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Release date: 23 May 2019
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Sony KD-98ZG9 review

Sony KD-98ZG9. Display diagonal: 2.49 m (98"), Display resolution: 7680 x 4320 pixels, HD type: 8K Ultra HD, Display technology: LCD, Screen shape: Flat, LED backlighting type: Direct-LED. Smart TV. Native aspect ratio: 16:9. Digital signal format system: DVB-C,DVB-S,DVB-S2,DVB-T,DVB-T2. Wi-Fi, Ethernet LAN. Product colour: Black

Explore the creator's vision in 8K

See how we’ve brought the creator’s intent to life by combining the brilliance of 8K HDR with our unique MASTER Series philosophy.

Full Array LED MORE LEDS, MORE BRIGHTNESS, MORE CONTRAST

Full Array LED TVs are lit by more LEDs positioned directly behind the screen, compared with conventional Edge LED TVs. This, combined with Sony’s precise local dimming technology, means the TV can independently dim or brighten individual zones of LEDs for more accurate contrast and a cinematic experience.

This is Sony 8K, a truly authentic experience

Step into the world of Sony 8K, exclusively powered by our acclaimed X1â„¢ Ultimate processor. Enjoy immersive big screen entertainment with four times the resolution of 4K and high brightness specially developed for 8K. Pictures are rich in depth, texture and detail, filling your field of view with unparalleled realism.

Recapture hidden details in 8K

With 8K X-Realityâ„¢ PRO, images are upscaled closer to true 8K quality using our exclusive 8K database. Pictures are sharpened and refined in real time, revealing details in the architecture of the building that previously were difficult to see.

See more of the scene with intense contrast

Unlock details in shadow and highlights. With up to twenty times the contrast of conventional LED TVs, this 8K HDR TV with 8K X-tended Dynamic Rangeâ„¢ PRO ensures dark scenes are darker and bright scenes brighter. See how shapes and textures appear in the shadows under the bridge and beneath the bright lights of the tower.

Pictures and sound in perfect harmony

Be in the moment with true-to-life pictures and acoustics to match. Beautifully detailed images combine with our Sound-from-Picture Realityâ„¢ for a captivating audio-visual performance.

Sound-from-Picture Realityâ„¢

Our Acoustic Multi-Audioâ„¢ system includes four front facing speakers for an authentic sound. With action and sound precisely aligned, your viewing becomes so much more immersive.

The centrepiece of breathtaking sound

Use your BRAVIA as a centre speaker and hear dialogue, vocals and instruments with exceptional clarity. Simply connect your home theatre system to unleash an immersive cinematic experience.

Big screen, dynamic experience

This Sony 8K HDR TV is designed for spectacular big screen viewing. Powerful pictures put you right at the heart of the action.

Vibrant shades of colour from any viewing angle

See vivid real world colours, even from the sides, on this 8K TV. Our X-Wide Angle technology allows the faithful shades and hues of the TRILUMINOSâ„¢ Display to be enjoyed from any angle.

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.

Embrace the thrills of the cinema

Enjoy cinematic thrills at home. Dolby Visionâ„¢ brings scenes vividly to life for authentic viewing, while Dolby Atmosâ„¢ fills the room with immersive surround sound.

Designed to perfectly deliver an immersive viewing experience

Every detail in this design maximizes picture and sound quality, and harmony, like never before.

Cables concealed, neat and tidy

Keep cables neatly hidden in the stand and held in place with the supplied cable holder.

Make smart even smarter

You can ask your Google Assistant to find your favourites, no remote required. It's truly effortless and offers the ultimate hands-free viewing experience. Control your Sony TV and other connected devices using your voice - there's no smarter way to run your life.

Easy control with smart remote

Connect set top boxes and other devices via HDMI to your 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.

Sony KD-98ZG9 specs

Packaging Data

Package weight: 179 kg
Package height: 1657 mm
Package depth: 760 mm
Package width: 2450 mm
Manual: True
Smart Remote included: yes
Remote control included: yes
Cables included: AC
Desktop stand: yes

Ports & Interfaces

Common interface Plus (CI+): yes
RF ports quantity: 3
Headphone outputs: 1
Composite video in: 1
USB 2.0 ports quantity: 3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: 1
DVI port: no
HDCP: yes
Audio Return Channel (ARC): True
PC in (D-Sub): no
HDMI ports quantity: 4

Weight & Dimensions

Stand width: 187.9 cm
Weight (without stand): 94.2 kg
Height (without stand): 131.1 cm
Depth (without stand): 11.1 cm
Width (without stand): 2.2 m
Weight (with stand): 101.8 kg
Height (with stand): 1395 mm
Depth (with stand): 486 mm
Width (with stand): 2202 mm

Management Features

On/Off timer: yes
Sleep timer: yes
On Screen Display (OSD): True
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG): True
Voice guide: yes
Voice control: yes

Network

Web browser: yes
Bluetooth profiles: A2DP,AVRCP,HID,HOGP,SPP
Bluetooth: True
Wi-Fi standards: 802.11a,802.11ad,802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LAN: yes
Wi-Fi: True

Performance

USB recording: yes
Local dimming: yes
Audio formats supported: ASF,FLAC,MP3,OGG,WAV,WMA
Image formats supported: JPEG
Video compression formats: 3GPP,AVC,AVI,HEVC,MKV,MOV,MP4,MPEG1,MPEG2,VC-1,Xvid
Video formats supported: 3GPP,AVC,AVI,HEVC,MKV,MOV,MP4,MPEG1,MPEG2,VC-1,XVID
Subtitles function: yes
Teletext function: yes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology: Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported: yes

TV Tuner

Analog signal format system: PAL B,PAL DK,PAL G,PAL I
Digital signal format system: DVB-C,DVB-S,DVB-S2,DVB-T,DVB-T2
Tuner type: Analog & digital

Power

Energy saving mode: yes
AC input frequency: 50 Hz
AC input voltage: 220 - 240 V
Power consumption (max): 1123 W
Power consumption (off): 0.5 W
Power consumption (standby): 2 W
Power consumption (typical): 802 W

Design

Panel mounting interface: 600 x 400 mm
VESA mounting: yes
On/off switch: yes
Product colour: Black

Other Features

Energy efficiency class (old): D
User memory: 16 GB
Smart calibration: yes
App store: Google Play Store
Annual energy consumption: 1112 kWh
Built-in speaker(s): yes
Batteries included: yes
3D: False
Light sensor: yes
Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG): yes

Smart TV

Screen mirroring: yes
Operating system installed: Android
Internet TV: True
Smart TV: True

Audio

Woofer: True
Sound modes: Cinema, Music, Sports, Standard
Audio decoding technologies: Dolby Digital AC4,DTS Digital Surround,Dolby Digital,Dolby Digital Plus
Built-in subwoofer: yes
RMS rated power: 80 W

Display

Peak luminance ratio: 79%
Display diagonal (metric): 247.7 cm
Supported graphics resolutions: 3840 x 2160,4096 x 2160,7680 x 4320
Supported video modes: 480p,720p,1080i,1080p
Native aspect ratio: 16:9
Screen shape: Flat
LED backlighting type: Direct-LED
Display technology: LCD
Display technology: LCD
Display resolution: 7680 x 4320 pixels
HD type: 8K Ultra HD
Display diagonal: 2.49 m (98")