LG OLED EA9800 vs LG OLED evo G4
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| LGOLED EA9800 | LGOLED evo G4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | April 2013 | March 2024 |
| Display | ||
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Panel detail | Curved WRGB OLED with passive Cinema 3D | Self-lit OLED evo; Micro Lens Array on 55, 65, 77 and 83 inches, absent on 97 inches (Trusted Reviews) |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) | 3840 × 2160 (4K) (better) |
| Refresh rate | – | 120 Hz |
| HDR formats | None | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Picture processing | Resolution Upscaler Plus, Real Cinema 24p and ISF Expert picture modes | AI Super Upscaling 4K, AI Brightness Control, OLED Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro, AI Genre Selection and Filmmaker Mode |
| Motion handling | Native panel refresh rate is not established by the exact maker tables; no marketing motion rate is substituted. | 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 | ||
| Sizes | 55″ | 55, 65, 77, 83, 97″ |
| Largest size | 55″ | 97″ (better) |
| Gaming | ||
| HDMI ports | 4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) | 4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better) |
| Variable refresh rate | None | HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible |
| Auto low latency mode | – | Yes |
| HDMI detail | Four HDMI inputs; MHL support | 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 features | – | Game Optimiser and Dashboard, HGiG, NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible and AMD FreeSync Premium |
| Input lag | 55 ms in Game mode (HDTVTest); 54 ms (AVForums). Both measured roughly 138 ms in the calibrated ISF picture mode. | – |
| Smart TV and sound | ||
| Smart TV platform | NetCast | webOS |
| Processor | Triple XD Engine | α11 AI Processor 4K |
| Speakers | 2.0 channels | 60 W, 4.2 channels |
| Dolby Atmos | – | Yes |
| eARC | – | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Built-in Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | – | 5.1 |
| Speaker detail | Maker Clear Speaker system with 10 W + 10 W + 10 W + 10 W output, a two-channel arrangement and subwoofer; Norway describes a three-way eight-speaker system | Down-firing 4.2-channel speaker system |
| Audio features | Dolby Digital and DTS decoding | AI 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 |
| Casting | Miracast, DLNA, WiDi, Wi-Fi Direct, NFC and LG Cloud | AirPlay 2, built-in Chromecast and LG ThinQ app; application availability varies by region |
| Software updates | NetCast 4.0, explicitly named by LG Norway. LG Finland labels the same EA980W as webOS, conflicting with Norway and the original UK reviews. LG's July 2013 retrospective states that curved OLED sales began in Korea in April; this is the global sale month, rather than the later UK introduction. | 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 tuners | DVB-T2, DVB-C and DVB-S2; two RF inputs and CI slot. Composite, component and SCART inputs are also specified. | – |
| USB | Three USB inputs, two USB 2.0 and one USB 3.0, with USB hub support | Three USB 2.0 inputs |
| Ethernet | Ethernet LAN port | One Ethernet input |
| Optical audio out | Optical digital audio output and headphone output | One optical digital audio output |
| Design and power | ||
| Size | – | Without 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 |
| Stand | LG publishes only the complete fixed-stand dimensions and weight: 1227 × 798.5 × 192 mm (W × H × D), 17.2 kg. No panel-only weight is assigned. UK reviews identify the stand as non-removable and the TV as unsuitable for conventional wall mounting. | 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 pattern | – | 55″ 300 × 200 mm; 65/77″ 300 × 300 mm; 83″ 400 × 400 mm; 97″ 600 × 400 mm |
| Power use | 97 W on-mode; below 0.3 W standby; 146 kWh annual energy use in the maker's original energy table | Under 0.5 W standby |
| In the box | – | MR24 Magic Remote, two AA batteries and attached power cable; UK stand or wall bracket depends on model suffix |
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