Sony's early 8K flagship made you choose: just one HDMI 2.1 port (HDMI 4) unlocks 8K@60Hz or 4K@120Hz, while the other three ports stay locked at HDMI 2.0b. That single HDMI 2.1 input receives 48Gbps bandwidth, but sharing it across 8K and gaming is a real bottleneck. HDMI 3 carries eARC, and optical audio provides surround backup. Here's every port and the cables you'll need.
Sony’s flagship 98-inch 8K TV. Massive LED display with Backlight Master Drive, up to 4000 nits brightness.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- Sony
- Release Year
- 2019
- Model Number
- XBR-98Z9G
- Category
- tv
Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI 2.0b (Type A - Standard) | 3 | — | HDMI 1, 2 & 3. HDMI 3 has eARC/ARC. 4K@60Hz max |
| HDMI 2.1 (Type A - Standard) | 1 | — | HDMI 4 only, 8K@60Hz, 4K@120Hz |
| USB Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 1) | 1 | — | 5Gbps |
| USB Type-A (USB 2.0) | 2 | — | 480Mbps |
| Optical TOSLINK (S/PDIF) | 1 | — | Digital audio output |
| 3.5mm TRS (Stereo Audio) | 1 | — | Center Speaker Input |
| RJ-45 (100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet) | 1 | — | 100Mbps limit |
| RF Antenna Input (Coaxial) | 1 | — | ATSC tuner |
Notes & Compatibility
Only HDMI 4 is HDMI 2.1 (supports 8K@60Hz, 4K@120Hz). HDMI 1-3 are HDMI 2.0b. HDMI 3 has eARC. Professional installation required.
