LG OLED55B6P is the most affordable model for 55-Inch OLED TV from LG’s 2016 TV lineup. We can consider LG OLED55B6P as the newer model of LG 55EF9500 that introduced in 2015. We can find few similar aspects of LG OLED55B6P and 55EF9500 that raise question which of them is more suitable for you. This article will talk about the similarities and differences of OLED55B6P and 55EF9500 before discussing which of them is the one that you should choose for your next 55-Inch OLED 4K TV.
Similarities
LG OLED55B6P
As two models that positioned as basic 55-Inch flat OLED TV, you can find similarities between OLED55B6P and 55EF9500. What are their similarities? Let’s discuss that together.
1. OLED Panel with Flat Screen
LG OLED55B6P and 55EF9500 come with OLED display that can deliver perfect black and infinite contrast. It comes from the fact that the pixels of OLED are able to be completely powered off while also dimmed and brighten autonomously. You can find there are flat OLED screen and curved OLED screen. LG OLED55B6P comes with flat OLED screen. In general, more customers prefer flat OLED than curved one.
2. 4K UHD Resolution with 4K Upscaler
OLED55B6P comes with 4K UHD resolution. 4K UHD resolution is able to deliver up to four times more brilliant picture quality than 1080p Full HD resolution. The only problems with 4K resolution is limited content sources. But you don’t have to worry about that since both of OLED55B6P and 55EF9500 are completed with 4K Upscaler that can deliver near 4K picture quality from non 4K contents.
3. Smart TV with Magic Remote
LG OLED55B6P and 55EF9500 are both equipped with Smart TV platform. With Smart TV platform installed on those two TVs, you can enjoy premium entertainment from your favorite content providers. They also have a connection to LG content/Apps Store so you can also enjoy additional smart functions on those two TVs. Controlling the TV or its Smart TV platform is also easy with magic remote that make controlling works more convenient.
4. Price
LG OLED55B6P is introduced at the same price as LG 55EF9500. While, maybe the price of LG OLED55B6P will decrease soon as It comes from the older lineup. When It’s offered at the same price, We can consider that price is not the key factor for your decision.
The similarities of OLED55B6P and 55EF9500 can be summarized using the table below.
| LG OLED55B6P | LG 55EF9500 | |
| Screen Size | 55-Inch | 55-Inch |
| Panel Design | Flat | Flat |
| Display Tech | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 4K UHD | 4K UHD |
| 4K Upscaler | YES | YES |
| Smart TV | YES | YES |
| Remote | Magic Remote | Magic Remote |
| Built-in Wi-fi | YES | YES |
| Price | Almost Similar | Almost Similar |
Differences
LG OLED55B6P
There are also some differences of LG OLED55B6P and 55EF9500. What are the differences between the two? Let’s discuss that together.
1. OLED HDR with Dolby Vision Support
HDR become more important in 2016, that’s way you can find LG OLED55B6P is completed with the new OLED HDR including Dolby Vision support feature. OLED HDR is able to deliver enhanced brightness and details that include the Dolby Vision support. You can find OLED HDR in OLED55B6P as part of LG’s 2016 OLED lineup, but It’s not available on LG 55EF9500 from 2015 lineup.
2. 3D Feature
3D feature become less important in 2016 since the today’s picture technology is able to deliver near 3D picture quality. That’s one of the reason you can’t find 3D feature on LG OLED55B6P. LG 55EF9500 as the older model is equipped with passive 3D feature that can bring cinematic 3D experience in combination with 4K resolution – OLED display. It’s also included with 2 3D glasses so you can enjoy your favorite 3D movies instantly.
3. Smart TV Platform
We have talked before that both of OLED55B6P and 55EF9500 come with Smart TV platform. They indeed comes with WebOS Smart TV platform, but They are different in version. LG OLED55B6P comes with WebOS 3.0 that widely used by LG’s 2016 Smart TV lineup, while LG 55EF9500 comes with older WebOS 2.0 that used by most of LG’s 2015 Smart TV lineup. WebOS 3.0 comes with improvements from WebOS 2.0 so that It become more stable and user friendly.
4. Speaker System
The speaker system attached on OLED55B6P and 55EF9500 are different. OLED55B6P comes with 4.0Ch 40W speaker system, while LG 55EF9500 is equipped with more standard 2Ch 20W speaker system. With 4.0Ch 40W speaker system, you can enjoy more powerful sound quality than 2Ch 20W of LG 55EF9500. For sure They are easily improved by attaching soundbar or external surround system to them.
5. HDMI Inputs
There’s also less significant difference on the number of HDMI inputs that you can find on those two TVs. LG OLED55B6P comes with 4 HDMI, while LG 55EF9500 comes with 3 HDMI. With more HDMI inputs, you can connect more devices at the same time, but for most customers 3 HDMI inputs is enough.
The differences of LG OLED55B6P and 55EF9500 can be described quickly using the table below.
| LG OLED55B6P | LG 55EF9500 | |
| Introduced | February 2016 | August 2015 |
| OLED HDR with Dolby Vision | YES | NO |
| 3D Feature | NO | Passive 3D |
| Smart TV Platform | WebOS 3.0 | WebOS 2.0 |
| Speaker System | 4.0Ch 40W | 2Ch 20W |
| HDMI/USB | 4/3 | 3/3 |
Which Model is More Suitable for You?
From our discussion, We can find that LG OLED55B6P comes with better OLED HDR technology and newer WebOS 3.0 as its Smart TV platform. It also comes with more powerful speaker system as another bonus. It’s introduced at the same price so you don’t have to think about price as one of your decision factor. LG OLED55B6P is one of the popular choice for OLED TV in 2016. Most of the customers are satisfied with their purchase. You might be interested to know more about how satisfied They are with their new OLED55B6P by looking at LG OLED55B6P customers’ feedback located on this page…
In the other hand, LG 55EF9500 is a good choice if you are still looking for 55-Inch Flat OLED TV with 3D feature that priced at affordable price. It’s also already included with 2 set of 3D glasses that you can use instantly to watch your favorite 3D movies. The customers of LG 55EF9500 are also mostly satisfied with their LG 55EF9500 so you don’t have to worry about choosing this TV model especially when you can find it offered at the lower price than LG OLED55B6P. You can find out more about what the customers said about their LG 55EF9500 here…
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