LG W9 tech spec and LG W8 tech spec (2018-2019)

Let’s see how LG OLED TVs are different from the W series. As we know, different models of TVs are assembled for different markets. Differences in the type of digital tuners Europe adopted the standard DVB, USA ATSC / ClearQAM. And of course, different electrical networks in terms of frequency and voltage, although now it’s not critical, modern TV power supplies can be universal, if the manufacturer so decides.

Technical specifications LG OLED W9 vs W8

LG OLED W9 vs W8

LG OLED W9 (2019)differencesLG OLED W8 (2018)
screen
Screen Size inch65, 7765, 77
Screen Size real64.5", 76.5"64.5", 76.5"
StyleFlat PanelFlat Panel
Resolution3,840 x 2,1603,840 x 2,160
screen bit10bit10bit
type scrennWRGBWRGB
screen technologyOLEDOLED
BacklightingNoNo
Dimming TechnologyPixel Level DimmingSelf Lighting Pixel
Video
refresh rate120120
ColorIntense Color, Billion Rich Colors, Advanced Color Enhancer, True Color Accuracy ProIntense Color Billion Rich Colors, Advanced Color Enhancer, True Color Accuracy Pro
ContrastObject Depth Enhancer, Ultra Luminance ProObject Depth Enhancer, Ultra Luminance Pro
ClarityQuad Step Noise Reduction, Frequency Based Sharpness EnhancerQuad Step Noise Reduction, Frequency Based Sharpness Enhancer
Recolution Upscaler4K Upscaler4K Upscaler
HDR (High-Dynamic Range)4K Cinema HDR (Dolby VisionВ®, HDR10, HLG), HDR Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro, Advanced HDR by Technicolor4K Cinema HDR (Dolby VisionВ®, HDR10, HLG), HDR Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro, Advanced HDR by Technicolor
Picture Processora9 Gen 2 Intelligent Processor✅❗a9 Intelligent Processor
AI TV
LG ThinQ AIYesYes
Google AssistantYesYes
AlexaYesYes
Google Home CompatibleYesdevise sold separately
Amazon Alexa CompatibleYesdevise sold separately
Intelligent Voice RecognitionYesYes
SMART TV
OSWeb OS 4.5Web OS 4.0
Remote controlMagic Remote ControlMagic Remote Control
LG Content StoreYesYes
Web BrowserYesYes
Audio
DolbyDolby Vision & Atmos CinemaDolby Vision & Atmos Cinema
DTSYesYes
Sound Output60W (20W Woofer)60W (20W Woofer)
WooferYesYes
Speaker Type4.2CH4.2CH
Bluetooth Audio PlaybackYesYes
LG Sound SyncYesYes
Game ModeYesYes
CONNECTIVITY
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYes Version 5.0✅❗Yes Version 4.2
Screen ShareYesyes
HDMI-CEC (Simplink)YesYes
Smart Phone ConnectivityYesYes
HDMI4 (2.1)✅❗4 (2.0)
Audio Return Channel Support (ARC)YesYes
USB33
EthernetYesYes
RF In (Terrestrial/Cable)YesYes
RF In (Satellite Input)YesYes
Digital Audio Out (Optical)YesYes
Digital Broadcasting USATSC/ClearQAMATSC/ClearQAM
Digital Broadcasting EuropeDVB T/T2/C/S/S2DVB T/T2/C/S/S2
Analog TunerYesYes

Model TV series W9, W8 (2019-2018) USA, Canada, Europe

  • Europe – OLEDW8PLA (2018) and OLEDW9PLA with screen sizes 65 and 77 inches. TV models OLED65W8PLA, OLED77W8PLA (2018), OLED65W9PLA, OLED77W9PLA (2019).
  • USA, Canada – OLEDW8PUA also with screen sizes of 65 and 77 inches. TV Models OLED65W8PUA, OLED77W8PUA (2018), OLED65W9PUB, OLED77W9PUB (2019)

The appearance of the TV has not changed. The only changes were technical improvements in some aspects, we will consider this in more detail.

What’s new in the LG OLED W9 TV

  • Screen Dimming System, W9 Pixel level brightness adjustment, W8 Independent pixel backlighting. Some sites claim that the changes are in the hardware, the W9 model uses a separate chip to control the backlight. But we believe that a separate chip was also used in the W8 model, it may have been built into another component. To control the backlight, you need a controller that regulates the voltage level applied to the screen pixels. Otherwise it is not possible to realize the brightness control function of the screen. The changes are minor, perhaps the software algorithms have changed a bit, but it cannot be called a big improvement.
  • W9 a9 Gen 2 Intelligent Processor, Intelligent processor W8 a9. What exactly are the differences between the processors is unknown. The description on LG’s official website says that the second-generation processor is cooler, but all the improvements are not hardware, but only software improvements. The only hardware improvement is support for 8K resolution, but this only means that the processor has a graphics processor that supports 8K resolution.
  • The operating system is updated in TVs in 2019 to WEB OS 4.5
  • Bluetooth – new version 5.0
  • HDMI 2.1 The standard for HDMI ports in 2018 is version 2.0 or higher. What’s in it for you when you install new HDMI ports. Ideally, your TV will support the new features implemented in HDMI, namely support for uncompressed video up to 8K and HDR support. But don’t forget that the second device that will be connected to your TV must also support HDMI 2.1. And you’ll also need a new HDMI 2.1 cable. And most importantly, you need HDR-enabled content so you can watch quality HDR images. If you watch regular content like DVDs or old Blu-ray movies on HDMI 2.1, you won’t see any difference.

So, we looked at how LG W-series TVs differ, more about all the technical characteristics in the table..

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  1. Your knowledge base is beyond words. As an ordinary customer of LG TV and Android phone I have a suggestion for you. Use your matrix or spreadsheet organizational skills to create for us little guys a sheet of (example)TV models (new and old) with a link to another page with detail setup using the best and latest technology available, This should keep you busy for some time but, your readers will love you more and maybe who you work for. One model at a time will start the trend to your page and knowledge base. Daniel

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