LG OLED evo G4 vs LG SIGNATURE OLED W8
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| LGOLED evo G4 | LGSIGNATURE OLED W8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | March 2024 | 2018 |
| Display | ||
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Panel detail | Self-lit OLED evo; Micro Lens Array on 55, 65, 77 and 83 inches, absent on 97 inches (Trusted Reviews) | Picture-on-Wall OLED screen with a separate soundbar/control unit |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K) | 3840 × 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | – |
| HDR formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| HDR extras | – | LG also lists Advanced HDR by Technicolor; HDR10 Pro and HLG Pro name LG's processing, not HDR10+ support |
| Peak brightness | – | Computer Bild measured around 730 cd/m² on its 65-inch W8; this is a review measurement, not an LG claim |
| Picture processing | AI Super Upscaling 4K, AI Brightness Control, OLED Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro, AI Genre Selection and Filmmaker Mode | The α9 processor provides LG's Quad Step Noise Reduction, Object Depth Enhancer, 4K Upscaler and Enhanced Dynamic Tone Mapping |
| Motion handling | 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, 77, 83, 97″ | 65, 77″ |
| Largest size | 97″ (better) | 77″ |
| Gaming | ||
| HDMI ports | 4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better) | 4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) |
| Variable refresh rate | HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible | None |
| Auto low latency mode | Yes | – |
| HDMI detail | 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. | Four HDMI inputs, with ARC on HDMI 2, are housed in the separate soundbar/control unit; no external 4K 120 Hz HDMI input |
| Game features | Game Optimiser and Dashboard, HGiG, NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible and AMD FreeSync Premium | The 2018 W8 can show high-frame-rate content from its built-in apps, but has no HDMI 2.1 or external 4K 120 Hz input |
| Smart TV and sound | ||
| Smart TV platform | webOS | webOS |
| Processor | α11 AI Processor 4K | α9 Intelligent Processor |
| Speakers | 60 W, 4.2 channels | 60 W, 4.2 channels |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| eARC | Yes | – |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 4.2 |
| Speaker detail | Down-firing 4.2-channel speaker system | Separate 60 W, 4.2-channel speaker/control unit with two woofers accounting for 20 W. LG lists the 77-inch unit at 13.1 kg; no 65-inch unit weight is stated on the UK sheet. |
| Audio features | 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 | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Surround, LG Sound Sync and One Touch Sound Tuning |
| Voice assistants | – | UK LG sheet says built-in Google Assistant required a software update and was unavailable in the Republic of Ireland; Google Home and Alexa compatibility required separate devices |
| Casting | AirPlay 2, built-in Chromecast and LG ThinQ app; application availability varies by region | Wi-Fi Direct on both UK sizes; Miracast and WiDi listed for the 77-inch model by LG Hungary |
| Software updates | 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. | webOS 4.0 with Magic Remote and ThinQ AI. Exact first on-sale month was not verified, so release uses year precision. |
| TV tuners | – | UK 65 and 77-inch sheets list twin DVB-T2/C/S2 reception |
| USB | Three USB 2.0 inputs | Three USB ports on both UK sizes |
| Ethernet | One Ethernet input | One LAN input on both UK sizes |
| Optical audio out | One optical digital audio output | Optical digital audio output on both UK sizes |
| 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 | Display only (W × H × D): 65W8PLA 1446 × 823 × 3.85 mm; 77W8PLA 1721 × 989 × 5.96 mm |
| Stand | 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. | Wall mounting required. The separate soundbar/control unit measures 1260 × 78 × 198 mm for 65W8PLA and 1460 × 84 × 208 mm for 77W8PLA. |
| VESA pattern | 55″ 300 × 200 mm; 65/77″ 300 × 300 mm; 83″ 400 × 400 mm; 97″ 600 × 400 mm | – |
| Power use | Under 0.5 W standby | Both UK models list 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 | Magic Remote and two AA batteries on both UK sizes |
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