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A9S 4K HDR OLED with Smart Android TV (2020)
$1,299.99 $1,499.99
Product highlights
- Bring out the beauty of OLED with the powerful Picture Processor X1 Ultimate.
- Sony MASTER Series TVs are meticulously engineered with the goal of faithfully reproducing the creator’s true intent.
- Millions of individual pixels are supercharged by the Pixel Contrast Booster for more vibrant colors to complement absolute OLED black.1
- Acoustic Surface Audio produces 2.1 channel sound from the entire screen, creating an immersive multidimensional audio experience.
- Sony’s Android TV with Google Assistant gives you a smarter, easier way to get more from your TV.3
- Take your PlayStation® experience to the next level with a Sony 4K gaming TV featuring dedicated Game Mode for a smoother, more responsive gaming experience.
- Experience a more natural picture with 4K X-Reality PRO & Object-Based Super Resolution.
- See exactly what the creator intended with the advanced color and gradation of TRILUMINOS™ Display.
- OLED + X-Motion Clarity makes fast-moving scenes bright and clear
- Picture and sound are automatically adjusted to your environment with Sony’s unique Ambient Optimization™ technology.
- Works with AirPlay 2 to easily stream content from your Apple device.7
- Compatible with Google Nest Devices5, Amazon Alexa6, and Apple HomeKit7 for an even smarter home.
- See the big picture with HDR1, Dolby Visions™8, IMAX Enhanced™9 and Netflix Calibrated Mode.10
- The super-slim one-slate design and narrow aluminum bezel harmoniously blends into any environment, keeping you focused on the picture.11
- Hang your TV like a work of art with the SU-WL855 ultra-slim wall-mount bracket for select Sony BRAVIA™ OLED and LED TVs.12
- Calman™ auto calibration mode makes high-performance screen calibration easier than ever.13
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Deep OLED blacks, immersive sound, compact size
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Top features
Beautiful OLED in a compact size, powered by our outstanding processor
Sound and picture in harmony—the screen is the speaker
The same powerful processor used to drive our 8K TVs precisely analyzes image data to bring out the intense contrast of OLED, with pure blacks, peak brightness and truly realistic pictures.
By having the screen act as the speaker, sound and picture work perfectly together with sound coming from the right place on the screen for a more cinematic experience.
Minimalist design immerses you in the picture
Supreme picture quality and sound, whatever the environment
Super-thin bezel keeps you focused on the screen for a truly immersive viewing experience. With its compact size, thin form and simple one-slate design, this TV harmonizes with your living room.11
Sit back and enjoy the best possible viewing experience. Sony's unique ambient optimization technology automatically adjusts picture and sound to your environment.
Experience content as the creator intended
Digitally compressing pictures from film to TV compromises quality and your experience. Unique features let you enjoy studio-quality entertainment in your own home, just as the director intended.
A faster way to the entertainment you love
Beautiful OLED in a compact size, powered by our outstanding processor
The same powerful processor used to drive our 8K TVs precisely analyzes image data to bring out the intense contrast of OLED, with pure blacks, peak brightness and truly realistic pictures.
Boosting color and contrast for extra depth and realism
See real-world colors, discover the detail in deep shadow and bright highlights. With Pixel Contrast Booster, color and contrast are enhanced in bright areas so you can enjoy scenes full of lifelike shades and hues, more depth, fine texture, and the pure black contrast that only OLED can deliver.
Edge type LCD
Conventional OLED
Sony's OLED with Pixel Contrast Booster
Making color and contrast more real
With Object-based HDR remaster, the color in individual objects on screen is analyzed and the contrast adjusted, unlike most TVs where contrast is only adjusted along one black-to-white contrast curve. Because objects are remastered individually, this small TV can reproduce greater depth, textures and more realistic pictures.
Supreme resolution, whatever you’re watching
Any kind of content can be upconverted to lifelike 4K1 resolution with Sony's unique features. Our X1™ Ultimate, twice as fast as the X1™ Extreme, precisely analyzes and processes data to enrich 4K pictures with real-world detail and texture. Even images filmed in 2K and Full HD are upscaled close to 4K by 4K X-Reality™ PRO2 using a unique 4K database. Resolution of each subject is then optimized by Object-based Super Resolution to reproduce virtually real-world textures.
Reproduces a wider, more precise range of colors
By widening the color spectrum, TRILUMINOS powered by our X1 processors reproduces more colors than a conventional television. It analyzes and processes data in every image to make colors even more natural and precise so pictures are closer than ever to real life.
Reproduces a wider, more precise range of colors
By widening the color spectrum, TRILUMINOS powered by our X1 processors reproduces more colors than a conventional television. It analyzes and processes data in every image to make colors even more natural and precise so pictures are closer than ever to real life.
Reproduces a wider, more precise range of colors
By widening the color spectrum, TRILUMINOS powered by our X1 processors reproduces more colors than a conventional television. It analyzes and processes data in every image to make colors even more natural and precise so pictures are closer than ever to real life.
Sound and picture in harmony—the screen is the speaker
By having the screen act as the speaker, sound and picture work perfectly together with sound coming from the right place on the screen for a more cinematic experience.
Sound from the screen, incredibly immersive
Sound on conventional TVs with a speaker located below the screen is often out of sync with the picture. With our Acoustic Surface Audio, the screen is the speaker. An innovative actuator behind the screen vibrates discreetly to create sound so what you hear comes from the place in the scene where the action is happening—dialog from characters, engine noise from a car.
Sound flows around you with Dolby Atmos™
Be surrounded by sound as if you are right there in the scene. With Dolby Atmos, sound comes from above as well as from the sides so you can hear objects moving overhead with more realism for a truly multi-dimensional experience.
Enjoy multidimensional sound with S-Force Front Surround
Hear sound as you would from a separate multi surround speaker. By upconverting inputs, S-Force Front Surround virtually reproduces a multi-surround speaker system within your TV so you can enjoy all the thrills of more immersive sound.
Clearly hear voices
With Voice Zoom, you can hear human speech clearly without having to turn up the volume—ideal for news bulletins and documentaries.
Supreme picture quality and sound, whatever the environment
Sit back and enjoy the best possible viewing experience. Sony's unique ambient optimization technology automatically adjusts picture and sound to your environment.
Brightness refined for your room
On conventional TVs, brightness stays the same regardless of light in a room, resulting in pictures that are too dark or bright. This '4K OLED TV' includes an embedded light sensor that optimizes picture brightness to room conditions, boosting brightness in light rooms and reducing it in dark ones, so you get the perfect view.
Sound tailored to your environment
Sound experience can change depending on your room environment. For example, curtains absorb sound, while objects in front of the TV can disturb the passage of sound, compromising the quality of what you hear. This 4K Ultra HD TV detects objects and reproduces sound that's enhanced and optimized to your room.
Minimalist design immerses you in the picture
Super-thin bezel keeps you focused on the screen for a truly immersive viewing experience. With its compact size, thin form and simple one-slate design, this TV harmonizes with your living room.11
One-slate design, no distractions
Our slim and simple one-slate design keeps you focused on the screen while blending harmoniously in any room environment.11
Narrow metal bezel
Keeps you focused on the picture, not the television.
Aluminum Central Stand
Beautifully designed to match your living room.
Cable clutter minimized
A concealed cable track keeps wires neatly hidden so your television stays free of clutter and looks good from the front, the sides, and the back.11
Enjoy smarter entertainment
Discover 700,000+ for US movies and shows in one place. Control your TV with your voice and effortlessly watch content from your smartphone on TV.
All your favorite content and services in seconds
Watch what you love. Control it with your voice
Search for shows, get recommendations, even control your TV—faster—with your voice. Ask Google or Amazon Echo for a little help on your big screen.3
Over 5,000 apps, more than any other smart TV
Sony's Android Smart TV has an unbeatable number of apps. Choose the ones that make your life more fun and entertaining.8,9,10
No more waiting
Apps start fast and there’s no more waiting when you switch between apps—Netflix starts 3x faster than before.
Our Android TVs are recommended by Netflix
Netflix have created an easy way for you to identify TVs with better performance, easier app access and new features that make for a better smart TV. Netflix-recommended TVs help you enjoy popular shows and movies with a dedicated button and voice control.
Enjoy studio quality with Netflix Calibrated Mode
This mode was specially developed to enjoy Netflix originals and reproduce the same picture quality on a TV as on a studio evaluation master. With Netflix Calibrated Mode, the creator's vision and intent is faithfully preserved.10
Get started with just one button
Sony TVs have a dedicated Netflix button, so you can start streaming with just one click.
Easily connect to your favorite compatible devices
Supersize your smartphone favorites
Quickly and easily enjoy your favorite videos, photos, games, and more from your iOS or Android devices on the big screen.7
Easily control your smart home
Use your voice to control smart-home devices throughout your home. Adjust lighting or control other connected devices.2
Designed for gamers
Enjoy smoother, more responsive gaming
TVs with BRAVIA Sync recognize when a games console is connected and automatically switch the TV to game mode. In this mode, picture processing is optimized to suit video games' faster frame rates. So you can experience smooth, responsive gameplay with no annoying lag or delay.
A remote that's easy to use
Beautifully designed
Our premium design remote in brushed aluminum with hairline finish feels good in the hand and harmonizes with your living room. Control your TV with Bluetooth connectivity even if there are objects in the way, and use a variety of simple one-push buttons to easily manage key functions.
Easy control with smart remote
Connect set top boxes and other devices via HDMI to your OLED Smart TV and control them all using one smart commander. A slimmer, more rounded design with built-in voice control microphone and enhanced button layout makes it really easy to use, too.
Experience content as the creator intended
When pictures are digitally compressed from film to TV, quality is compromised and your experience is not as the director intended in the studio. A wide range of unique features lets you enjoy studio-quality entertainment in your own home, just as the director intended.
Embrace the thrills of the theater
See all your favorite movies in a completely new way with more drama and realism on a 4K OLED TV that's designed to deliver an authentic theater experience at home.
This Sony 4K Smart TV is an IMAX Enhanced product, ready to meet high-quality color, contrast, clarity, and sound. Take comfort in knowing you'll be enjoying a fully immersive at-home entertainment experience on this TV that takes full advantage of IMAX Enhanced content.9
Enjoy cinematic thrills at home. Dolby Vision™ brings scenes vividly to life for authentic viewing, while Dolby Atmos™ fills the room with immersive surround sound.8
Preserving the passion of the creators
To address color variations from the production process, this TV is ready to use Portrait Displays' high-performance Calman auto-calibration software. This allows an unprecedented level of calibration and the ability to fine tune adjustments simply not possible through conventional picture settings. It delivers high-fidelity color reproduction that's true to the original TV signal and can even adapt to the subtlest changes in color that may occur over time. This TV is Calman Ready, allowing customers to benefit from software used by visual creators in post-production, quality-control workflows, further demonstrating our commitment to deliver pictures with professional-grade color-calibrated accuracy in the home.13
Assistive Technology on Android TV
Our TVs include visual, hearing and mobility accessible technology.
Specifications
Accessibility
Accessibility Shortcut
Yes
Audio Description (Audio key)
Yes
Closed Caption
Closed Caption
Screen Reader
Yes
Text Magnification
Yes
Voice Search
Yes
Accessories
Optional accessories
Wallmount Bracket (SU-WL855 [Refer to Country/Area Handling Chart]). Depends on country selection
Audio Features
ARC output format
Two channel linear PCM: 48kHz 16bits, Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos, DTS
ACOUSTIC AUTO CALIBRATION
Yes
Advanced Auto Volume
Yes
Auto Mute (on no signal)
Yes(Audio only)
Auto Surround
Yes
Clear Phase
Yes
DTS audio format support
DTS Digital Surround
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Dolby audio format support
Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos
HDMI Audio Return Channel(ARC)
Yes (eARC/ARC) (for HDMI3)
Warranty
- 4K: 3,840 x 2,160 pixels. Requires HDR compatible content from supported streaming services, such as Netflix, Amazon Video or HDR compatible content device connected via HDMI input. Requires HDMI® cables sold separately
- Upscaled, simulated and enhanced 8K and 4K images will vary based on source content.
- User must connect to a Google account to use, including voice to activate linked apps. Wireless connectivity requires 802.11 home network (802.11n recommended). Network services, content, and the operating system and software of this product may be subject to separate or third party terms and conditions and changed, interrupted or discontinued at any time and may require fees, registration and credit card information. Apps must be compatible with TV. App availability varies by region and device. Use of this TV requires consent to Google Terms of Service (http://www.google.com/policies/terms/) and Privacy Policy (http://www.google.com/policies/privacy/)
- Chromecast built-in compatibility dependent on app.
- Google Nest devices (sold separately) are compatible with Sony TV’s powered by Android TV. Requires compatible devices connected to the same wireless home network. Download the Google Home app from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Once download is complete, user must link compatible Nest Speaker devices to the Sony device in order to access the voice control function and to control TV operation. Subject to third party app terms and conditions.
- Amazon Alexa enabled devices (sold separately) compatible with Sony TV’s powered by Android TV. Amazon account required. Subscriptions may be required to access certain content. Compatible devices require internet connection.
- This Sony TV is compatible with AirPlay 2 and HomeKit. iOS 12.2 or later or macOS 10.14.4 or later is required. Apple ID account required. Subscriptions may be required to access certain content.
- Dolby Vision content is compatible with streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon Video or compatible content device connected via HDMI input. Requires HDMI® cables sold separately.
- IMAX Enhanced content enables the full IMAX Enhanced experience.
- Netflix streaming membership required. 4K Ultra HD availability subject to your Netflix subscription plan, internet service, device capabilities, and content availability. www.netflix.com/termsofuse
- Actual look may differ depending on TV size and type of cables used.
- SU-WL855 wall-mount bracket is available for select Sony OLED and LED models ranging from 55” class to 75” class. TV and wall mount system sold separately. Hardware included with wall-mount bracket.
- Requires separately sold Calman calibration software to be installed on your PC, a pattern generator, a meter (colorimeter, spectrophotometer etc.), and Calman for BRAVIA app to be downloaded from Google Play and installed on your TV. Internet needed to utilize app services on TV. Network services, content, and software of this product may be subject to separate terms and conditions and changed, interrupted or discontinued at any time and may require fees, registration and credit card information.
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Picture Processor X1, X-Reality PRO, X-Motion Clarity, TRILUMINOS, X-tended Dynamic Range and the Sony logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. PlayStation is a registered trademark of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. Android, Android TV, Google Play, Google, YouTube and the Google logo are registered trademarks of Google LLC. Netflix and the Netflix logo are registered trademarks of Netflix Inc. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Screen images simulated.