LG OLED C1 vs LG OLED C7

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OLED C1 compared with OLED C7
LGOLED C1LGOLED C7
Overview
ReleasedMarch 20212017
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Panel detailSelf-lit OLED with pixel dimming–
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGDolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
HDR extrasDolby Vision IQ and Dynamic Tone Mapping–
Picture processingAI Picture Pro, Face Enhancing, AI Upscaling, AI Genre Selection and AI Brightness ControlColour Master Engine, Active Depth Enhancer, 4K upscaling and Active HDR processing
Picture modes9 modes, including Filmmaker, Cinema, Game and ISF Expert Bright Room and Dark Room–
Motion handlingOLED Motion ProNative 120Hz panel and interpolation to 120fps (RTINGS); 4K HDMI input is limited to 60Hz. No optional black-frame insertion (RTINGS).
Sizes
Sizes48, 55, 65, 77, 83″55, 65″
Largest size83″ (better)65″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better)4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateHDMI VRR, FreeSync, G-Sync CompatibleNone
Auto low latency modeYes–
HDMI detailFour HDMI ports with 4K 120Hz, VRR and ALLM; eARC on HDMI 2Four HDMI inputs with ARC and Simplink HDMI CEC; no full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 or VRR (RTINGS)
Game featuresG-Sync Compatible, FreeSync Compatible, HGiG and Game OptimiserGame mode; no variable refresh rate (RTINGS)
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformwebOSwebOS
Speakers–40 W, 2.2 channels
Processorα9 Gen4 AI Processor 4K–
Dolby AtmosYesYes
eARCYes–
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi
Bluetooth5.0–
Speaker detailLG UK lists 40 W, 2.2 channels for the 65″ OLED65C14LBDown-firing speakers with 20 W woofer output within the 40 W total
Audio featuresAI Sound Pro virtual 5.1.2 up-mix, AI Acoustic Tuning, Clear Voice Pro and Bluetooth Surround ReadyMagic 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.
Voice assistantsGoogle Assistant and Amazon AlexaNatural voice recognition through the supplied Magic Remote
CastingApple AirPlay 2 and Apple HomeKitMiracast and WiDi supported
Software updateswebOS 6.0 at launchwebOS 3.5 with Freeview Play. LG's Australian launch scheduled late March 2017, and its June US release confirms C7 already available; an exact earliest sale month was not established, so release uses year precision.
TV tunersUK OLED65C14LB has DVB-T2/T, DVB-C and DVB-S2; 2 RF inputs and CI+ 1.4UK DVB-T2/C/S2; digital recording and eight-day programme guide
USB3 × USBThree USB ports, including one USB 3.0 port
EthernetEthernet portEthernet LAN port
Optical audio outOptical digital audio output; UK OLED65C14LB also has a shared headphone/line outputOptical digital audio output and headphone/line output on UK models
Design and power
SizeUK 65″ OLED65C14LB without stand 1449 × 830 × 46.9 mm; with stand 1449 × 862 × 251 mm, 32.6 kgWithout stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1230 × 710 × 46.6 mm; 65″ 1453 × 833 × 46.6 mm
StandUK 65″ OLED65C14LB footprint 998 × 251 mmStiletto pedestal stand; with stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1230 × 750 × 217 mm; 65″ 1453 × 873 × 217 mm
VESA patternUK 65″ OLED65C14LB 300 × 200 mm300 × 200 mm for both sizes
Power useUnder 0.5 W standby0.3 W standby; 100–240 V AC, 50–60Hz supply
In the boxMagic Remote MR21N, 2 AA batteries and attached power cableMagic Remote, batteries, power cable and owner's manual

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