Sony A9S (A9) Master Series OLED TV

MSRP 1800 USD80% Neofiliac
Keywords: 4kandroiddolby-atmosdtsmaster-seriesoledsonytv

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Product Overview

Sony A9S (A9 in EU) is a flagship-level compact smart TV in Sony's 2020 OLED lineup. Powered by the X1 Ultimate picture processor, the A9S delivers enhanced contrast, object-based HDR remaster, and precise color reproduction.
Like other Sony OLED TVs, the A9S features Sony's signature Acoustic Surface Audio, which creates sound from directly underneath the panel for a more correctly-placed sound.

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What we found**

Neofiliac score 80% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Gorgeous OLED panel
  • High screen-to-body ratio
  • Supports Dolby Vision, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma), and HDR10
  • 10-bit display panel
Cons

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    Specifications

    48"48"48"

    Connectivity

    Ports4x HDMI (CEC), 1x AV Composite In (Video + L/R), 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x Antenna (RF) (female), 1x RS232 (C), 1x Optical Audio Out, 3x USB 2.0, 1x Ethernet RJ454x HDMI (CEC), 1x Satellite In (Main; F-type female), 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x CI+ 1.4, 1x Antenna (RF), 1x Optical Audio Out, 3x USB 2.0, 1x Ethernet RJ454x HDMI 2.1 (CEC), 1x Satellite In (Main; F-type female), 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x Antenna (RF), 1x Optical Audio Out, 3x USB 2.0, 1x Ethernet RJ45
    Wireless ConnectivityWiFi 5 + Bluetooth 4.2 + WiFi Direct + DLNAWiFi 5 + Bluetooth 5.0 + WiFi Direct + DLNAWiFi 5 + Bluetooth 5.0 + WiFi Direct + DLNA

    Construction

    CameraNo
    ColorsBlack
    Drivers | Subwoofer1 x 5
    Speakers2x 10W
    VESA Mount300 x 300 mm300 x 300 mm300 x 200 mm

    Dimensions

    Bezels93.69% screen-to-body ratio93.69% screen-to-body ratio93.69% screen-to-body ratio
    Size | Depth2.28 in / 58 mm w/o stand, 10.04 in / 255 mm w/ stand2.28 in / 58 mm w/o stand, 10.04 in / 255 mm w/ stand2.28 in / 58 mm w/o stand, 10.04 in / 255 mm w/ stand
    Size | Height24.57 in / 624 mm w/o stand, 24.76 in / 629 mm w/ stand24.57 in / 624 mm w/o stand, 24.76 in / 629 mm w/ stand24.57 in / 624 mm w/o stand, 24.76 in / 629 mm w/ stand
    Size | Width42.09 in / 1069 mm42.09 in / 1069 mm42.09 in / 1069 mm
    Weight13.9 kg / 31 lbs w/o stand , 17.6 kg / 39 lbs w/ stand13.9 kg / 31 lbs w/o stand , 17.6 kg / 39 lbs w/ stand13.9 kg / 31 lbs w/o stand , 17.6 kg / 39 lbs w/ stand

    Display

    Aspect Ratio16:9
    Display Color Depth10 bits, 1073741824 colors
    Display Diagonal48" (47.6 in / 1209 mm)48" (47.6 in / 1209 mm)48" (47.6 in / 1209 mm)
    Display TypeOLED, LG Display
    Pixel Density92 ppi92 ppi92 ppi
    Pixel Pitch0.275 mm
    Resolution4K (3840x2160)
    Viewing Angle178° H / 178° V

    Function

    HDRDolby Vision, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma), HDR10
    Operating Humidity10 % ~ 80 %
    Operating SystemAndroid 9.0 Pie
    Operating Temperature0 °C ~ 40 °C , 32 °F ~ 104 °F
    Processor4 cores
    TunerAnalog (NTSC/PAL/SECAM), ATSC, Clear QAM
    VideoSuper Bit Mapping HDR, X-Motion Clarity, Apple AirPlay, Object-based Super Resolution, Object-based HDR remaster, TRILUMINOS Display, Pixel Contrast Booster, Apple HomeKit, IMAX Enhanced, Chromecast built-in, Dynamic Contrast Enhancer, Netflix Calibrat...Super Bit Mapping HDR, X-Motion Clarity, Apple AirPlay, Object-based Super Resolution, Object-based HDR remaster, TRILUMINOS Display, Pixel Contrast Booster, Apple HomeKit, IMAX Enhanced, Chromecast Built-in, Dynamic Contrast Enhancer, Netflix Calibrat...Super Bit Mapping HDR, X-Motion Clarity, Apple AirPlay, Object-based Super Resolution, Object-based HDR remaster, TRILUMINOS Display, Pixel Contrast Booster, Apple HomeKit, IMAX Enhanced, Chromecast Built-in, Dynamic Contrast Enhancer, Netflix Calibrat...

    Performance

    Power Consumption279 W (max) / 0.5 W (sleep)279 W (max) / 0.5 W (sleep)279 W (max) / 0.5 W (sleep)

    Production

    AccessoryPremium Remote
    Debut2020
    Model NameXBR-48A9SKD-48A9KJ-48A9S

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