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LG OLED B7 vs Panasonic FZ802

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LGOLED B7PanasonicFZ802
Overview
Released2017May 2018
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Panel detail–Panasonic specifies OLED and an Absolute Black filter. No native refresh rate is taken from the maker's specification.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate120 Hz–
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGHDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Picture processingColour Master Engine, Active Depth Enhancer, 4K upscaling and Active HDR processingPanasonic HCX picture processing with Dynamic Scene Optimiser and colour calibration controls.
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.–
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; HDMI 2 supports Audio Return Channel. AVForums reports two full-bandwidth 4K inputs. Component, composite, CI+ and an SD card slot are also provided.
Game featuresGame mode; no variable refresh rate (RTINGS)–
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformwebOSmy Home Screen
Processor–HCX
Speakers40 W, 2.2 channels40 W
Dolby AtmosYes–
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Built-in 2.4/5 GHz IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Bluetooth–Bluetooth 3.0
Speaker detailDown-firing speakers with 20 W woofer output within the 40 W totalPanasonic specifies 40 W total (10 W × 4); this model has built-in speakers without the FZ952's external soundbar.
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.–
Voice assistantsNatural voice recognition through the supplied Magic Remote–
CastingMiracast and WiDi supportedPanasonic my Home Screen 3.0 with Freeview Play, network media and internet apps; service availability may have changed.
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.–
TV tunersUK DVB-T2/C/S2; digital recording and eight-day programme guideUK DVB-S/S2 Freesat and DVB-T/T2 Freeview HD, plus PAL I analogue reception; two satellite inputs.
USBThree USB ports, including one USB 3.0 portOne USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports; SD card slot.
EthernetEthernet LAN port10/100 Ethernet port.
Optical audio outOptical digital audio output and headphone/line output on UK modelsOptical PCM and Dolby Digital output; 3.5 mm headphone socket.
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 inaccessibleTV only, W × H × D: 55-inch 1228 × 713 × 62 mm; 65-inch 1449 × 837 × 62 mm. With pedestal: 55-inch 1228 × 774 × 300 mm; 65-inch 1449 × 898 × 300 mm.
StandCrescent pedestal stand; with stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1229 × 764 × 254 mm; 65″ 1451 × 882 × 225 mmSupplied central metal pedestal; 400 × 300 mm wall-mount holes.
VESA pattern300 × 200 mm for both sizes–
Power use0.3 W standby; 100–240 V AC, 50–60Hz supplyPanasonic product fiche on-mode average: 119 W for 55 inches and 158 W for 65 inches.
Energy class–Historical Panasonic UK product fiche rates 55 inches B and 65 inches A.
In the boxMagic Remote, batteries, power cable and owner's manualSupplied pedestal, remote control and operating instructions. UK retail listings placed the 55-inch model on sale in May 2018.

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