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COSTCO: 85" Sony X81CH 4K UHD LED TV + 3-Yr Warranty $1199.99

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85" Sony X81CH 4K UHD LED Smart TV $1199.99 (Free Shipping)
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https://www.costco.com/sony-85%22-class---x81ch-series---4k-uhd-led-lcd-tv.product.100758272.html [costco.com]

Key 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
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85" Sony X81CH 4K UHD LED Smart TV $1199.99 (Free Shipping)
Includes 3-Yr Warranty
https://www.costco.com/sony-85%22-class---x81ch-series---4k-uhd-led-lcd-tv.product.100758272.html [costco.com]

Key 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

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Jun 06, 2022 12:23 PM
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darkknightrydersJun 06, 2022 12:23 PM
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What's the equivalent model to this for ratings
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Quote from darkknightryders :
What's the equivalent model to this for ratings
The X81CH is equivalent to the X800H. Rtings reviewed the 55" which has an IPS panel, and the 85" in this thread has a VA panel, so much of the Rtings review does not apply. The IPS model reviewed received mediocre scores for movies and gaming due to low contrast ratio. This 85" would receive higher movie and gaming scores due to the higher contrast ratio of a VA panel.
https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/x800h
Jun 06, 2022 12:50 PM
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antec5150Jun 06, 2022 12:50 PM
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Quote from Champagne13 :
The X81CH is equivalent to the X800H. Rtings reviewed the 55" which has an IPS panel, and the 85" in this thread has a VA panel, so much of the Rtings review does not apply. The IPS model reviewed received mediocre scores for movies and gaming due to low contrast ratio. This 85" would receive higher movie and gaming scores due to the higher contrast ratio of a VA panel.
https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/x800h
Very good information. One thing I would say is the viewing angle score will be much lower for the 85 inch VA panel. The viewing angle score for the 55 inch IPS panel is 8.4, but the VA panel would be somewhere in the mid to upper 5's.
Jun 06, 2022 04:37 PM
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darkknightrydersJun 06, 2022 04:37 PM
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Quote from antec5150 :
Very good information. One thing I would say is the viewing angle score will be much lower for the 85 inch VA panel. The viewing angle score for the 55 inch IPS panel is 8.4, but the VA panel would be somewhere in the mid to upper 5's.
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Jun 07, 2022 04:16 PM
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dealwatcher99Jun 07, 2022 04:16 PM
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This is a great TV for the price. I bought it last month when it was 1299. I have 8 big windows my hall and still can see great bright picture clearly. I'm not worry much about viewing angle, as most of the time you will be right in front of the screen and too much of acute agle is anyways going to hurt your neck.
Jun 07, 2022 07:05 PM
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AudioMikeJun 07, 2022 07:05 PM
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FYI, no eARC, only has ARC.
Jun 07, 2022 10:37 PM
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jpatelJun 07, 2022 10:37 PM
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FYI this is year 2020 model. Great price though.

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Jun 07, 2022 11:07 PM
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phoceanJun 07, 2022 11:07 PM
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It is a great tv. Just some cons:

60hz potentially not good for some people when watching sports. Though I have a 60hz tv for years and viewing sports was never a problem for me.

No local dimming. This could be quite noticable especially if you come from plasma, or any led tvs with local dimming even with just 32 zones.

No eArc, hdmi 2.0 only and app interface a bit slow due to being a 2020 model. But these are all minor issue.
Jun 08, 2022 07:16 AM
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TealShopJun 08, 2022 07:16 AM
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Bloody smashing price for an 85".
Jun 08, 2022 02:16 PM
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chhaganbhujbadJun 08, 2022 02:16 PM
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Quote from antec5150 :
Very good information. One thing I would say is the viewing angle score will be much lower for the 85 inch VA panel. The viewing angle score for the 55 inch IPS panel is 8.4, but the VA panel would be somewhere in the mid to upper 5's.
For 85" inch if the TV is mounted slightly at 3 feet above the ground when it reaches to almost 7 feet above above ground for an 8 feet high floor, the viewing angle is still appropriate and good when you watching it 20 feet away?
Jun 08, 2022 02:17 PM
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chhaganbhujbadJun 08, 2022 02:17 PM
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Quote from jpatel :
FYI this is year 2020 model. Great price though.
2020 it was perhaps an advanced TV. Two years old model - has the technology changed a whole lot for people to notice? No.
Jun 08, 2022 02:55 PM
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SmartBreakfast615Jun 08, 2022 02:55 PM
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Got this last month with the Costco Shop Card promo ($1399 -$200 costco shopcard = $1999)
For the price.. you cannot beat it and I'm plenty happy with the 85".
Colors are nice and vibrant, it's plenty bright in my living room with multiple windows. VA Panel so the contrast is fantastic.
Also this is a GOOGLE/ANDROID TV. One of the best TV interfaces as it has chromecast/apple air play built it. Works fantastic with google assistant to turn on and off the TV as well.

As others have noted, this is not the same TV from Rtings as this 85" has the VA panel vs IPS. The VA panel should perform much better.

Only con I have is since the TV doesnt't have local dimming, the blacks in a pitch-black room can show should slight cloudling/graying.
At the end of the day, when I have friends and family come over, I have an 85" TV and it's awesome!
Jun 08, 2022 03:47 PM
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payLittleJun 08, 2022 03:47 PM
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Quote from chhaganbhujbad :
2020 it was perhaps an advanced TV. Two years old model - has the technology changed a whole lot for people to notice? No.
I agree with you, but still helpful information because usually vendors support tvs and their software for a limited timeframe.
Jun 08, 2022 09:50 PM
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chhaganbhujbadJun 08, 2022 09:50 PM
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I bought this when it was $1299. Haven't installed it yet. Waiting for my installer to come.
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Jun 11, 2022 03:49 AM
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SmartPencil8337Jun 11, 2022 03:49 AM
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This or a 75 Samsung q80 open box excellent for $1480 from Best Buy ?
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