LG OLED EG9600 vs LG OLED evo G4
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| LGOLED EG9600 | LGOLED evo G4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2015 | March 2024 |
| Display | ||
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Panel detail | Curved WRGB OLED with passive Cinema 3D and Ultra Luminance | Self-lit OLED evo; Micro Lens Array on 55, 65, 77 and 83 inches, absent on 97 inches (Trusted Reviews) |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K) | 3840 × 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | – | 120 Hz |
| HDR formats | None | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Picture processing | Triple XD Engine, 4K upscaling, Real Cinema 24p and HEVC decoding up to 4K 60p, per the exact European maker tables | AI Super Upscaling 4K, AI Brightness Control, OLED Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro, AI Genre Selection and Filmmaker Mode |
| Motion handling | Native panel refresh rate unconfirmed; Absolute Motion Clarity and 4K 60p input compatibility are not native-Hz figures. | 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, 65″ | 55, 65, 77, 83, 97″ |
| Largest size | 65″ | 97″ (better) |
| Gaming | ||
| HDMI ports | 3 (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 | Three HDMI inputs; maker table specifically lists two side inputs supporting 4K 60p. HDTVTest identifies HDMI 1 and 2 as HDMI 2.0 with HDCP 2.2; ARC support confirmed by both exact UK reviews. AVForums claims MHL, conflicting with the French maker table's No, so MHL support is not asserted. | 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 | 49 ms in Game mode (HDTVTest); 52 ms (AVForums) | – |
| Smart TV and sound | ||
| Smart TV platform | webOS | webOS |
| Processor | Tru Ultra HD Engine | α11 AI Processor 4K |
| Speakers | 20 W, 2.0 channels | 60 W, 4.2 channels (better) |
| Dolby Atmos | – | Yes |
| eARC | – | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Built-in Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | – | 5.1 |
| Speaker detail | Harman Kardon 20 W, 2.0-channel system with tweeters and Ultra Surround | Down-firing 4.2-channel speaker system |
| Audio features | Dolby Digital and DTS decoding, Clear Voice II, optical and wireless Sound Sync; aptX encoder listed by LG France | 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 |
| Voice assistants | Voice control through the Magic Remote | – |
| Casting | DLNA, WiDi and Miracast | AirPlay 2, built-in Chromecast and LG ThinQ app; application availability varies by region |
| Software updates | webOS 2.0. The UK launch reviews describe no HDR support; a bounded exact European firmware search did not verify its later availability. Separately, LG's US September 2015 release confirms EG9600 HDR streaming after a firmware update, and Japan's November release confirms network/USB HDR with HDMI explicitly unsupported. Japan's current page names HDR10. Those regional updates are not assigned to the UK EG960V main HDR fields. First-sale year remains 2015: the UK April review confirms retail availability, but an exact first worldwide sale month remains unresolved. | 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; CI+ 1.3; HbbTV and USB hard-drive recording/time shift. UK Freeview HD and satellite reception confirmed by the exact reviews. | – |
| USB | Three USB inputs, one USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 | 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″ 1226 × 719 × 49.9 mm; 65″ 1447 × 826 × 49.9 mm | 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 | With stand (W × H × D; weight): 55″ 1226 × 760 × 213 mm, 18.9 kg; 65″ 1447 × 884 × 237 mm, 25.1 kg. Fixed curved metal base with transparent support; no swivel. | 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 | Maker European energy-table on-mode/standby: 55″ 134/0.3 W; 65″ 142/0.3 W; 100–240 V AC, 50–60Hz supply. The pages' annual-consumption unit is inconsistent, so no annual figure is copied. | Under 0.5 W standby |
| In the box | MR15 Magic Remote and two pairs of F310 passive 3D glasses in the European maker table; AVForums' review sample also included two clip-on pairs, which is not assumed for every retail package | MR24 Magic Remote, two AA batteries and attached power cable; UK stand or wall bracket depends on model suffix |
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