″ 600 × 400 mm
Power use0.3 W standby; 100–240 V AC, 50–60Hz supplyUnder 0.5 W standby
In the boxMagic Remote, batteries, power cable and owner's manualMR24 Magic Remote, two AA batteries and attached power cable; UK stand or wall bracket depends on model suffix

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