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:
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
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 A80K, A90K, A95K, X85K, X90K (50), X90K (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.
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
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, A90J, X85J, X86J, X90J (50-75, 100), 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.
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 series):
Applicable models: A9S, A8H, X80H, X81H, X95xH (55, 65, 75), X95H (49, 85), X85H, X90H, X91H, X74H, X75H, KM-X9000H series
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 X90H, X91H 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 series):
Applicable models: A9G, X85G (55, 65, 75, 85), X95G, A8G, X80G, X85G (KD-43, 49), X90G series
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, X80G, X85G (KD-43/49) and 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 Android TV/Google TV compatible with HDR? article.
Applicable models: A9F, Z9F, A8F, X75F, X78F, X83F, X85F, X90F, W80F series
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 and Z9F 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 Android TV/Google TV compatible with HDR? article.
Applicable models: A1, X75E, X82E, X95E, X80E, X85E, X90E, X93E, X94E series
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 Android TV/Google TV compatible with HDR? article.
Applicable models: S85D, X9350D, X85D, X93D, X94D, W8D, W9D, S80D, X70D, X75D, X80D, X83D, Z9D series
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.
- S80D, X70D, X75D,X80D, X83D and 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 Android TV/Google TV compatible with HDR? article.
Applicable models: S85C, X85C, X90C, X91C, X93C, X94C, S80C, W75C, W80C, W85C, W87C, W95C, X80C, X81C, X83C series
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, X80C, X81C and X83C series do not support Enhanced format.
- S85C, X85C, X90C, X91C, X93C and 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 Android TV/Google TV compatible with HDR? article.
Related article:
- For additional details regarding Enhanced Format, refer to the Types of 8K or 4K (50p/60p or 100p/120p) video signals 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 (50/60p or 100/120p) 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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