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65" Sony Bravia XR X95J 4K HDR UHD Smart Google TV

$1,000

$1,998

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BrandsMart USA has 65" Sony Bravia XR X95J 4K HDR UHD Smart Google TV (XR65X95J) on sale for $999.77. Select free store pickup if stock is available.
  • Note, BrandsMart USA has locations in Florida and Georgia (store locator).
Thanks to Community Member MellowStew6247 for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Resolution: 3840 x 2160 4K UHD
  • Refresh rate: 120Hz
  • Panel type: Standard LED Backlit
  • HDR: HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG
  • Smart platform: Google TV
  • VESA: 300 x 300
  • Ports:
    • 4x HDMI
    • 3x USB
    • 1x Composite
    • 1x RF
    • 1x Optical audio
    • 1x Ethernet

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  • About this Offer:
    • The 65" Sony Bravia XR X95J 4K HDR UHD Smart Google TV (XR65X95J) is $998.23 less (49.96% savings) than the list price.
  • About this Store:
    • The BrandsMart USA Return Policy can be found here.

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BrandsMart USA has 65" Sony Bravia XR X95J 4K HDR UHD Smart Google TV (XR65X95J) on sale for $999.77. Select free store pickup if stock is available.
  • Note, BrandsMart USA has locations in Florida and Georgia (store locator).
Thanks to Community Member MellowStew6247 for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Resolution: 3840 x 2160 4K UHD
  • Refresh rate: 120Hz
  • Panel type: Standard LED Backlit
  • HDR: HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG
  • Smart platform: Google TV
  • VESA: 300 x 300
  • Ports:
    • 4x HDMI
    • 3x USB
    • 1x Composite
    • 1x RF
    • 1x Optical audio
    • 1x Ethernet

Editor's Notes

Written by SlickDealio
  • About this Offer:
    • The 65" Sony Bravia XR X95J 4K HDR UHD Smart Google TV (XR65X95J) is $998.23 less (49.96% savings) than the list price.
  • About this Store:
    • The BrandsMart USA Return Policy can be found here.

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Jan 1, 2023 12:15 PM
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Jan 3, 2023 4:03 AM
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3pinephrineJan 3, 2023 4:03 AM
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This is a steal.
Jan 3, 2023 6:32 AM
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charliebeanJan 3, 2023 6:32 AM
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the x90j is better in my opinion and it's 599 refurbished at microcenter

https://www.rtings.com/tv/tools/c...shold=0.10

-the native contrast is DOUBLE the x95j
-the gradient is 9.2, the x95 is 8.8, (the deal beaker for me)
-the black uniformity is bad on the x95j
-pre calibrations better for those who don't calibrate
-significantly better sharpness when observing the tiniest 'rtings' lettering at the bottom the '4K' boat
images between the two
-sharper pixels in general
-better pixel response time, no ghosting/black smearing

to each their own though...

edit the 75" x90j is $799
and the 85" is 1199
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Quote from charliebean View quoted comment :
the x90j is better in my opinion and it's 599 refurbished at microcenter

https://www.rtings.com/tv/tools/c...shold=0.10 [rtings.com]

-the native contrast is DOUBLE the x95j
-the gradient is 9.2, the x95 is 8.8, (the deal beaker for me)
-the black uniformity is bad on the x95j
-pre calibrations better for those who don't calibrate
-significantly better sharpness when observing the tiniest 'rtings' lettering at the bottom the '4K' boat
images between the two
-sharper pixels in general
-better pixel response time, no ghosting/black smearing

to each their own though...

edit the 75" x90j is $799
and the 85" is 1199
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The problem I've had with refurbs of high end TV's is that they "work" but don't necessarily "perform". Sony does not refurbish their TV's despite what beachdig and the other sleazepots say. I'm not aware of any major that does. The amount of time, expertise, and tech required for these factories to truly get the TV back to original specs is not as profitable as simply getting them to appear acceptable. I would love to see rtings test a dozen supposedly identical high end refurbs. I know the variance would shock most people.

but as you say, to each their own though...lol
Last edited by MellowStew6247 January 3, 2023 at 09:21 AM.
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c4chomdettaJan 3, 2023 5:28 PM
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wow, this is nuts. I bought this less than a year ago for $2k at costco lol. I love it.
Navigating the icons can be a little laggy sometimes, but picture quality is stunning.
Jan 3, 2023 5:40 PM
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charliebeanJan 3, 2023 5:40 PM
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Quote from MellowStew6247 View quoted comment :
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The problem I've had with refurbs of high end TV's is that they "work" but don't necessarily "perform". Sony does not refurbish their TV's despite what beachdig and the other sleazepots say. I'm not aware of any major that does. The amount of time, expertise, and tech required for these factories to truly get the TV back to original specs is not as profitable as simply getting them to appear acceptable. I would love to see rtings test a dozen supposedly identical high end refurbs. I know the variance would shock most people.

but to each their own though...lol
Everything I buy is either used or refurbished if I can help it, and everything I ever got was pretty much mint.
refurb x900f 65"
refurb samsung q70r
refurb x90j
denon x4400h
denon s760h
bunch of tablets
oled phone
used gpus
computer parts
tons of used speakers
ect...

you're basically spewing vagueries, it's mildly insulting to think that other consumers out there like myself can't tell a good buy when it's in our hands giving a month long inspection... I'm the most obsessive perfectionist person I know, and I really do know for a fact I'm typing this on a MINT x90j (the blooming and color uniformity looks to be less than any other reviewed on the internet, and if I liked the x95j more, I'd be on that (the blooming is really wack and I'm all about the gradient, could care less about brightness past 13, but I digress)
for the most part, refurbs are returns. period.

and it never hurts to give one a shot
Last edited by charliebean January 3, 2023 at 09:49 AM.
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Quote from charliebean View quoted comment :
Everything I buy is either used or refurbished if I can help it, and everything I ever got was pretty much mint.
refurb x900f 65"
refurb samsung q70r
refurb x90j
denon x4400h
denon s760h
bunch of tablets
oled phone
used gpus
computer parts
tons of used speakers
ect...

you're basically spewing vagueries, it's mildly insulting to think that other consumers out there like myself can't tell a good buy when it's in our hands giving a month long inspection... I'm the most obsessive perfectionist person I know, and I really do know for a fact I'm typing this on a MINT x90j (the blooming and color uniformity looks to be less than any other reviewed on the internet, and if I liked the x95j more, I'd be on that (the blooming is really wack and I'm all about the gradient, could care less about brightness past 13, but I digress)
for the most part, refurbs are returns. period.

and it never hurts to give one a shot

Better vagueries than nonsense. I've looked at the rtings comparison you posted, thank you for that BTW. A close examination leads me to be mystified how the X90J could somehow be a "better" TV than the X95J. Maybe it's a better value for many or even most, but a rational sentient being could not come to the conclusion that it is better overall. Yes there are a few things the X90J scores better at, but 97% of the stats point the other way. Maybe color gradient isn't a "deal beaker" for everyone. Consider posting your deal. I'm sure many could benefit.
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AgentQiJan 3, 2023 11:34 PM
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NEVER again...
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Quote from MellowStew6247 View quoted comment :
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The problem I've had with refurbs of high end TV's is that they "work" but don't necessarily "perform". Sony does not refurbish their TV's despite what beachdig and the other sleazepots say. I'm not aware of any major that does. The amount of time, expertise, and tech required for these factories to truly get the TV back to original specs is not as profitable as simply getting them to appear acceptable. I would love to see rtings test a dozen supposedly identical high end refurbs. I know the variance would shock most people.

but as you say, to each their own though...lol
There's an online store that advertises it's items as factory refurbished. eg... Yamaha/Pioneer/Sony/Bose factory refurbished and they will send you working but scuffed items.... something that you would find at your local pawn shop.
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Quote from MellowStew6247 View quoted comment :
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The problem I've had with refurbs of high end TV's is that they "work" but don't necessarily "perform". Sony does not refurbish their TV's despite what beachdig and the other sleazepots say. I'm not aware of any major that does. The amount of time, expertise, and tech required for these factories to truly get the TV back to original specs is not as profitable as simply getting them to appear acceptable. I would love to see rtings test a dozen supposedly identical high end refurbs. I know the variance would shock most people.

but as you say, to each their own though...lol
A refurb could be as simple as a customer return or old unsold inventory that was never purchased in the first place

There should be almost zero degradation on a name brand LCD that has been used daily for even a year
The failure rate is very low

I have never bought a refurb...but I have bought many open box/demo TVs over the years
I would buy some type of warranty past the 90 days but I would have no issue buying an LCD refurb
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Quote from charliebean View quoted comment :
Everything I buy is either used or refurbished if I can help it, and everything I ever got was pretty much mint.
refurb x900f 65"
refurb samsung q70r
refurb x90j
denon x4400h
denon s760h
bunch of tablets
oled phone
used gpus
computer parts
tons of used speakers
ect...

you're basically spewing vagueries, it's mildly insulting to think that other consumers out there like myself can't tell a good buy when it's in our hands giving a month long inspection... I'm the most obsessive perfectionist person I know, and I really do know for a fact I'm typing this on a MINT x90j (the blooming and color uniformity looks to be less than any other reviewed on the internet, and if I liked the x95j more, I'd be on that (the blooming is really wack and I'm all about the gradient, could care less about brightness past 13, but I digress)
for the most part, refurbs are returns. period.

and it never hurts to give one a shot
You make some good points
Additionally if you keep the item 2-3 years and resell you will get the same amount as the person who spent a lot more on a brand new unit
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Quote from c4chomdetta View quoted comment :
wow, this is nuts. I bought this less than a year ago for $2k at costco lol. I love it.
Navigating the icons can be a little laggy sometimes, but picture quality is stunning.
Ouch 2K ???
You must've bought right after it was first introduced.
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Will it fit in a RAV4 to transport?

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Quote from turnne View quoted comment :
A refurb could be as simple as a customer return or old unsold inventory that was never purchased in the first place

There should be almost zero degradation on a name brand LCD that has been used daily for even a year
The failure rate is very low

I have never bought a refurb...but I have bought many open box/demo TVs over the years
I would buy some type of warranty past the 90 days but I would have no issue buying an LCD refurb
Yes many refurbs are returns. Maybe even most. But not all. And that's where the variability comes in. A "refub factory" buys containers of different sizes and brands all mixed together. Not just TV's either. Blenders and hairdryers and what not. The first station is triage. Broken screen goes to salvage stations. At salvage boards assumed okay, stripped bagged and tagged. Not broken goes to test. Tests okay there and gets boxed up for reselling. failed TV's go to tech station. Many salvage parts get used here. However determinations at these different stations are done quickly and many problems are simply missed. These include intermittent problems. freeze ups, temperature related problems, subtle problems, etc. are sometimes missed at initial test and tech stations. The higher the percentage of perfectly good TV's, the more likely these problems are missed actually.

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