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expiredChampagne13 posted Jan 17, 2022 8:57 AM

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

$798

$1,199

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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.

Note, availability for curbside pickup may vary by location.

Thanks to community member Champagne13 for finding this deal.

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

Editor's Notes

Written by oceanlake
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $200 lower than a previous Frontpage Deal for this TV from September, 2021.
  • About this deal:
    • 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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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.

Note, availability for curbside pickup may vary by location.

Thanks to community member Champagne13 for finding this deal.

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

Editor's Notes

Written by oceanlake
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $200 lower than a previous Frontpage Deal for this TV from September, 2021.
  • About this deal:
    • RTINGS.com gave the Sony X85J series of TVs a 7.5 rating calling it a "good TV for most uses".
  • About this store:

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Written by Champagne13

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ubersanger
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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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Maverick1776
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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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ListedGuru
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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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Jan 17, 2022 3:15 PM
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thetoasterJan 17, 2022 3:15 PM
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Does anyone know if I am able to get a price adjustment from Best Buy? I got this tv just a couple weeks ago for 100 bucks more.
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Jan 17, 2022 3:15 PM
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Maverick1776Jan 17, 2022 3:15 PM
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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.
Jan 17, 2022 3:22 PM
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ListedGuruJan 17, 2022 3:22 PM
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Quote from Maverick1776 :
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.
Can you and other actual owners of this X85J comment on the real world viewing angles? How bad is it off angle. I know the rtings viewing angle rating isn't good but how is it in the real world?

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Jan 17, 2022 3:37 PM
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CantisamaJan 17, 2022 3:37 PM
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I got the 43" X85J last BF and love it. 4K, 120Hz, 4 HDMI (two 2.1), surprisingly decent speakers, and amazing blacks thanks to VA panel. Series X looks great on it. Max brightness is level 50 and very bright. I use 10 for normal viewing and 20 for gaming.

Only thing I don't like about it is dark corners (vignetting).
Jan 17, 2022 4:15 PM
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shawn2185Jan 17, 2022 4:15 PM
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Is there a better deal for a 65in with 120hz right now? What is the closest Samsung or LG model to the x85J?
Last edited by shawn2185 January 17, 2022 at 08:18 AM.
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Jan 17, 2022 4:22 PM
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elk29nJan 17, 2022 4:22 PM
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There's also a 10% Chase offer for Best Buy to stack for those that were targeted.
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Jan 17, 2022 4:22 PM
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LovelyMeat205Jan 17, 2022 4:22 PM
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How is this model different from XBR55X81CH which is available in Costco?

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Jan 17, 2022 4:24 PM
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YellowShoesJan 17, 2022 4:24 PM
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Quote from ubersanger :
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.
How do one know that they have VRR?
Jan 17, 2022 4:28 PM
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ak1802Jan 17, 2022 4:28 PM
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Quote from mjspam :
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.
I own the X90J, bought it because of the better local dimming capabilities and internal speaker system. I'll say that the local dimming is very hit and miss, I watch movies with subtitles and often notice a halo emitting from the words on the screen; especially against a black background. However, the audio on the X90J is stellar. I don't use a soundbar and don't feel the need to.
Jan 17, 2022 4:29 PM
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ak1802Jan 17, 2022 4:29 PM
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Quote from LovelyMeat205 :
How is this model different from XBR55X81CH which is available in Costco?
That model has native 60hz refresh rate. Other difference in quality probably down the line.
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Jan 17, 2022 4:33 PM
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Jan 17, 2022 4:33 PM
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Quote from psy890 :
120hz refresh rate. However, there can be an issue with these chips so enable and check it when you get it.
rtings said 120Hz 4K still not displaying right as of Nov. 24. Not sure if that's been fixed yet.
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Jan 17, 2022 4:35 PM
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Quote from shawn2185 :
Is there a better deal for a 65in with 120hz right now? What is the closest Samsung or LG model to the x85J?
If you don't mind HiSense the U8G is better but $200 more.

If Sony has fixed 120Hz 4K and added VRR, this deal gets pretty good.
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Jan 17, 2022 4:40 PM
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Quote from DallasJP :
Is this better then a U8G?
Scores 7.5 vs 8.4 for the U8G at rtings.

I worry a little about reliability with the Hisense, but then my 6 year old Sony X810C has an issue where it won't turn on sometimes until you unplug it. That makes me nervous.
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Jan 17, 2022 4:42 PM
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Champagne13Jan 17, 2022 4:42 PM
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Quote from shawn2185 :
Is there a better deal for a 65in with 120hz right now? What is the closest Samsung or LG model to the x85J?
Closest Samsung would be the Q70A. As for LG... I would say the X85J is positioned between the NANO85 and NANO90... probably a bit closer to the NANO90.
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Jan 17, 2022 4:54 PM
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Spurts06_juneJan 17, 2022 4:54 PM
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I bought this TV last year and had to return to Costco. Sounds starting going in/out within a month. I would need to fully power cycle the TV down before getting sound back. It's probably still worth the risk at $800 but I would buy this in store so if you have any issues, easy return.
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