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) | differences | LG OLED W8 (2018) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| screen | |||
| Screen Size inch | 65, 77 | 65, 77 | |
| Screen Size real | 64.5", 76.5" | 64.5", 76.5" | |
| Style | Flat Panel | Flat Panel | |
| Resolution | 3,840 x 2,160 | 3,840 x 2,160 | |
| screen bit | 10bit | 10bit | |
| type screnn | WRGB | WRGB | |
| screen technology | OLED | OLED | |
| Backlighting | No | No | |
| Dimming Technology | Pixel Level Dimming | ✅ | Self Lighting Pixel |
| Video | |||
| refresh rate | 120 | 120 | |
| Color | 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 | |
| Clarity | Quad Step Noise Reduction, Frequency Based Sharpness Enhancer | Quad Step Noise Reduction, Frequency Based Sharpness Enhancer | |
| Recolution Upscaler | 4K Upscaler | 4K Upscaler | |
| HDR (High-Dynamic Range) | 4K Cinema HDR (Dolby VisionВ®, HDR10, HLG), HDR Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro, Advanced HDR by Technicolor | 4K Cinema HDR (Dolby VisionВ®, HDR10, HLG), HDR Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro, Advanced HDR by Technicolor | |
| Picture Processor | a9 Gen 2 Intelligent Processor | ✅❗ | a9 Intelligent Processor |
| AI TV | |||
| LG ThinQ AI | Yes | Yes | |
| Google Assistant | Yes | Yes | |
| Alexa | Yes | Yes | |
| Google Home Compatible | Yes | ✅ | devise sold separately |
| Amazon Alexa Compatible | Yes | ✅ | devise sold separately |
| Intelligent Voice Recognition | Yes | Yes | |
| SMART TV | |||
| OS | Web OS 4.5 | ✅ | Web OS 4.0 |
| Remote control | Magic Remote Control | Magic Remote Control | |
| LG Content Store | Yes | Yes | |
| Web Browser | Yes | Yes | |
| Audio | |||
| Dolby | Dolby Vision & Atmos Cinema | Dolby Vision & Atmos Cinema | |
| DTS | Yes | Yes | |
| Sound Output | 60W (20W Woofer) | 60W (20W Woofer) | |
| Woofer | Yes | Yes | |
| Speaker Type | 4.2CH | 4.2CH | |
| Bluetooth Audio Playback | Yes | Yes | |
| LG Sound Sync | Yes | Yes | |
| Game Mode | Yes | Yes | |
| CONNECTIVITY | |||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | Yes Version 5.0 | ✅❗ | Yes Version 4.2 |
| Screen Share | Yes | yes | |
| HDMI-CEC (Simplink) | Yes | Yes | |
| Smart Phone Connectivity | Yes | Yes | |
| HDMI | 4 (2.1) | ✅❗ | 4 (2.0) |
| Audio Return Channel Support (ARC) | Yes | Yes | |
| USB | 3 | 3 | |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes | |
| RF In (Terrestrial/Cable) | Yes | Yes | |
| RF In (Satellite Input) | Yes | Yes | |
| Digital Audio Out (Optical) | Yes | Yes | |
| Digital Broadcasting US | ATSC/ClearQAM | ATSC/ClearQAM | |
| Digital Broadcasting Europe | DVB T/T2/C/S/S2 | DVB T/T2/C/S/S2 | |
| Analog Tuner | Yes | Yes |
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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