
LG · OLED
SIGNATURE OLED W9
A 2019 Picture-on-Wall 4K OLED series with a separate soundbar/control unit, α9 Gen 2 processing and HDMI 2.1, in 65 and 77-inch UK models.
Model history · 3 models, 2017–2019
- 2017SIGNATURE OLED W7Compare
- 2018SIGNATURE OLED W8Compare
- 2019SIGNATURE OLED W9
- Sizes
- 65–77″
- Panel
- OLED
- Refresh
- –
- HDR
- Dolby Vision
- HDMI 2.1
- 4 of 4
- Software
- webOS
Specifications
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- Panel
- OLED
- Panel detail
- Picture-on-Wall OLED screen with pixel dimming and 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 is LG's processing, not HDR10+ support
- Picture processing
- α9 Gen 2 with Deep Learning AI Picture, AI Brightness, Object Depth Enhancer, Quad Step Noise Reduction and HDR Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro
- Motion handling
- LG 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 delivery
Sizes
- Sizes
- 65, 77″
- Largest size
- 77″
Gaming
- HDMI ports
- 4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
- Variable refresh rate
- None
- Auto low latency mode
- Yes
- HDMI detail
- Four 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.
- Game features
- Instant Game Response (ALLM) on both UK sizes; HDMI VRR and G-Sync are not supported on W9 according to FlatpanelsHD
Smart TV and sound
- Smart TV platform
- webOS
- Processor
- α9 Gen 2 Intelligent Processor
- Speakers
- 60 W, 4.2 channels
- Dolby Atmos
- Yes
- eARC
- Yes
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- Speaker detail
- Separate 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 sheet
- Audio features
- Dolby Atmos, LG Sound Sync, One Touch Sound Tuning and WiSA speaker compatibility
- Voice assistants
- UK LG sheet lists Google Assistant, unavailable in the Republic of Ireland, and Amazon Alexa compatibility with the 2019.5 Magic Remote
- Casting
- LG Screen Share and Apple AirPlay 2 on the UK 65W9PLA sheet
- Software updates
- webOS 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 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): 65W9PLA 1446 × 823 × 3.85 mm; 77W9PLA 1721 × 989 × 5.96 mm
- Stand
- Wall mounting required. The soundbar/control unit measures 1260 × 78 × 198 mm for 65W9PLA and 1460 × 84 × 208 mm for 77W9PLA.
- Power use
- Both UK models list under 0.5 W standby
- In the box
- MR19 Magic Remote and two AA batteries on both UK sizes
Sizes
| Size | Model | Weight without stand |
|---|---|---|
| 65″ | OLED65W9PLA | 6.7 kg |
| 77″ | OLED77W9PLA | 12.3 kg |
Pros and cons
Pros
- Very thin wall-mounted OLED screen
- Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG
- Four HDMI 2.1 inputs and eARC
Cons
- Screen requires wall mounting and a separate wired soundbar unit
- W9 lacks variable refresh rate despite its HDMI 2.1 inputs
- 4K high frame rate over HDMI was promised through an update on LG's UK sheet
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 W8. Newer model: OLED WX.


