The A9F was Sony's first set with eARC, but every HDMI port on it is 2.0b — 18 Gbps, 4K@60Hz, and no VRR or 4K@120Hz on either size. eARC sits on HDMI 3. That combination catches people out: the soundbar link is modern, the video link is not. Both sizes share the same inputs.
Sony’s 2018 Master Series OLED with the X1 Ultimate processor and Acoustic Surface Audio, in 55 and 65 inches. Sony’s first TV with eARC.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- Sony
- Release Year
- 2018
- Model Number
- See models below
- Category
- TV
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Models in this family
Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Power (PD) | Capabilities | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI 2.0b (Type A – Standard) | 4 | — | — | — | All 4K@60Hz. HDMI 3 has eARC/ARC |
| 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
All HDMI ports are HDMI 2.0b (18 Gbps, 4K@60Hz max). HDMI 3 carries eARC/ARC — this was Sony’s first eARC set. No HDMI 2.1, no 4K@120Hz, no VRR.
Common questions
How many ports does the Sony A9F Master Series OLED (2018) have?
The Sony A9F Master Series OLED (2018) has 11 ports in total: 4 × HDMI 2.0b (Type A – Standard), 1 × USB Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 1), 2 × USB Type-A (USB 2.0), 1 × Optical TOSLINK (S/PDIF), 1 × 3.5mm TRS (Stereo Audio), 1 × RJ-45 (100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet) and 1 × RF Antenna Input (Coaxial).
What kinds of ports does the Sony A9F Master Series OLED (2018) have?
By connector family, the Sony A9F Master Series OLED (2018) has 4 HDMI, 3 USB, 2 Audio, 1 Network and 1 Video (Legacy).
How many USB ports does the Sony A9F Master Series OLED (2018) have?
The Sony A9F Master Series OLED (2018) has 3 USB ports: 1 × USB Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 1) and 2 × USB Type-A (USB 2.0).
What video connections does the Sony A9F Master Series OLED (2018) have?
The Sony A9F Master Series OLED (2018) has 5 ports that can carry video: 4 × HDMI 2.0b (Type A – Standard) and 1 × RF Antenna Input (Coaxial).
