My next upgrade too.Honestly I need a new tv but im holding off for 4K oled.
Man you guys are seriously overpaying.
I have a 55inch 4k LG that I paid $523 for at Walmart.
I had to check the date of this thread to make sure this was a 2016 thread
The Sony Bravia 65inch 850c is around $1000 (bought the 55 inch for $899 new) UHD with HDR, Triluminos(quantum dot) display, x-reality processor, Android TV, and ~35ms input lag in game mode. It has great picture quality, not just for the price.Do not buy a 4K TV for 1000(55 inch or more)...the IQ probably sucks,you will get ghosting,the contrast will go to shit as soon as you are 1 feet from dead center of the screen etc etc...this means the sets from a Best Buy or Walmart etc with their brand names,like Insigna(although not the worst) or like Oni,Baycrest etc etc...wait or pay more for a Sony or Samsung,if budget isnt a problem....
Also if you can go 55 inch or more,a nice 55 inch doesnt need that much space and its the perfect size...
I have a Sony KDL-55900A from I believe 2013. It's probably too soon for me to upgrade to a 4K tv though. I'm thinking one more year, I still love my tv now. Is an upgrade really worth it right now?
I'm surprised at all the Vizio recommendations. Last time I was shopping for a tv, the experts seemed to think they were subpar but decent value.
My last TV purchase was only a couple years ago, a 55 inch 1080p LED with 3D.
If I were to upgrade to a 4K TV, it would need to at least be that size and build quality. I can't imagine it would be priced the same.
How much 4K content even is there, currently? Last I checked I could count the number of 4K movies with one hand.
There are frequent deals for this TV on eBay in the $800 range. Check Slickdeals history.
http://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/x810c (The 55" version)
It's a fantastic TV
There are frequent deals for this TV on eBay in the $800 range. Check Slickdeals history.
http://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/x810c (The 55" version)
It's a fantastic TV
It has HDR support, but you won't see much difference since the TV doesn't get very bright and doesn't have the wider color gamut. The Vizio P Series (besides the 55 inch) is a true HDR TV with better input lag, a full-array LED, and Dolby Vision support (with HDR10 coming soon). I'd suggest spending another $100 and getting one of those.
No HDR support for the 810. The 850c starts HDR support as 850c and up have Triluminos quantum dot displays.It has HDR support, but you won't see much difference since the TV doesn't get very bright and doesn't have the wider color gamut. The Vizio P Series (besides the 55 inch) is a true HDR TV with better input lag, a full-array LED, and Dolby Vision support (with HDR10 coming soon). I'd suggest spending another $100 and getting one of those.
What is the 55 inch difference?
Don't expect much from HDR on the 55" as it's an edge-lit display without local dimming and lacks brightness.The Sony Bravia 65inch 850c is around $1000 (bought the 55 inch for $899 new) UHD with HDR, Triluminos(quantum dot) display, x-reality processor, Android TV, and ~35ms input lag in game mode. It has great picture quality, not just for the price.
It's pretty damned bright in HDR mode. Painfully so in a low light room.Don't expect much from HDR on the 55" as it's an edge-lit display without local dimming and lacks brightness.
$1400 gets you a Sony 65" 810C (true 120hz set) and $100 more gets you a 900c
As much love as the new vizio is gettin, their 65" set is $2K. The upside to the casting is that the tv might not quit before the smart features does. The bad side is that tablet is probably pretty shit and will likely fail before the screen does.
Personally, I would have rather had google cast built in and let me control it with my smart phone. Cut the costs and everyone wins. Don't forget, if you are comparing the vizio to a sony, samsung or lg you are dealing with a company who;s track record speaks for itself. They hit a home run but will it be good for years to come?
That said, I have the 810c and will likely get the 900c for the living room.
I must admit, Samsung has been good to me. Took the 1080p plunge a few years back and picked up a 55inch LED and a 42inch plasma. Both used constantly. Never had an issue with either one. Use the LED for gaming and the plasma for TV/Sports. If their 4Ks are of the same quality as what I have experienced I have no problem laying down a grand on a Sammy.
I must admit, Samsung has been good to me. Took the 1080p plunge a few years back and picked up a 55inch LED and a 42inch plasma. Both used constantly. Never had an issue with either one. Use the LED for gaming and the plasma for TV/Sports. If their 4Ks are of the same quality as what I have experienced I have no problem laying down a grand on a Sammy.
Is it worth it to go curved?
10bit? Ah, HDR. Thanks Google.No hdr and 10bit, no buy.
I'd suggest taking a look at Hisense, if they are available.Seems Vizio isn't available where I am. It sounds perfect for my needs
It's purely preference, it's a different style that you either like or not. What shape do you want your TV to be? That's all it is really.Is it worth it to go curved?
I got a 4K tv for 606, very pleased with it.
I'd also take viewing angles into account before jumping into curved - let's say your SO is watching you play regularly from a relatively wide couch etc.It's purely preference, it's a different style that you either like or not. What shape do you want your TV to be? That's all it is really.
i bought a 55" 4k samsung tv yesterday for 6000SEK which roughly is 600$.
so yes it is possible to get a good deal.