Slickdeals is community-supported.  We may get paid by brands or deals, including promoted items.
Sorry, this deal has expired. Get notified of deals like this in the future. Add Deal Alert for this Item
Frontpage

Costco Members: 85" Sony X81CH Series 4K UHD LED TV + $200 Shop Card Expired

$1300
$1,499.99
w/ 3-Yr. Warranty + Free S/H
+34 Deal Score
43,011 Views
Costco Wholesale has for its Members: 85" Sony X81CH Series 4K UHD LED TV w/ 3-Year Warranty + $200 Costco Shop Card on sale for $1299.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks community member Champagne13 for sharing this deal

Note, you must be an active Costco Member and signed into your account to view sale pricing

Specs:
  • 3840 x 2160 QFHD Display
  • Native Refresh Rate: 60Hz
  • Motionflow XR 240
  • Android Smart TV Platform
  • Triluminos Display
  • Dolby Vision/HDR 10/HLG High Dynamic Range
  • WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac w/ Bluetooth
  • Compatible w/ Alexa/Apple AirPlay/Google Assistant
  • 20W Speaker Output
  • Vesa: 400x400
  • Inputs:
    • 4x HDMI
    • 2x Digital Optical Audio
    • 2x USB Ports

Editor's Notes & Price Research

Written by
  • About this Offer: 
    • This $200 Costco Shop Card offer is valid through May 4, 2022.
    • The Costco Shop Card will be sent digitally to your email address on file within 2 weeks of item delivery.
  • Refer to Costco 90-Day Return Policy.
  • Refer to forum thread for discussion from the community regarding this offer and TV. -slickdewmaster
  • Deal Image
  • Deal Image
  • Deal Image
  • Deal Image
  • Deal Image
Deal Image
Visit Retailer
Good Deal?

Original Post

Written by
Edited May 3, 2022 at 09:50 AM by
Sony 85" X81CH 4K UHD LED TV + 3-Yr Mfg Warranty $1299.99 (Free Shipping)
Includes $200 Costco Shop Card (Online Only... through 5/4/22)
The Costco Shop Card will be sent digitally to your email address on file within 2 weeks of item delivery.

Features:
Triluminos VA Panel w/ WCG
Native 60Hz Refresh Rate (Motionflow XR 240)
Direct LED Backlighting w/ Frame Dimming
4K HDR Processor X1 and 4K X-Reality Pro
Android TV

Full Specs Here...
https://mobilecontent.costco.com/..._Sheet.pdf

https://www.costco.com/sony-85%22...58272.html
Add Comment
Reply
in Tech & Electronics (5) Get Costco Wholesale Coupons
If you purchase something through a post on our site, Slickdeals may get a small share of the sale.

Check Out Similar Tech & Electronics Deals

View All
Frontpage
24-Pack Voniko Premium Grade AAA Batteries $6.45 w/ S&S + Free Shipping w/ Prime or on $35+
$6.45
w/ Subscribe & Save
45 43
Frontpage
YMMV - 65" LG C3 OLED TV OLED65C3 @ Target $999.99
$1000
(In-Store Only, Limited Locations)
214 879
Popular
$2.50/Mo Red Pocket Prepaid Plan: 200 Talk 1000 Text 200MB - $30
$30.00
52 108
Frontpage
LG C3 42" 4K HDR Smart OLED evo TV clearance in store YMMV - $359.99.
$360
(In-Store Only, Limited Locations)
166 469
Frontpage
Samsung 70" class CU7000 Crystal UHD 4K Smart TV (UN70CU7000) $299 In-store only
$299
(In-Store Only, Select Locations)
77 124
Frontpage
At Staples - Apple AirTag, 1/pk In-store only for $ 19 starting from 4/28-5/4
$19
(In-Store Purchase Only)
54 51
Deal
Score +34
43,011 Views
$1300
$1,499.99
Visit Retailer

78 Comments

View Forum Thread
12345

Your comment cannot be blank.

Featured Comments

https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/x800h
·
It's the same as the X800H, but Rtings reviewed the 55" with an IPS panel. This 85" has a VA panel, so the contrast ratio will be much higher... therefore the movie ratings will be better than what Rtings says.
https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/x800h
·
I had high hopes for the va panel too, but still much worse than a panel with local dimming. I tried the equivalent sony 85" panel for $800 during the BB open box sale and then got the samsung qled 75" panel with local dimming for the same price. The difference is night and day, the blacks on the 85" had a very noticeable bluish washout look.
·

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Joined Aug 2016
L4: Apprentice
> bubble2 387 Posts
175 Reputation
darkknightryders
05-02-2022 at 05:25 AM.
05-02-2022 at 05:25 AM.
Anyone know the equivalent regular model number to check the ratings
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Aug 2007
L8: Grand Teacher
> bubble2 3,773 Posts
1,470 Reputation
pet1700
05-02-2022 at 05:31 AM.
05-02-2022 at 05:31 AM.
Quote from darkknightryders :
Anyone know the equivalent regular model number to check the ratings

It's x80h
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Aug 2007
L8: Grand Teacher
> bubble2 3,773 Posts
1,470 Reputation
pet1700
05-02-2022 at 05:34 AM.
05-02-2022 at 05:34 AM.
Quote from darkknightryders :
Anyone know the equivalent regular model number to check the ratings

https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/x800h
10
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined May 2018
L7: Teacher
> bubble2 2,592 Posts
3,095 Reputation
Original Poster
Pro
Expert
This user is an Expert in Tech & Electronics
Champagne13
05-02-2022 at 05:37 AM.

Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank Champagne13

05-02-2022 at 05:37 AM.
Quote from darkknightryders :
Anyone know the equivalent regular model number to check the ratings
It's the same as the X800H, but Rtings reviewed the 55" with an IPS panel. This 85" has a VA panel, so the contrast ratio will be much higher... therefore the movie ratings will be better than what Rtings says.
https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/x800h
6
>
1
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Last edited by Champagne13 May 2, 2022 at 05:41 AM.
Joined Nov 2020
L2: Beginner
> bubble2 70 Posts
38 Reputation
ddealbot
05-02-2022 at 07:48 AM.
05-02-2022 at 07:48 AM.
Quote from Champagne13 :
It's the same as the X800H, but Rtings reviewed the 55" with an IPS panel. This 85" has a VA panel, so the contrast ratio will be much higher... therefore the movie ratings will be better than what Rtings says.
https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/x800h
I had high hopes for the va panel too, but still much worse than a panel with local dimming. I tried the equivalent sony 85" panel for $800 during the BB open box sale and then got the samsung qled 75" panel with local dimming for the same price. The difference is night and day, the blacks on the 85" had a very noticeable bluish washout look.
7
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Last edited by ddealbot May 2, 2022 at 07:50 AM.
Joined Feb 2013
L11: Elite Grand Master
> bubble2 2,353 Posts
369 Reputation
KevoD
05-02-2022 at 08:57 AM.
05-02-2022 at 08:57 AM.
Seems like a solid deal on a pretty decent TV. Wishing I had the need for a screen this size!
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Jan 2016
L1: Learner
> bubble2 20 Posts
14 Reputation
rogersmj
05-02-2022 at 12:37 PM.

Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank rogersmj

05-02-2022 at 12:37 PM.
Solid deal, I think I paid around $1700 for this a little under a year ago. In terms of dollar per inch, this is a pretty decent TV, especially at $1300. Black levels aren't fantastic, but if you just want a big panel for sports or video games (that aren't mostly dark), it's pretty good. Built-in apps, if you care, are reasonably snappy and responsive. Motion handling is good enough that I never notice or think about it, which for me is a sign of good motion processing (vs. Vizio TVs from a few years back that made me nauseous).

Other than the mediocre black levels, my only complaint with it has been minor instability with respect to ARC and CEC -- occasionally it gets wonky and doesn't output audio back to the receiver, and I have to power cycle it. Like once every couple months. Other than that, it's been fine.
5
>
2
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Joined Dec 2017
L3: Novice
> bubble2 147 Posts
22 Reputation
Robertthebloke1
05-02-2022 at 03:50 PM.
05-02-2022 at 03:50 PM.
Costco cancelled my order twice trying to get this. Dead?
1
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Oct 2013
L6: Expert
> bubble2 1,089 Posts
42 Reputation
Masaike
05-02-2022 at 03:54 PM.
05-02-2022 at 03:54 PM.
Quote from rogersmj :
Solid deal, I think I paid around $1700 for this a little under a year ago. In terms of dollar per inch, this is a pretty decent TV, especially at $1300. Black levels aren't fantastic, but if you just want a big panel for sports or video games (that aren't mostly dark), it's pretty good. Built-in apps, if you care, are reasonably snappy and responsive. Motion handling is good enough that I never notice or think about it, which for me is a sign of good motion processing (vs. Vizio TVs from a few years back that made me nauseous).

Other than the mediocre black levels, my only complaint with it has been minor instability with respect to ARC and CEC -- occasionally it gets wonky and doesn't output audio back to the receiver, and I have to power cycle it. Like once every couple months. Other than that, it's been fine.
I plan to use it to replace my 8 year old projector in my living room. The projector (benq 1075) had excellent color but in the day time it is barely visible. Does this tv work good in the day time also?
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Jan 2016
L1: Learner
> bubble2 20 Posts
14 Reputation
rogersmj
05-02-2022 at 03:55 PM.
05-02-2022 at 03:55 PM.
Quote from Masaike :
I plan to use it to replace my 8 year old projector in my living room. The projector (benq 1075) had excellent color but in the day time it is barely visible. Does this tv work good in the day time also?

Absolutely. This gets plenty bright.
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Jul 2013
L7: Teacher
> bubble2 2,429 Posts
311 Reputation
thelegaldreamteam
05-02-2022 at 04:55 PM.
05-02-2022 at 04:55 PM.
Quote from pet1700 :
https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/x800h

Yikes that's terrible if true
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Jul 2013
L7: Teacher
> bubble2 2,429 Posts
311 Reputation
thelegaldreamteam
05-02-2022 at 04:59 PM.
05-02-2022 at 04:59 PM.
On a side note, anyone getting this privacy error https://ibb.co/1RKfcct
1
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Jan 2006
TRAIN BUSINESS WRECKER
> bubble2 1,235 Posts
285 Reputation
Train Wreck
05-02-2022 at 05:03 PM.
05-02-2022 at 05:03 PM.
This or the 86" LG for same price
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Page 1 of 6
12345
Start the Conversation
 

Popular Deals

Trending Deals

More Costco Wholesale Deals

More Sony Deals

Link Copied

The link has been copied to the clipboard.