Sony - 48" Class BRAVIA A9S Series OLED 4K UHD Smart Android TV
- Key Specs
- Display Type: OLED
- Resolution: 4K (2160p) (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, used to capture video/images. The higher the resolution the finer the detail that can be seen.)
- Screen Size Class: 48 inches (The group size measurement of a screen. This differs from a screen size measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- High Dynamic Range (HDR): true (An HDR-compatible 4K TV or other HDR-compatible product displays HDR video content when it's available from sources like 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs and 4K streaming services.)
- High Dynamic Range Format: HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision (There are a few HDR formats that tell the TV or other HDR-compatible product how to best utilize its capabilities to display HDR content. HDR technology can support one or multiple formats, each with various benefits to picture quality.)
- Refresh Rate: 120Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Motion Enhancement Technology: X-Motion Clarity (Proprietary technologies produced in addition to the Refresh Rate that smooth out faster moving pictures to reduce blur and pixelation.)
- Specific Manufacturer Technologies: Explore the Sony 50" options (This is technology that's specific to a TV brand (sometimes called proprietary technology). Here you'll see terms related to picture quality, brightness, processors and more.)
- Smart Platform: Android TV (Just like a computer, a smart TV needs an operating system (also called a smart platform) in order to access the Internet, connect with entertainment apps, and play streaming content. Some common TV smart platforms are; Roku TV, Android TV, and Chromecast.)
- Number of HDMI Inputs (Total): 4
- Works With: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- Voice Assistant Built-in: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
- General
- Product Name: 48" Class BRAVIA A9S Series OLED 4K UHD Smart Android TV
- Brand: Sony
- Model Number: XBR48A9S
- Model Year: 2021
- Color: Black
- Dimensions
- Product Height With Stand: 24.87 inches
- Product Width: 42.12 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth With Stand: 10.12 inches
- Product Height Without Stand: 24.62 inches
- Product Depth Without Stand: 2.37 inches
- Product Weight With Stand: 38.8 pounds
- Product Weight Without Stand: 30.7 pounds
- Stand Width: 18.62 inches (The horizontal measurement of the stand/base, or the distance from the outside of one leg to the outside of the opposite leg, as it is attached to the product.)
- Adjustable Stand Width: false (Whether the stand can adjust to have more than one measurement either between the legs or the base itself.)
- Display
- Display Type: OLED
- Resolution: 4K (2160p) (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, used to capture video/images. The higher the resolution the finer the detail that can be seen.)
- Screen Size: 47.5 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Size Class: 48 inches (The group size measurement of a screen. This differs from a screen size measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- High Dynamic Range (HDR): true (An HDR-compatible 4K TV or other HDR-compatible product displays HDR video content when it's available from sources like 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs and 4K streaming services.)
- High Dynamic Range Format: HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision (There are a few HDR formats that tell the TV or other HDR-compatible product how to best utilize its capabilities to display HDR content. HDR technology can support one or multiple formats, each with various benefits to picture quality.)
- Picture Quality Enhancement Technology: 4K HDR Processor X1 Ultimate
- Curved Screen: false
- Refresh Rate: 120Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Motion Enhancement Technology: X-Motion Clarity (Proprietary technologies produced in addition to the Refresh Rate that smooth out faster moving pictures to reduce blur and pixelation.)
- Closed Captioning: true (The text version of spoken audio displayed on the screen. Devices that can display closed captioning typically have the option to toggle the feature on or off.)
- Language(s) Displayed: English, French, Spanish (The available language options for displayed text or captions.)
- Features
- Remote Control Type: Voice control
- Specific Manufacturer Technologies: Explore the Sony 50" options (This is technology that's specific to a TV brand (sometimes called proprietary technology). Here you'll see terms related to picture quality, brightness, processors and more.)
- Smart Capable: true (Smart, or smart-capable devices are able to connect directly to your home network in order to stream content from the Internet, run Internet-based apps, or connect to other smart devices.)
- Smart Platform: Android TV (Just like a computer, a smart TV needs an operating system (also called a smart platform) in order to access the Internet, connect with entertainment apps, and play streaming content. Some common TV smart platforms are; Roku TV, Android TV, and Chromecast.)
- Screen Mirroring: true (Casts the screen of one device onto another wirelessly, using a common protocol (typically Bluetooth).)
- Screen Mirroring Technology: Miracast, Apple AirPlay 2
- Indoor Or Outdoor Use: Indoor (Indicates the appropriate environment product was designed to be used in.)
- TV Tuner: Digital (The ATSC TV Tuner is a component built into conventional TV sets or other devices for receiving over-the-air broadcast TV without a cable/satellite box. Digital tuners may be purchased separately and connected to a device if it does not have one built in.)
- Connectivity
- Number of HDMI Inputs (Total): 4
- RF Antenna Input: true (This input is used to connect devices such as antennas or cable boxes to a TV via a coaxial cable.)
- Number Of USB Port(s) (Total): 2 (The total number of USB ports including all generations and versions.)
- Compatibility
- VESA Wall Mount Standard: 300mm x 300mm (VESA wall mount standards refer to the spacing of screw holes built into a TV in order to fit with standard TV wall mounts. These standards are implemented into most TVs and monitors.)
- Works With: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- Voice Assistant Built-in: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
- Audio
- Built-In Speakers: true
- Built-in Speaker Type: Front firing (Backward, downward, and front-firing speakers direct sound into the room from those respective directions. A soundbar is typically long and rectangular, and designed to act as an all-in-one speaker with greater sound production than that of a TV alone. An acoustic surface is the result of small sound actuators embedded directly behind the screen, turning the entire screen's surface into a speaker.)
- Surround Sound Supported: DTS Digital Surround (Surround sound systems use multiple audio channels and speakers to create an immersive sound experience for the listener. There are also various proprietary technologies that imitate this kind of sound via a device's built-in speakers or soundbar.)
- Power
- ENERGY STAR Certified: false (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
- EPEAT Qualified: false (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria.)
- Estimated Annual Operating Cost: 24 United States dollars (Predicted cost of operating the product under average conditions for one year.)
- Estimated Annual Electricity Use: 192 kilowatt hours (Predicted amount of electricity needed to operate the product under average conditions for one year.)
- Rechargeable Battery (Remote Control): false
- Battery Size (Remote Control): AAA (The battery size required for operation.)
- Number Of Batteries Required (Remote Control): 2
- Number of Batteries Included (Remote Control): 2
- Wattage: 268 watts (Measurement of electrical power.)
- Included
- Wall Mount Included: false
- Stand Included: true
- Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts: 1 year
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor: 1 year
- Box Dimension
- Height: 29.1 inches
- Width: 46.6 inches
- Depth: 7.3 inches
- CubicDimension: 9899 inches
- Other
- UPC: 027242920033
Experience deep black and natural colors of OLED in a more compact size, powered by the Picture Processor X1 Ultimate. Complimented by Acoustic Surface Audio, sound comes from the entire screen to put picture and sound in perfect harmony. Enjoy OLED picture quality and cinematic audio packed into a beautifully compact form with Sony’s 48” MASTER Series A9S BRAVIA OLED TV.
- Picture Processor X1 Ultimate, bringing the best out of OLED beauty: With unmatched processing power, the Picture Processor X1 Ultimate analyzes content to bring out OLED’s intense contrast with pure blacks, peak brightness and natural colors.
- The best picture quality with Sony’s MASTER Series TVs: Sony’s MASTER Series TVs are the very best of Sony, created to exemplify the goal of faithfully reproducing the creator’s true intent on-screen. These TVs are engineering marvels that are designed with the latest and greatest TV technology.
- Boosting OLED color and contrast for extra depth and realism: Over 8 million self-illuminating pixels are precisely and individually controlled by the Picture Processor X1 Ultimate.
- Acoustic Surface Audio: Sound on conventional TVs with a speaker located below the screen is often out of sync with the picture. With our Acoustic Surface Audio, sound comes to you from the entire screen, creating an immersive multidimensional audio experience.
- Watch what you love, control it with your voice: Sony’s Android TV with Google Assistant makes it easier to get more from your TV. Press the Google Assistant button on your remote to quickly search 500,000+ movies and shows.
- Perfect for PlayStation: Take your PlayStation experience to the next level with a Sony 4K gaming TVs and enjoy a big-screen experience with incredible picture quality and immersive sound.
- Supreme resolution, whatever you're watching: Any kind of content can be upconverted to lifelike 4K resolution with Sony’s unique 4K X-Reality PRO and Object-Based Super Resolution.
- TRILUMINOS Display, bringing you all the world’s colors: By widening the color spectrum, TRILUMINOS Display, powered by the Picture Processor X1 Ultimate, reproduces more colors than a conventional television.
- Bright and clear motion: With pictures created by millions of individually controlled pixels, everything is sharp and clear on OLED. And with our X-Motion Clarity technology, even fast action stays smooth and clear.
- Supreme pictures 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.
- Works with Apple AirPlay: With Apple AirPlay 2, you can stream video and audio to your television right from your iPhone, iPad or Mac. Watch movies and shows from your favorite apps and the Apple TV app, or even Safari. Share your photos with everyone in the room.
- Well-connected to your smart home: With Google Nest Devices and Amazon Alexa compatibility, simply voice-control your TV and ask it to do things like cast and control videos from YouTube with Google Nest or change the channel or volume with Amazon Alexa.
- See the big picture with HDR, Dolby Visions, IMAX Enhanced and Netflix Calibrated Mode: High Dynamic Range picture is the way TV was always meant to be watched. Ultra-high resolution and HDR video content combine to bring dazzling detail, color and contrast to everything you watch.
- Incredibly thin one-slate design: With our super-slim one-slate design, the screen meets the edge of the TV, blending harmoniously in any room environment. The flush surface with narrow aluminum bezel keeps you focused on the picture, not the television.
- Mount your Sony TV like a work of art: The SU-WL855 ultra slim wall-mount bracket is designed to hang select Sony BRAVIA OLED and LED TVs flush to the wall, just like any other work of art. Pull out your TV and swivel it left to right to adjust the screen angle for optimal viewing.
- Experience content as the director envisioned: 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.
- High performance calibration for professionals: Our TVs receive high performance calibration that has never previously been possible using Calman software. It allows adjustments to be made with finer precision than conventional picture quality settings.
Whats Included
- Voice Remote
- Batteries
- AC Power Cord
- Operating instructions
- Quick Setup Guide
- Stand
- TV
- Warranty
Documents
- Energy_Guide_PDF
A: I bought the LG C1 48 before returning it after 3 weeks and picking up the Sony A9S. While the C1 had an amazing picture, I found the AI processing of the sound component to be annoying and I turned it off. In addition, the build quality seemed slightly inferior and the set developed a slight coil whine after about a week. I returned it and bought the A9S, as I have owned other Sony TVs that I was satisfied with and I knew that LG made the OLED panels for Sony anyway. The A9S has a more solid build quality and the Android TV interface is more intuitive and also supports ChromeCast from other devices like phones. Having said all of this, if I were a gamer I would probably have stuck with the C1 due to its HDMI 2.1 support. Since I only watch content on this set, I actually prefer the picture of the A9S over the C1. I hope this is helpful to you.
Q: Do you find it necessary to attach a soundbar or is the TV alone good enough?
A: I wear hearing aids in both ears and can watch and listen with volume at 25 to 28 and can hear ok. without my hearing aids it is 35 to 38 for prime time shows like FBI most wanted and Blue Bloods which for some reason have a quieter dialogue. I have this tv in the bedroom. I hope this helps.
Q: How many HDMI inputs does this have and how do I connect my four devices to the tv?
A: Hey Matt The Sony A9S has 4 HDMI ports. #1 is on the TV’s left edge, #’s 2,3 and 4 are on the back of the TV. All four ports support 4K resolution. Connection is HDMI cable from TV to each device, The remote has an “Input” button to find each input number for each device. Very easy, once you know where to look. If this Boomer can figure it out, anyone can
A: Runs Android 10... has Google voice commands
Q: Does it have the xfinity streaming app, or do I need to purchase a roku?
A: No it does not. Only select LG and Samsung Tv's from 2017 forward have the Xfinity Stream app. I have it on my Samsung. This link lists which tv's can get it : https://www.xfinity.com/support/articles/activating-xfinity-stream-smarttvs Sony does not support it. Also note as of right now LG does not have HBO Max. Roku is a great solution and supports both Xfinity Stream app and HBO Max for me on all my other tv's. Plus, Roku has a new Roku Express 4K with HDR- 2021 model (3941R) that has voice remote, upgraded processor, and a better, farther and faster dual band wi-fi (2.4Gh and 5Gh) and comes with a new ultra high speed hdmi cable - capable of 4K and 18Gbps. Get in on sale for $29.99 normally $39.99. Sales go on often. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/roku-express-4k-2021-streaming-media-player-with-voice-remote-tv-controls-and-premium-hdmi-cable-black/6449512.p?skuId=6449512
Q: Does anyone have a picture of the remote that comes with the tv?
A: see attached photo.
Q: What input does a sound bar go in to? Mine is a small translucent connector/plug.
A: That goes into the optical port.However the sound for that TV is so good I did not use my my Yamaha soundbar.
