LG OLED B9 vs LG OLED evo G4

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OLED B9 compared with OLED evo G4
LGOLED B9LGOLED evo G4
Overview
Released2019March 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
HDR extrasAdvanced HDR by Technicolor also supported–
Picture processingAI Picture, AI Brightness, 4K Upscaler and dynamic tone mappingAI Super Upscaling 4K, AI Brightness Control, OLED Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro, AI Genre Selection and Filmmaker Mode
Motion handlingNative 120Hz (RTINGS); exact LG France 55-inch sheet confirms 4K HFR at 120fps over HDMI and USB. Original UK and Austrian sheets retain the launch wording that HDMI HFR would be enabled by update.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, 77″55, 65, 77, 83, 97″
Largest size77″97″ (better)
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateHDMI VRR, G-Sync CompatibleHDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible
Auto low latency modeYesYes
HDMI detailFour HDMI 2.1 inputs, one rear and three side; eARC on HDMI 2. RTINGS' original test lacked an HDMI 2.1 source and did not measure 4K 120Hz input.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 featuresHDMI VRR and ALLM. RTINGS records G-Sync Compatible firmware support in its June 2020 update; this is a later feature, rather than a launch-day capability. No FreeSync support is claimed.Game Optimiser and Dashboard, HGiG, NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible and AMD FreeSync Premium
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformwebOSwebOS
Processorα7 Gen2 Intelligent Processorα11 AI Processor 4K
Speakers40 W, 2.2 channels60 W, 4.2 channels (better)
Dolby AtmosYesYes
eARCYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.05.1
Speaker detail–Down-firing 4.2-channel speaker system
Audio featuresDolby Atmos, AI Sound, Clear Voice III and DTS decoding; RTINGS confirms eARC Dolby Atmos and DTS:X passthrough to compatible receivers.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
CastingApple AirPlay 2; regional maker sheets include this later featureAirPlay 2, built-in Chromecast and LG ThinQ app; application availability varies by region
Software updatesFirst sale retained at year precision because no exact maker on-sale month was established by the bounded source search.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.
USBThree USB ports, two rear and one sideThree USB 2.0 inputs
EthernetEthernet LAN portOne Ethernet input
Optical audio outOptical digital audio output; headphone output also fittedOne optical digital audio output
Design and power
SizeWithout stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1228 × 706 × 46.9 mm; 65″ 1449 × 830 × 46.9 mm; 77″ 1723 × 992 × 55.3 mm. Exact PLA regional LG sheets fill missing UK size measurements.Without 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
Stand55″ and 65″ stand width 559 mm; 77″ with stand 1723 × 1043 × 270 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 pattern55″ and 65″: 300 × 200 mm; 77″: 400 × 200 mm55″ 300 × 200 mm; 65/77″ 300 × 300 mm; 83″ 400 × 400 mm; 97″ 600 × 400 mm
Power use–Under 0.5 W standby
In the boxMagic Remote and power cable; UK 65-inch sheet lists two AA batteriesMR24 Magic Remote, two AA batteries and attached power cable; UK stand or wall bracket depends on model suffix

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