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Costco Members: 85" Sony XBR85X850G/C Motionflow XR 960 4K HDR Smart TV Expired

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Costco Wholesale for it's Members: 85" Sony XBR85X850G/C Motionflow XR 960 4K HDR Smart TV on sale for $1399.99. Shipping is free. Thanks liveoss

Specs
  • Resolution: 3840x2160
  • Refresh Rate: 120Hz
  • Sony 4K X1 Processor
  • HDR (HDR10), Smart TV, WiFi
  • Ports:
    • 4x HDMI
    • 3x USB
    • 1x Composite/Component
    • 1x RF
    • 1x Ethernet
    • 1x Digital Audio Output (optical)

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I was perusing Costco's website and saw that the 85" Sony X850G is in stock for $1,399.99 with free shipping. Native 120hz, VA panel, Sony quality. When compared to previous popular deals on that had this at $1700-$2000, this seems like a no brainer. I'm assuming that it's limited stock so jump on it quickly. I bought one!

https://www.costco.com/sony-85%22...31015.html
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Last Edited by dealpapa December 15, 2020 at 02:31 PM
setup guide

https://www.sony.com/electronics/...84231M.pdf


Firmware update to v6.4960
Download
Applicable ModelsExpand

About this download
Benefits and Improvements
Improves general performance of the TV
Note: For more information on the features and improvements, please refer to the Android TV™ software update informationarticle.

[+] Previous Benefits and Improvements
Restrictions
This file is only for use with the models identified. Not all models are sold in all countries.
System Requirements
What You Need
a computer with access to the Internet
a USB flash drive
NOTE:You can update your TV even if there are other files on the USB flash drive.
File Info
File Name
Firmware update to v6.4960 for TV
Zip File Name
sony_atvotafull_2018_1604960100_naa_auth.zip
File Version
6.4960
File Size
1 376 833 531 bytes
Release Date
12-01-2020

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It's not that crap. Not everyone needs OLED. For a good brand at this size and with Costco warranty, this is very good deal.
Love this TV! Native 120hz, VA Panel, Direct-lit but without Local Dimming, good natural color, great panel uniformity, low input lag, solid HDR performance (only 500-600 nits though) Highly recommended at this price.
This for sure

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08-05-2020 at 07:01 AM.
08-05-2020 at 07:01 AM.
Insane price with 4 yr warranty from Costco visa card
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08-05-2020 at 07:34 AM.
08-05-2020 at 07:34 AM.
Quote from qiushengxyz :
This or LG 86" UM8070 from Best Buy at the same price?

This for sure
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08-05-2020 at 07:35 AM.
08-05-2020 at 07:35 AM.
Quote from qiushengxyz :
This or LG 86" UM8070 from Best Buy at the same price?

I like the Sony for the quality and the Android Tv feature
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08-05-2020 at 07:36 AM.

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08-05-2020 at 07:36 AM.
Love this TV! Native 120hz, VA Panel, Direct-lit but without Local Dimming, good natural color, great panel uniformity, low input lag, solid HDR performance (only 500-600 nits though) Highly recommended at this price.
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08-05-2020 at 07:40 AM.
08-05-2020 at 07:40 AM.
LG is tad better on HDR/Movie watching. But Sony is tad better at TV/Sport watching.
(LG 86" size you get IPS instead of VA in that model) so likely very close performance.

So really Color and HDR content will be it's downfall... Good TV for Cable Box / TV viewing, but Movie Watching/HDR will be weak... Not really future proof.
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08-05-2020 at 07:41 AM.
08-05-2020 at 07:41 AM.
EDIT: This doesn't apply to the 85"

Note: The 85" model has a VA panel, and though we haven't tested it, we'd expect it to look much better in a dark room, but have worse viewing angles.


PROS
Excellent low input lag
Image remains accurate at an angle. CONS
Disappointing contrast ratio.
Bad black uniformity.



https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/x850g
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08-05-2020 at 07:41 AM.
08-05-2020 at 07:41 AM.
Had 75" X850E which died after 2.5 years.
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08-05-2020 at 07:42 AM.
08-05-2020 at 07:42 AM.
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You guys are too impressed with size. Just another crap mid-low end tv.

It's not that crap. Not everyone needs OLED. For a good brand at this size and with Costco warranty, this is very good deal.
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Quote from Mart_in :
PROS
Excellent low input lag
Image remains accurate at an angle. CONS
Disappointing contrast ratio.
Bad black uniformity.



https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/x850g

Rtings reviewed the smaller version of this TV with IPS edge-lit panel, none of the pros and cons they listed apply to the 85" model. We've been over this many times on SD...
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