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LG OLED B7 vs Panasonic Z80A

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LGOLED B7PanasonicZ80A
Overview
Released20172024
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGDolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extras–Filmmaker Mode; Panasonic's UK announcement mentions Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ Adaptive, but its later European specification sheet lists neither mode.
Picture processingColour Master Engine, Active Depth Enhancer, 4K upscaling and Active HDR processingHCX Processor with Smooth Motion Drive Pro and Auto AI picture mode.
Picture modes–Dynamic, Normal, Cinema, True Cinema, Filmmaker, Sport, Game and Dolby Vision presets.
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″48, 55, 65″
Largest size65″65″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)3 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
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)HDMI1 and HDMI2 support 4K 120 Hz, VRR, FreeSync Premium and G-SYNC Compatible; HDMI2 also supports eARC. HDMI3 is a 4K 60 Hz input. ALLM works on all three.
Game featuresGame mode; no variable refresh rate (RTINGS)Game Mode Extreme and Game Control Board.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformwebOSFire TV
Processor–HCX Processor
Speakers40 W, 2.2 channels–
Dolby AtmosYesYes
eARC–Yes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Built-in dual-band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Speaker detailDown-firing speakers with 20 W woofer output within the 40 W totalThe UK manual lists two 10 W speakers for 48-inch and two 12 W speakers for 55- and 65-inch models. Panasonic’s UK announcement also describes a built-in subwoofer, without giving its UK output.
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.Surround Sound Pro and Dolby Atmos; 3.5 mm headphone socket.
Voice assistantsNatural voice recognition through the supplied Magic RemoteAlexa through the supplied voice remote.
CastingMiracast 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.–
TV tunersUK DVB-T2/C/S2; digital recording and eight-day programme guideSingle DVB-T/T2 terrestrial, DVB-C cable and DVB-S/S2 satellite tuners.
USBThree USB ports, including one USB 3.0 portTwo USB 2.0 inputs; USB TV recording is not supported.
EthernetEthernet LAN portRJ45 network input.
Optical audio outOptical digital audio output and headphone/line output on UK modelsOptical 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 inaccessibleUK manual, without stand (W × H × D): 48-inch 1070 × 614 × 47 mm; 55-inch 1225 × 701 × 47 mm; 65-inch 1444 × 824 × 47 mm. With stand: 48-inch 1070 × 664 × 237 mm, 17.4 kg; 55-inch 1225 × 751 × 237 mm, 22 kg; 65-inch 1444 × 886 × 359 mm. The UK manual and product page disagree on the 65-inch weight.
StandCrescent pedestal stand; with stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1229 × 764 × 254 mm; 65″ 1451 × 882 × 225 mmFixed central pedestal; 55- and 65-inch VESA holes are 300 × 200 mm, while the 48-inch model uses 200 × 200 mm.
VESA pattern300 × 200 mm for both sizes–
Power use0.3 W standby; 100–240 V AC, 50–60Hz supply–
In the boxMagic Remote, batteries, power cable and owner's manualUK manual lists remote control, two AAA batteries, detachable stand, mounting screws, mains lead and instructions.

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