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Sony launches X900H (XH90), its first 4K TVs with HDMI 2.1

03 Jul 2020 | Rasmus Larsen |

Sony X900H in the US and XH90 in Europe is now available in 55 to 85-inch sizes. It is Sony's first 4K TVs with HDMI 2.1 ports and VRR, although it will require a firmware update.

The PlayStation 5 TV?

In 2011, Sony launched the 'PlayStation 3D monitor' for PlayStation 3. Fast-forward to 2020 and the company has announced PlayStation 5. For users who want to pair up PS5 with a Sony TV, X900H (XH90) could prove to be the 'PlayStation 5 TV'. X900H (XH90) is Sony's first 4K model with HDMI 2.1 ports, and its first TVs with VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) and ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) period. Previously, Sony offered HDMI 2.1 ports only in 8K TVs. Why is that important? Well, the company has confirmed that PlayStation 5 will support gaming in up to 4K120 as well as VRR for much smoother gameplay with lower lag. This will require an HDMI 2.1 connection between PS5 and the TV. Sony is not the first manufacturer to offer HDMI 2.1 ports in its 4K TVs. LG has been offering it since 2019 in its high-end LCD and OLED TVs. Samsung recently launched its first 4K TVs with HDMI 2.1 as part of its 2020 line-up. Sony is specifying a 48-120Hz frequency range for VRR in X900H, which is in line with Samsung's implementation but less than LG's 40-120Hz VRR in its OLED TVs.

Sony X900H (XH90)

HDMI 2.1 requires firmware update

Besides HDMI 2.1, X900H features a full array local dimming (FALD) system behind the LCD panel, HDR support, Android TV, Dolby Atmos, AirPlay 2, and HomeKit. It is also equipped with the company's new 'Acoustic Multi-Audio' speaker system (from 65" up). Also read: Sony 2020 TV line-up We will not know how well Sony X900H performs as next-generation gaming TV before we get a chance to hook it up to PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X, and we are not even sure that the firmware update required to enable HDMI 2.1 input and VRR will make it in time, but we sure hope so. The company has yet to announce 4K OLED TVs with HDMI 2.1 but we suspect that it has more planned for the second half of 2020. Sony XH900 in the US and XH90 in Europe is available now in 55 to 85 inches. See the table below for more details, including pricing.

Sony X900H (XH90) - dealers & prices

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