Both reviewers praise deep blacks, rich colours and an accessible smart interface. What Hi-Fi? considers the picture close to the more expensive C8 and likes the PLA model's substantial sound. RTINGS highlights responsive gaming and wide viewing angles, but notes film stutter and dimming in large bright scenes.
4K Upscaler, adaptive colour enhancement, noise reduction and enhanced dynamic tone mapping
Motion handling
Native 120Hz panel with motion interpolation and Motion Pro black-frame insertion (RTINGS). HDMI does not accept 4K at 120Hz; What Hi-Fi? reports internal HFR playback cannot combine HFR with HDR on the α7 processor.
Sizes
Sizes
55, 65″
Largest size
65″
Gaming
HDMI ports
4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rate
None
HDMI detail
Four HDMI 2.0 inputs, one rear and three side; ARC on HDMI 2. No full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 input (What Hi-Fi?).
Game features
Game picture mode; no variable refresh rate (RTINGS)
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platform
webOS
Processor
α7 Intelligent Processor
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth
4.2
Speaker detail
UK PLA models: 40 W 2.2-channel system with two woofers; UK SLC models: 20 W 2.0-channel system. Both are down-firing.
Audio features
Clear Voice III, One Touch Sound Tuning, adaptive sound control and DTS decoding
Voice assistants
UK Google Assistant requires software update and is unavailable in the Republic of Ireland; compatible Google Home and Alexa devices sold separately, with the same stated regional restriction
Software updates
LG's 2018 lineup announcement confirms the B8 series; an exact earliest on-sale month was not established, so release retains year precision.
TV tuners
UK DVB-T2/C/S2
USB
Three USB ports, two rear and one side
Ethernet
Ethernet LAN port
Optical audio out
Optical digital audio output and headphone output on UK models
Design and power
Size
Without stand (W × H × D): both 55″ variants 1228 × 707 × 47 mm; both 65″ variants 1449 × 831 × 47 mm
Stand
PLA Alpine stand versus SLC Crescent stand (LG confirmation in What Hi-Fi?). With stand (W × H × D): 55″ PLA 1228 × 752 × 220 mm; 55″ SLC 1228 × 776 × 319 mm; 65″ PLA 1449 × 876 × 220 mm; 65″ SLC 1449 × 901 × 319 mm.
VESA pattern
300 × 200 mm for both sizes and variants
In the box
MR18 Magic Remote, two AA batteries and attached power cable
