LG SIGNATURE OLED W8 vs Philips OLED+911

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SIGNATURE OLED W8 compared with OLED+911
LGSIGNATURE OLED W8PhilipsOLED+911
Overview
Released2018June 2026
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Panel detailPicture-on-Wall OLED screen with a separate soundbar/control unitMETA 4.0 Primary RGB Tandem 2.0 WOLED
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate–165 Hz
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGDolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extrasLG also lists Advanced HDR by Technicolor; HDR10 Pro and HLG Pro name LG's processing, not HDR10+ supportDolby Vision 2 Max (by automatic update, due late 2026), Dolby Vision Game, HGiG
Screen finish–Ultra-low reflection (META 4.0)
Peak brightnessComputer Bild measured around 730 cd/m² on its 65-inch W8; this is a review measurement, not an LG claimUp to 4,500 nits peak and 400 nits full white (TP Vision claim)
Picture processingThe α9 processor provides LG's Quad Step Noise Reduction, Object Depth Enhancer, 4K Upscaler and Enhanced Dynamic Tone MappingMicro Dimming Pro, Perfect Natural Motion (MEMC/FRC), Crystal Clear; Calman Autocal Ready and manual calibration
Picture modes–Personal, Reference, Natural, Monitor, ECO, Game
Motion handling–Up to 165 Hz native refresh (Philips); spec sheet lists 120 Hz native with 165 Hz VRR
Sizes
Sizes65, 77″48, 55, 65, 77″
Largest size77″77″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better)
Variable refresh rateNoneHDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible
Auto low latency mode–Yes
HDMI detailFour HDMI inputs, with ARC on HDMI 2, are housed in the separate soundbar/control unit; no external 4K 120 Hz HDMI input4 × HDMI 2.1 at 48 Gbps, up to 4K 165 Hz 10-bit 4:2:2; eARC on HDMI 3; HDCP 2.3 on all ports
Game featuresThe 2018 W8 can show high-frame-rate content from its built-in apps, but has no HDMI 2.1 or external 4K 120 Hz inputGame Bar 2.0, ALLM, HGiG, Dolby Vision Game; 1080p, 1440p and 4K at up to 165 Hz
Cloud gaming–Bluetooth controller support for cloud gaming
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformwebOSTitan OS
Processorα9 Intelligent ProcessorP5 AI Perfect Picture Engine (10th gen)
Speakers60 W, 4.2 channels81 W, 3.1 channels (better)
Dolby AtmosYesYes
DTS:X–Yes
eARC–Yes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 2×2 dual band
Bluetooth4.25.4
Speaker detailSeparate 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.81 W 3.1 (6 × 8.5 W + 30 W); Bowers & Wilkins 2-way mid and tweeter, B&W Balanced Quad PR woofer
Audio featuresDolby Atmos, Dolby Surround, LG Sound Sync and One Touch Sound TuningDolby Atmos, DTS:X, Dolby Digital MS12 V2.8; AI EQ, Clear Dialogue, Dolby Media Intelligence, Night mode; Dolby Atmos for headphones; subwoofer pre-out
Voice assistantsUK 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 devicesWorks with Alexa and Google Home; remote with microphone
CastingWi-Fi Direct on both UK sizes; Miracast and WiDi listed for the 77-inch model by LG HungaryApple AirPlay
Software updateswebOS 4.0 with Magic Remote and ThinQ AI. Exact first on-sale month was not verified, so release uses year precision.–
TV tunersUK 65 and 77-inch sheets list twin DVB-T2/C/S2 receptionDVB-T/T2/T2-HD/C/S/S2, CI slot
USBThree USB ports on both UK sizes2 (5 V 500 mA and 900 mA)
EthernetOne LAN input on both UK sizesYes
Optical audio outOptical digital audio output on both UK sizesYes
Design and power
SizeDisplay only (W × H × D): 65W8PLA 1446 × 823 × 3.85 mm; 77W8PLA 1721 × 989 × 5.96 mmWithout stand 1069 × 652 × 51 mm (48″), 1225 × 742 × 45 mm (55″), 1443 × 865 × 45 mm (65″), 1714 × 1019 × 40 mm (77″)
StandWall mounting required. The separate soundbar/control unit measures 1260 × 78 × 198 mm for 65W8PLA and 1460 × 84 × 208 mm for 77W8PLA.Rounded metal stick feet, black sheen
VESA pattern–300 × 300 mm (48″, 55″, 65″); 400 × 300 mm (77″)
Power useBoth UK models list under 0.5 W standbySDR/HDR on mode: 66/72 (48″), 84/96 (55″), 102/109 (65″), 134/144 (77″) kWh/1000h; networked standby 2.0 W
Energy class–SDR: G (48″, 55″), F (65″, 77″); HDR: G
Colours–Black metal bezel frame
In the boxMagic Remote and two AA batteries on both UK sizesRemote control with wireless charging, USB-C cable for the remote, tabletop stand, power cord, quick start guide

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