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55" Sony BRAVIA XR A90J Series OLED 4K UHD 120Hz HDR Google TV (2021)

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Best Buy has 55" Sony BRAVIA XR A90J Series OLED 4K UHD 120Hz HDR Google TV (2021 Model, XR55A90J) on sale for $999.99. Shipping is free.

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Specs:
  • Resolution: 3840x2160
  • Display Type: OLED
  • Refresh Rate: 120Hz
  • X-Motion Clarity, Cognitive Processor XR, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision
  • VESA: 300x300mm
  • Inputs:
    • 4x HDMI

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  • Our research indicates that this is $400 lower (29% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting at $1399 at the time of this posting.
  • RTINGS.com gave this TV an overall rating of 8.9, calling it an "amazing TV for mixed usage."
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Best Buy has 55" Sony BRAVIA XR A90J Series OLED 4K UHD 120Hz HDR Google TV (2021 Model, XR55A90J) on sale for $999.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member EyeLikeDeals for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Resolution: 3840x2160
  • Display Type: OLED
  • Refresh Rate: 120Hz
  • X-Motion Clarity, Cognitive Processor XR, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision
  • VESA: 300x300mm
  • Inputs:
    • 4x HDMI

Editor's Notes

Written by oceanlake
  • Our research indicates that this is $400 lower (29% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting at $1399 at the time of this posting.
  • RTINGS.com gave this TV an overall rating of 8.9, calling it an "amazing TV for mixed usage."
  • See the forum thread for additional discussion of this deal.
  • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.

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Sony 55" A90J (2021) OLED 4K UHD HDR Google TV $999.99 (Free Shipping)
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sony...Id=6450479
Note: Availability for store pickup may vary by location.

Rtings A90J Review: 8.9/10
https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/a90j-oled

Key Features:

Resolution: 3840 x 2160p (4K UHD)
Refresh Rate: Native 120Hz
HDR: HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG
Smart platform: Google Smart TV
ATSC 3.0 Tuner (NEXTGEN TV)
Stand Width (2): 45.37" or 50.5"

Ports:
4x HDMI (2x HDMI 2.1)
3x USB (1x 3.0)
1x Optical Audio Out
1x RF
1x Ethernet
1x Composite Video Input
1x Headphone
Last edited by Champagne13 May 26, 2023 at 05:38 AM.
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May 26, 2023 9:07 AM
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TeachMeHowMay 26, 2023 9:07 AM
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Fantastic deal on one of the best OLEDs from 2021.
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May 26, 2023 12:49 PM
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Spaceman6969May 26, 2023 12:49 PM
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Wow. Much better than A80J for $999.99 that was already discontinued
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May 26, 2023 12:51 PM
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drewjpMay 26, 2023 12:51 PM
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I've had one for a couple of years. Incredible picture and sound quality on this TV (the screen surface is also the speaker)
May 26, 2023 12:55 PM
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Best Buy return policy is lousy...15 days.
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May 26, 2023 1:05 PM
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Gdog2004May 26, 2023 1:05 PM
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need the 65!
Also...how does the screen surface speaker sound quality wise? Like a good soundbar ?
May 26, 2023 1:35 PM
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SlickTerrier357May 26, 2023 1:35 PM
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Good deal, especially if you cans core an open box. Not in a rush so I'm going to wait but I just saw oled prices should come down for the next models.

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May 26, 2023 1:42 PM
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TeachMeHowMay 26, 2023 1:42 PM
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Quote from Defensivetackle99 View quoted comment :
Wow. Much better than A80J for $999.99 that was already discontinued
I agree! I'd be tempted to sell my A80J 65" locally if I could snag the 65" A90J for $1500 or less. The only A80J worth considering the 77". My wife and in-laws love the A80J 65", but I'm not a fan of it. The A8H was a better TV when you factor picture quality with the glossy screen.

Long story short. Sony swapped out my defective A8H for the A80J under warranty. I noticed the downgrades right away.
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May 26, 2023 2:05 PM
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cabalsMay 26, 2023 2:05 PM
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Is this pretty similar to an lgc2? I have been waiting on either the c2 or this Sony to come down under $1,000. Would not be using it as a pc monitor. I see tons of talk about the c2 but not much on this Sony
May 26, 2023 2:18 PM
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gr8nykerMay 26, 2023 2:18 PM
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Quote from cabals View quoted comment :
Is this pretty similar to an lgc2? I have been waiting on either the c2 or this Sony to come down under $1,000. Would not be using it as a pc monitor. I see tons of talk about the c2 but not much on this Sony
From rtings.com:

The LG C2 OLED and the Sony A90J deliver a nearly identical experience overall, but the LG is slightly brighter with some scenes. The LG also has more advanced gaming features, including HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on all four HDMI ports. On the other hand, the Sony TV has better processing, with much better HDR tone mapping and motion handling, so it's a better choice for movie lovers who care about an accurate image.

Since I watch mostly TV and Movies, I'm thinking seriously about this TV.
May 26, 2023 2:55 PM
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vnv01May 26, 2023 2:55 PM
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This clearance price is cheaper than an open box(excellent) A80k, or even a Samsung Q90B in same condition . Anything open box condition below excellent at BB and you're taking a risk.
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pilotdMay 26, 2023 3:15 PM
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Quote from TeachMeHow View quoted comment :
I agree! I'd be tempted to sell my A80J 65" locally if I could snag the 65" A90J for $1500 or less. The only A80J worth considering the 77". My wife and in-laws love the A80J 65", but I'm not a fan of it. The A8H was a better TV when you factor picture quality with the glossy screen.

Long story short. Sony swapped out my defective A8H for the A80J under warranty. I noticed the downgrades right away.
What downgrades did you notice?
May 26, 2023 3:28 PM
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TeachMeHowMay 26, 2023 3:28 PM
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Quote from pilotd View quoted comment :
What downgrades did you notice?
The colors don't look as good, and the perceived contrast is lacking. After we received it, I kept comparing it our LG C1. At times it looks muted. I don't think most people won't notice the difference unless you have a glossy and non-glossy OLED next to each other. The motion and upscaling are much better than the Sony because that's Sony's bread and butter. Upscaling is important because most content is sub 4K and upscaling cleans the image drastically. Lastly the A80J is dim. If you have it in dark environment, you should be fine. If it's in a living room with a lot of ambient or natural sunlight, forget it.

If I were to buy a Sony OLED, I'd look at the A80J 77", A90J, A95K/A95L. The A80J is better than the A80K, and the A80K is better than the A80L. Hopefully my rambling helped you out, haha. Lastly, I think Sony butchered the smaller A80J models to push consumers toward the A80J 77 or A90J series. If the A80J and A90J shared the same glossy panel, you'd only buy the A90J for the 83" and Heat sink.
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donlon101May 26, 2023 3:41 PM
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Just pulled the trigger on the A80k walmart deal. Should I cancel and get this instead?

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May 26, 2023 3:52 PM
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gr8nykerMay 26, 2023 3:52 PM
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Quote from donlon101 View quoted comment :
Just pulled the trigger on the A80k walmart deal. Should I cancel and get this instead?
Refurb (Walmart+BuyDig) v/s New (BestBuy).

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