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Sony 65" X9500H 4K UHD Android Bravia LED TV $2995 @ The Good Guys

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Sony 65" X9500H 4K UHD ANDROID BRAVIA LED TV
KD65X9500H

Credit to Runeflinger who posted this deal on Whirlpool last night.

This has just been released and is $3500 at Harvey Norman and JBHiFi which hasn't even started selling it yet. $3215 on Goodguys Commercial.

Eligible for $60 store Credit if purchased online.
Eligible for free 1 year subscription to Disney+ GoodGuys promotion on TV's above 65inch.

TV Technology: LED
TV Processor: Picture Processor X1 Ultimate
Screen Size: 65"
Screen Resolution: 3840 x 2160
Display Resolution: Ultra High Definition
Colour Technology: TRILUMINOS DisplayTRILUMINOS Display
Dimming: Local Dimming
Refresh Rate: 200Hz
Motion Rate: X-Motion Clarity, Auto mode
Smart TV: Android TV
Compatible Video Streaming Apps: Netflix, Stan, Disney, Amazon Prime, Foxtel, Kayo and Optus Sport.
HDR Format: HDR10 / HLG / Dolby Vision
Sound: Dolby Audio / Dolby Atmos / DTS
HDMI Input: 4
USB Input: 2
Width with stand (mm): 1576
Depth with stand (mm): 353
Height with stand (mm): 833
VESA Wall Mount Size (mm): 300x300mm
Weight with stand (without stand): 32kg
What's In The Box: Table Top Stand, Remote Control, Batteries, AC Power Cord, Operating Instructions, Quick Setup Guide
Manufacturer's Warranty: 12 Months
Release Year: 2020
Series: X9500H

EDIT
YouTube review by Rtings.com https://youtu.be/YSt_gUS_2rQ

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  • digitalane on 23/07/2020 - 06:20

    Shame the 10% ShopBack just finished

    Now to decide between this, CX or Q95T!

    • Slopshua on 23/07/2020 - 07:06

      I'm in the same boat and currently in the doldrums

      • digitalane on 23/07/2020 - 09:53

        AO lists the Q95T at $3112 but currently OOS

        As soon as the Sammy hits $3k I’m buying that

    • scuderiarmani on 23/07/2020 - 07:08
      +5

      Given this is minimal difference over the predecessor and is around $1k more….

      The CX is daylight ahead.

      • striker5950 on 04/08/2020 - 22:30

        i just watched the rtings youtube channel comparing this to the 950g, and one huge improvement i saw was the perfection of blooling around white objects, side to side comparison you can really see the huge improvement in the back-lit algorithm. check it out on youtube.

    • Halo375 on 23/07/2020 - 08:16
      +4

      CX is best because OLED is great For movies and games. Q95T is really awesome as well at both without risk of burn in, however overpriced. The 9500H is a solid TV that lacks some of the gaming capabilities that the other tvs have. Really depends on your budget - they’re all great tvs.

    • FeZZa21 on 23/07/2020 - 08:56
      +3

      Nothing beats OLED PQ

    • uder on 23/07/2020 - 09:06
      +1

      Best bet is to go back in time and pick up a C9 for $2800 :(
      I'm in the same boat.

      • striker5950 on 04/08/2020 - 22:30

        it got down to 2500 at the lowest

    • Bargain Hunter 007 on 23/07/2020 - 09:08
      +1

      Got the CX a few days ago (going to use 28 degrees shoppers protection to recoup max. $1000 when price drops in next year).

      It's just on a different level, it's blacks in the picture are blacker than then the rest of my room at night.. it's mental.

      Completely changes the viewing experience from anything I've seen before.

      OLED <3

      • klif-e on 23/07/2020 - 09:44
        +1

        Which model CX are you all talking about?

        Has piqued my interest.

        Quick Google shows its an LG, but the 65" CX is ~$4500?

        What am I missing?

        • Bargain Hunter 007 on 23/07/2020 - 10:17
          +1

          Yeah that one..

          There was a sale on Good Guys last week that brought it down to $3865, and I doubt it will drop to $2865 in the next 12 months at a major retailer, so that seemed a good price to buy at considering I can get up to $1,000 back from 28 degrees.

          I think the C9 got down to $3k last time if you wait it out to Christmas, but who knows given the current climate.

          But given these rather large prices for a TV.. you want to be pretty happy about it.

          And it is other worldly, which I'm sure is true of all 4k HDR OLEDs, was important to have the future proofing for PS5 for me.

        • relentless on 23/07/2020 - 10:45

          Whirlpool thread for the CX has someone purchasing the CX 65" recently for $3600 and they uploaded the receipt. Recent posts have highlighted some issues with the tv as well.

        • Thesinc on 23/07/2020 - 15:34
          +1

          The BX is a very good substitute for around $3400 for 65".

    • hen dawg on 23/07/2020 - 10:50
      +1

      Well the LG CX is $4,500 starting, even if comes in less on deals it's not the same ballpark as this

  • scuderiarmani on 23/07/2020 - 07:24
    +1

    FYI those reviews I believe are 2 different models.

    Unsure if we get all here.

    • camelthief on 23/07/2020 - 07:34

      Just noticed I linked the wrong review, the X90H/9000H is expected to be released around Sept in Oz.

      Will delete it. Thanks.

  • agalea101 on 23/07/2020 - 07:35

    I can't find anything about it having HDMI 2.1 or not? Does anyone know if this has?

    • Junglegreen on 23/07/2020 - 08:18
      +7

      It's all relative no?

      • pacificstorm on 23/07/2020 - 08:29
        -1

        Been using a Sony Bravia 65" for quite a few years now and I think it's time for an upgrade. Been eyeing the 75" but lately liking the idea of buying a 82"-85" instead. I'll bide my time and act when the price goes down a bit more.

    • [Deactivated] on 23/07/2020 - 08:41
      +8

      That’s a pretty stupid comment. While obviously a bigger Issue TV is always better, some of us are limited by other requirements. My living room TV lives above my fireplace. The fireplace is the exact width of a 65 inch TV, getting anything bigger would look stupid.

        • [Deactivated] on 23/07/2020 - 09:31
          +6

          I thought the first comment was stupid, but then I read 'or extend your fireplace to accommodate a bigger TV'.

          • Skinnerr on 23/07/2020 - 09:55

            @[Deactivated]: Keeping a TV above a fireplace doesn't strike me as genius tbh.

            • [Deactivated] on 23/07/2020 - 11:17

              @Skinnerr: It's a solid brick fireplace, and it's in the middle of the living room. Even if I used it (which I never have), it would present zero problems from a technical perspective.

          • zennow on 23/07/2020 - 09:56

            @[Deactivated]: LMAO

  • Garbotoxin on 23/07/2020 - 07:57

    Bit of a TV noob, but how does "full-array LED" fair against an OLED display?

    • PaPaGeorGeo on 23/07/2020 - 08:02
      +5

      As a general rule, OLED would be better. However in certain situations, e.g if you are using it in a bright room then you may prefer the Sony. There is also the potential for burn in to consider, although I think that has been minimised these days

  • lychees on 23/07/2020 - 08:02
    +1

    Bought one of the KD55’s last year from TGG on a similar discount and an internal panel just died 2 months out of warranty. Sony repaired it but still, not what I would expect out of it.

    • camelthief on 23/07/2020 - 08:17

      My KD55 W900a from 2013 is still going strong. It dying would make buying this easier.

      I do agree that 12months warranty on a $3k TV is horrible.

      • scuderiarmani on 23/07/2020 - 09:33
        +1

        That's where you are protected in Australia…. it's meant to last longer, Sony knew that, so didn't bother fighting it for 2 months.

        • MerlinKlendatu on 23/07/2020 - 11:13

          Can you elaborate on this please?

          What is the regulation and what can a consumer do to reinforce it?

          • eecan on 23/07/2020 - 11:29
            +3

            @MerlinKlendatu: From https://www.accc.gov.au/business/treating-customers-fairly/c…

            Consumer guarantees applying to goods
            Businesses that sell goods guarantee that those goods:

            are of acceptable quality - the goods must be safe, lasting, have no faults, look acceptable and do all the things someone would normally expect them to do

            …

            If the problem is major or cannot be fixed, the consumer can choose to:

            reject the goods and obtain a full refund or replacement, or
            keep the goods and seek compensation for the reduction in value of the goods.

            …

            Dealing with customer complaints
            If a customer complains to you about a purchased good and demands a remedy, your business is legally obliged to provide the appropriate remedy under the consumer guarantees provisions of the ACL.

            If you do not comply, the customer can:

            report the problem to the ACCC or their local consumer protection agency, or
            have the matter heard in their local small claims tribunal or magistrates court. The Magistrate or tribunal member’s decision is legally binding.

            • MerlinKlendatu on 23/07/2020 - 11:50

              @eecan: Thanks @eecan though how does this extend warranty services to be binding beyond 12 months?

              • scuderiarmani on 23/07/2020 - 12:43
                +1

                @MerlinKlendatu: Because a TV (and other things) should be expected to last beyond 12 months, and a realistic life span, I have seen warranties covered up to 7 years.

                This is a big reason why things cost more here too….. something we take for granted.

                • MerlinKlendatu on 23/07/2020 - 16:25

                  @scuderiarmani: @scuderiarmani I agree wholeheartedly with the logic. However, who regulates or enforces this in real life? Say my TV is malfunctioning after 18 months, and both retailer and producer refer to 12 months warranty being exceeded, what do I do?

    • Hybroid on 23/07/2020 - 10:53

      My KD-60X6700E purchased direct from Sony in April 2018 died suddenly 2 years 4 months in. They replaced it with an upgrade KD-65X8000H within 3 business days with no fuss whatsoever. Very impressed with their service.

      Tempted to upgrade to an X9000/X9500 for upcoming PS5 console but not sure the price delta is really worth it..

      • camelthief on 23/07/2020 - 12:02

        The X9500H doesn't support HDMI 2.1, there are rumours that it might be enabled with a future firmware update once the PS5 releases.

        Probably not the best for gamers. The X9000H supposedly supports HDMI 2.1, but best to wait until it releases here to confirm.

  • Wizard on 23/07/2020 - 08:21

    Oled or nutting

    • camelthief on 23/07/2020 - 08:28
      +1

      Unless you have a bright room, then OLED is inferior to a good VA panel LED.

      • JAKEBAB on 23/07/2020 - 08:52
        -7

        Other way round, also LED is not a panel type. VA is an LCD.

      • teaserenn on 23/07/2020 - 09:48
        +2

        Other way round, OLEDs require a dark environment to perform at their best.

      • onlinepred on 29/07/2020 - 10:14

        Depends how bright. Modern OLED are brighter than LCD was 2 years ago. Really depends if most of your watching is during the day, or at night, and what content, and how picky you are.

    • ChadHominem on 23/07/2020 - 08:58
      +1

      Nutting is better 😁

  • arcticjuggernaut on 23/07/2020 - 08:21
    +2

    Should have bought the x9500 when it was $1900, I imagine the differences between these models is tiny.

    • camelthief on 23/07/2020 - 08:31
      +1

      You probably mean the X9500G (2019) model. That was a great deal and it is very close to this in performance.

      I think the key difference is the wide-angle Xfilm things the newer one has that sacrifices a bit of brightness for better viewing angles.

      The X9500G for $1k less was a steal.

      • Skinnerr on 23/07/2020 - 09:56
        +1

        The X9500G for $1k less was a steal.

        Wtf where?

    • hen dawg on 23/07/2020 - 09:05
      +1

      Exactly when and for how much I grabbed mine for in boxing day sales. 7 months on and it never got down to that price again, now stock is all but gone and new one is so much more

    • scuderiarmani on 23/07/2020 - 09:34
      +2

      This, the 2020 models are lemons in comparison when you factor in price.

      • striker5950 on 04/08/2020 - 22:34

        the 2020 models got features cut out and price increased %50, talking about sony Samsung LG
        only hisense can be had for an ok price these days. talking about the hisense Q8 (comes with its downsides too)

  • DeeeShow on 23/07/2020 - 08:30
    +5

    I picked up a 75 inch x9500G. For $3300 last week. The 2020 models are over priced

    • rav_stk on 23/07/2020 - 11:30

      Do you mind sharing where did you get the TV from? I still regret not going for the X9500G deal. I was overseas and then had to move houses. Thought better to purchase once move completed.

    • malich on 24/07/2020 - 07:19

      JB had the same deal. Runout stock only however

  • spaceflight on 23/07/2020 - 08:32

    Eligible for free 1 year subscription to Disney+ GoodGuys promotion on TV's above 65inch.

    This TV is not above 65 inch

    • buckster on 23/07/2020 - 08:56

      It's meant to be 65" and larger

  • Regie69 on 23/07/2020 - 08:58

    Dont forget you get $60 store credit with over $360 spend

  • sm0 on 23/07/2020 - 09:02
    +1

    Isn't there a huge recall on LG OLED? Does it impact the CX? I would prefer to give my money to Sony than LG…

    • noise36 on 23/07/2020 - 09:10
      -5

      One makes the best TVS and the other is Sony.

    • Make it so on 23/07/2020 - 11:49

      Only for some models sold in Korea.

      I don't feel the attraction of giving money to Sony, given the fake sales they've been having. Honestly, their Click Frenzy sale in May and their EOFY sale in June made Kogan look like a fair and transparent company.

  • noise36 on 23/07/2020 - 09:09

    This is OLED on sale territory not sure what the point of this is unless you just watch low quality content in a bright room all day.

    • BeerCrisp on 23/07/2020 - 09:28
      +3

      Let's not hype it down too much, this is a seriously high quality TV with amazing PQ, one of the best LCD LED TVs you can get. Plus a great OS in Android TV.

      • scuderiarmani on 23/07/2020 - 09:35
        +1

        Well it's $1k more then last years models regular price…. it's an awful time to jump in for a TV that's essentially the same.

        • BeerCrisp on 23/07/2020 - 09:50

          Oh I agree the price is too inflated at the moment, but yeah, an amazing TV nonetheless, not to 'watch low quality content' on..

      • noise36 on 23/07/2020 - 10:37
        +1

        Its a good TV but its not as good as an LG OLED. https://www.rtings.com/tv/tools/compare/sony-x950h-vs-lg-cx/…

      • belongsinforums on 23/07/2020 - 17:22

        Android OS on my Sony is nothing but pain. I constantly have to reset it and occasionally reset to factory settings.

        • ChadHominem on 23/07/2020 - 17:39

          "…and occasionally reset to factory settings."

          Ouch

  • Ceejay on 23/07/2020 - 09:15
    +1

    How does this compare to this 75 Inch Hisense for the same price also offering full array dimming?

    Link: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-Hisense-75Q8-75-Q8-4K-UHD-SM…

    • chookpoo on 23/07/2020 - 09:42
      +1

      Sony is better at motion.. And has a better local dimming algorithm.. However.. A think the size increase would make up for that.

  • Fuzor on 23/07/2020 - 09:23
    +6

    Man its a $1000 increase in price from X9500G and all you get is some ugly stand design and a coat over the screen…They've even used the same internals.

  • MikeJ on 23/07/2020 - 09:53

    I have 4k sony tv and i am a fan of Sony tv but the only issue i see is you cannot mirror apple devices for that you need apple tv but for samsung you can do it directly

    • scuderiarmani on 23/07/2020 - 10:08
      +1

      They added stuff recently

      https://www.sony.com.au/electronics/support/articles/0020686…

      • supajuicy on 23/07/2020 - 10:16
        +1

        Great info, thanks for adding. Just wish they would update their marketing material to mention this as I'm presently comparing LG vs Samsung vs Sony features.

        • scuderiarmani on 23/07/2020 - 10:52

          Their often significantly improved over the years, I went from 2015 to 2019 models and they received notable updates

        • fredblogs on 23/07/2020 - 17:24

          I've been mirroring ipad on my 65" X95G (which was $1850, can't believe this price).

          It works fine to mirror the whole ipad, but can't get it to work just mirroring an mp4 video on its own. Not a big deal but would be nice if that worked too.

  • pyr0maniac on 23/07/2020 - 10:03
    +1

    This has just been released and is $3500 at Harvey Norman

    It's down to $2995 at HN now, if your local TGG doesn't have stock or whatever.

  • B4pt24 on 23/07/2020 - 10:19

    Bing Lee also have it at the same price - https://www.binglee.com.au/sony-kd-65x9500h-65-ultra-hd-hdr-…

    • called and they said stock in tomorrow
    • camelthief on 23/07/2020 - 10:50

      Maybe this is the standard price?

  • donkeydoc on 23/07/2020 - 10:39

    Put a price alert for $1,200.

  • striker5950 on 23/07/2020 - 10:42

    oh man i remember when x950h was 2000 few months ago, now we paying 3k for similar tv's.. still waiting on a banger tv deal from the likes of hisense q8 or the q80/q90 samsungs or this very tv but with a better price

  • v2 on 23/07/2020 - 10:49

    in market for a 85" TV (preferably sony). i think i missed the boat when KD85X8500G was going around 3.1-3.4k. havent seen a decent deal since.

  • omblygombly on 23/07/2020 - 10:55
    +1

    You can get a price match at Sony Australia and they usually include free delivery.

  • Make it so on 23/07/2020 - 11:47
    +1

    I spent a lot of time staring at TV's during the past year to compare. The X9500G was a very good tv, and last year at $1900 it was quite amazing. At $3000, I would not be interested. In a brightly lit room, a tv like this may be more suitable than an OLED. But we have a dimly lit room, and I have a serious aversion to motion blur, so I strongly prefer OLED.

    When I buy a good tv, I keep it for 10 years; this Android OS will be very much out of maintenance by then, and either unusable or a serious security vulnerability. I wouldn't see Android as a major plus for a tv.

  • Unsafe on 23/07/2020 - 12:00
    +5

    Sony is just trading off their once good name & marketing induced hysteria, regarding burn-in & low contrast on OLED's.

    Sony use a better piece of software with their processor to make their LCD panels look great. This however can be replicated using software on your computer feeding any full array LCD.
    You still need a full array LCD, which makes them superior to a reg LCD. However, if the fundamental idea of how to get a better picture is through lighting smaller sections of a panel individually, following that same logic, surely OLED is evolution - why choose individual, relatively huge "zones" being lit up via an array when you can have a panel type that lights each pixel individually?

    Those pixels have near infinite contrast. Dark room, bright room, no issue - just negative marketing that keeps LCD alive, largely by LG's opposition (and even by LG's LCD division), as LG make the best OLED panels this season. There's a lot for other manufacturers to lose if you believe the facts:

    1. LG currently manufactures the best OLED panels;
    2. OLED is the new LCD, in the same way LCD was once the new CRT.

    Why buy old tech LCD/LED/QLED when you can help push tech forward for the benefit of all by buying OLED? It'll ultimately make OLED cheaper and drive the focus of development towards whatever tech comes after OLED, instead of the current focus - branding & software polishing of a hardware turd.

    Personally, I've gone from LCD to backlit LCD now to OLED.
    OLED's have burn-in protection measures now, so when I game using a PC, no issues, I just turn the TV off when I grab a beer & back on when I return. This allows the pixels to refresh, or run the manual refresher as it's turned off for the night.

    When watching films using MPC/madVR, there is no comparison. It comes down to how much light & colour your panel can push, the bottleneck being the size of the area's the panel can adjust (and by how much) at a time - the software adjusts the rest and you adjust the software to your liking.

    I still perceive Sony as the pinnacle of technological excellence, but can't justify that using logic - Their OLED's are inferior in quality & greater in price. Any LCD is old tech, comparatively…so it must be branding.

    I wouldn't pay this year's price for last year's model and I definitely wouldn't pay this year's price for last year's tech.

    3K is expensive for what it is.

    • scuderiarmani on 23/07/2020 - 12:46
      +2

      When you mentioned turning on and off…. in my experience, atleast with Plasmas, you still need to show something different otherwise the problem exists.

      I remember burning in the speedo from NFSMW on 360 on a Panasonic Plasma over a week or two period. I was more or less only playing that game for a few hours at a time and not viewing other content.

      Agree with everything else you've said though.

      • Unsafe on 23/07/2020 - 17:09

        Turning the TV off somehow runs a refresher, no idea how as the display is completely dark when this occurs, but most games I play have a HUD (which I like fully non-transparent), and I've seen no issues yet.

        I play PC2 a bit, but GR Breakpoint full on with HDR calibrated in-game to 1000, PW 250 (bright af), all good so far.

        This is on a B9 65" LG btw.

        I also use its pixel shift feature where the entire image moves X amount of imperceptible pixels to one side and back, periodically. Combined, these features seem to do the trick and the panel is a 2019 model. The 2020 models are out, so the tech that is built-in to combat burn-in might even be better still, although I hear it's all software based, so would appear in firmware updates for earlier models like mine, hopefully.

        • scuderiarmani on 23/07/2020 - 17:28
          +2

          Im sure it's better, just bear in pixel shift probably won't help alot given the areas of logos or HUD items will far outweigh a subtle pixel shift.

          A windows task bar for instance should undoubtedly cause problems eventually.

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