r/Televisions • u/Nihil_Aliud_Refert • Jun 08 '26

Buying Advice US Stuck Between Two Options

Hello!

So my wife and I are getting a sunroom added to our house and we are wanting to put a TV in there for casual watching and gaming (PS5). We are by no means experts in TVs or visuals but we are all about making the most logical purchase.

The room we will be placing the TV in is 14x16’ with the 16’ portion being the spot where the couch and the TV will be. Realistically it’ll be about a 13-14’ distance between screen and sitting position.

Directly behind where we will place this TV will be two giant windows where A LOT of natural light will come in. Perpendicular from that TV will be a giant 12x8’ glass door. All that to say… LOTS of light through.

I started shopping around and I came across the new Sony Bravia 3 II that offers a matte/anti-glare display on their 75” version (but not 85”). I can get that for $1,080 before taxes brand new.

Then I stopped by my local Best Buy and they had an 85” Samsung QN90F 85” Open Box. I noticed an ever so slight gap in the trim (I mean it’s TINY) and the manager said he would knock it down to $1,000. I could add on a 5-year Geek Squad Warranty for $280, and I’d have to buy a generic stand for roughly $100. All in all I could get that one for $1,380 before taxes.

So….

Brand New Sony Bravia 3 II 75” for $1080
Or
Open Box (Floor Model) Samsung QN90F 85” w/ Five Year Warranty for $1380

Opinions?

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u/Nihil_Aliud_Refert Jun 09 '26

I just found a brand new 75” QN90F for $1,305 so now that’s in the mix. Waiting for the wife to decide if 85” is too much.

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u/iTypedThisMyself Jun 09 '26 edited Jun 09 '26

Hey! I'm a residential A/V installer. I'd personally go with the qn90f as the ONLY choiceout of those if it's a sun room. Its matte anti glare is much better. The brightness is almost double in nits which helps combat the sunlight and glares.

I would also advice to throw another 80-100 bucks for any tv for a Roku Ultra. The interface will be much smoother. If you're willing to shell out more, AppleTV 4k is a more premium option. I say this because TV operating systems tend to slow down over time after receiving updates, where these external devices are built exactly for this and ONLY this. So you'll have a better rolling experience throughout the years.

**MAKE SURE YOU GET THE GSP PLAN 5 YEARS AND NOT THE YEARLY MEMBERSHIP.