LG OLED TVs BX, B9, B8 Series, 2018-2020
The B Series of LG TVs is the youngest model in the OLED TV line. The most basic feature of this model is the a7 processor in older models, the a9 processor. What models will be available
- OLED55BXPUA, OLED65BXPUA, TV models for North America.
- OLED55BXPLA, OLED65BXPLA, TV models for Europe
The table below shows the technical specifications of the B-series TVs, TV models 2018-2020. In more detail about the technical characteristics of the BX model we will consider after the table.
Technical specifications TV LG OLED BX vs B9 vs B8
| LG OLED65BX 2020 | LG OLED B9 (2019) | LG OLED B8 (2018) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| screen | |||
| Screen Size inch | 55, 65 | 55, 65 | 55, 65 |
| Style | Flat Panel | Flat Panel | Flat Panel |
| Resolution | 4K Ultra HD (3,840 x 2,160) | 4K Ultra HD (3,840 x 2,160) | 4K Ultra HD (3,840 x 2,160) |
| screen bit | 10bit | 10bit | 10bit |
| type screnn | WRGB | WRGB | WRGB |
| screen technology | OLED | OLED | OLED |
| Backlighting | No | No | No |
| Dimming Technology | Pixel Level Dimming | Pixel Dimming | Self Lighting Pixel |
| Video | |||
| refresh rate | 120 | 120 | 120 |
| Color | Intense Color, Billion Rich Colors, Advanced Color Enhancer, True Color Accuracy | Intense Color, Billion Rich Colors, Advanced Color Enhancer, True Color Accuracy Pro | Intense Color, Billion Rich Colors, Advanced Color Enhancer, True Color Accuracy Pro |
| Contrast | Object Depth Enhancer, Ultra Luminance Pro | Object Depth Enhancer, Ultra Luminance Pro | Object Depth Enhancer, Ultra Luminance Pro |
| Clarity | Quad Step Noise Reduction, Frequency Based Sharpness Enhancer | Quad Step Noise Reduction, Frequency Based Sharpness Enhancer | Quad Step Noise Reduction, Frequency Based Sharpness Enhancer |
| Recolution Upscaler | AI 4K Upscaling | 4K Upscaler | 4K Upscaler |
| HDR (High-Dynamic Range) | Cinema HDR (Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG), Dolby Vision IQ, HDR Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro | 4K Cinema HDR (Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG), HDR Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro, Advanced HDR by Technicolor | 4K Cinema HDR (Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG), HDR Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro, Advanced HDR by Technicolor |
| Picture Processor | a7 Gen 3 Intelligent Processor | a7 Gen 2 Intelligent Processor | a7 Intelligent Processor |
| AI TV | |||
| LG ThinQ AI | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Alexa | Alexa Built-in "Works with" Alexa | Yes software update required | devise sold separately |
Google Assistant Built-in "Works with" Google Assistant | devise sold separately | devise sold separately | |
| Apple | Apple Airplay2, Apple Homekit | No | No |
| Intelligent Voice Recognition | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| AI Picture Pro | AI Picture Pro | No | No |
| Home Dashboard | Yes | No | No |
| Gallery Mode | Yes | No | No |
| SMART TV | |||
| OS | Web OS 5 | Web OS 4.5 | Web OS 4.0 |
| Remote control | Magic Remote Control | Magic Remote Control | Magic Remote Control |
| LG Content Store | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Web Browser | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-free Voice Control | No only Magic Remote | No only Magic Remote | No only Magic Remote |
| Audio | |||
| Dolby | Dolby Atmos | Dolby Vision & Atmos Cinema | Dolby Vision & Atmos Cinema |
| DTS | ? | Yes | Yes |
| Sound Output | 40W (20W Woofer) | 40W (20W Woofer) | 40W (20W Woofer) |
| Woofer | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker Type | 2.2CH | 2.2CH | 2.2CH |
| Bluetooth Sound Ready | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| WiSA Ready | Yes (Separate Dongle Purchase Required) | required and sold separately | required and sold separately |
| GAMING | |||
| G-SYNC Compatible | Yes | No | No |
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | Yes | No | No |
| Response Time | >1 ms | >1 ms | >1 ms |
| FreeSyn | Yes (May not be available at the time of purchase of this product) | No | No |
| ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) | Yes | No | No |
| HGiG | Yes | No | No |
| CONNECTIVITY | |||
| NEXTGENTV (ATSC 3.0) | No | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Yes WiFi5 | Yes WiFi5 | Yes WiFi5 |
| Bluetooth | Yes Version 5.0 | Yes Version 5.0 | Yes Version 4.2 |
| Ip control | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI-CEC (Simplink) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Smart Phone Connectivity | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI | 4 (2.1) | 4 (2.1) | 4 (2.0) |
| Audio Return Channel Support (ARC) | eARC | ARC | ARC |
| USB | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| RF In (Terrestrial/Cable) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| RF In (Satellite Input) | No US, Yes Europe | No US, Yes Europe | No US, Yes Europe |
| Digital Audio Out (Optical) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Broadcasting US | ATSC/ClearQAM | ATSC/ClearQAM | ATSC/ClearQAM |
| Digital Broadcasting Europe | DVB T/T2/C/S/S2 | DVB T/T2/C/S/S3 | DVB T/T2/C/S/S4 |
| Analog Tuner | Yes | Yes | Yes |
TV screen LG OLED BX
OLED screen with a color depth of 10 bits. The matrix of the screen, like all OLED screens with 4 color pixels WRGB, except for the standard green, red, blue added white pixels, this is to increase the brightness of the screen and extend the life of the OLED screen. Dimming technology, although the manufacturer comes up with various names, but in fact in OLED screens, there is no dimming technology. Dimming technology is simply not needed in OLED screens, the pixels themselves emit light and, if necessary, they can completely turn off. The names Pixel Level Dimming are just marketing.
LG OLED BX TV Operating System
Updated OS, made software modules for working with various most popular services, voice assistants, etc. Google, Apple, Alexa, as well as other features like Gallery Mode. Gaming capabilities are also improved, not only new video formats are supported, but almost all new features of HDMI ports are standard 2.1. In addition to FreeSync, at the time the TV goes on sale, this feature may not be available.
