Sony · BRAVIA

BRAVIA AF9

Released 2018

Sony's 2018 Master Series OLED in 55 and 65-inch UK sizes, with X1 Ultimate processing, Android TV and screen-driven Acoustic Surface Audio+.

Sizes: 55–65″
Panel: OLED
Refresh: –
HDR: Dolby Vision
HDMI 2.1: 0 of 4
Software: Android TV

What reviewers say

AVForums found the exact KD-55AF9 accurate in its Custom preset, strong for SDR and good for HDR, with unusually good built-in sound and responsive Android TV; it noted comparatively dim HDR10 and Dolby Vision issues with some sources. What Hi-Fi's KD-65AF9 review likewise praised motion and sound but found picture setup demanding and the remote irritating.

From avforums.com and whathifi.com

Specifications

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Display

Panel: OLED
Panel detail: Self-emitting OLED panel with Sony Pixel Contrast Booster and TRILUMINOS processing. A single native refresh figure is omitted because Sony's UK sheet lists accepted 1080p 120 Hz input but no native panel rate or 4K 120 Hz support.
Resolution: 3840 × 2160 (4K)
HDR formats: HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
Picture processing: X1 Ultimate, 4K X-Reality PRO, dual database processing, Object-based Super Resolution and Pixel Contrast Booster. Netflix Calibrated picture mode and CalMAN auto-calibration support are listed by Sony.
Picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Game, Graphics, Photo, Custom and Netflix Calibrated.
Motion handling: Sony lists Motionflow XR without a numeric native refresh rate. The UK sheet accepts 1080p 100/120 Hz video signals, but only up to 4K 60 Hz.

Sizes

Sizes: 55, 65″
Largest size: 65″

Gaming

HDMI ports: 4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rate: None
HDMI detail: Four HDMI inputs (one side, three bottom), HDCP 2.3 and eARC according to Sony UK's model sheets; 4K input is limited to 60 Hz.
Input lag: 27.5 ms in SDR and HDR Game mode, measured by AVForums on the KD-55AF9.
Game features: Game mode; no verified VRR or ALLM support.

Smart TV and sound

Smart TV platform: Android TV
Processor: X1 Ultimate
Speakers: 98 W, 3.2 channels
eARC: Yes
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.2
Speaker detail: Acoustic Surface Audio+ uses six 13 W actuator channels and two 10 W subwoofer channels, total 98 W. Sony lists TV centre-speaker mode for use with an external surround amplifier.
Casting: Chromecast built in; Google Play Store apps and Google Assistant voice search through Android TV.
TV tuners: Sony UK lists terrestrial, cable and satellite RF inputs; UK YouView catch-up services are described in both exact-model reviews.
USB: Three USB ports, two bottom and one side, with USB HDD recording.
Ethernet: One bottom Ethernet socket.
Optical audio out: One bottom digital audio output.

Design and power

Size: Without-stand W × H × D, Sony UK: 55″ approximately 1228 × 711 × 86 mm; 65″ approximately 1449 × 835 × 86 mm. Configuration weights exclude the stand.
Stand: Easel-style rear stand. Sony lists 320 mm depth with stand for both sizes; the screen leans back slightly.
Power use: Sony UK standard operating power: 55″ 150 W, 65″ 190 W. Rated maximum power is 401 W and 521 W respectively.
Colours: Black bezel.

Sizes

Size	Model	Weight without stand
55″	KD-55AF9	23.8 kg
65″	KD-65AF9	27.2 kg

Pros and cons

Pros

4K OLED with HDR10, HLG and Dolby Vision
98 W Acoustic Surface Audio+ system
Four HDMI inputs and eARC support

Cons

Easel stand makes the set deeper on furniture
HDR10 brightness and Dolby Vision handling drew qualified reviews
No 4K 120 Hz HDMI input

Closest rivals

Model	Sizes	Panel	Refresh	HDR	HDMI 2.1	Software	Released
HisenseA85Q	55–65″	OLED	120 Hz	Dolby Vision, HDR10+	2 of 4	VIDAA	Jun 2025
LGOLED B6 (2016)	55–65″	OLED	120 Hz	Dolby Vision	0 of 4	webOS	May 2016
LGOLED B7	55–65″	OLED	120 Hz	Dolby Vision	0 of 4	webOS	2017

Sources

Photo: Exact KD-55AF9 product render from HDCLUB, shown at a slight angle with Sony's flower screen image and original white background.

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