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65" Sony X85J 4K Ultra HD LED Smart TV (2021 Model) Expired

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Amazon has 65" Sony X85J 4K Ultra HD LED Smart TV (2021 Model, KD65X85J) for $798. Shipping is free.

Walmart has 65" Sony X85J 4K Ultra HD LED Smart TV (2021 Model, KD65X85J) for $798. Shipping is free.

Best Buy has 65" Sony X85J 4K Ultra HD LED Smart TV (2021 Model, KD65X85J) for $799.99. Shipping is free, otherwise select free curbside pickup where stock permits.

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Specs:
  • Resolution: 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 LED Panel
  • Refresh Rate: 120 Hz / Motionflow XR
  • HDR: HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision
  • Smart Platform: Google TV
  • Works w/ Alexa & Google Assistant, AirPlay2
  • 802.11ac WiFi, Bluetooth 4.2
  • Ports:
    • 4x HDMI Type A
    • 2x USB 2.0
    • 1x Digital Audio
    • 1x RF Antenna
    • 1 x Composite
    • 1 x 3.5 mm Headphone

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    • RTINGS.com gave the Sony X85J series of TVs a 7.5 rating calling it a "good TV for most uses".
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Sony 65" X85J LED 4K UHD HDR Google TV $798 (Free Shipping)

$799.99 @ Best Buy...
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sony...Id=6455578

Key Specs:
Resolution: 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD)
4K Processor X1 w/ 4K X-Reality PRO
Triluminos Pro Display w/ WCG
Refresh Rate: 120Hz Native + Motionflow XR
HDR Format: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
Direct-LED Flicker-Free Backlighting w/ Frame Dimming
Google TV w/ Google Assistant
WiFi, ATSC 3.0, Bluetooth, Apple Airplay, Apple Homekit

Inputs:
4x HDMI (2x HDMI 2.1)
2x USB
1x Composite
1x RF
1x Ethernet
1x Digital Optical Audio
1x Headphone

https://www.amazon.com/Sony-X85J-...137&sr=8-3
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it should be noted that Sony did send a firmware update out to add VRR support after the Rtings review. Rtings has not gotten around to testing it after the update, yet. These sets do have VRR now.
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This is an excellent tv for the price. I have the 85" version paired with my PS5 and it's just awesome!
Sony added the VRR support during an update in December.
I have an Apple TV 4K connected as well for HBO, Netflix, and Disney+. All the content that comes in Dolby Vision looks stunning.
The built in apps work great as well, but if you do a side by side comparison, the Apple TV is pulling down a higher bit rate.

I agree with comments here about X90 being more preferred due the local dimming LED array. It's nice to have, but not a deal breaker considering the cost of this X85J.
The X85J has a full panel array lighting which is still a step up from edge lit panels.
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Good point on the off angle viewing. You would need to step down to the X80J which has much better viewing angles. Also of note both this model and the X80J have a ATSC 3.0 tuner for next gen tv which is a nice bonus for the ota crowdSmilie

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How would this be for gaming and sports?
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Quote from norcalgamer707 :
How would this be for gaming and sports?
120hz refresh rate. However, there can be an issue with these chips so enable and check it when you get it.
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How would this be for gaming and sports?
https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/x85j
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https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/x85j
it should be noted that Sony did send a firmware update out to add VRR support after the Rtings review. Rtings has not gotten around to testing it after the update, yet. These sets do have VRR now.
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Hdmi 2.1?
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Is this the model where it halves the vertical resolution if trying to send a 4K/120hz signal?
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Anyone have thoughts between this and the x90j? Looking at the 75" x90cj at costco for $1699, wondering if the prices will come down before the superbowl.
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For those interested in this aspect (I think more people have this situation than realize it), it scores a 5.5 in Rting's off-angle viewing test. That's not good (according to them) but to be fair, it's not necessarily worse than other options around this price.

It does make it not an option for me. It's frustrating that it seems the options for decent off angle performance are OLED and very high prices, or IPS and relatively poor performance (although I personally don't have a huge problem with most modern IPS TV image quality).
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For those interested in this aspect (I think more people have this situation than realize it), it scores a 5.5 in Rting's off-angle viewing test. That's not good (according to them) but to be fair, it's not necessarily worse than other options around this price.

It does make it not an option for me. It's frustrating that it seems the options for decent off angle performance are OLED and very high prices, or IPS and relatively poor performance (although I personally don't have a huge problem with most modern IPS TV image quality).
This concerned me at first. I watched the rtings VA test video and didn't feel as bad as I'd expect from a 5.5, but admittedly the video was with a static, fairly bright image.
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For those interested in this aspect (I think more people have this situation than realize it), it scores a 5.5 in Rting's off-angle viewing test. That's not good (according to them) but to be fair, it's not necessarily worse than other options around this price.

It does make it not an option for me. It's frustrating that it seems the options for decent off angle performance are OLED and very high prices, or IPS and relatively poor performance (although I personally don't have a huge problem with most modern IPS TV image quality).
Good point on the off angle viewing. You would need to step down to the X80J which has much better viewing angles. Also of note both this model and the X80J have a ATSC 3.0 tuner for next gen tv which is a nice bonus for the ota crowdSmilie

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Missed new year deal for 850 this price is a dream come true! I would prefer a x90j with local dimming but for this price it can't be beat !
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