I also purchased this for next generation console (PS5).
I was told on a couple of occassions that Port 4 is 2.1. The panel is definitely 60hz - so does not support 120hz. Apparently only 2.1 port and 120hz on 55" and over.
However I was told on two occassions by Samsung Support (which I have saved chat logs for) - that the 49" does have a 2.1 port - that it is Port 4 and it does support 120hz (whether that is native or not - unsure). I may take this forward and claim being missold information and what are they going to do to rectify it.
I've also noted the John Lewis page has been modified to show 4 x 2.0 - whereas before it had 1 x 2.1 and 3 x 2.0. Interesting! Obviously many people have also been querying this.
Like you - 55" is too big for me. However from reading around it seems that 120hz is usually only available in 55"+ currently.
I think that by this time next year there will be more availability of a) 2.1 ports and b) 120hz in lower screen sizes.
I went ahead and purchased this TV anyway. My last TV was 6 years old. So I at least have 4k and HDR now - so an upgrade for sure. I plan to re-upgrade this time next year, when there is more choice for all of the above options and sell my TV on ebay and get 50% ish back on it (it cost me £800.00). I'm fine with that. And I don't think the utilisation by consoles for 120hz and 2.1 will be readily available until then anyway.
I can say that this TV us great anyway - and PS5 use on it is crystal clear. I don't regret buying it, only that instead of having a TV that will last me for 5 years, it will only be about 1 year if I want to have a 2.1 slot and 120hz.
I agree communication is bad - and Samsung do not seem to know their own technical specs on products which is concerning!
