LG OLED B9 vs Samsung OLED S95B

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OLED B9 compared with OLED S95B
LGOLED B9SamsungOLED S95B
Overview
Released20192022
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 extrasAdvanced HDR by Technicolor also supportedQuantum HDR OLED; HDR10+ Adaptive and Gaming. HDR10 confirmed by the exact reviews.
Screen finish–Anti Reflection
Picture processingAI Picture, AI Brightness, 4K Upscaler and dynamic tone mapping4K 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 (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.–
Sizes
Sizes55, 65, 77″55, 65″
Largest size77″ (better)65″
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
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.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 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.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
Processorα7 Gen2 Intelligent ProcessorNeural Quantum Processor 4K
Speakers40 W, 2.2 channels60 W, 2.2.2 channels (better)
Dolby AtmosYesYes
eARCYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.2
Speaker detail–OTS; 60 W, 2.2.2 channels in both UK sizes. Dolby Atmos confirmed by Samsung’s UK launch release.
Audio featuresDolby Atmos, AI Sound, Clear Voice III and DTS decoding; RTINGS confirms eARC Dolby Atmos and DTS:X passthrough to compatible receivers.Q-Symphony, Active Voice Amplifier and Adaptive Sound+.
Voice assistants–Bixby with UK English; far-field voice interaction. Current UK table lists works with Alexa and Google Assistant; services can change after launch.
CastingApple AirPlay 2; regional maker sheets include this later featureDLNA and mobile mirroring, Mobile Tap Mirroring and Wireless DeX; Multi View up to two videos.
Software updatesFirst sale retained at year precision because no exact maker on-sale month was established by the bounded source search.Security updates until at least 31 December 2027 in the current UK specification table.
TV tuners–Twin DVB-T2/C/S2 plus analogue; CI+1.4 and UK HbbTV2.0.3.
USBThree USB ports, two rear and one side2 × 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; headphone output also fitted1 × 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: 55-inch 1225.4 × 708.6 × 39.9 mm; 65-inch 1444.3 × 831.7 × 39.9 mm. Configuration weights exclude the stand.
Stand55″ and 65″ stand width 559 mm; 77″ with stand 1723 × 1043 × 270 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 pattern55″ and 65″: 300 × 200 mm; 77″: 400 × 200 mm300 × 200 mm in both sizes.
Power use–Typical / 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 and power cable; UK 65-inch sheet lists two AA batteriesTM2280E remote plus TM1240A in the UK, stand, power cable and manual.

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