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LG OLED C9 vs Panasonic EZ1002

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LGOLED C9PanasonicEZ1002
Overview
Released2019June 2017
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Panel detail–Panasonic calls this the Master HDR OLED with an Absolute Black filter. HDTVTest measured 120 Hz on its 65-inch review sample; Panasonic did not publish a native refresh rate for both sizes.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate120 Hz–
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGHDR10, HLG
HDR extrasAdvanced HDR by Technicolor also supported–
Picture processingAI Picture, AI Brightness, 4K Upscaler and dynamic tone mappingMaster HDR OLED and Studio Colour HCX² processor; Panasonic also lists THX 4K and Ultra HD Premium certification.
Motion handlingNative 120Hz (Trusted Reviews). Original UK sheets retain the launch wording that 4K HFR via HDMI would be enabled by update.–
Sizes
Sizes55, 65, 77″65, 77″
Largest size77″77″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateHDMI VRR, G-Sync CompatibleNone
Auto low latency modeYes–
HDMI detailFour HDMI 2.1 inputs, one rear and three side; eARC on HDMI 2Four HDMI inputs; HDMI 2 supports Audio Return Channel. HDTVTest found only HDMI 1 and 2 handle full-bandwidth 4K at 50 or 60 Hz. Component, composite, CI+ and an SD card slot are also present.
Input lag–HDTVTest measured 26 ms in Game mode on the 65-inch sample.
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.–
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformwebOSmy Home Screen
Processorα9 Gen2 Intelligent ProcessorStudio Colour HCX²
Speakers40 W, 2.2 channels80 W
Dolby AtmosYes–
eARCYes–
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Built-in 2.4/5 GHz IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Bluetooth5.0Bluetooth 3.0
Speaker detail–Detachable Technics-tuned Dynamic Blade Speaker, specified by Panasonic at 80 W total (20 W × 4).
Audio featuresDolby Atmos, AI Sound, Clear Voice III and DTS decoding–
CastingApple AirPlay 2; introduced through a post-launch updatePanasonic my Home Screen 2.0 with Freeview Play, network media and internet apps; service availability may have changed.
TV tuners–UK DVB-S/S2 Freesat and DVB-T/T2 Freeview HD, plus PAL I analogue reception; two satellite inputs.
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.–
USBThree USB ports, two rear and one sideOne USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports; SD card slot.
EthernetEthernet LAN port10/100 Ethernet port.
Optical audio outOptical digital audio output; headphone output also fittedOptical PCM and Dolby Digital output; 3.5 mm headphone socket.
Design and power
SizeWithout stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1228 × 706 × 46.9 mm; 65″ 1449 × 830 × 46.9 mm; 77″ 1722 × 991 × 56 mmTV only, W × H × D: 65-inch 1452 × 837 × 42 mm; 77-inch 1723 × 998 × 52 mm. With pedestal and speaker: 65-inch 1452 × 918 × 330 mm; 77-inch 1723 × 1091 × 373 mm.
StandStand width: 55″ and 65″ 998 mm; 77″ 1189 mmSupplied pedestal and detachable speaker. Wall mounting holes are 400 × 300 mm.
Power use–Panasonic product fiche on-mode average: 180 W for 65 inches and 245 W for 77 inches.
Energy class–Historical Panasonic UK product fiche rates both sizes B.
VESA pattern55″ and 65″: 300 × 200 mm; 77″: 400 × 200 mm–
In the boxMR19 Magic Remote, two AA batteries and attached power cableStandard and touchpad remote controls, pedestal and Dynamic Blade Speaker. The 65-inch UK model reached retailers in June 2017; the 77-inch model followed later that year.

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