LG · OLED
OLED C7
A 2017 flat 4K OLED series with Dolby Vision, webOS 3.5 and 40 W speakers, offered in 55 and 65-inch sizes.
Model history · 2 models, 2016–2017
- 2016OLED C6 (2016)Compare
- 2017OLED C7
- Sizes
- 55–65″
- Panel
- OLED
- Refresh
- 120 Hz
- HDR
- Dolby Vision
- HDMI 2.1
- 0 of 4
- Software
- webOS
What reviewers say
Reviewers praise deep blacks, natural colours and responsive gaming. What Hi-Fi? finds little picture difference from B7 and likes webOS, but prefers Sony A1's sharper presentation. Expert Reviews highlights improved shadow detail while criticising interlaced broadcasts. RTINGS notes film stutter and image-retention risk.
From whathifi.com, expertreviews.co.uk and rtings.com
Specifications
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- Panel
- OLED
- Resolution
- 3840 × 2160 (4K)
- Refresh rate
- 120 Hz
- HDR formats
- Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
- Picture processing
- Colour Master Engine, Active Depth Enhancer, 4K upscaling and Active HDR processing
- Motion handling
- Native 120Hz panel and interpolation to 120fps (RTINGS); 4K HDMI input is limited to 60Hz. No optional black-frame insertion (RTINGS).
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 inputs with ARC and Simplink HDMI CEC; no full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 or VRR (RTINGS)
- Game features
- Game mode; no variable refresh rate (RTINGS)
Smart TV and sound
- Smart TV platform
- webOS
- Speakers
- 40 W, 2.2 channels
- Dolby Atmos
- Yes
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi
- Speaker detail
- Down-firing speakers with 20 W woofer output within the 40 W total
- Audio features
- Magic Sound Tuning, Dolby Surround and DTS decoding. The launch UK sheet says Blu-ray Dolby Atmos requires a software update later in 2017; Expert Reviews distinguishes Dolby Digital Plus decoding from TrueHD.
- Voice assistants
- Natural voice recognition through the supplied Magic Remote
- Casting
- Miracast and WiDi supported
- Software updates
- webOS 3.5 with Freeview Play. LG's Australian launch scheduled late March 2017, and its June US release confirms C7 already available; an exact earliest sale month was not established, so release uses year precision.
- TV tuners
- UK DVB-T2/C/S2; digital recording and eight-day programme guide
- USB
- Three USB ports, including one USB 3.0 port
- Ethernet
- Ethernet LAN port
- Optical audio out
- Optical digital audio output and headphone/line output on UK models
Design and power
- Size
- Without stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1230 × 710 × 46.6 mm; 65″ 1453 × 833 × 46.6 mm
- Stand
- Stiletto pedestal stand; with stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1230 × 750 × 217 mm; 65″ 1453 × 873 × 217 mm
- VESA pattern
- 300 × 200 mm for both sizes
- Power use
- 0.3 W standby; 100–240 V AC, 50–60Hz supply
- In the box
- Magic Remote, batteries, power cable and owner's manual
Sizes
| Size | Model | Weight without stand |
|---|---|---|
| 55″ | OLED55C7V | 17.3 kg |
| 65″ | OLED65C7V | 22.8 kg |
Pros and cons
Pros
- OLED pixel dimming
- Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG
- Four HDMI inputs
Cons
- No VRR or HDMI 4K 120Hz input
- No 3D support
Closest rivals
Model | Sizes | Panel | Refresh | HDR | HDMI 2.1 | Software | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55–65″ | OLED | 120 Hz | Dolby Vision, HDR10+ | 2 of 4 | VIDAA | Jun 2025 | |
| 65″ | OLED | – | HDR10 | 0 of 4 | Panasonic Smart TV (legacy) | Oct 2015 | |
| 55–65″ | OLED | – | HDR10, HLG | 0 of 4 | my Home Screen | 2017 |
Previous model: OLED C6 (2016). Newer model: OLED C8.
Sources
- lg.com/uk/tvs/oled-tv/oled55c7v
- lg.com/uk/tvs/oled-tv/oled65c7v
- lg.com/au/about-lg/press-and-media/lg-electronics-brings-premium-cinematic-view…
- lg.com/us/PDF/press-release/77W7%20LG%20LAUNCH%20-%20JUNE%2028%202017%20FINAL.p…
- whathifi.com/lg/oled55c7v/review
- expertreviews.co.uk/technology/tvs-home-cinema/lg-oled55c7v-c7-oled-review
- rtings.com/tv/reviews/lg/c7-oled
