Let me start by saying I was skeptical about this 'budget' Sony TV, but wow—it’s a steal for an 85-inch screen. The 4K Processor X1 delivers colors so rich, my weekend football games look like I’m on the sidelines. No OLED, but the dynamic contrast had me squinting at sunlit scenes in The Revenant like I needed sunglasses.

Setup was… an adventure. The manual? More like a cryptic treasure map. Took me 20 minutes just to find the AC port (hint: it’s weirdly tucked under the center). Google TV’s interface froze twice during my first Netflix binge, but a quick reset fixed it. Pro tip: Buy that universal remote mentioned in reviews—the stock one belongs in a museum.

Sound surprised me. The built-in speakers handled Top Gun: Maverick’s jet roars decently, but I still paired it with a soundbar for that ‘chest-thumping’ bass. For a poolhouse or garage? Absolute overkill in the best way. Just don’t expect X95K-level finesse—this is Sony’s ‘workhorse,’ not its racehorse.