TechRadar Verdict
It's not the youngest OLED TV on the market, but LG have truly hit the sweet spot with the LG OLED55B7. This 55-inch set is impressively bright for an OLED panel, and rounds that off with a stylish design and immersive 2160p resolution for a truly affordable price tag. With support for all three key HDR formats catered for, plus Freeview Play, it’s an easy set to lust over.
Pros
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Excellent all-round image quality
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Elegant design
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HDR10, HLG and Dolby Vision support
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Great smart platform
Cons
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Monophonic onboard audio
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Silver bezel can distract
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The year-old LG OLED55B7 may be starting to look a bit long in the tooth, with the TV industry's release schedule being what it is, but you might not want to dismiss what's on offer here. LG's B7 is a mid-range 4K OLED TV with plenty to recommend it.
You want Dolby Vision on top of industry standard HDR10? Check. Fancy a slick design that's not just another black bordered flatscreen? You got it.
The B7 was LG’s 2017 entry-level OLED screen, positioned below the below the better (but more expensive) C7 OLED, G7 OLED, E7 OLED and W7 OLED models. You can find it in both 55- and 65-inch screen sizes - both of which should be available at bargain basement prices now that the newer B8 OLED is finally out on the market.
In the UK it's called the OLED55B7V and OLED65B7V; in the US, the OLED55B7P and OLED65B7P; and in Australia, the OLED55B7T and OLED65B7T.
While LG has made some serious strides with its 2018 OLED televisions, including improvements to the Look Up Tables (LUTs), the 2017 models are still quite formidable TVs in 2018. They still offer a big upgrade for HDR performance, and less obviously come with a number of fantastic features, including 360 degree video playback, smart assistant integration and an OLED still image gallery.
If you're looking for the latest and greatest, check out the newer LG B8 OLED - but, if you don't mind last year's tech, the B7 is still a great value.
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Design
An ultra slim silver bezel and crescent stand, with LG OLED branding, set the B7 apart from its brethren. Build quality and finish is good. The silver finish extends to the back of the panel, where it contrasts with a white plastic casing. The look is sophisticated, although the silver frame can be distracting when light catches it.
The panel is wafer thin, but bulks to 48.6mm with electronics and sound system.
The screen has four HDMI inputs, all HDCP 2.2 compatible, so they can be used for 4K sources such as a UHD Blu-ray player, games console and set top box.
There are also three USB inputs, one of which is a fast v3.0 input, a digital optical audio output and Ethernet. Wi-Fi is standard. There's also a satellite tuner and Freeview Play terrestrial tuner.
The set comes with a single remote, the latest version of LG's cursor-based pointer, used to navigate the screen's webOS smart platform. It's responsive and intuitive to use.
Design TL;DR: With a minimal silver bezel and hairline back cover, the B7 isn’t just another black-clad frame. The panel sits on a chromed crescent pedestal stand.
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The screen has four HDMI inputs, all HDCP 2.2 compatible, so they can be used for 4K sources such as a UHD Blu-ray player, games console and set top box.
There are also three USB inputs, one of which is a fast v3.0 input, a digital optical audio output and Ethernet. Wi-Fi is standard. There's also a satellite tuner and Freeview Play terrestrial tuner.
The set comes with a single remote, the latest version of LG's cursor-based pointer, used to navigate the screen's webOS smart platform. It's responsive and intuitive to use.
Design TL;DR: With a minimal silver bezel and hairline back cover, the B7 isn’t just another black-clad frame. The panel sits on a chromed crescent pedestal stand.
Screen sizes available: 55- and 65-inches | Tuner: Freeview Play, satellite | 4K: Yes | HDR: Yes | Panel technology: OLED | Smart TV: Yes/ LG webOS | Curved: No | Dimensions: 1229 x 708 x 48.6 mm | 3D: No | Inputs: 4x HDMI, 3 x USB, Ethernet
Smart TV (WebOS 3.5)
LG has made a number of revisions to the 3.5 iteration of its webOS connected platform, but (thankfully) none too radical. The UI is as intuitive as ever, offering simple navigation and powerful customisation.
The Home screen is built around a striped Launch Bar for apps, inputs and features. Live TV and HDMI selection claim the early slots, followed by streaming apps and catch-up TV services. Keep on scrolling and the list changes to features, including that OLED gallery, Screen Share for casting from mobile devices, and multimedia playback (Photos, Music and Video). The order of this listing can be customised. If you Miracast a lot, simply grab the Screen Share tab with the remote and drag it to where you want it.
The remote control has dedicated buttons for both Netflix and 
The screen has four HDMI inputs, all HDCP 2.2 compatible, so they can be used for 4K sources such as a UHD Blu-ray player, games console and set top box.
There are also three USB inputs, one of which is a fast v3.0 input, a digital optical audio output and Ethernet. Wi-Fi is standard. There's also a satellite tuner and Freeview Play terrestrial tuner.
The set comes with a single remote, the latest version of LG's cursor-based pointer, used to navigate the screen's webOS smart platform. It's responsive and intuitive to use.
Design TL;DR: With a minimal silver bezel and hairline back cover, the B7 isn’t just another black-clad frame. The panel sits on a chromed crescent pedestal stand.
Screen sizes available: 55- and 65-inches | Tuner: Freeview Play, satellite | 4K: Yes | HDR: Yes | Panel technology: OLED | Smart TV: Yes/ LG webOS | Curved: No | Dimensions: 1229 x 708 x 48.6 mm | 3D: No | Inputs: 4x HDMI, 3 x USB, Ethernet
Smart TV (WebOS 3.5)
LG has made a number of revisions to the 3.5 iteration of its webOS connected platform, but (thankfully) none too radical. The UI is as intuitive as ever, offering simple navigation and powerful customisation.
The Home screen is built around a striped Launch Bar for apps, inputs and features. Live TV and HDMI selection claim the early slots, followed by streaming apps and catch-up TV services. Keep on scrolling and the list changes to features, including that OLED gallery, Screen Share for casting from mobile devices, and multimedia playback (Photos, Music and Video). The order of this listing can be customised. If you Miracast a lot, simply grab the Screen Share tab with the remote and drag it to where you want it.
The remote control has dedicated buttons for both Netflix and
The screen has four HDMI inputs, all HDCP 2.2 compatible, so they can be used for 4K sources such as a UHD Blu-ray player, games console and set top box.
There are also three USB inputs, one of which is a fast v3.0 input, a digital optical audio output and Ethernet. Wi-Fi is standard. There's also a satellite tuner and Freeview Play terrestrial tuner.
The set comes with a single remote, the latest version of LG's cursor-based pointer, used to navigate the screen's webOS smart platform. It's responsive and intuitive to use.
Design TL;DR: With a minimal silver bezel and hairline back cover, the B7 isn’t just another black-clad frame. The panel sits on a chromed crescent pedestal stand.
Screen sizes available: 55- and 65-inches | Tuner: Freeview Play, satellite | 4K: Yes | HDR: Yes | Panel technology: OLED | Smart TV: Yes/ LG webOS | Curved: No | Dimensions: 1229 x 708 x 48.6 mm | 3D: No | Inputs: 4x HDMI, 3 x USB, Ethernet
Smart TV (WebOS 3.5)
LG has made a number of revisions to the 3.5 iteration of its webOS connected platform, but (thankfully) none too radical. The UI is as intuitive as ever, offering simple navigation and powerful customisation.
The Home screen is built around a striped Launch Bar for apps, inputs and features. Live TV and HDMI selection claim the early slots, followed by streaming apps and catch-up TV services. Keep on scrolling and the list changes to features, including that OLED gallery, Screen Share for casting from mobile devices, and multimedia playback (Photos, Music and Video). The order of this listing can be customised. If you Miracast a lot, simply grab the Screen Share tab with the remote and drag it to where you want it.
The remote control has dedicated buttons for both Netflix and
