OLED 55 inch TV - Advice please

[vickster]

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Does the OP qualify for in store Costco membership however, have a branch with stock close by and a vehicle large enough to collect. These are all issues with Costco, simply not accessible to all

 

[GJ121]

Is this one better than the KD55A8?

 

[martin 39]

Its this yrs model has google tv and some 2.1 features

 

[GJ121]

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I can't locate this deal in Costco or find the 55 inch version, can see the 77 inch one but don't want to join if I can't get this deal. Could you send me the link please?

 

[martin 39]

I just found it on hot deals mate on there app

 

[lynx]

Not all Costco warehouses carry the same stock nor necesseraly sell at the same price.

 

[GJ121]

I just found it on hot deals mate on there app

Thanks but not available anymore. Is this one any good or similar to the KD55A8?

Costco

www.costco.co.uk

 

[martin 39]

Same tv as a8 that is. I have the 65 and its brilliant

 

[GJ121]

Same tv as a8 that is. I have the 65 and its brilliant

What's the difference between Kd55 and Ke55 in the model number?

 

[Dodgexander]

What's the difference between Kd55 and Ke55 in the model number?

The person who made the listing made a typo. There's no difference in each TV model number.

 

[GJ121]

The person who made the listing made a typo. There's no difference in each TV model number.

Great, thanks. Is that a decent TV and price in your opinion even though its a 2020 model. Only play x box for 5 or 6 hours a week. Mainly watching Series, films and sports. Thanks

 

[martin 39]

Its a great tv but with the new model only being £100 more expensive especially with boxing day sales in a week i might be tempted to wait

 

[GJ121]

Its a great tv but with the new model only being £100 more expensive especially with boxing day sales in a week i might be tempted to wait

 

[GJ121]

Is the new model the XR55A80?
Cheapest I see that is £1299 as not available at Costco anymore for £1079.

 

[GJ121]

Is the new model the XR55A80?
Cheapest I see that is £1299 as not available at Costco anymore for £1079

 

[martin 39]

Yes its the a80j i would think boxing day it would drop again. I usually ring round a few shops see who will do the best deal

 

[GJ121]

Good price for this model??

 

[Dodgexander]

Good price for this model??
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Yes, although look at other OLEDs too, some very good prices going round on older stock like this at the moment, and even newer stock like the Philips OLED706.

 

[GJ121]

Yes, although look at other OLEDs too, some very good prices going round on older stock like this at the moment, and even newer stock like the Philips OLED706.

Thank you, just trying to make the right decision. My head is a blur. Thinking the Sony A8 or A80 but saw this too.
Now torn between Sony and Panasonic although if Philips price has dropped again it may be back in contention.
I will be purchasing on Boxing Day so will keep an eye out for best deals.

 

[Dodgexander]

My advice would be to keep your options open but decide on a priority list. The best deals come to those that study the market for a while and swoop on the right deal, and not necessarily those that decide they are going to purchase at a set moment.

A good reason to go for a TV like the Philips OLED706 or even LG CX would be HDMI 2.1.
Same with the Sony A80J compared to the A8.

2021-2022 OLED Comparison

A comparison of OLEDs Here's a brief summary of what the small differences are. Don't get so hung up about them though, as each TV is very similar.

www.avforums.com

There's no 'one best' model for all, entirely depends on what your own preferences and the type of content you watch.

 

[GJ121]

My advice would be to keep your options open but decide on a priority list. The best deals come to those that study the market for a while and swoop on the right deal, and not necessarily those that decide they are going to purchase at a set moment.

A good reason to go for a TV like the Philips OLED706 or even LG CX would be HDMI 2.1.
Same with the Sony A80J compared to the A8.

2021-2022 OLED Comparison

A comparison of OLEDs Here's a brief summary of what the small differences are. Don't get so hung up about them though, as each TV is very similar.

www.avforums.com

There's no 'one best' model for all, entirely depends on what your own preferences and the type of content you watch.

Thanks, maximum 10 hours gaming a week, other than that football, sports, films, series and streaming.

 

[Dodgexander]

Thanks, maximum 10 hours gaming a week, other than that football, sports, films, series and streaming.

But how much do you value each thing? It can be different based on your priorities.

Sport - Motion can be important, Philips and Sony TVs have the edge.
Gaming - LG have the best features, HDMI 2.1 adds 4k 120hz support.
Films - Panasonic have the most accurate picture out of the box.
Streaming - App choice on some TVs is good, other TVs bad. Should be covered in the guide.

 

[GJ121]

But how much do you value each thing? It can be different based on your priorities.

Sport - Motion can be important, Philips and Sony TVs have the edge.
Gaming - LG have the best features, HDMI 2.1 adds 4k 120hz support.
Films - Panasonic have the most accurate picture out of the box.
Streaming - App choice on some TVs is good, other TVs bad. Should be covered in the guide.

Thanks, so which one provides most apps and best motion?

 

[martin 39]

Sony renowned for motion and the android tv works fine on the a8

 

[Dodgexander]

Sony or Philips models.