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LG SIGNATURE OLED W7 vs Panasonic LZ2000

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LGSIGNATURE OLED W7PanasonicLZ2000
Overview
Released20172022
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Panel detailPicture-on-Wall OLED screen with magnetic wall mounting and a separate soundbar/control unitPanasonic's 2022 Master OLED Pro configuration; the 77-inch version is called Master OLED Pro Cinema Size.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate–120 Hz
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGDolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extras–Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Adaptive, HLG Photo and Filmmaker Mode with intelligent sensing.
Peak brightnessReviewed measured about 650 nits on a 10% HDR test pattern on the 65-inch W7; a review measurement, not an LG claimAVForums measured just under 1,000 cd/m² peak HDR brightness on its 55-inch sample; this is not a figure for the other sizes.
Picture processingUK 65W7V lists Colour Master Engine, Active Depth Enhancer, Ultra Luminance and 4K upscalingHCX Pro AI Processor with Auto AI genre detection and ambient light colour-temperature adjustment; Netflix Adaptive Calibrated Mode and Calman calibration support.
Picture modes–Filmmaker Mode with intelligent sensing, True Cinema, Auto AI and Professional calibration modes.
Motion handlingStuff found TruMotion's Clear and Smooth modes introduced visible artefacts on the 65-inch W7Panasonic confirms full-resolution 4K 120 Hz input with VRR; the 60 Hz Refresh Mode reduces gaming latency.
Sizes
Sizes65, 77″55, 65, 77″
Largest size77″77″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateNoneHDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium
Auto low latency mode–Yes
HDMI detailFour HDMI inputs with ARC reside in the separate soundbar/control unit, not the screen. No 4K 120 Hz HDMI input or VRR.Panasonic's UK manuals specify HDMI1 and HDMI2 for 4K 120 Hz, HDMI VRR and AMD FreeSync Premium. HDMI2 also carries eARC; HDMI3 and HDMI4 accept 4K at lower frame rates. ALLM is supported on all four inputs.
Input lagStuff measured 21 ms in Game Mode on the 65-inch W7AVForums measured 9.2 ms at 4K 60 Hz with Fast input lag and 60 Hz Refresh Mode on its 55-inch sample; TechRadar measured 14.5 ms at 1080p 60 Hz in a separate test.
Game features–Game Control Board displays signal and latency information with picture controls; Panasonic also lists automatic detection of compatible NVIDIA graphics cards. AVForums found Dolby Vision gaming limited to 60 Hz.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformwebOSmy Home Screen
Processor–HCX Pro AI Processor
Speakers60 W, 4.2 channels–
Dolby AtmosYesYes
eARC–Yes
Wi-Fi–IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 and 5 GHz
Bluetooth–Bluetooth 5.0
Speaker detailThe separate control unit contains LG's 60 W, 4.2-channel speaker system, including a stated 20 W woofer on the UK 65W7V. LG lists 10 kg for the UK 65-inch unit and 12.7 kg for the Italian 77-inch unit.Panasonic UK manuals specify 150 W for 55 inches (70 W front array + 15 W × 2 side + 15 W × 2 upward + 20 W woofer), 160 W for 65 inches (80 W front array with the same other outputs), and 170 W for 77 inches (90 W front array with the same other outputs).
Audio featuresLG's UK sheet says Dolby Atmos streams from a Blu-ray player required a software update available later in 2017. The reviewers found its virtual Atmos effect less convincing than a dedicated surround system.Technics-tuned 360° Soundscape Pro with directional front speaker array, side- and upward-firing speakers, Dolby Atmos, Space Tune and a switchable 3.5 mm headphone/subwoofer socket.
Voice assistants–Google Assistant and Alexa functions are listed by Panasonic for the UK model, subject to service availability.
CastingMiracast and WiDi on the UK 65W7Vmy Home Screen 7.0 includes streaming apps, local media playback, Easy Mirroring and my Scenery.
Software updateswebOS 3.5 with Magic Remote and Freeview Play on the UK 65W7V. An exact first on-sale month was not established, so release uses year precision.–
TV tunersUK 65W7V DVB-T2/C/S2 and Italian 77W7V DVB-T2/C/S2UK DVB-S/S2 satellite, DVB-T/T2 terrestrial and PAL I analogue tuners; two satellite inputs.
USBThree USB ports on both documented regional sizes, including one USB 3.0 port on the UK 65W7VOne USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports.
EthernetOne LAN input on both documented regional sizesRJ45 10/100 Ethernet.
Optical audio outOptical digital audio output on both documented regional sizesFibre-optic PCM and Dolby Audio output.
Design and power
SizeDisplay only (W × H × D): UK 65W7V 1450 × 825 × 4 mm; Italian 77W7V 1721 × 989 × 5.96 mmWithout stand, Panasonic UK lists 55-inch 1227 × 764 × 69 mm and 19.5 kg; 65-inch 1448 × 888 × 69 mm and 24.5 kg; 77-inch 1723 × 1050 × 78 mm and 43 kg. With pedestal: 55-inch 1227 × 786 × 350 mm and 24.5 kg; 65-inch 1448 × 910 × 350 mm and 29.5 kg; 77-inch 1723 × 1073 × 350 mm and 50 kg.
StandWall mounting required; the UK 65W7V soundbar/control unit measures 1260 × 78 × 198 mm and the Italian 77W7V unit 1460 × 84 × 208 mmSupplied central swivel pedestal.
VESA pattern–Panasonic specifies 300 × 300 mm for the 55-inch model; no common pattern is claimed for all sizes.
Power useUK 65W7V 0.3 W standby; no common running-power figure was establishedPanasonic specifies 84 kWh per 1,000 hours for the 55-inch model in SDR and 0.5 W standby; these figures do not represent the other sizes.
Energy class–Panasonic rates the 55-inch model G under the UK energy-label system; no common class is claimed for all sizes.
In the boxUK 65W7V includes a wall bracket, Magic Remote and batteriesPanasonic's UK instructions list a remote control, batteries, pedestal and mains lead. Its 2022 announcement and UK line-up give no first on-sale month; the release is recorded at year precision.

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