LG · OLED
SIGNATURE OLED W8
A 2018 Picture-on-Wall 4K OLED series with a separate soundbar, α9 processing and webOS, in 65 and 77-inch UK models.
Model history · 2 models, 2017–2018
- 2017SIGNATURE OLED W7Compare
- 2018SIGNATURE OLED W8
- Sizes
- 65–77″
- Panel
- OLED
- Refresh
- –
- HDR
- Dolby Vision
- HDMI 2.1
- 0 of 4
- Software
- webOS
What reviewers say
Computer Bild and HardwareZone praise the W8's wall-flush design, accurate colour and strong OLED contrast. Computer Bild finds its built-in sound and apps good, while HardwareZone values the processing and gaming performance. Both note that the screen's brightness cannot match the brightest LCD TVs and the design requires wall installation.
From computerbild.de and hardwarezone.com.sg
Specifications
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- Panel
- OLED
- Panel detail
- Picture-on-Wall OLED screen with a separate soundbar/control unit
- Resolution
- 3840 × 2160 (4K)
- HDR formats
- Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
- HDR extras
- LG also lists Advanced HDR by Technicolor; HDR10 Pro and HLG Pro name LG's processing, not HDR10+ support
- Peak brightness
- Computer Bild measured around 730 cd/m² on its 65-inch W8; this is a review measurement, not an LG claim
- Picture processing
- The α9 processor provides LG's Quad Step Noise Reduction, Object Depth Enhancer, 4K Upscaler and Enhanced Dynamic Tone Mapping
Sizes
- Sizes
- 65, 77″
- Largest size
- 77″
Gaming
- HDMI ports
- 4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
- Variable refresh rate
- None
- HDMI detail
- Four HDMI inputs, with ARC on HDMI 2, are housed in the separate soundbar/control unit; no external 4K 120 Hz HDMI input
- Game features
- The 2018 W8 can show high-frame-rate content from its built-in apps, but has no HDMI 2.1 or external 4K 120 Hz input
Smart TV and sound
- Smart TV platform
- webOS
- Processor
- α9 Intelligent Processor
- Speakers
- 60 W, 4.2 channels
- Dolby Atmos
- Yes
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Bluetooth
- 4.2
- Speaker detail
- Separate 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.
- Audio features
- Dolby Atmos, Dolby Surround, LG Sound Sync and One Touch Sound Tuning
- Voice assistants
- UK 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 devices
- Casting
- Wi-Fi Direct on both UK sizes; Miracast and WiDi listed for the 77-inch model by LG Hungary
- Software updates
- webOS 4.0 with Magic Remote and ThinQ AI. Exact first on-sale month was not verified, so release uses year precision.
- TV tuners
- UK 65 and 77-inch sheets list twin DVB-T2/C/S2 reception
- USB
- Three USB ports on both UK sizes
- Ethernet
- One LAN input on both UK sizes
- Optical audio out
- Optical digital audio output on both UK sizes
Design and power
- Size
- Display only (W × H × D): 65W8PLA 1446 × 823 × 3.85 mm; 77W8PLA 1721 × 989 × 5.96 mm
- Stand
- Wall mounting required. The separate soundbar/control unit measures 1260 × 78 × 198 mm for 65W8PLA and 1460 × 84 × 208 mm for 77W8PLA.
- Power use
- Both UK models list under 0.5 W standby
- In the box
- Magic Remote and two AA batteries on both UK sizes
Sizes
| Size | Model | Weight without stand |
|---|---|---|
| 65″ | OLED65W8PLA | 6.7 kg |
| 77″ | OLED77W8PLA | 12.3 kg |
Pros and cons
Pros
- Very thin wall-mounted OLED screen
- Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG
- Four HDMI inputs on its separate soundbar unit
Cons
- Screen cannot be placed on a stand
- Separate soundbar and ribbon cable constrain installation
- No HDMI 2.1 input or variable refresh rate
Closest rivals
Model | Sizes | Panel | Refresh | HDR | HDMI 2.1 | Software | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65–77″ | OLED | – | HDR10, HLG | 0 of 4 | my Home Screen | Jun 2017 | |
| 55–77″ | OLED | 120 Hz | Dolby Vision, HDR10+ | 2 of 4 | my Home Screen | 2022 | |
| 55–77″ | OLED | 120 Hz | Dolby Vision, HDR10+ | 2 of 4 | my Home Screen | Aug 2023 |
Previous model: SIGNATURE OLED W7. Newer model: SIGNATURE OLED W9.
