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LG OLED C6 (2016) vs LG OLED C7

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LGOLED C6 (2016)LGOLED C7
Overview
ReleasedMay 20162017
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
Picture processingPerfect Mastering Engine, pixel dimming, Ultra Luminance and 4K upscaling. Curved panel with passive 3D; two pairs of glasses supplied.Colour Master Engine, Active Depth Enhancer, 4K upscaling and Active HDR processing
Motion handlingNative 120Hz panel (RTINGS); HDMI input does not accept 120Hz signals. TruMotion interpolation is separate from input refresh.Native 120Hz panel and interpolation to 120fps (RTINGS); 4K HDMI input is limited to 60Hz. No optional black-frame insertion (RTINGS).
Sizes
Sizes55, 65″55, 65″
Largest size65″65″
Gaming
HDMI ports3 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateNoneNone
HDMI detailThree HDMI 2.0a inputs, including ARC (Expert Reviews); no HDMI 2.1 inputFour HDMI inputs with ARC and Simplink HDMI CEC; no full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 or VRR (RTINGS)
Game featuresGame picture mode. RTINGS records the addition of HDR Game mode in firmware 04.30.19 in December 2016; this was a later update to its US C6P test unit.Game mode; no variable refresh rate (RTINGS)
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformwebOSwebOS
Speakers40 W, 4.0 channels40 W, 2.2 channels
Dolby Atmos–Yes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi
Speaker detail40 W, 4.0-channel Harman Kardon sound system in LG's exact Austrian C6V sheetsDown-firing speakers with 20 W woofer output within the 40 W total
Audio featuresOLED Surround, Magic Sound Tuning, Clear Voice III, DTS-HD decoding and wired/wireless Sound SyncMagic 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 assistants–Natural voice recognition through the supplied Magic Remote
CastingMiracast, WiDi and DLNA supported; Bluetooth supported but version unpublishedMiracast and WiDi supported
Software updateswebOS 3.0 with Magic Zoom and Magic Mobile Connection. The May 2016 What Hi-Fi? review describes UK Freeview Play as a forthcoming update; the October Expert Reviews review confirms it present. LG's May 24 US press release describes C6 as newly launched and available at retail; month precision records that confirmed regional availability without claiming a worldwide first day.webOS 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 tunersDVB-T2/C/S2, CI+ 1.3, eight-day programme guide and USB recording/time shiftUK DVB-T2/C/S2; digital recording and eight-day programme guide
USBThree USB ports, including one USB 3.0 portThree USB ports, including one USB 3.0 port
EthernetEthernet LAN portEthernet LAN port
Optical audio outOptical digital audio output and switchable headphone/line outputOptical digital audio output and headphone/line output on UK models
Design and power
SizeWithout stand (W × H × D), exact LG Austria C6V sheets: 55″ 1225 × 714 × 48.9 mm; 65″ 1446 × 838 × 48.9 mm. UK maker pages were inaccessible.Without stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1230 × 710 × 46.6 mm; 65″ 1453 × 833 × 46.6 mm
StandFloating pedestal; with stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1225 × 762 × 191 mm; 65″ 1446 × 883 × 237 mmStiletto pedestal stand; with stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1230 × 750 × 217 mm; 65″ 1453 × 873 × 217 mm
VESA pattern400 × 200 mm for both sizes300 × 200 mm for both sizes
Power use0.5 W standby; 100–240 V AC, 50–60Hz supply0.3 W standby; 100–240 V AC, 50–60Hz supply
In the boxMagic Motion Remote Control and two pairs of 3D glassesMagic Remote, batteries, power cable and owner's manual

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