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forum thread Posted by Champagne13 • 2d ago
forum thread Posted by Champagne13 • 2d ago

Sony 85" Bravia 3 Series (S30) 4K UHD LED Smart TV (2024) @ Costco $999.97

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Sony 85" Bravia 3 Series (S30) 4K UHD LED Smart TV $999.97 (Free S&H)
Includes 3-Yr Manufacturer Warranty

https://www.costco.com/sony-85%22...81911.html

Key Features:
Resolution: 3840 x 2160p (4K UHD)
Direct-Lit Triluminos Pro VA Panel w/ Dynamic Contrast Enhancer
Refresh Rate: Native 60Hz + XR MotionFlow 240
4K HDR Processor X1 + 4K X-Reality Pro Upscaler
HDR Supported: Dolby Vision, HDR 10 , HLG
Works with Apple HomeKit, Apple AirPlay 2
Smart TV Platform: Google TV
2 yr. Bravia Core Streaming + 10 Movie Credits
Backlit Remote with Finder Function

Connectivity:
4x HDMI (eARC, ALLM)
2x USB
1x Digital Optical Audio
1x Ethernet
1x RF Tuner
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.3
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Sony 85" Bravia 3 Series (S30) 4K UHD LED Smart TV $999.97 (Free S&H)
Includes 3-Yr Manufacturer Warranty

https://www.costco.com/sony-85%22...81911.html

Key Features:
Resolution: 3840 x 2160p (4K UHD)
Direct-Lit Triluminos Pro VA Panel w/ Dynamic Contrast Enhancer
Refresh Rate: Native 60Hz + XR MotionFlow 240
4K HDR Processor X1 + 4K X-Reality Pro Upscaler
HDR Supported: Dolby Vision, HDR 10 , HLG
Works with Apple HomeKit, Apple AirPlay 2
Smart TV Platform: Google TV
2 yr. Bravia Core Streaming + 10 Movie Credits
Backlit Remote with Finder Function

Connectivity:
4x HDMI (eARC, ALLM)
2x USB
1x Digital Optical Audio
1x Ethernet
1x RF Tuner
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.3

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2d ago
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9999999
2d ago
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Wish it was 120Hz
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SuperSaiyaman
2d ago
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Why would anyone get this when QLEDs cost almost the same now?
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Champagne13
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Quote from SuperSaiyaman :
Why would anyone get this when QLEDs cost almost the same now?
Versus the Samsung Q60D Series... this Bravia 3 has more brightness, better colors, better processing/upscaling, better motion handling, and supports Dolby Vision.
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Lam_911
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Quote from Champagne13 :
Versus the Samsung Q60D Series... this Bravia 3 has more brightness, better colors, better processing/upscaling, better motion handling, and supports Dolby Vision.

So would you choose this for this price range?
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BrightPicture5508
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Quote from SuperSaiyaman :
Why would anyone get this when QLEDs cost almost the same now?

QLED is just a marketing term. Don't fall for it. This TV is better than any "QLED" in this price range.
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Quote from Lam_911 :
So would you choose this for this price range?
For the Big Three Brands (Sony, Samsung, LG) in this price range... YES. Not being a Big Three Snob, I would also look at the 2025 Hisense 85" QD7QF that's currently at this price. It's Mini-LED w/ Local Dimming, QLED, & 144Hz... but Hisense's QC can sometimes be questionable.
https://slickdeals.net/f/18267967-85-hisense-qd7-144hz-qled-mini-led-4k-uhd-smart-fire-tv-1000-free-shipping?src=category_page
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JB112
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Quote from BrightPicture5508 :
QLED is just a marketing term. Don't fall for it. This TV is better than any "QLED" in this price range.
Is it better than any mini LED though? that's what I'm waiting for...a Sony 85" mini-LED at this price.

I've seen a few Hisense out there at this price.

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BrokePanda
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Anyone can comment on the OS and interface? Is it slow or outdated? Very interested in this TV. Like others said....does it make a difference that this is not QLED. My boys play XBox series X a lot.
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KimuraFTW
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Quote from BrightPicture5508 :
QLED is just a marketing term. Don't fall for it. This TV is better than any "QLED" in this price range.
The Samsung QNX1D was around this price ( $1100 ) a while back. I honestly just blindly go off of RTings, but their rating suggested that it was better overall.
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simonheros
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TCL and Hisense are better than Sony Bravia 3. The Bravia 3 is just a bad panel that doesn't compete even with Sony's processing.
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nutz
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Quote from 9999999 :
Wish it was 120Hz
The XR85X90L is 120hz but $1400. Gotta pay to play
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jackbauer24
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Quote from simonheros :
TCL and Hisense are better than Sony Bravia 3. The Bravia 3 is just a bad panel that doesn't compete even with Sony's processing.

How is the Sony Bravia 7 65 inches for $1000 from Costco item number 9485081 compared to the Bravia 3, both are the same price.
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simonheros
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Quote from jackbauer24 :
How is the Sony Bravia 7 65 inches for $1000 from Costco item number 9485081 compared to the Bravia 3, both are the same price.

Bravia 5,7,9 are worlds better than the 3. If you don't mind the size difference, the Bravia 7 is incredibly good before you break into OLED territory.

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