LG · OLED

OLED EF9500

Released 2015

A flat 4K OLED series in 55 and 65-inch sizes, with HDR10, passive Cinema 3D and webOS 2.0.

Sizes: 55–65″
Panel: OLED
Refresh: 120 Hz
HDR: HDR10
HDMI 2.1: 0 of 3
Software: webOS

OLED

What reviewers say

AVForums and HDTVTest praise the flat design, black levels, wide viewing angles, colour and detailed 4K picture. Both see near-black shading and banding, minor motion judder and roughly 50 ms gaming lag. AVForums likes the sound and HDR presentation; HDTVTest finds passive 3D particularly strong, while AVForums notes some crosstalk.

From avforums.com and hdtvtest.co.uk

Specifications

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Display

Panel: OLED
Panel detail: Flat WRGB OLED with 10-bit panel and passive Cinema 3D
Resolution: 3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate: 120 Hz
HDR formats: HDR10
HDR extras: LG UK announced HDR playback from streaming and external inputs; AVForums verified HDR on a UK EF950V. LG Netherlands specifies HDR10 after a software update. Dolby Vision and HLG are not established for this model.
Picture processing: Perfect Mastering Engine, Triple XD Engine, Ultra Luminance, pixel dimming, 4K upscaling and Real Cinema 24p
Motion handling: 120 Hz native panel measured by HDTVTest on the exact 65EF950V; 300 motion lines with TruMotion off and 650 with it on in that test. The maker's motion marketing is not used as the refresh figure.

Sizes

Sizes: 55, 65″
Largest size: 65″

Gaming

HDMI ports: 3 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rate: None
HDMI detail: Three side-facing HDMI inputs. AVForums confirms all three support HDMI 2.0a and HDCP 2.2 for HDR sources, with ARC on HDMI 2. No HDMI 2.1 bandwidth is claimed.
Input lag: 50 ms in Game mode (HDTVTest); 51 ms in Game mode (AVForums)

Smart TV and sound

Smart TV platform: webOS
Processor: Perfect Mastering Engine
Speakers: 20 W, 2.0 channels
Wi-Fi: Built-in Wi-Fi
Speaker detail: Harman Kardon tuned 20 W, 2.0-channel two-way system with four speakers and Ultra Surround
Audio features: Dolby Digital and DTS decoding, Clear Voice II, optical and wireless Sound Sync, and LG-listed aptX encoder
Voice assistants: Voice control through the Magic Remote
Casting: Miracast, WiDi, Wi-Fi Direct, Smart Share and LG remote app
Software updates: webOS 2.0. LG Korea announced staggered domestic introduction from 27 July 2015, while LG USA planned September retail arrivals; an exact first EF9500 sale month is unverified, so released remains 2015. LG Netherlands says HDR10 follows a software update; exact UK review hardware displayed HDR in October 2015.
TV tuners: UK maker lists two RF inputs, CI slot, programme guide and USB hard-drive recording/time shift
USB: Three side-facing USB ports, one USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0
Ethernet: Ethernet LAN port
Optical audio out: Optical digital audio output and headphone/analogue output

Design and power

Size: Without stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1228 × 718 × 49.9 mm; 65″ 1450 × 842 × 49.9 mm
Stand: With stand (W × H × D; weight): 55″ 1228 × 760 × 215 mm, 17.2 kg; 65″ 1450 × 883 × 236 mm, 24.5 kg. Flat metal base with a transparent support; AVForums says it does not swivel.
VESA pattern: AVForums reports the 65EF950V needs a specialised bracket rather than standard 400 × 400 mm VESA points; verify the correct bracket for the chosen size
In the box: AVForums' UK 65EF950V sample included standard and Magic remotes plus two pairs of passive 3D glasses; retail contents may vary

Sizes

Size	Model	Weight without stand
55″	55EF950V	13.7 kg
65″	65EF950V	19.9 kg

Pros and cons

Pros

Flat OLED screen with deep blacks and wide viewing angles
HDR10 from streaming and HDMI sources
Full HD passive 3D from the 4K panel

Cons

Only three HDMI inputs
Near-black vignetting and banding in independent tests

Closest rivals

Model	Sizes	Panel	Refresh	HDR	HDMI 2.1	Software	Released
HisenseA85Q	55–65″	OLED	120 Hz	Dolby Vision, HDR10+	2 of 4	VIDAA	Jun 2025
PanasonicCZ952	65″	OLED	–	HDR10	0 of 4	Panasonic Smart TV (legacy)	Oct 2015
PanasonicEZ952	55–65″	OLED	–	HDR10, HLG	0 of 4	my Home Screen	2017

Sources

Photo: LG Austria exact 65EF950V front press image, 1600 × 1200 native, with a toucan screen scene and full flat stand. Its white background is retained because automatic removal damaged the stand. Chosen instead of the LG UK gallery image with a large screen slogan.

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