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Best for Gaming
LG OLED65C56LA
Better Media Playback Support
LG OLED65C56LA
Best Home Theater Setup
LG OLED65C56LA
Better Software Support Visibility
LG OLED65C56LB
Best Overall Value
LG OLED65C56LA
The LG OLED65C56LA and LG OLED65C56LB are two premium 65-inch OLED TVs that share many flagship features, including a 4K OLED panel, α9 AI Processor 4K Gen8, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, WebOS 25, and advanced gaming support. For most buyers, the viewing experience will feel nearly identical. However, there are a few small differences that could influence your decision. The OLED65C56LA offers slightly broader media playback support and includes WiSA readiness, while the OLED65C56LB adds a CI slot and explicitly lists long-term security update support. If gaming, movies, and future-proof connectivity matter most, it's worth looking closely at these details before buying.
Verdict
Both TVs deliver outstanding OLED picture quality, immersive Dolby Atmos audio, and excellent gaming performance. The LG OLED65C56LA takes a slight lead thanks to its wider media format compatibility, WiSA readiness, and more detailed gaming feature listing, making it the better choice for enthusiasts and home theater users. The OLED65C56LB remains a great alternative, especially for users who value long-term software support and regional TV service compatibility.
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| Model No |
OLED65C56LB |
OLED65C56LA |
| TV Type |
Smart TV |
Smart TV |
| Screen Size |
65 Inch (164 cm) |
65 Inch (164 cm) |
| Resolution |
4K 3840 x 2160 |
4K 3840 x 2160 |
| Aspect Ratio |
16:9 |
16:9 |
| Motion Rate |
120 Hz |
120 Hz |
| Viewing Angle |
178°/178° |
178°/178° |
| USB |
| USB Version |
: 2.0 |
| Supported Audio Formats |
: MP3, AC4, AC3, EAC3, AAC, MP2, PCM, WMA |
| Supported Video Formats |
: MKV, DivX, MP4, AVI, ASF, MOV, FLV |
| Supported Picture Formats |
: JPEG, PNG, BMP |
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| USB Version |
: 2.0 |
| Supported Audio Formats |
: MP3, AC4, AC3, EAC3, AAC, MP2, PCM, WMA |
| Supported Video Formats |
: MKV, DivX, MP4, AVI, ASF, MOV, FLV |
| Supported Picture Formats |
: JPEG, PNG, BMP, WebP, JPS, MPO |
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| Video |
| Backlight |
: 4K UHD OLED |
| HLG |
: Yes |
| HDR10 |
: Yes |
| Dolby Vision |
: Yes |
| AI Picture Pro |
: Yes |
| Filmmaker Mode™ |
: Yes |
| AI Brightness Control |
: Yes |
| Quick Media Switching ( QMS ) |
: Yes |
| LED Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro |
: Yes |
| Wide Color Gamut |
: OLED Colour |
| Motion |
: OLED Motion |
| Dimming Technology |
: Pixel Dimming |
| AI Genre Selection |
: Yes ( SDR / HDR ) |
| Picture Processor |
: α9 AI Processor 4K Gen8 |
| AI Upscaling |
: α9 AI Super Upscaling 4K |
| Refresh Rate |
: 120Hz Native ( VRR 144Hz ) |
| High Frame Rate ( HFR ) |
: 4K 120 Fps ( HDMI, RF, USB ) |
| Picture Mode |
: 10 Modes ( Personalized Picture Wizard, Vivid, Standard, Eco, Cinema, Sports, Game, Filmmaker, ( ISF ) Expert ( Bright Room ), ( ISF ) Expert ( Dark Room )) |
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| Backlight |
: 4K UHD OLED |
| HLG |
: Yes |
| HDR10 |
: Yes |
| Dolby Vision |
: Yes |
| AI Picture Pro |
: Yes |
| Auto Calibration |
: Yes |
| Filmmaker Mode ™ |
: Yes |
| AI Brightness Control |
: Yes |
| Quick Media Switching ( QMS ) |
: Yes |
| OLED Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro |
: Yes |
| Wide Color Gamut |
: OLED Color |
| Motion |
: OLED Motion |
| Dimming Technology |
: Pixel Dimming |
| AI Genre Selection |
: Yes ( SDR, HDR ) |
| High Frame Rate ( HFR ) |
: 4K 120 Fps ( HDMI, USB ) |
| Picture Processor |
: α9 AI Processor 4K Gen8 |
| AI Upscaling |
: α9 AI Super Upscaling 4K |
| Picture Mode |
: 10 Modes ( Personalized Picture Wizard, Vivid, Standard, Eco, Cinema, Sports, Game, Filmmaker, ( ISF ) Expert ( Bright Room ), ( ISF )Expert ( Dark Room )) |
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| Audio |
| Audio Output ( RMS ) |
: 40 W |
| Dolby Atmos |
: Yes |
| LG Sound Sync |
: Yes |
| WOW Orchestra |
: Yes |
| AI Acoustic Tuning |
: Yes |
| Sound Mode Share |
: Yes |
| Simultaneous Audio Output |
: Yes |
| Speaker System |
: 2.2 Channel |
| Speaker Direction |
: Down Firing |
| Bluetooth Surround Ready |
: Yes ( 2 Way Playback ) |
| Clear Voice Pro |
: Yes ( AI Voice Remastering ) |
| AI Sound |
: α9 AI Sound Pro ( Virtual 11.1.2 Up-Mix ) |
| Audio Codec |
: AC4, AC3 ( Dolby Digital ), EAC3, HE-AAC, AAC, MP2, MP3, PCM, WMA, apt-X ( Refer To Manual ) |
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| Audio Output ( RMS ) |
: 40 W |
| Dolby Atmos |
: Yes |
| LG Sound Sync |
: Yes |
| WOW Orchestra |
: Yes |
| AI Acoustic Tuning |
: Yes |
| Sound Mode Share |
: Yes |
| Simultaneous Audio Output |
: Yes |
| Speaker Direction |
: Down Firing |
| Speaker System |
: 2.2 Channel |
| Bluetooth Surround Ready |
: Yes ( 2 Way Playback ) |
| WiSA Ready |
: Yes ( Up To 2.1 Channel ) |
| Clear Voice Pro |
: Yes ( AI Voice Remastering ) |
| AI Sound |
: α9 AI Sound Pro ( Virtual 11.1.2 Up-Mix ) |
| Audio Codec |
: AC4, AC3 ( Dolby Digital ), EAC3, HE-AAC, AAC, MP2, MP3, PCM, WMA, apt-X ( Refer To Manual ) |
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| Connectivity Options |
| HDMI 2.1 |
: 4ea ( Supports 4K 120Hz, eARC, VRR, ALLM, QMS ( 4 Port )) |
| USB 2.0 |
: 3ea |
| Ethernet / LAN |
: 1ea |
| RF Input ( Antenna / Cable ) |
: 2ea |
| Optical Digital Audio Out ( SPDIF ) |
: 1ea |
| Wi-Fi 6 |
: Yes |
| Bluetooth 5.3 |
: Yes |
| Simplink ( HDMI CEC ) |
: Yes |
| HDMI Audio Return Channel |
: eARC ( HDMI 2 ) |
| CI Slot |
: 1ea ( Except For UK,Ireland ) |
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| HDMI 2.1 |
: 4ea ( Supports 4K 120Hz, eARC, VRR, ALLM, QMS ( 4 Port )) |
| USB 2.0 |
: 3ea |
| Ethernet / LAN |
: 1ea |
| RF Input ( Antenna / Cable ) |
: 2ea |
| Optical Digital Audio Out ( SPDIF ) |
: 1ea |
| Wi-Fi 6 |
: Yes |
| Bluetooth 5.3 |
: Yes |
| Simplink ( HDMI CEC ) |
: Yes |
| HDMI Audio Return Channel |
: eARC ( HDMI 2 ) |
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| Smart TV Features |
| Operating System |
: WebOS 25 Smart TV |
| Voice ID |
: Yes |
| Multi View |
: Yes |
| Home Hub |
: Yes |
| AI Chatbot |
: Yes |
| Google Cast |
: Yes |
| LG Channels |
: Yes |
| Always Ready |
: Yes |
| Full Web Browser |
: Yes |
| Google Home, Hub |
: Yes |
| Works With Apple Home |
: Yes |
| USB Camera Compatible |
: Yes |
| Works With Apple Airplay |
: Yes |
| Hands-Free Voice Control |
: Yes |
| Intelligent Voice Recognition |
: Yes |
| Magic Remote Control |
: Built-In |
| The Security Update Is Supported Until |
: 31/12/2029 |
| Smartphone Remote App |
: Yes ( LG ThinQ ) |
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| Operating System |
: WebOS 25 Smart TV |
| Voice ID |
: Yes |
| Home Hub |
: Yes |
| AI Chatbot |
: Yes |
| Multi View |
: Yes |
| Google Cast |
: Yes |
| LG Channels |
: Yes |
| Always Ready |
: Yes |
| Full Web Browser |
: Yes |
| Google Home, Hub |
: Yes |
| USB Camera Compatible |
: Yes |
| Works With Apple Home |
: Yes |
| Hands-Free Voice Control |
: Yes |
| Works With Apple Airplay |
: Yes |
| Intelligent Voice Recognition |
: Yes |
| Magic Remote Control Built-In |
: Yes |
| Smartphone Remote App |
: Yes ( LG ThinQ ) |
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| Other Features |
| Design |
: Ultra Slim Design |
| Gray Scale |
: Yes |
| Invert Colors |
: Yes |
| High Contrast |
: Yes |
| Analog TV Reception |
: Yes |
| Digital TV Reception |
: DVB-T2/T ( Terrestrial ), DVB-C ( Cable ), DVB-S2/S ( Satellite ) |
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| Design |
: Ultra Slim Design |
| Gray Scale |
: Yes |
| Invert Colors |
: Yes |
| High Contrast |
: Yes |
| Analog TV Reception |
: Yes |
| Limited Warranty |
: 1 Year Parts & Labor |
| Digital TV Reception |
: DVB-T2/T ( Terrestrial ), DVB-C ( Cable ), DVB-S2/S ( Satellite ) |
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| General Details |
| Power Supply |
: AC 100~240V 50-60Hz |
| Power Consumption Standby |
: Under 0.5 W |
| Weight Without Stand |
: 16.6 Kg |
| Weight With Stand |
: 18.5 Kg |
| Packaging Weight |
: 26.4 Kg |
| VESA Mounting |
: 300 mm X 200 mm |
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| Power Supply |
: AC 100~240V 50-60Hz |
| Standby Power Consumption |
: Under 0.5 W |
| Energy Star Rating |
: 2 |
| Weight Without Stand |
: 16.6 Kg |
| Weight With Stand |
: 18.5 Kg |
| Packaging Weight |
: 26.4 Kg |
| VESA Mounting |
: 300 mm X 200 mm |
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| Supplied Accessories |
| Remote Control |
: Magic Remote MR25GA, MR25GB ( UK, Italy ) |
| Power Cable |
: Yes ( TV Attached ) |
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| Remote Control |
: Magic Remote Control MR25 |
| Power Cable |
: Yes ( Attached ) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which product is better for gaming?
Both TVs support 4K 120Hz, VRR, ALLM, FreeSync, and G-Sync, but the OLED65C56LA has a slightly more comprehensive gaming feature specification, making it the better choice for gamers.
Does Product 1 support Dolby Atmos?
Yes, the LG OLED65C56LA supports Dolby Atmos and also includes AI Sound Pro with virtual 11.1.2-channel up-mixing.
Is there any picture quality difference between these TVs?
No significant difference is expected. Both models use a 4K OLED panel, Dolby Vision, HDR10, Pixel Dimming, and the α9 AI Processor 4K Gen8.
Which TV is better for home theater use?
The OLED65C56LA is slightly better for home theater enthusiasts thanks to WiSA readiness and broader media format support.
Do both TVs support 144Hz VRR gaming?
Yes, both models support Variable Refresh Rate up to 144Hz, providing smoother gameplay for compatible gaming systems.
Which TV should most buyers choose?
Most buyers should choose the LG OLED65C56LA because it offers a few extra premium features while maintaining the same excellent OLED picture and smart TV experience.
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