What functions are supported on each of the HDMI terminals?
Which HDMI terminals do support enhanced format (18Gbps / 18Gbps or above)?
The functions supported by each of the HDMI terminals are listed below:
For 2024 Google TV™ models:
Applicable models: BRAVIA 9 (XR90), BRAVIA 8 (XR80), BRAVIA 7 (XR70)
- ✓ : Compatible
- - : Not Compatible
HDMI function | HDMI 1 | HDMI 2 | HDMI 3 | HDMI 4 |
---|---|---|---|---|
4K 100p/120p signal 4K 50p/60p signal (Enhanced format (18Gbps or above)) *1 | - | - | ✓ | ✓ |
4K 24p/25p/30p/50p/60p signal (Enhanced format (18Gbps)) *2 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
HDR | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
- *1
- Some HDMI devices that output 4K Enhanced format (18Gbps or above) such as 4K 100p/120p signals require an Ultra High Speed HDMI cable. In that case, use an Ultra High Speed HDMI cable.
- Set the HDMI signal format for the HDMI 3 or HDMI 4 port to Enhanced format (Advanced) or Enhanced format.
- *2 Use a Premium High Speed HDMI cable which supports Enhanced format (18Gbps). Set the HDMI signal format for the connected HDMI port to Enhanced format.
For 2023 Google TV™ models:
Applicable models: A75L, A80L, X80L, X82L, X85L, X90L, X95L, and A95L Series
- ✓ : Compatible
- - : Not Compatible
HDMI function | HDMI 1 | HDMI 2 | HDMI 3 | HDMI 4 |
---|---|---|---|---|
4K 100p/120p signal 4K 50p/60p signal (Enhanced format (18Gbps or above)) *1 | - | - | ✓ | ✓ |
4K 24p/25p/30p/50p/60p signal (Enhanced format (18Gbps)) *2 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
HDR | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
- *1
- The only affected products are A75L, A80L, X85L, X90L, X93L, X95L, and A95L Series.
- Some HDMI devices that output 4K Enhanced format (18Gbps or above) such as 4K 100p/120p signals require an Ultra High Speed HDMI cable. In that case, use an Ultra High Speed HDMI cable.
- Set the HDMI signal format for the HDMI 3 or HDMI 4 port to Enhanced format (4K120) or Enhanced format(VRR) or Enhanced format.
- *2 Use a Premium High Speed HDMI cable which supports Enhanced format (18Gbps). Set the HDMI signal format for the connected HDMI port to either Enhanced format (Dolby Vision) or Enhanced format.
For Z9K and XRM-Z9K series:
- ✓ : Compatible
- - : Not Compatible
HDMI function | HDMI 1 | HDMI 2 | HDMI 3 | HDMI 4 |
---|---|---|---|---|
8K 24p/25p/30p/50p/60p signal (Enhanced format (18Gbps or above)) *1 | - | - | - | ✓ |
4K 100p/120p signal 4K 50p/60p signal (Enhanced format (18Gbps or above)) *2 | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
4K 24p/25p/30p/50p/60p signal (Enhanced format (18Gbps)) *3 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
HDR | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
- *1
- Some HDMI devices that output 8K and 4K Enhanced format (18Gbps or above) such as 4K 100p/120p signals require an Ultra High Speed HDMI cable. In that case, use an Ultra High Speed HDMI cable.
- Set the HDMI signal format for the HDMI 4 port to Enhanced format (4K120, 8K).
- *2
- Some HDMI devices that output 4K Enhanced format (18Gbps or above) such as 4K 100p/120p signals require an Ultra High Speed HDMI cable. In that case, use an Ultra High Speed HDMI cable.
- Set the HDMI signal format for the HDMI 2, HDMI 3, or HDMI 4 port to either Enhanced format (4K120, 8K), Enhanced format(VRR), or Enhanced format.
- *3 Use a Premium High Speed HDMI cable which supports Enhanced format (18Gbps). Set the HDMI signal format for the connected HDMI port to either Enhanced format, Enhanced format (Dolby Vision) or Enhanced format.
For 2022 Google TV models (except for Z9K and XRM-Z9K series):
Applicable models: A80K, A90K, A95K, X80K (43-75), X85K, X90K (50), X90K (55-85), X95K, XRM-A80K, XRM-A90K, XRM-A95K, KM-X80K, KM-X85K, XRM-X90K and XRM-X95K series
- ✓ : Compatible
- - : Not Compatible
HDMI function | HDMI 1 | HDMI 2 | HDMI 3 | HDMI 4 |
---|---|---|---|---|
4K 100p/120p signal 4K 50p/60p signal (Enhanced format (18Gbps or above)) *1 | - | - | ✓ | ✓ |
4K 24p/25p/30p/50p/60p signal (Enhanced format (18Gbps)) *2 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
HDR | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
- *1
- The only affected products are A75K, A80K_A83K_A84K, A90K, A95K, X85K_X86K_X89K_85X80K, X90K_X92K_X90S_X94S (50), X90K_X91K_X92K_X93K_X94K (55-85), X95K, XRM-A80K, XRM-A90K, XRM-A95K, KM-X85K, XRM-X90K and XRM-X95K series.
- Some HDMI devices that output 4K Enhanced format (18Gbps or above) such as 4K 100p/120p signals require an Ultra High Speed HDMI cable. In that case, use an Ultra High Speed HDMI cable.
- Set the HDMI signal format for the HDMI 3 or HDMI 4 port to Enhanced format(VRR) or Enhanced format.
- *2 Use a Premium High Speed HDMI cable which supports Enhanced format (18Gbps). Set the HDMI signal format for the connected HDMI port to either Enhanced format (Dolby Vision) or Enhanced format.
For Z9J and XRM-Z9J series:
- ✓ : Compatible
- - : Not Compatible
HDMI function | HDMI 1 | HDMI 2 | HDMI 3 | HDMI 4 |
---|---|---|---|---|
8K 24p/25p/30p/50p/60p signal (Enhanced format (18Gbps or above)) *1 | - | - | - | ✓ |
4K 100p/120p signal 4K 50p/60p signal (Enhanced format (18Gbps or above)) *2 | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
4K 24p/25p/30p/50p/60p signal (Enhanced format (18Gbps)) *3 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
HDR | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
- *1
- Some HDMI devices that output 8K and 4K Enhanced format (18Gbps or above) such as 4K 100p/120p signals require an Ultra High Speed HDMI cable. In that case, use an Ultra High Speed HDMI cable.
- Set the HDMI signal format for the HDMI 4 port to Enhanced format (4K120, 8K).
- *2
- Some HDMI devices that output 4K Enhanced format (18Gbps or above) such as 4K 100p/120p signals require an Ultra High Speed HDMI cable. In that case, use an Ultra High Speed HDMI cable.
- Set the HDMI signal format for the HDMI 2, HDMI 3, or HDMI 4 port to either Enhanced format (4K120, 8K) or Enhanced format.
- *3 Use a Premium High Speed HDMI cable which supports Enhanced format (18Gbps). Set the HDMI signal format for the connected HDMI port to either Enhanced format, Enhanced format (Dolby Vision) or Enhanced format.
For 2021 Google TV models (except for Z9J and XRM-Z9J series):
Applicable models: A80J, A90J, X80J, X81J, X85J, X86J, X90J (50-75, 100), X95J, KM-X80J, KM-X85J, XRM-A80J, XRM-A90J, XRM-X90J, XRM-X95J series
- ✓ : Compatible
- - : Not Compatible
HDMI function | HDMI 1 | HDMI 2 | HDMI 3 | HDMI 4 |
---|---|---|---|---|
4K 100p/120p signal 4K 50p/60p signal (Enhanced format (18Gbps or above)) *1 | - | - | ✓ | ✓ |
4K 24p/25p/30p/50p/60p signal (Enhanced format (18Gbps)) *2 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
HDR | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
- *1
- The only affected products are A80J_A83J_A84J, A90J, X85J_X86J_X89J, X90J_X91J_X92J_X93J_X94J (50-75, 100), X91J (85), X95J, KM-X85J, XRM-A80J, XRM-A90J, XRM-X90J and XRM-X95J series.
- Some HDMI devices that output 4K Enhanced format (18Gbps or above) such as 4K 100p/120p signals require an Ultra High Speed HDMI cable. In that case, use an Ultra High Speed HDMI cable.
- Set the HDMI signal format for the HDMI 3 or HDMI 4 port to Enhanced format.
- *2 Use a Premium High Speed HDMI cable which supports Enhanced format (18Gbps). Set the HDMI signal format for the connected HDMI port to either Enhanced format (Dolby Vision) or Enhanced format.
For Z8H_ZH8 and Z9G_ZG9 series:
- ✓ : Compatible
- - : Not Compatible
HDMI function | HDMI 1 | HDMI 2 | HDMI 3 | HDMI 4 |
---|---|---|---|---|
8K 24p/25p/30p/50p/60p signal (Enhanced format (18Gbps or above)) *1 | - | - | - | ✓ |
4K 100p/120p signal 4K 50p/60p signal (Enhanced format (18Gbps or above)) *1 | - | - | - | ✓ |
4K 24p/25p/30p/50p/60p signal (Enhanced format (18Gbps)) *2 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
HDR | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
- *1
- Some HDMI devices that output 8K and 4K Enhanced format (18Gbps or above) such as 4K 100p/120p signals require an Ultra High Speed HDMI cable. In that case, use an Ultra High Speed HDMI cable.
- Set the HDMI signal format for the HDMI 4 port to Enhanced format (8K).
- *2 Use a Premium High Speed HDMI cable which supports Enhanced format (18Gbps). Set the HDMI signal format for the connected HDMI port to either Enhanced format, Enhanced format (Dolby Vision) or Enhanced format.
For 2020 Android TV™ models (except for Z8H_ZH8 series):
Applicable models: A9S, A8H, X80H, X81H, X95xH (55, 65, 75), X95H (49, 85), X85H, X90H, X91H, X74H, X75H, KM-X9000H series
- ✓ : Compatible
- - : Not Compatible
HDMI function | HDMI 1 | HDMI 2 | HDMI 3 | HDMI 4 |
---|---|---|---|---|
4K 100p/120p signal 4K 50p/60p signal (Enhanced format (18Gbps or above)) *1 | - | - | ✓ | ✓ |
4K 24p/25p/30p/50p/60p signal (Enhanced format (18Gbps)) *2 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
HDR | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
- *1
- The only affected products are XH90_X90H_X91H_XH92 and KM-X9000H series and these products will need a software update. For details on how to update your TV, refer to the How to perform a software update article.
- Some HDMI devices that output 4K Enhanced format (18Gbps or above) such as 4K 100p/120p signals require an Ultra High Speed HDMI cable. In that case, use an Ultra High Speed HDMI cable.
- Set the HDMI signal format for the HDMI 3 or HDMI 4 port to Enhanced format.
- *2 Use a Premium High Speed HDMI cable which supports Enhanced format (18Gbps). Set the HDMI signal format for the connected HDMI port to Enhanced format.
For 2019 Android TV models (except for Z9G_ZG9 series):
Applicable models: A9G, X85G (55, 65, 75, 85), X95G, A8G, X80G, X85G (KD-43, 49), X90G series
- ✓ : Compatible
- - : Not Compatible
HDMI function | HDMI 1 | HDMI 2 | HDMI 3 | HDMI 4 |
---|---|---|---|---|
4K 24p/25p/30p/50p/60p signal (Enhanced format (18Gbps)) *1 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
HDR | *2 | *2 | *2 | *2 |
- *1
- A8G_AG8, XG80_X80G_XG81, XG83_X85G (KD-43/49) and XG90_X90G series only supports Enhanced format (18Gbps) when using the HDMI 2 or HDMI 3 ports.
- Use a Premium High Speed HDMI cable which supports Enhanced format (18Gbps).
- Set the HDMI signal format for the connected HDMI port to Enhanced format.
- *2 Depending on the HDR signal and TV model, the supported HDMI terminal may differ. For details, refer to the Is my Google TV™ or Android TV™ compatible with HDR? article.
For 2018 Android TV models:
Applicable models: A9F, Z9F, A8F, X75F, X78F, X83F, X85F, X90F, W80F series
- ✓ : Compatible
- - : Not Compatible
HDMI function | HDMI 1 | HDMI 2 | HDMI 3 | HDMI 4 |
---|---|---|---|---|
4K 24p/25p/30p/50p/60p signal (Enhanced format (18Gbps)) *1 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
HDR | *2 | *2 | *2 | *2 |
- *1
- TV models other than A9F_AF9 and Z9F_ZF9 series only supports Enhanced format when using the HDMI 2 or HDMI 3 ports.
- Use a Premium High Speed HDMI cable which supports Enhanced format (18Gbps).
- Set the HDMI signal format for the connected HDMI port to Enhanced format.
- *2 Depending on the HDR signal and TV model, the supported HDMI terminal may differ. For details, refer to the Is my Google TV™ or Android TV™ compatible with HDR? article.
For 2017 Android TV models:
Applicable models: A1, X75E, X82E, X95E, X80E, X85E, X90E, X93E, X94E series
- ✓ : Compatible
- - : Not Compatible
HDMI function | HDMI 1 | HDMI 2 | HDMI 3 | HDMI 4 |
---|---|---|---|---|
4K 24p/25p/30p/50p/60p signal (Enhanced format (18Gbps)) *1 | - | ✓ | ✓ | - |
HDR | *2 | *2 | *2 | *2 |
- *1
- Only supports Enhanced format when using the HDMI 2 or HDMI 3 ports.
- Use a Premium High Speed HDMI cable which supports Enhanced format (18Gbps).
- Set the HDMI signal format for the connected HDMI port to Enhanced format.
- *2 Depending on the HDR signal and TV model, the supported HDMI terminal may differ. For details, refer to the Is my Google TV™ or Android TV™ compatible with HDR? article.
For 2016 Android TV models:
Applicable models: S85D, X9350D, X85D, X93D, X94D, W8D, W9D, S80D, X70D, X75D, X80D, X83D, Z9D series
- ✓ : Compatible
- - : Not Compatible
HDMI function | HDMI 1 | HDMI 2 | HDMI 3 | HDMI 4 |
---|---|---|---|---|
4K 24p/25p/30p/50p/60p signal (Enhanced format (18Gbps)) *1 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
HDR | *2 | *2 | *2 | *2 |
- *1
- W8D and W9D series do not support Enhanced format.
- SD80_S80D, XD70_X70D, XD75_X75D, XD80_X80D, XD83_X83D and ZD9_Z9D series only supports Enhanced format when using the HDMI 2 or HDMI 3 ports.
- Use a Premium High Speed HDMI cable which supports Enhanced format (18Gbps).
- Set the HDMI signal format for the connected HDMI port to Enhanced format.
- *2 Depending on the HDR signal and TV model, the supported HDMI terminal may differ. For details, refer to the Is my Google TV™ or Android TV™ compatible with HDR? article.
For 2015 Android TV models:
Applicable models: S85C, X85C, X90C, X91C, X93C, X94C, S80C, W75C, W80C, W85C, W87C, W95C, X80C, X81C, X83C series
- ✓ : Compatible
- - : Not Compatible
HDMI function | HDMI 1 | HDMI 2 | HDMI 3 | HDMI 4 |
---|---|---|---|---|
4K 24p/25p/30p/50p/60p signal (Enhanced format (18Gbps)) *1 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
HDR | *2 | *2 | *2 | *2 |
- *1
- S80C, W75C_W80C, W85C, W87C, W95C_FA9C, X80C_X81C and X83C series do not support Enhanced format.
- S85C, X85C, X90C_X91C and X93C_X94C series needs a software update. For details on how to update your TV, refer to the How to perform a software update article.
- Use a Premium High Speed HDMI cable which supports Enhanced format (18Gbps).
- Set the HDMI signal format for the connected HDMI port to Enhanced format.
- *2 Depending on the HDR signal and TV model, the supported HDMI terminal may differ. For details, refer to the Is my Google TV™ or Android TV™ compatible with HDR? article.
Related article:
- For additional details regarding Enhanced Format, refer to the What types of 8K or 4K (50p/60p or 100p/120p) video signals are supported by the TV? article.
- For how to view 4K content with Enhanced format (18Gbps / 18Gbps or above), refer to the How do I view 4K and HDR content from an external HDMI device connected to an Android TV™/Google TV™? article.
- For HDCP 2.2 or 2.3 compatible TV models, refer to the Is my 4K/8K BRAVIA TV compatible with HDCP 2.2 or 2.3? article.
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