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LG SIGNATURE OLED W9 vs Panasonic LZ2000

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LGSIGNATURE OLED W9PanasonicLZ2000
Overview
Released20192022
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Panel detailPicture-on-Wall OLED screen with pixel dimming 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 extrasLG also lists Advanced HDR by Technicolor; HDR10 Pro is LG's processing, not HDR10+ supportDolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Adaptive, HLG Photo and Filmmaker Mode with intelligent sensing.
Peak brightness–AVForums 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 processingα9 Gen 2 with Deep Learning AI Picture, AI Brightness, Object Depth Enhancer, Quad Step Noise Reduction and HDR Dynamic Tone Mapping ProHCX 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 handlingLG lists OLED Motion and 4K high frame rate; its UK sheet says 4K HFR over HDMI was to be enabled by update, without confirming the update's deliveryPanasonic 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 (all 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 modeYesYes
HDMI detailFour HDMI 2.1 inputs are housed in the separate soundbar/control unit. LG's UK sheets list eARC on HDMI 2. FlatpanelsHD reports that W9 is the exception to the 2019 LG OLED series' VRR support.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 lag–AVForums 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 featuresInstant Game Response (ALLM) on both UK sizes; HDMI VRR and G-Sync are not supported on W9 according to FlatpanelsHDGame 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
Processorα9 Gen 2 Intelligent ProcessorHCX Pro AI Processor
Speakers60 W, 4.2 channels–
Dolby AtmosYesYes
eARCYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 and 5 GHz
Bluetooth5.0Bluetooth 5.0
Speaker detailSeparate 60 W, 4.2-channel soundbar/control unit with 20 W assigned to two woofers; UK unit weight is 10 kg on the 65-inch and 13.1 kg on the 77-inch sheetPanasonic 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 featuresDolby Atmos, LG Sound Sync, One Touch Sound Tuning and WiSA speaker compatibilityTechnics-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 assistantsUK LG sheet lists Google Assistant, unavailable in the Republic of Ireland, and Amazon Alexa compatibility with the 2019.5 Magic RemoteGoogle Assistant and Alexa functions are listed by Panasonic for the UK model, subject to service availability.
CastingLG Screen Share and Apple AirPlay 2 on the UK 65W9PLA sheetmy Home Screen 7.0 includes streaming apps, local media playback, Easy Mirroring and my Scenery.
Software updateswebOS with Magic Remote and ThinQ AI. UK launch coverage gave May 6 as a planned sale date, but actual first on-sale was not verified, so release uses year precision.–
TV tunersUK 65 and 77-inch sheets list twin DVB-T2/C/S2 receptionUK DVB-S/S2 satellite, DVB-T/T2 terrestrial and PAL I analogue tuners; two satellite inputs.
USBThree USB ports on both UK sizesOne USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports.
EthernetOne LAN input on both UK sizesRJ45 10/100 Ethernet.
Optical audio outOptical digital audio output on both UK sizesFibre-optic PCM and Dolby Audio output.
Design and power
SizeDisplay only (W × H × D): 65W9PLA 1446 × 823 × 3.85 mm; 77W9PLA 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 soundbar/control unit measures 1260 × 78 × 198 mm for 65W9PLA and 1460 × 84 × 208 mm for 77W9PLA.Supplied central swivel pedestal.
VESA pattern–Panasonic specifies 300 × 300 mm for the 55-inch model; no common pattern is claimed for all sizes.
Power useBoth UK models list under 0.5 W standbyPanasonic 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 boxMR19 Magic Remote and two AA batteries on both UK sizesPanasonic'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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