Article ID : 00195653 / Last Modified : 10/02/2026

What signal or format is supported on each of the TV HDMI terminals?

Which HDMI terminals do support enhanced format (18Gbps / 18Gbps or above)?

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Click or tap the model year and letter series of your Android TV™ or Google TV™ to expand and check the functions supported by each of the HDMI® ports.

2022 K series models

Z9K series

HDMI functions	HDMI 1	HDMI 2	HDMI 3	HDMI 4
8K 24p/30p/60p signal (Enhanced format - 18Gbps or above) *^1**	-	-	-	✓
4K 60p/120p signal (Enhanced format - 18Gbps or above) *^2**	-	✓	✓	✓
4K 24p/30p/60p signal (Enhanced format - 18Gbps) *^3**	✓	✓	✓	✓
HDR	✓	✓	✓	✓
Asterisk explanation Some HDMI devices that output the 8K and 4K Enhanced format* (18Gbps or above) signal requires that you use a 48Gbps Ultra High-Speed HDMI cable. Set the HDMI signal format for the HDMI 4 port to Enhanced format (4K120, 8K). Some HDMI devices that output 4K Enhanced format (18Gbps or above) require 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. Use a Premium High-Speed HDMI cable that 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.

2022 K series Google TV models (except the XR Z9K series)

Applicable models: X80K, X81K, X82K, X85K, X89K, X90S, X90K, X92K, X93K, X94K, X95K, A75K, A80K, A83K, A84K, A90K, A95K Series.

HDMI functions	HDMI 1	HDMI 2	HDMI 3	HDMI 4
4K 60p/120p signal (Enhanced format - 18Gbps or above) *^1**	-	-	✓	✓
4K 24p/30p/60p signal (Enhanced format - 18Gbps) *^2**	✓	✓	✓	✓
HDR	✓	✓	✓	✓
Asterisk explanation Some HDMI devices that output the 4K Enhanced format* (18Gbps or above) signal require that you use a 48Gbps 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. Use a Premium High-Speed HDMI cable that supports Enhanced format (18Gbps). Set the HDMI signal format for the connected HDMI port to either Enhanced format (Dolby Vision) or Enhanced format.

2021 J series models

XR Z9J series

HDMI functions	HDMI 1	HDMI 2	HDMI 3	HDMI 4
8K 24p/30p/60p signal (Enhanced format - 18Gbps or above) *^1**	-	-	-	✓
4K 60p/120p signal (Enhanced format - 18Gbps or above) *^2**	-	✓	✓	✓
4K 24p/30p/60p signal (Enhanced format - 18Gbps) *^3**	✓	✓	✓	✓
HDR	✓	✓	✓	✓
Asterisk explanation Some HDMI devices that output the 8K and 4K Enhanced format* (18Gbps or above) signal requires that you use a 48Gbps Ultra High-Speed HDMI cable. Set the HDMI signal format for the HDMI 4 port to Enhanced format (4K120, 8K) Some HDMI devices that output 4K Enhanced format (18Gbps or above) require 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. Use a Premium High-Speed HDMI cable that 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.

2021 J series Google TV models (except the XR Z9J series)

Applicable models: XR A90J, XR A8*J, XR 95J, XR X9*J, KD X8*J

HDMI functions	HDMI 1	HDMI 2	HDMI 3	HDMI 4
4K 60p/120p signal (Enhanced format - 18Gbps or above) *^1**	-	-	✓	✓
4K 24p/30p/60p signal (Enhanced format - 18Gbps) *^2**	✓	✓	✓	✓
HDR	✓	✓	✓	✓
Asterisk explanation Some HDMI devices that output the 4K Enhanced format* (18Gbps or above) signal require that you use a 48Gbps Ultra High-Speed HDMI cable. Set the HDMI signal format for the HDMI 3 or HDMI 4 port to Enhanced format. Use a Premium High-Speed HDMI cable that supports Enhanced format (18Gbps). Set the HDMI signal format for the connected HDMI port to either Enhanced format (Dolby Vision) or Enhanced format.

2020 H series models

ZH8

HDMI functions	HDMI 1	HDMI 2	HDMI 3	HDMI 4
8K 24p/30p/60p signal (Enhanced format - 18Gbps or above) *^1**	-	-	-	✓
4K 60p/120p signal (Enhanced format - 18Gbps or above) *^1**	-	-	-	✓
4K 24p/30p/60p signal (Enhanced format - 18Gbps) *^2**	✓	✓	✓	✓
HDR	✓	✓	✓	✓
Asterisk explanation Some HDMI devices that output the 8K and 4K Enhanced format* (18Gbps or above) signal require that you use a 48Gbps Ultra High-Speed HDMI cable. Set the HDMI signal format for the HDMI 4 port to Enhanced format (8K). Use a Premium High-Speed HDMI cable that 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.

2020 A9, A8 & XH series models (except the ZH8)

Applicable models: A9, A8, XH9*, XH8*

HDMI functions	HDMI 1	HDMI 2	HDMI 3	HDMI 4
4K 60p/120p signal (Enhanced format - 18Gbps or above) *^1**	-	-	✓	✓
4K 24p/30p/60p signal (Enhanced format - 18Gbps) *^2**	✓	✓	✓	✓
HDR	✓	✓	✓	✓
Asterisk explanation 4K 60p/120p capability is for the XH90 only and will require a software update and a 48Gbps Ultra High-Speed HDMI* cable rated for 18Gbps or more. Set the HDMI signal format for the HDMI 3 or HDMI 4 port to Enhanced format. Use a Premium High-Speed HDMI cable that supports Enhanced format (18Gbps). Set the HDMI signal format for the connected HDMI port to Enhanced format.

2019 G series models

ZG9

HDMI functions	HDMI 1	HDMI 2	HDMI 3	HDMI 4
8K 24p/30p/60p signal (Enhanced format - 18Gbps or above) ^*1	-	-	-	✓
4K 60p/120p signal (Enhanced format - 18Gbps or above) *^1**	-	-	-	✓
4K 24p/30p/60p signal (Enhanced format - 18Gbps) *^2**	✓	✓	✓	✓
HDR	✓	✓	✓	✓
Asterisk explanation Some HDMI devices that output the 8K and 4K Enhanced format* (18Gbps or above) signal require that you use a 48Gbps Ultra High-Speed HDMI cable Set the HDMI signal format for the HDMI 4 port to Enhanced format (8K). Use a Premium High-Speed HDMI cable that 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.

2019 AG8, AG9 & XG* series models (except the ZG9)

Applicable models: AG9, AG8, XG9*, XG8*

HDMI functions	HDMI 1	HDMI 2	HDMI 3	HDMI 4
4K 24p/30p/60p signal (Enhanced format - 18Gbps)	✓	✓	✓	✓
HDR	Refer to the is my Android TV/Google TV compatible with HDR? article.

Note: For 4K signals, use a Premium High-Speed HDMI cable that supports Enhanced format (18Gbps). Set the HDMI signal format for the connected HDMI port to Enhanced format.

2018 F & XF series models

Applicable models: ZF9, AF9, AF8, XF9*, XF8*, XF75*

HDMI functions	HDMI 1	HDMI 2	HDMI 3	HDMI 4
4K 24p/30p/60p signal (Enhanced format - 18Gbps) XBR A9F and XBR Z9F only	✓	✓	✓	✓
4K 24p/30p/60p signal (Enhanced format - 18Gbps) All other models	-	✓	✓	-
HDR	Refer to the is my Android TV/Google TV compatible with HDR? article.

HDMI functions

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

HDMI 3

HDMI 4

4K 24p/30p/60p signal
(Enhanced format - 18Gbps)

XBR A9F and XBR Z9F only

✓

4K 24p/30p/60p signal
(Enhanced format - 18Gbps)

All other models

✓

HDR

Refer to the is my Android TV/Google TV compatible with HDR? article.

Note: For 4K signals, use a Premium High-Speed HDMI cable that supports Enhanced format (18Gbps). Set the HDMI signal format for the connected HDMI port to Enhanced format.

2017 A & XE series models

Applicable models: A1, XE9*, XE8*

HDMI functions	HDMI 1	HDMI 2	HDMI 3	HDMI 4
4K 24p/30p/60p signal (Enhanced format - 18Gbps)	-	✓	✓	-
HDR	Refer to the is my Android TV/Google TV compatible with HDR? article.

Note: For 4K signals, use a Premium High-Speed HDMI cable that supports Enhanced format(18Gbps). Set the HDMI signal format for the connected HDMI port to Enhanced format.

2016 ZD & XD & SD series models

Applicable models: ZD9, XD9*, XD8*, SD8*, XD7*

HDMI functions	HDMI 1	HDMI 2	HDMI 3	HDMI 4
4K 24p/30p/60p signal (Enhanced format - 18Gbps) XBR X850D, XBR X930D, XBR X950D	✓	✓	✓	✓
4K 24p/30p/60p signal (Enhanced format - 18Gbps) All other models	-	✓	✓	-
HDR	Refer to the is my Android TV/Google TV compatible with HDR? article.

HDMI functions

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

HDMI 3

HDMI 4

4K 24p/30p/60p signal
(Enhanced format - 18Gbps)

XBR X850D, XBR X930D, XBR X950D

✓

4K 24p/30p/60p signal
(Enhanced format - 18Gbps)

All other models

✓

HDR

Refer to the is my Android TV/Google TV compatible with HDR? article.

Note: For 4K signals, use a Premium High-Speed HDMI cable that supports Enhanced format (18Gbps). Set the HDMI signal format for the connected HDMI port to Enhanced format.

2015 C series models

Applicable models: X9***C, X8***C, S8***C, W8**C, W75*C

HDMI functions	HDMI 1	HDMI 2	HDMI 3	HDMI 4
4K 24p/30p/60p signal (Enhanced format - 18Gbps) XBR X850D, XBR X930D, XBR X950D	✓	✓	✓	✓
4K 24p/30p/60p signal (Enhanced format - 18Gbps) All other models	-	-	-	-
HDR	Refer to the is my Android TV/Google TV compatible with HDR? article.

HDMI functions

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

HDMI 3

HDMI 4

4K 24p/30p/60p signal
(Enhanced format - 18Gbps)

XBR X850D, XBR X930D, XBR X950D

✓

4K 24p/30p/60p signal
(Enhanced format - 18Gbps)

All other models

HDR

Refer to the is my Android TV/Google TV compatible with HDR? article.

Notes:

4K 24p/30p/60p capability will require a software update and a Premium High-Speed HDMI cable that supports Enhanced format (18Gbps).
Set the HDMI signal format for the connected HDMI port to Enhanced format.

Notes:

For additional details regarding Enhanced Format, refer to the Types of 8K or 4K (60p or 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 (60p or 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 or 8K BRAVIA TV compatible with HDCP 2.2 or 2.3? article.

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