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85" Sony X91J Series 4K Ultra HD LED Smart Google TV (2021 Model)

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$1,998

$2,800

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BH Photo Video has 85" Sony X91J Series 4K Ultra HD LED Smart Google TV (2021 Model; KD85X91J) on sale for $1998. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Champagne13 for finding this deal

Specs/Key Features
  • Resolution: 3840x2160 (4K UHD HDR)
  • X1 4K HDR Processor
  • Triluminos Color
  • Full Array LED
  • X-Tended Dynamic Range
  • X-Motion Clarity (120Hz)
  • WiFi w/ Bluetooth 4.2
  • Google TV w/ Alexa/Apple Airplay
  • 400x400mm VESA
    • Inputs
      • 4x HDMI
      • 2x USB 2.0
Warranty
  • Includes a 1-year manufacturer warranty w/ purchase (parts + labor)
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Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more
  • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available
  • This is the first time we've seen this unit available at this direct price drop (w/o gift cards attached to the deal/etc.); this model typically hovers above $2200+
  • This product is highly reviewed as an upper-mid range TV through Sony's 2021 lineup
  • Additional retailers not listed may have this product at the same price/price range
  • Offer valid while promotion/pricing last
Additional Notes
  • This product is highly rated by customers for Picture, Color & Setup
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated

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Written by Champagne13
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BH Photo Video has 85" Sony X91J Series 4K Ultra HD LED Smart Google TV (2021 Model; KD85X91J) on sale for $1998. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Champagne13 for finding this deal

Specs/Key Features
  • Resolution: 3840x2160 (4K UHD HDR)
  • X1 4K HDR Processor
  • Triluminos Color
  • Full Array LED
  • X-Tended Dynamic Range
  • X-Motion Clarity (120Hz)
  • WiFi w/ Bluetooth 4.2
  • Google TV w/ Alexa/Apple Airplay
  • 400x400mm VESA
    • Inputs
      • 4x HDMI
      • 2x USB 2.0
Warranty
  • Includes a 1-year manufacturer warranty w/ purchase (parts + labor)
The following is no longer available

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more
  • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available
  • This is the first time we've seen this unit available at this direct price drop (w/o gift cards attached to the deal/etc.); this model typically hovers above $2200+
  • This product is highly reviewed as an upper-mid range TV through Sony's 2021 lineup
  • Additional retailers not listed may have this product at the same price/price range
  • Offer valid while promotion/pricing last
Additional Notes
  • This product is highly rated by customers for Picture, Color & Setup
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated

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Model: Sony X91J 85” Class 4K HDR Full Array LED With Google TV KD85X91J

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For gamers:

Relevant gaming details below taken from the review here [rtings.com].

Display:
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) Yes
PS5, 4k @ 120Hz + HDR Yes
PS5, 4k @ 120Hz Yes
PS5, 4k @ 60Hz + HDR Yes
PS5, 1440p @ 120Hz PS5 can't do 1440p
PS5, 1080p @ 120Hz Yes
PS5, Variable Refresh Rate No
Xbox Series X, 4k @ 120Hz + HDR Yes
Xbox Series X, 4k @ 120Hz Yes
Xbox Series X, 4k @ 60Hz + HDR Yes
Xbox Series X, 1440p @ 120Hz No
Xbox Series X, 1080p @ 120Hz Yes
Xbox Series X, Variable Refresh Rate No

Update 01/28/2022: We investigated a reported issue with micro-stutter when gaming on the PS5. We tried to reproduce the issue with Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War and Astro's Playroom, but we weren't able to.

The Sony X91CJ supports most common signals from the PS5 and Xbox Series X, but it's not without issues. First, if you want to play games in Dolby Vision, you're limited to 4k @ 60Hz. You either have to set the HDMI Signal Format to 'Enhanced Format' for 4k @ 120Hz signals, or to 'Enhanced Format (Dolby Vision)', which limits it to 4k @ 60Hz signals, as you can see in the Xbox menu. Although the Xbox says that the TV supports VRR when you set the HDMI Signal Format to 'Enhanced Format (VRR)', we're still considering it 'No' because VRR doesn't work.

We confirmed that ALLM works because the TV switched into Game Mode when we launched Destiny 2 on the Xbox Series X. However, like the Sony X900H, we experienced resolution issues with Destiny 2 where it would display 3840x1080 and the rectangle around the 'Open Director' in the menu flashes between white and gray. You can see an example of this from the X900H here.

Input Lag:
1080p @ 60Hz 16.0 ms
1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode 91.7 ms
1440p @ 60Hz 15.8 ms
4k @ 60Hz 15.6 ms
4k @ 60Hz + 10-Bit HDR 15.5 ms
4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 15.6 ms
4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode 91.5 ms
4k @ 60Hz With Interpolation 87.4 ms
8k @ 60Hz N/A
1080p @ 120Hz 7.0 ms
1440p @ 120Hz 7.1 ms
4k @ 120Hz 7.0 ms
1080p with Variable Refresh Rate N/A
1440p with VRR N/A
4k with VRR N/A
8k with VRR N/A

The Sony KD85X91CJ has objectively low input lag, but it's higher than some other TVs, like the Samsung QN90A QLED. Still, it's fine for most gamers. Unless specified, we measure it all in the 'Game' Picture Mode, but the 4k @ 60Hz with chroma 4:4:4 input lag was measured in 'Graphics' mode instead.

Although VRR isn't working properly, we also measured the input lag with the VRR setting enabled. We measured 15.8 ms for 1080p @ 120Hz with VRR and 9.4 ms in 4k @ 120Hz, but since we don't consider the VRR to be functional, we aren't including these numbers in the results.

Variable Refresh Rate:
Native Refresh Rate 120 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate No
HDMI Forum VRR No
FreeSync No
G-SYNC Compatible No
4k VRR Maximum N/A
4k VRR Minimum No VRR support
1080p VRR Maximum N/A
1080p VRR Minimum No VRR support
1440p VRR Maximum N/A
1440p VRR Minimum No VRR support
VRR Supported Connectors No VRR support

At the time of testing, the variable refresh rate support on the Sony X91J doesn't work. There's a VRR setting, but unlike the Sony X900H, it doesn't reduce screen tearing. *Sony is implementing VRR support through firmware updates, and they've said it'll take two updates by the end of 2021 for VRR to be fully functional, so we'll retest the TV once the second update comes out. We tried the pendulum test pattern with our RTX 3070, RX580, RX6600, and RX6800 graphics cards, and there was always screen tearing. We also checked in Destiny 2 with our RX6600 card, and there's still screen tearing.

*We're obviously past 2021 but I checked Sony's website and the X91J is still planning firmware updates for VRR.
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For the record, I have the 900h. It looks and plays fantastic. The brights are exceptional and I've had no issue with input lag which is a big one for me. If you're a ranked FPS player your opinion might be different. The only disadvantage would be the reportedly non-functioning VRR for X91J.
Costco still sells Sony. Was gonna post Costco's version of this, but they're still doing their Monday update. The 85X91CJ will be this same $1999.99... as listed on the Costco homepage.
https://www.costco.com/

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Feb 28, 2022
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xyoung347x
Feb 28, 2022
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Same price on Amazon
Feb 28, 2022
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Chichubuchi
Feb 28, 2022
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Looks like costco doesnt have any sony TVs anymore. I just purchased x90j from them last week and unable to find that item.
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darkknightryders
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Anyone know how much u can get it from famous bid your price go green site 🤔
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Quote from Chichubuchi :
Looks like costco doesnt have any sony TVs anymore. I just purchased x90j from them last week and unable to find that item.
Costco still sells Sony. Was gonna post Costco's version of this, but they're still doing their Monday update. The 85X91CJ will be this same $1999.99... as listed on the Costco homepage.
https://www.costco.com/
Last edited by Champagne13 February 28, 2022 at 06:51 AM.
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Verywiseman
Feb 28, 2022
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Costco seems to be $2399
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tuan2
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Quote from Verywiseman :
Costco seems to be $2399

Valid till yesterday so new price is coming? price drop everywhere?
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tuan2
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Quote from Verywiseman :
Costco seems to be $2399

Confirmed, added to cart and its $1999 with free 3 years Allstate discount of $99.
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chaks9
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Quote from tuan2 :
Confirmed, added to cart and its $1999 with free 3 years Allstate discount of $99.
Just ordered through costco $1999
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ROBBY69
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Showing $2,399 in cart for me. Frown
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blahblahyoutoo
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how much of an upgrade is this over a x900h?
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Deftones17
Feb 28, 2022
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This or wait for X90K. Hmm......

Coming from 75" 900E
Last edited by Deftones17 February 28, 2022 at 09:37 AM.
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frankfuster
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It just updated to 1999 at costco
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dreamzdecora
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Quote from darkknightryders :
Anyone know how much u can get it from famous bid your price go green site 🤔
when everywhere 2199...it was 1999...so calculate it..
i bought it 2 months ago...very happy with it...TV is awesome for the price...

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Quote from Deftones17 :
This or wait for X90K. Hmm......

Coming from 75" 900E
75 XBR900E still running strong for me, moved it to my master room, bought the 85" -

Absolutely no difference between these 2, i dont care how the spec says. But its the same TV.

On the other hand - XBR900E is a very good model..

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