LG OLED B7 vs Samsung OLED S95B

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OLED B7 compared with OLED S95B
LGOLED B7SamsungOLED S95B
Overview
Released20172022
Display
PanelOLEDQD-OLED
Panel detail–Quantum Dot OLED in both sizes; confirmed by the full exact-model reviews and Samsung’s S95B product descriptions.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGHDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extras–Quantum HDR OLED; HDR10+ Adaptive and Gaming. HDR10 confirmed by the exact reviews.
Screen finish–Anti Reflection
Picture processingColour Master Engine, Active Depth Enhancer, 4K upscaling and Active HDR processing4K upscaling, Perceptional Color Mapping and Real Depth Enhancer. Samsung’s March 2022 UK announcement planned April availability; TechRadar reports a June release. An actual first-sale month is not established by those conflicting records.
Picture modes–Filmmaker Mode.
Viewing angle–Ultra Viewing Angle.
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 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better)
Variable refresh rateNoneHDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium
Auto low latency mode–Yes
HDMI detailFour HDMI inputs with ARC and Simplink HDMI CEC; no full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 or VRR (RTINGS)Both full exact reviews confirm 4K 120 Hz and VRR on all four HDMI inputs; the current UK maker table omits refresh and high-frame-rate rows. eARC on HDMI 3. Ports are built into the TV; Anynet+ HDMI-CEC.
Game featuresGame mode; no variable refresh rate (RTINGS)FreeSync Premium as listed in the current UK specification table; ALLM, Game Motion Plus, Dynamic Black EQ and Super Ultra Wide Game View.
Cloud gaming–Gaming Hub was added in 2022, as reported by TechRadar; service subscriptions and compatible controller required.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformwebOSTizen
Processor–Neural Quantum Processor 4K
Speakers40 W, 2.2 channels60 W, 2.2.2 channels (better)
Dolby AtmosYesYes
eARC–Yes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth–5.2
Speaker detailDown-firing speakers with 20 W woofer output within the 40 W totalOTS; 60 W, 2.2.2 channels in both UK sizes. Dolby Atmos confirmed by Samsung’s UK launch release.
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.Q-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier and Adaptive Sound+.
Voice assistantsNatural voice recognition through the supplied Magic RemoteBixby with UK English; far-field voice interaction. Current UK table lists works with Alexa and Google Assistant; services can change after launch.
CastingMiracast and WiDi supportedDLNA and mobile mirroring, Mobile Tap Mirroring and Wireless DeX; Multi View up to two videos.
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.Security updates until at least 31 December 2027 in the current UK specification table.
TV tunersUK DVB-T2/C/S2; digital recording and eight-day programme guideTwin DVB-T2/C/S2 plus analogue; CI+1.4 and UK HbbTV2.0.3.
USBThree USB ports, including one USB 3.0 port2 × USB-A in the current UK maker table, despite TechRadar’s three-USB description.
EthernetEthernet LAN portEthernet LAN supported.
Optical audio outOptical digital audio output and headphone/line output on UK models1 × 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: 55-inch 1225.4 × 708.6 × 39.9 mm; 65-inch 1444.3 × 831.7 × 39.9 mm. Configuration weights exclude the stand.
StandCrescent pedestal stand; with stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1229 × 764 × 254 mm; 65″ 1451 × 882 × 225 mmBlade Stand. With-stand weights 20.7 / 25.5 kg for 55 / 65-inch. UK table gives stand footprint 362.9 × 288.2 mm for 55-inch and 362.9 × 288.8 mm for 65-inch.
VESA pattern300 × 200 mm for both sizes300 × 200 mm in both sizes.
Power use0.3 W standby; 100–240 V AC, 50–60Hz supplyTypical / maximum: 55-inch 109 / 310 W; 65-inch 132 / 360 W. Standby 0.50 W.
Energy class–G in both UK sizes.
Colours–Eclipse Silver TV; Space Silver stand.
In the boxMagic Remote, batteries, power cable and owner's manualTM2280E remote plus TM1240A in the UK, stand, power cable and manual.

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