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LG OLED C9 vs LG OLED evo G1

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LGOLED C9LGOLED evo G1
Overview
Released2019March 2021
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Panel detail–Self-lit OLED evo panel with pixel dimming and Ultra Luminance Pro
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 Picture Pro, AI upscaling, AI Brightness Control, auto genre selection and Filmmaker Mode
Motion handlingNative 120Hz (Trusted Reviews). Original UK sheets retain the launch wording that 4K HFR via HDMI would be enabled by update.Native 120Hz panel; OLED Motion Pro
Sizes
Sizes55, 65, 77″55, 65, 77″
Largest size77″77″
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, G-Sync Compatible
Auto low latency modeYesYes
HDMI detailFour HDMI 2.1 inputs, one rear and three side; eARC on HDMI 2Four HDMI inputs support 4K 120Hz, VRR and ALLM; eARC on HDMI 2. What Hi-Fi? identifies 40Gbps ports.
Game featuresHDMI VRR and ALLM. G-Sync Compatible was a post-launch update; LG's November 2019 rollout began in North America, followed by Europe and other regions, so firmware availability differed by country.Game Optimiser, HGiG, NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible and AMD FreeSync Premium
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformwebOSwebOS
Processorα9 Gen2 Intelligent Processorα9 Gen4 AI Processor 4K
Speakers40 W, 2.2 channels60 W, 4.2 channels
Dolby AtmosYesYes
eARCYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth5.05.0
Speaker detail–Down-firing 4.2-channel speakers; 20 W woofer output within the 60 W total
Audio featuresDolby Atmos, AI Sound, Clear Voice III and DTS decodingAI Sound Pro with virtual 5.1.2 up-mixing, acoustic tuning, Clear Voice Pro, Bluetooth Surround Ready and WiSA 5.1 support
Voice assistants–LG voice search, Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa
CastingApple AirPlay 2; introduced through a post-launch updateAirPlay 2, Apple HomeKit, screen sharing and ThinQ app
Software updatesLaunch webOS 4.5. Release year is conservative because LG's Australian launch table schedules 55″ and 65″ for March and 77″ for April, while the surrounding text says the range starts in April. The US schedule gives April for 55″ and 65″ and May for 77″; these schedules do not establish a single actual first shipping day.webOS 6.0. LG's March 24, 2021 US release confirms G1 available online, with 65/77-inch models in March and the 55-inch model listed for April; release uses the first confirmed series month rather than a universal size-specific day. What Hi-Fi?'s pre-launch review describes Freeview Play as forthcoming, while Tech Advisor's April review confirms its return.
TV tuners–UK DVB-T/T2, DVB-C and DVB-S2; CI+ 1.4, eight-day programme guide and USB recording/time shift
USBThree USB ports, two rear and one sideThree USB ports
EthernetEthernet LAN portEthernet LAN port
Optical audio outOptical digital audio output; headphone output also fittedOptical digital audio output and shared headphone/line output
Design and power
SizeWithout stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1228 × 706 × 46.9 mm; 65″ 1449 × 830 × 46.9 mm; 77″ 1722 × 991 × 56 mmWithout stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1225 × 706 × 23.1 mm; 65″ 1446 × 830 × 19.9 mm; 77″ 1721 × 991 × 24.1 mm
StandStand width: 55″ and 65″ 998 mm; 77″ 1189 mmFlush-fit wall mount supplied; tabletop feet sold separately. With optional feet (W × H × D): 55″ 1225 × 765 × 271 mm; 65″ 1446 × 888 × 284 mm; 77″ 1721 × 1050 × 323 mm
Power use–Under 0.5 W standby; 100–240 V AC, 50–60Hz supply
VESA pattern55″ and 65″: 300 × 200 mm; 77″: 400 × 200 mm–
In the boxMR19 Magic Remote, two AA batteries and attached power cableFlush wall mount, MR21N Magic Remote, two AA batteries, IR blaster cable and attached power cable

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