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- Main Differences
- Market Context
- Design
- Picture Quality
- Motion
- Inputs
- Sound Quality
- Smart Features
- Comments
Sony A1E OLED vs Sony A9F OLED
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Sony A1E OLED
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TypeOLED
Sub-TypeWRGB
Resolution4k
TypeOLED
Sub-TypeWRGB
Resolution4k
Variants
- XBR55A1E (55")
- XBR65A1E (65")
- XBR77A1E (77")
- XBR55A9F (55")
- XBR65A9F (65")
Our Verdict
Sony A1E OLED
Sony A9F OLED
The Sony A9F is slightly better than the Sony A1E. The A9F has slightly better picture quality, thanks to higher peak brightness and better color volume. The A9F has much better input lag with a 1080p source, and all four HDMI ports support the full bandwidth of HDMI 2.0. The A9F also has a faster smart interface thanks to a newer version of Android TV OS and a newer chipset.
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Main Differences forMixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
8.7
8.6
Full Comparison
Market Context
Design
Style
9.5
9.5
Design Picture
Curved
No
No
Stand
Stand Picture
Back
Back Picture
Wall Mount
VESA 400x200
VESA 400x200
Borders
Borders Picture
Borders
0.39" (1.0 cm)
0.35" (0.9 cm)
Thickness
Thickness Picture
Max Thickness
2.64" (6.7 cm)
3.62" (9.2 cm)
Build Quality
9.0
9.5
Build quality picture
Temperature
Temperature picture
Maximum Temperature
97 °F (36 °C)
Average Temperature
86 °F (30 °C)
Picture Quality
Contrast
10
10
Checkerboard Picture
Native Contrast
Inf : 1
Inf : 1
Contrast with local dimming
N/A
N/A
Local Dimming
10
10
Local Dimming Video
Local Dimming
No
No
Backlight
N/A
No Backlight
SDR Peak Brightness
7.1
6.5
SDR Real Scene Peak Brightness
278 cd/m²
284 cd/m²
SDR Peak 2% Window
398 cd/m²
394 cd/m²
SDR Peak 10% Window
390 cd/m²
390 cd/m²
SDR Peak 25% Window
395 cd/m²
391 cd/m²
SDR Peak 50% Window
230 cd/m²
276 cd/m²
SDR Peak 100% Window
130 cd/m²
158 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 2% Window
315 cd/m²
318 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 10% Window
313 cd/m²
321 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 25% Window
318 cd/m²
318 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 50% Window
222 cd/m²
251 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 100% Window
126 cd/m²
158 cd/m²
SDR ABL
0.062
0.047
HDR Peak Brightness
7.3
6.9
HDR Real Scene Peak Brightness
623 cd/m²
634 cd/m²
HDR Peak 2% Window
805 cd/m²
780 cd/m²
HDR Peak 10% Window
688 cd/m²
649 cd/m²
HDR Peak 25% Window
437 cd/m²
477 cd/m²
HDR Peak 50% Window
234 cd/m²
289 cd/m²
HDR Peak 100% Window
133 cd/m²
148 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 2% Window
476 cd/m²
438 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 10% Window
429 cd/m²
372 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 25% Window
360 cd/m²
402 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 50% Window
219 cd/m²
267 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 100% Window
128 cd/m²
142 cd/m²
HDR ABL
0.083
0.070
Gray Uniformity
8.6
8.6
50% Uniformity Picture
50% Std. Dev.
0.879%
1.406%
50% DSE
0.138%
0.125%
5% Uniformity Picture
5% Std. Dev.
0.655%
0.384%
5% DSE
0.099%
0.102%
Viewing Angle
8.1
8.6
Viewing Angle Video
Chroma Graph
Color Shift Picture
Color Shift
29°
Color Washout
49°
Brightness Picture
Brightness
75°
Hue Graph
Black Level Picture
Color Shift
28°
Lightness Graph
Black Level
75°
Brightness Loss
62°
Black Level Raise
70°
Gamma Shift
66°
Black Uniformity
10
10
Native Black Uniformity Picture
Native Std. Dev.
0.349%
0.357%
Black Uniformity Picture with Local Dimming
Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
N/A
N/A
Reflections
9.6
9.3
Reflections Picture
Average Room Off Picture
Bright Room Off Picture
Screen Finish
Glossy
Glossy
Total Reflections
1.4%
1.3%
Indirect Reflections
0.1%
0.1%
Calculated Direct Reflections
1.2%
Pre Calibration
8.0
8.2
Pre White Balance Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
White Balance dE
3.02
3.06
Color dE
1.95
1.57
Gamma
2.20
2.14
Color Temperature
6,154 K
6,351 K
Picture Mode
Custom
Custom
Color Temp Setting
Expert 1
Gamma Setting
0
Post Calibration
9.3
9.6
Post White Balance Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
Picture Mode
Custom
White Balance dE
0.40
0.33
Color dE
1.57
0.78
Gamma
2.21
2.19
Color Temperature
6,519 K
6,472 K
White Balance Calibration
10 point
Color Calibration
Yes
Auto-Calibration Function
Yes
480p Input
8.0
8.0
480p Picture
720p Input
8.0
8.0
720p Picture
1080p Input
9.0
9.0
1080p Picture
4k Input
10
10
4k Picture
8k Input
0.0
8k Picture
Pixels
Pixels Picture
Type
OLED
OLED
Sub-Type
WRGB
WRGB
Color Gamut
8.5
8.6
Wide Color Gamut
Yes
Yes
Color Gamut DCI-P3 Picture
DCI P3 xy
96.29%
97.57%
DCI P3 uv
96.96%
99.18%
Color Gamut Rec.2020 Picture
Rec 2020 xy
70.79%
72.20%
Rec 2020 uv
74.06%
76.34%
EOTF
Color Volume
7.1
7.9
P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
Normalized DCI P3 Coverage ITP
78.0%
87.8%
10,000 cd/m² DCI P3 Coverage ITP
40.8%
42.9%
2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
Normalized Rec 2020 Coverage ITP
63.3%
69.9%
10,000 cd/m² Rec 2020 Coverage ITP
32.9%
33.4%
Gradient
8.8
9.3
Gradient Picture
Color Depth
10 Bit
10 Bit
Red (Std. Dev.)
0.102
0.068
Green (Std. Dev.)
0.086
0.079
Blue (Std. Dev.)
0.088
0.061
Gray (Std. Dev.)
0.058
0.074
Temporary Image Retention
7.5
9.6
Image Retention Picture
IR after 0 min recovery
0.74%
0.15%
IR after 2 min recovery
0.12%
0.00%
IR after 4 min recovery
0.07%
0.00%
IR after 6 min recovery
0.02%
0.00%
IR after 8 min recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR after 10 min recovery
0.00%
0.00%
Permanent Burn-In Risk
1.0
2.0
Permanent Burn-In Risk
Yes
Yes
Motion
Response Time
10
9.8
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Chart
80% Response Time
0.3 ms
0.3 ms
100% Response Time
0.7 ms
2.5 ms
Flicker-Free
10
10
Backlight chart
Flicker-Free
No
No
PWM Dimming Frequency
0 Hz
0 Hz
Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
8.0
8.7
BFI Picture
BFI Frequency Picture
Optional BFI
Yes
Yes
Min Flicker for 60 fps
60 Hz
60 Hz
60 Hz for 60 fps
Yes
Yes
120 Hz for 120 fps
No
No
Min Flicker for 60 fps in Game Mode
60 Hz
60 Hz
Motion Interpolation
Motion Interpolation (30 fps) Picture
Motion Interpolation (30 fps)
Yes
Yes
Motion Interpolation (60 fps) Picture
Motion Interpolation (60 fps)
Yes
Yes
Stutter
4.5
5.1
Frame Hold Time @ 24 fps
41.0 ms
39.2 ms
Frame Hold Time @ 60 fps
16.0 ms
14.2 ms
24p Judder
10
10
Judder-Free 24p
Yes
Yes
Judder-Free 24p via 60p
Yes
Yes
Judder-Free 24p via 60i
Yes
Yes
Judder-Free 24p via Native Apps
Yes
Yes
Variable Refresh Rate
0.0
0.0
Native Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
No
No
HDMI Forum VRR
No
FreeSync
No
G-SYNC Compatible
No
4k VRR Maximum
N/A
N/A
4k VRR Minimum
N/A
No VRR support
1080p VRR Maximum
N/A
N/A
1080p VRR Minimum
N/A
No VRR support
1440p VRR Maximum
N/A
1440p VRR Minimum
No VRR support
VRR Supported Connectors
N/A
No VRR support
Inputs
Input Lag
7.9
7.2
1080p @ 60 Hz
47.4 ms
27.6 ms
1080p @ 60 Hz Outside Game Mode
110.0 ms
110.8 ms
1440p @ 60 Hz
28.1 ms
4k @ 60 Hz
30.8 ms
27.6 ms
4k @ 60 Hz + 10 bit HDR
30.7 ms
27.5 ms
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4
30.7 ms
27.5 ms
4k @ 60 Hz Outside Game Mode
93.4 ms
94.2 ms
4k @ 60 Hz With Interpolation
85.6 ms
86.7 ms
8k @ 60 Hz
N/A
1080p @ 120 Hz
21.4 ms
19.9 ms
1440p @ 120 Hz
19.7 ms
4k @ 120 Hz
N/A
N/A
1080p with Variable Refresh Rate
N/A
N/A
1440p with VRR
N/A
4k with VRR
N/A
N/A
8k with VRR
N/A
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
No
1080p @ 60Hz + HDR
47.2 ms
4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 + 8 bit HDR
30.7 ms
Supported Resolutions
10
9.6
Resolution
4k
4k
1080p @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 120 Hz
Yes (forced resolution required)
Yes (native support)
1440p @ 60 Hz
Yes
Yes (forced resolution required)
1440p @ 120 Hz
Yes (forced resolution required)
4k @ 30Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz
Yes
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
Yes
4k @ 120 Hz
No
No
8k @ 30 Hz or 24 Hz
No
8k @ 60 Hz
No
Input Photos
Side Inputs Picture
Rear Inputs Picture
Rear Inputs
Rear Inputs Picture
Total Inputs
HDMI
4
4
USB
3
3
Digital Optical Audio Out
1
1
Analog Audio Out 3.5mm
1
1
Analog Audio Out RCA
0
0
Component In
0
0
Composite In
1
1 (adapter required, not incl.)
Tuner (Cable/Ant)
1
1
Ethernet
1
1
DisplayPort
0
0
IR In
1
1
SD/SDHC
0
0
Inputs Specifications
HDR10
Yes
Yes
HDR10+
No
Dolby Vision
Yes
Yes
HLG
Yes
Yes
3D
No
No
5.1 Passthrough ARC Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
5.1 Passthrough ARC DTS
Yes
Yes
5.1 Passthrough Optical Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
5.1 Passthrough Optical DTS
Yes
Yes
HDMI 2.0 Full Bandwidth
Yes (HDMI 2,3)
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
HDMI 2.1 Full Bandwidth
No
HDMI 2.1
No
ARC
Yes (HDMI 3)
Yes (HDMI 3)
CEC
Yes
Yes
HDCP 2.2
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
USB 3.0
Yes (1)
Yes (1)
Variable Analog Audio Out
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Support
Yes (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)
Yes (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)
MHL
No
Audio Passthrough
ARC
Yes (HDMI 3)
Yes (HDMI 3)
eARC support
Yes
Dolby Atmos via TrueHD via eARC
Yes
DTS:X via DTS-HD MA via eARC
Yes
5.1 Dolby Digital via ARC
Yes
Yes
5.1 DTS via ARC
Yes
Yes
5.1 Dolby Digital via Optical
Yes
Yes
5.1 DTS via Optical
Yes
Yes
Sound Quality
Frequency Response
7.7
7.6
Frequency Response
Low-Frequency Extension
67.27 Hz
67.27 Hz
Std. Dev. @ 70
2.65 dB
2.51 dB
Std. Dev. @ 80
2.78 dB
2.46 dB
Std. Dev. @ Max
4.85 dB
5.35 dB
Max
92.7 dB SPL
91.5 dB SPL
Dynamic Range Compression
4.48 dB
5.05 dB
Distortion
7.2
6.1
Total Harmonic Distortion
Weighted THD @ 80
0.031
1.448
Weighted THD @ Max
9.459
7.199
IMD @ 80
0.28%
0.48%
IMD @ Max
6.58%
9.88%
Smart Features
Interface
7.0
7.5
Smart TV Picture
Smart OS
Android TV
Android TV
Version
6.0
8.0
Ease of Use
Average
Average
Smoothness
Not Smooth
Average
Time Taken to Select YouTube
4 s
3 s
Time Taken to Change Backlight
7 s
5 s
Advanced Options
Many
Many
Ad-Free
10
0.0
Ads Picture
Ads
No
Yes
Opt-out
N/A
No
Suggested Content in Home
Yes
Yes
Opt-out of Suggested Content
Yes
Yes
Apps and Features
9.0
9.0
Apps Picture
App Selection
Very Many
Great
App Smoothness
Average
Average
Cast Capable
Yes
Yes
USB Drive Playback
Yes
Yes
USB Drive HDR Playback
Yes
Yes
HDR in Netflix
Yes
Yes
HDR in Amazon Video
Yes
HDR in YouTube
No
Yes
Remote
8.0
8.0
Remote Picture
Size
Large
Large
Voice Control
Search, Some Other Features
Many Features
CEC Menu Control
Yes
Yes
Other Smart Features
No
No
Remote App
Android TV
Remote App
7.0
Remote App Picture
Acts as the Remote
Yes
Directly Launches Apps and Inputs
Both
Inputs Text in YouTube
No
Inputs Text in Netflix
No
Streams Device Files
Yes
Controls TV Settings
No
Voice Control
Yes
TV Controls
Controls Picture
In The Box
In The Box Picture
Misc
Power Consumption
92 W
99 W
Power Consumption (Max)
147 W
184 W
Firmware
PKG6.0828.0005NAA
PKG6.0058.0026NAA
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