LG OLED BX vs LG OLED evo G4

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OLED BX compared with OLED evo G4
LGOLED BXLGOLED evo G4
Overview
Released2020March 2024
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Panel detailSelf-lit OLED with pixel dimming and Ultra Luminance ProSelf-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
Picture processingAI Picture, face enhancement, AI Brightness, dynamic tone mapping, 4K upscaling and Filmmaker ModeAI Super Upscaling 4K, AI Brightness Control, OLED Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro, AI Genre Selection and Filmmaker Mode
Motion handlingNative 120Hz OLED panel; OLED Motion Pro and 4K high-frame-rate playback. LG's 2020 rollout release states 120Hz for its OLED TVs, corroborated by the exact BX reviews.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″55, 65, 77, 83, 97″
Largest size65″97″ (better)
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better)
Variable refresh rateHDMI VRR, FreeSync, G-Sync CompatibleHDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible
Auto low latency modeYesYes
HDMI detailFour HDMI inputs, two HDMI 2.1 and two HDMI 2.0; two rear and two side connectors. LG specifies eARC on rear HDMI 3. HIFI.DE identifies the two rear inputs as HDMI 2.1; TechRadar's claim of four HDMI 2.1 inputs conflicts with LG's specification.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 featuresHGiG, NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible, FreeSync and Instant Game Response with VRR and ALLMGame Optimiser and Dashboard, HGiG, NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible and AMD FreeSync Premium
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformwebOSwebOS
Processorα7 Gen3 Processor 4Kα11 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 detailDown-firing 2.2-channel speakers; 20 W woofer output and 10 W per channel within the 40 W totalDown-firing 4.2-channel speaker system
Audio featuresAI Sound, acoustic tuning, Clear Voice III, Bluetooth Surround Ready and WiSA speaker supportAI 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
Voice assistantsLG voice search, Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa–
CastingAirPlay support reported by HIFI.DEAirPlay 2, built-in Chromecast and LG ThinQ app; application availability varies by region
Software updateswebOS 5.0. LG's March 2020 US release scheduled BX availability for May, but that future schedule does not confirm actual first sale; the first on-sale month remains unconfirmed. TechRadar describes missing UK Freeview Play at launch.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.
TV tunersUK DVB-T/T2, DVB-C and DVB-S/S2; CI+ 1.4, eight-day programme guide and USB recording/time shift. The German review's twin-tuner specification is not applied to these UK models.–
USBThree USB ports, one rear and two sideThree USB 2.0 inputs
EthernetEthernet LAN portOne Ethernet input
Optical audio outOptical digital audio output and shared headphone/line outputOne optical digital audio output
Design and power
SizeWithout stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1228 × 706 × 46.9 mm; 65″ 1449 × 830 × 46.9 mmWithout 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
StandWith stand (W × H × D; weight): 55″ 1228 × 744 × 246 mm, 19.9 kg; 65″ 1449 × 869 × 246 mm, 25 kg. Stand width 559 mm for both sizes.UK 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 pattern300 × 200 mm for both sizes55″ 300 × 200 mm; 65/77″ 300 × 300 mm; 83″ 400 × 400 mm; 97″ 600 × 400 mm
Power useUnder 0.5 W standby; 100–240 V AC, 50–60Hz supplyUnder 0.5 W standby
In the boxMR20 Magic Remote, two AA batteries and attached power cableMR24 Magic Remote, two AA batteries and attached power cable; UK stand or wall bracket depends on model suffix

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