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Sony 65" X85K Series 120Hz 4K UHD HDR Smart TV
$799.99 (Free S&H)
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sony...mpid=10451
Availability @ Amazon:
65" @ $798... https://www.amazon.com/Sony-Inch-...r=8-3&th=1
55" @ $698... https://www.amazon.com/Sony-Inch-...r=1-1&th=1
75" @ $1098... https://www.amazon.com/Sony-Inch-...r=8-3&th=1
Also available @ Best Buy:
75" @ $1099.99... https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sony...Id=6501508
55" @ $699.99... https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sony...Id=6501540
Rtings X85K Series Review: 7.7/10
https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/x85k
Key Specs:
Triluminos Pro (QLED) 4K UHD Display
Refresh Rate: Native 120Hz (Motionflowโข XR 960)
Direct-LED Flicker-Free Backlighting w/ Frame Dimming
HDR: HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision
Smart Platform: Google TV
Supports: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant,
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NEXTGEN TV (ATSC 3.0)
Ports:
4x HDMI (2x HDMI 2.1)
2x USB
1x Digital
1x Tuner (Cable/Ant)
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In regards to 4K resolution and HDR, 4:4:4, 4:2:2, and 4:2:0 refer to the chroma subsampling used to compress color information in a digital video signal. 4:4:4 means that every pixel in the image has its own color information, resulting in no color loss. This is the highest quality chroma subsampling and is typically used in professional video production.4:2:2 means that every other pixel in each row has its own color information, resulting in some color loss. This is a common chroma subsampling used in consumer-grade video production.4:2:0 means that every other pixel in each row and column has its own color information, resulting in more color loss. This is a common chroma subsampling used in consumer-grade video production and is often used in streaming services due to its lower bandwidth requirements.
So it was hard to talk about anything in the $800 range without them saying "Pay more for the X90K/L"
Not sure but I assume that's what it means in the Rtings review here:
X85K
4k @ 120Hz = Yes
4k @ 120Hz @ 4:4:4 = No
X90K/L
4k @ 120Hz = Yes
4k @ 120Hz @ 4:4:4 = Yes
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7.7 overall
I see you had it in there my bad I missed it
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7.7 overall
I see you had it in there my bad I missed it
So it was hard to talk about anything in the $800 range without them saying "Pay more for the X90K/L"
Not sure but I assume that's what it means in the Rtings review here:
X85K
4k @ 120Hz = Yes
4k @ 120Hz @ 4:4:4 = No
X90K/L
4k @ 120Hz = Yes
4k @ 120Hz @ 4:4:4 = Yes
That one and also r/hometheatre
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So it was hard to talk about anything in the $800 range without them saying "Pay more for the X90K/L"
Not sure but I assume that's what it means in the Rtings review here:
X85K
4k @ 120Hz = Yes
4k @ 120Hz @ 4:4:4 = No
X90K/L
4k @ 120Hz = Yes
4k @ 120Hz @ 4:4:4 = Yes
For those who read this and wondered WTH it meant
In regards to 4K resolution and HDR, 4:4:4, 4:2:2, and 4:2:0 refer to the chroma subsampling used to compress color information in a digital video signal. 4:4:4 means that every pixel in the image has its own color information, resulting in no color loss. This is the highest quality chroma subsampling and is typically used in professional video production.4:2:2 means that every other pixel in each row has its own color information, resulting in some color loss. This is a common chroma subsampling used in consumer-grade video production.4:2:0 means that every other pixel in each row and column has its own color information, resulting in more color loss. This is a common chroma subsampling used in consumer-grade video production and is often used in streaming services due to its lower bandwidth requirements.
Sony X85K
- $100 to $200 More
- 7.7/10 on rtings.com [rtings.com]
- No Local Dimming
- Sony Magic (preferences: Upscaling, Motion, etc.)
Hisense U7KTCL Q7 blows it out of the water and is $150 cheaper, The TCL QM8 is $900 and batting close to (though clearly below) the X93 which is about as good as it gets for non-OLED TVs. If you're someone who wants to stick to the known brands then the X90 is the go-to for $1000.