Slickdeals is community-supported.  We may get paid by brands for deals, including promoted items.
Missed This Deal? Get alerts when similar deals are posted.
expired
expired
MellowStew6247 48.2K Views
Jan 23, 2023 9:57 AM

85" Samsung TU690T Series 4K UHD LED Smart Tizen TV

$1,000

$1,400

28% off
+ Free Shippingat Best Buy
Visit Best Buy
Good Deal?
75Comments
Save
Share
Deal Details
Best Buy has 85" Samsung TU690T Series 4K UHD LED Smart Tizen TV (UN85TU690TFXZA, 2022 Model) on sale for $999.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member MellowStew6247 for sharing this deal.

Specs
  • Resolution: 3840x2160 (4K UHD)
  • Refresh Rate: 120Hz
  • Motion Rate: 120
  • WiFi w/ Bluetooth 4.2
  • VESA Mount: 600x400mm
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Edge Lit Backlight Type
  • Tizen OS Smart Platform
  • Amazon Alexa/Google Assistant
  • Inputs
    • 2x HDMI
    • 1x USB
    • 1x Digital Audio Out
    • 1x Ethernet

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This offer is $400 lower (28.57% savings) than the $1399.99 list price.
    • See forum thread for additional deal discussion.
  • About this product:
    • Includes 1-year manufacturer warranty.
  • About this store:
    • Best Buy return policy details are here.

Original Post

Written by MellowStew6247
Product Info
Community Notes
About the Poster
Deal Details
Product Info
Community Notes
About the Poster
Best Buy has 85" Samsung TU690T Series 4K UHD LED Smart Tizen TV (UN85TU690TFXZA, 2022 Model) on sale for $999.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member MellowStew6247 for sharing this deal.

Specs
  • Resolution: 3840x2160 (4K UHD)
  • Refresh Rate: 120Hz
  • Motion Rate: 120
  • WiFi w/ Bluetooth 4.2
  • VESA Mount: 600x400mm
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Edge Lit Backlight Type
  • Tizen OS Smart Platform
  • Amazon Alexa/Google Assistant
  • Inputs
    • 2x HDMI
    • 1x USB
    • 1x Digital Audio Out
    • 1x Ethernet

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This offer is $400 lower (28.57% savings) than the $1399.99 list price.
    • See forum thread for additional deal discussion.
  • About this product:
    • Includes 1-year manufacturer warranty.
  • About this store:
    • Best Buy return policy details are here.

Original Post

Written by MellowStew6247

Community Voting

Deal Score
+26
Good Deal
Visit Best Buy

Price Intelligence

Deal History

Sale Price
Slickdeal
  • $NaN
  • Today

Top Comments

MellowStew6247
521Comments
297Reputation
What about money? Is money not a valid reason in your book? If so, can you lend me the extra $2500 to get an 83" OLED? I'll take itunes gift cards in lieu of cash. I won't complain about it actually being a couple inches smaller.
Go to Comment
MellowStew6247
521Comments
297Reputation
When deciding between this TV and the 86" LG deals, one of the biggest differences is panel type. The LG's use an IPS panel which provides a better viewing angle, but at the cost of contrast ratio. Samsung 85" Crystal models typically use a VA panel which has the opposite characteristics. I suspect the TU690T to be no different.
Go to Comment
ewiz06
2.1KComments
281Reputation
That's like saying "there's no reason to get a car that's not a Ferrari or Bentley unless you're only looking for a way to get around town and don't care about how you look". That makes sense right?? Not every consumer has an extra $4-5K for an 85" TV and will be completely satisfied with this model because it is within their budget.
Go to Comment

Join The Conversation

Share your experience with the Slickdeals community

Share information with the community. Please follow our Community Guidelines and be kind!

75 Comments

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Jan 23, 2023 9:41 PM
541 Comments
Joined Feb 2015
MOO7Jan 23, 2023 9:41 PM
541 Comments
Quote from jazyje View quoted comment :
Anyone knows the spread between the legs? Trying to see if it'll fit my stand. Hold the 'that's what she said' or 'you gotta ask your mother' comments please. This is a serious question lol.
You'll have to ask your wife about that one boss.
2
Jan 23, 2023 9:46 PM
4.8K Comments
Joined Nov 2019
QueensGambitJan 23, 2023 9:46 PM
4.8K Comments
Quote from jazyje View quoted comment :
Anyone knows the spread between the legs? Trying to see if it'll fit my stand. Hold the 'that's what she said' or 'you gotta ask your mother' comments please. This is a serious question lol.
The legs are adjustable… they spread quite nicely if you lube them up and use your hands with enough force
2
Jan 23, 2023 9:50 PM
217 Comments
Joined Jul 2003
geckoJan 23, 2023 9:50 PM
217 Comments
Quote from jazyje View quoted comment :
Anyone knows the spread between the legs? Trying to see if it'll fit my stand. Hold the 'that's what she said' or 'you gotta ask your mother' comments please. This is a serious question lol.
Ignore the juveniles. specs are here https://www.samsung.com/us/televi...xza/#specs
2
Jan 23, 2023 9:57 PM
5.6K Comments
Joined Dec 2015
DeProofJan 23, 2023 9:57 PM
5.6K Comments
If you only want a huge cheap TV, this is it. If you want good PQ, look elsewhere.
1
Jan 23, 2023 10:05 PM
2.1K Comments
Joined May 2010
ewiz06Jan 23, 2023 10:05 PM
2.1K Comments
Quote from fritzo View quoted comment :
It says 120hz, but honestly there's no reason to get a big TV that's not QLED or OLED in 2023 unless you're only looking for a big screen and don't care about picture quality.
That's like saying "there's no reason to get a car that's not a Ferrari or Bentley unless you're only looking for a way to get around town and don't care about how you look". That makes sense right?? Not every consumer has an extra $4-5K for an 85" TV and will be completely satisfied with this model because it is within their budget.
Last edited by ewiz06 January 23, 2023 at 02:12 PM.
1
Original Poster
Jan 23, 2023 10:10 PM
521 Comments
Joined Jul 2022
MellowStew6247
Original Poster
Jan 23, 2023 10:10 PM
521 Comments
Quote from canyonheights9 View quoted comment :
he actually covered those issues in his post - reading comprehension is essential.
Yes. I absolutely agree. And in the spirit of that, I think you having a second chance is in order.

Quote from fritzo View quoted comment :
It says 120hz, but honestly there's no reason to get a big TV that's not QLED or OLED in 2023 unless you're only looking for a big screen and don't care about picture quality.
What about money? Is money not a valid reason in your book? If so, can you lend me the extra $2500 to get an 83" OLED? I'll take itunes gift cards in lieu of cash. I won't complain about it actually being a couple inches smaller.
1
Jan 23, 2023 10:15 PM
21.8K Comments
Joined Nov 2007
Buckeyefan 1Jan 23, 2023 10:15 PM
21.8K Comments
If you're dead set on buying this, I recommend getting an Apple TV for streaming. It will make up for a lot of deficiencies with entry level sets. Your source is everything on a set like this.
3

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Original Poster
Jan 23, 2023 10:28 PM
521 Comments
Joined Jul 2022
MellowStew6247
Original Poster
Jan 23, 2023 10:28 PM
521 Comments

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

Quote from ewiz06 View quoted comment :
That's like saying "there's no reason to get a car that's not a Ferrari or Bentley unless your only looking for a way to get around town and don't care about how you look". That makes sense right?? Not every consumer has an extra $4-5K for an 85" TV and will be completely satisfied with this model because it is within their budget.
The fact is that over 90% of people are perfectly happy with TV's that get "yellow" numbers on rtings.com. Even a red number or two is acceptable. For every 100 TV's I sell, I sell 3 or 4 QLED's and zero OLED's. A few people talk a big game, but no one has ever plunked down the cash. I sell twice as many TCL Hisense & Vizios as I do Sony, Samsung & LG. I've talked to a couple of kids loading TV's into cars at Best Buy, their numbers were less dramatic, but vaguely similar. Its just so easy to get stuck down a rabbit hole looking at mfr. specs and rtings numbers. I know I do it myself sometimes. But essentially it's mostly excruciating minutiae.
2
2
Jan 23, 2023 10:29 PM
358 Comments
Joined Jul 2010
obsssdJan 23, 2023 10:29 PM
358 Comments
Quote from MellowStew6247 View quoted comment :
LG 86" UQ75 is also available for the same price.
My mother in law has this LG in an 86 and the Samsung in the 75, I can tell you the contrast sucks on the LG, no comparison here Samsung has a far, far better picture. Having seen both models it is Samsung all day long.

My Chase credit card shows Best Buy qualifies for 10% cash back right now too laugh out loud
2
Jan 23, 2023 10:29 PM
15.4K Comments
Joined Dec 2015
Spaceman6969Jan 23, 2023 10:29 PM
15.4K Comments
Alright. I have decided to leave this thread and look into the A80J TV from Sony thread.

I learned that I'm somebody who wants the best 55" TV at or under $1k so there's that. Don't follow me folks.

Too bad large dumb TV no longer exist. It was much simpler back then…with much dated specs I believe. Plasma TV anyone?
4
Original Poster
Jan 23, 2023 10:31 PM
521 Comments
Joined Jul 2022
MellowStew6247
Original Poster
Jan 23, 2023 10:31 PM
521 Comments
Quote from obsssd View quoted comment :
My mother in law has this LG in an 86 and the Samsung in the 75, I can tell you the contrast sucks on the LG, no comparison here Samsung has a far, far better picture. Having seen both models it is Samsung all day long.

My Chase credit card shows Best Buy qualifies for 10% cash back right now too
Yup already covered it. See the comments about the panel types.
Jan 23, 2023 10:32 PM
470 Comments
Joined Dec 2008
tougherJan 23, 2023 10:32 PM
470 Comments
Damn, so cheap now. Those things used to cost one extra zero.
Jan 23, 2023 10:34 PM
2.4K Comments
Joined Feb 2005
nolifeJan 23, 2023 10:34 PM
2.4K Comments
Quote from MellowStew6247 View quoted comment :
The fact is that over 90% of people are perfectly happy with TV's that get "yellow" numbers on rtings.com. Even a red number or two is acceptable. For every 100 TV's I sell, I sell 3 or 4 QLED's and zero OLED's. A few people talk a big game, but no one has ever plunked down the cash. I sell twice as many TCL Hisense & Vizios as I do Sony, Samsung & LG. I've talked to a couple of kids loading TV's into cars at Best Buy, their numbers were less dramatic, but vaguely similar. Its just so easy to get stuck down a rabbit hole looking at mfr. specs and rtings numbers. I know I do it myself sometimes. But essentially it's mostly excruciating minutiae.

My theory... You either go with the black Friday or the absolutely cheapest model in your desired size you can find or go all in with an OLED.
It really doesn't seem to make sense to go in the middle. With a middle models... You are getting small incremental improvements but still making huge compromises while paying a LOT of money (2x-5x or $500-1500) more than the $300 bottom model.
We find our spot of value to performance on that line I guess. That line is not linear though. The quality goes up slowly as prices climbs higher until you hit OLED where performance goes way up for not much more money. Opposite of the way most things are priced.
That being said, I bought a middle of the road. Clearance, one offs, and end of year deals can throw a wrench in my theory Smilie
Last edited by nolife January 23, 2023 at 02:57 PM.
Jan 23, 2023 11:25 PM
15.4K Comments
Joined Dec 2015
Spaceman6969Jan 23, 2023 11:25 PM
15.4K Comments
Quote from nolife View quoted comment :
My theory... You either go with the black Friday or the absolutely cheapest model in your desired size you can find or go all in with an OLED.
It really doesn't seem to make sense to go in the middle. With a middle models... You are getting small incremental improvements but still making huge compromises while paying a LOT of money (2x-5x or $500-1500) more than the $300 bottom model.
We find our spot of value to performance on that line I guess. That line is not linear though. The quality goes up slowly as prices climbs higher until you hit OLED where performance goes way up for not much more money. Opposite of the way most things are priced.
That being said, I bought a middle of the road. Clearance, one offs, and end of year deals can throw a wrench in my theory Smilie
Yes, like a car…say 2022 Honda Accord or Toyota Camry;

Base trim vs top trim in economy midsize sedan segment.

$25k vs $40k. Mid trim is 33k but with compromise.

I know what I want hence Sony 55'' A80J!
2

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Jan 23, 2023 11:37 PM
1.1K Comments
Joined Feb 2008
MadMonkeyJan 23, 2023 11:37 PM
1.1K Comments
Quote from gecko View quoted comment :
Ignore the juveniles. specs are here https://www.samsung.com/us/televi...xza/#specs
You have GOT to admit the first sentence was a snicker even if you choose not to make a 12yo comment. laugh out loud

Join The Conversation

Share your experience with the Slickdeals community

Share information with the community. Please follow our Community Guidelines and be kind!

Related Searches

Free ShippingTech & ElectronicsTV4K TVsLED TVsSmart TVsSamsung