Professional 98" 4K HDR 440 nit Cognitive XR display - SONY SON-FW-98BZ30L

The slim design and easy-to-use FW-98BZ30L Professional Display is the largest BRAVIA in the Sony lineup, adding impact to all visual communications in retail, corporate and education environments. Stunning 4K HDR picture quality is complemented by flexible customisation options and professional features for easy integration, setup and content sharing in today's connected AV environments. The 98" FW-98BZ30L offers a huge 440 nit screen brightness, cinematic colour, high contrast, a wide viewing angle and double the memory to store more apps and content, making it the largest 4K HDR professional display in every sense of the word. Main features Cognitive Processor XR This 98" BRAVIA with Cognitive Processor XR, the world's first cognitive intelligence picture processor, delivers an unprecedented visual experience that immerses you even more in the scene. Professionally designed This 98" BRAVIA lets you adjust settings to suit the needs of your business or retail environment. Disable input or remote control functions, remove labels and lock buttons to prevent tampering when the screen is used in public spaces. Customise and save display settings and easily copy them between displays via USB flash memory. It's also designed for quicker, easier and more flexible installation in retail and business environments. Ergonomically positioned bottom horizontal planes are easy to grip, making lifting easier and more comfortable. Side-mounted terminals All signal connections (audio, video, network, control and USB) are mounted on the side of the display for easy installation. 32 GB internal memory The 98" BRAVIA doubles its internal storage from 16 GB to 32 GB, giving you more room for apps, photos, videos and digital signage. Stunning pictures in fast manner One Step Setup offers presets optimised for your environment, including Meeting Room, Vivid Signage, Signage and Natural Graphics. Simply choose a preset and BRAVIA will instantly configure picture settings, input control and more. BRAVIA Signage Free (BSF) built-in software BRAVIA Signage Free (BSF) built-in software automatically plays HTML, video and photo content copied to a USB stick when inserted into BRAVIA. Remote business meetings made easy Download Google Meet from the Google Play Store and pair BRAVIA with a compatible webcam for simple video meetings on the large 98" screen. Easily cast content wirelessly from your mobile device to BRAVIA with built-in support for Apple AirPlay and Google Chromecast. Flexible content layout Built-in HTML5 support means BRAVIA can be used to display interactive signage without the need for a set-top box, media player or dedicated PC. On-screen content can be freely laid out using 4K video, images and even HDMI input. Vertical and tiltable BRAVIA can be installed vertically or horizontally to suit any business or retail space, with a tilt range of -15 to +20° for even greater flexibility. Easier access A small shipping carton makes it easy to transport. The ability to transport the LFD vertically allows for easier access to elevators and stairs. Greater sustainability As the demand for larger LFDs increases, there is a risk that resource and energy use will also increase. Sony’s sustainability commitments are driving efficiency improvements from product development to manufacturing.

Technical characteristics

General features

• Screen size: 98"
• Brightness: 440 nit
• Contrast ratio: 5000:1
• Dynamic contrast ratio: 700,000:1
• Response time: 6.5 ms
• Display resolution (H x V, pixels): 3840 × 2160
• HDR (High Dynamic Range) compatibility: yes (HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision)
• Aspect ratio: 16:9
• Portrait / Tilt compatibility: yes

Display features

• Dimming type: local dimming
• Display device: LCD
• Panel type: VA
• Backlight type: direct (full array LED) 
• TRILUMINOS display: XR Triluminos Pro
• Color gamut (DCI-P3): 95%
• Picture processor: Cognitive Processor XR
• Operation time: 24/7
• Deep black non-glare coating: no
• Haze: 2%
• Viewing angle (right / left): 178 (89/89)°
• Viewing angle (up / down): 178 (89/89)°

Video specifications

• Video processing: XR 4K upscaling
• Motion enhancer: XR Motion Clarity
• HDMI signal: 4096 x 2160p (24, 60 Hz), 3840 x 2160p (24, 30, 60, 120 Hz), 1080p (24, 30, 60, 120 Hz), 1080i (60 Hz), 720p (24, 30, 60 Hz), 480p

Professional features

• Pro mode: yes
• HDMI auto wake-up: yes
• HTML5 platform: yes
• Multicast/IPTV: yes
• Operating system: Android TV
• On-board storage: 32 GB

Network specifications

• Wi-Fi direct: yes
• Wi-Fi certified: yes
• Wireless LAN: integrated

Audio specifications

• Speaker position: down firing + side back
• Audio power output: 10 + 10 + 10 + 10 W

Control specifications

• IP control: yes
• RS-232C control: yes
• HDMI-CEC: yes

Inputs and outputs

• HDCP: HDCP2.3 (for HDMI1/2/3/4)
• Composite video input (s): hybrid w/s - center speaker input x 1 (side, mini jack)
• HDMI inputs total: 4 (4 side)
• Analog audio input (s) (total): 1 (side analog conversion)
• Digital audio output (s): 1 (side)
• USB ports: 2 (side)
• Ethernet inputs: 1 (side)

Dimensions & weight

• Dimension without stand (W × H × D): 219.9 × 125.5 × 8.5  cm
• Dimension of package carton (W × H × D): 233 × 139.4 × 28.3 cm
• Weight without stand: 67.2 kg
• Weight of package carton: 91 kg
• Table-top stand: no stand