Moondoggy
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I'm in the process of purchasing a new TV but the technology is overwhelming and I need some advice.
I'm looking at a 65 inch Sony X80J and a Samsung Q60T or Q6DT TV's. Based on my research it appears that these are all Quantum Dot Technology whether you call it Triliuminos (Sony) or QLED (Samsung). Since the only difference between the Samsung Q60T and the Q6DT is what kind of store they sets are sold I'll just refer to them as the Samsung models.
The Sony used Google TV for managing their streaming channels while Samsung uses their own Tizen system. Currently, I have a Roku stick and I'm wondering if there are pros and cons to either Google TV or Tizen and/or whether it's worth it to stick with my Roku? My concern here is that if I need to consider keeping my Roku stick the Samsung only has 3 HDMI ports where the Sony has 4 and my existing TV has 4 HDMI ports and all are in use with my DirecTV receiver, Sonos Beam sound bar, Blu-Ray player and my Roku stick. If I buy the Sony, no problem but if I buy the Samsung I'm short a port and not sure what to do in a case like that. Should I be concerned about the issue of keeping the Roku stick vs. using the built in systems to acquire streaming channels? If I don't keep the Roku, is Google TV better than Tizen?
The Sony is a 2021 model whereas the Samsung's are 2020 models. Can there be a significant technological differences in a 2021 set that would want me to go that route or is this a factor I need not consider between these models?
Are extended warranties worth having? The Samsung model I was looking at BJ's wholesale store said that it came with a 1 year warranty + a free 3 year limited warranty. If I purchase either the Sony or the Samsung from Best Buy their TV's only come with a 1 year warranty and if I want an extended warranty I would have to pay for it. The sales guy at Best Buy said that they have fewer problems with Sony's vs. Samsung's but are there really enough issues to want me to consider a warranty?
Currently all of these sets are selling for $900.00 so price really isn't a factor. The factors I need to consider are all related to their technology and issues related to warranties so I'm really torn between the Sony and the Samsung. Although I cannot view them side by side the picture quality on them is outstanding compared to my existing LED TV I purchased 10 years ago. The only thing I can call "factors" at this point is the extra HDMI port on the Sony if I want or need to keep my Roku stick and the free 3 year extended warranty I can get with the Samsung at BJ's wholesale.
So if there's something I'm missing from a technology basis or from a functional use (i.e. user friendly) basis that I need to consider being a decision making factor? If so, can anyone enlighten me on what factor or factors I need to consider of what factor or factors are better on one brand vs the other? Like I said, my last TV purchase was 10 years ago and I don't want to make a $900 mistake over something I needed to consider but didn't because I was simply unaware of what I needed to look for.
Any advice will be appreciated.
I'm looking at a 65 inch Sony X80J and a Samsung Q60T or Q6DT TV's. Based on my research it appears that these are all Quantum Dot Technology whether you call it Triliuminos (Sony) or QLED (Samsung). Since the only difference between the Samsung Q60T and the Q6DT is what kind of store they sets are sold I'll just refer to them as the Samsung models.
The Sony used Google TV for managing their streaming channels while Samsung uses their own Tizen system. Currently, I have a Roku stick and I'm wondering if there are pros and cons to either Google TV or Tizen and/or whether it's worth it to stick with my Roku? My concern here is that if I need to consider keeping my Roku stick the Samsung only has 3 HDMI ports where the Sony has 4 and my existing TV has 4 HDMI ports and all are in use with my DirecTV receiver, Sonos Beam sound bar, Blu-Ray player and my Roku stick. If I buy the Sony, no problem but if I buy the Samsung I'm short a port and not sure what to do in a case like that. Should I be concerned about the issue of keeping the Roku stick vs. using the built in systems to acquire streaming channels? If I don't keep the Roku, is Google TV better than Tizen?
The Sony is a 2021 model whereas the Samsung's are 2020 models. Can there be a significant technological differences in a 2021 set that would want me to go that route or is this a factor I need not consider between these models?
Are extended warranties worth having? The Samsung model I was looking at BJ's wholesale store said that it came with a 1 year warranty + a free 3 year limited warranty. If I purchase either the Sony or the Samsung from Best Buy their TV's only come with a 1 year warranty and if I want an extended warranty I would have to pay for it. The sales guy at Best Buy said that they have fewer problems with Sony's vs. Samsung's but are there really enough issues to want me to consider a warranty?
Currently all of these sets are selling for $900.00 so price really isn't a factor. The factors I need to consider are all related to their technology and issues related to warranties so I'm really torn between the Sony and the Samsung. Although I cannot view them side by side the picture quality on them is outstanding compared to my existing LED TV I purchased 10 years ago. The only thing I can call "factors" at this point is the extra HDMI port on the Sony if I want or need to keep my Roku stick and the free 3 year extended warranty I can get with the Samsung at BJ's wholesale.
So if there's something I'm missing from a technology basis or from a functional use (i.e. user friendly) basis that I need to consider being a decision making factor? If so, can anyone enlighten me on what factor or factors I need to consider of what factor or factors are better on one brand vs the other? Like I said, my last TV purchase was 10 years ago and I don't want to make a $900 mistake over something I needed to consider but didn't because I was simply unaware of what I needed to look for.
Any advice will be appreciated.