Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- K43S30
- SKU:
- 6578580
Rating by feature
- Picture Quality
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Sound Quality
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Brightness
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers are satisfied with the 43" Class BRAVIA 3 LED 4K UHD Smart Google TV (2024)'s picture quality, ease of use, and vibrant color. Many find the size ideal and the price point appealing, also mentioning the straightforward setup process. Some customers have expressed concerns regarding the remote control and connectivity, while others have reservations about the Google TV interface.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Picture quality
Sony Bravia 43" tv perfect for cabinet space.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We needed a smart tv to fit into an existing cabinet. This Sony 43" was perfect. Edge to edge screen makes it look larger than it really is. Set up was easy (no cable- all streaming programming). Sharp picture, vibrant colors. Sound is OK but improved significantly using blue tooth to a simple 8" tall cylindrical speaker. Google interface works well with installed and available apps. Included spread legged stands are solid.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JamesT,
Thanks for posting this fantastic review!
We're absolutely delighted to hear your BRAVIA 3 proved to be the perfect fit for your specific needs and existing cabinet. It's wonderful that the edge-to-edge screen design gives you a larger viewing experience, and that the setup for your streaming-only programming was so easy.
We can't be happier to learn that you're enjoying the sharp picture and vibrant colors!
We appreciate your honest feedback on the sound, and it's great to know you found a simple solution to enhance it via Bluetooth to your external speaker. We're also pleased that the Google TV interface and the included sturdy stands are working well for you.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn,
- Pros mentioned:Picture quality
Very fine product.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy to set. up. Great picture. Sound is very good, although we connected it to the sound bar that we already had for an even better sound. Very satisfied.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Tralfamidorian, thank you for the great review! We're delighted to hear you're enjoying your new Sony - Bravia 3 and that the setup was quick and easy. It's great to know the picture quality and sound have met your expectations, and that you've enhanced your audio experience even more with a soundbar. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony! Regards, -Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Picture quality
Great Next Gen 43 inch TV
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not too many relatively smaller TVs come equipped with a tuner that receives ATSC 3.0 broadcast standard, or next gen TV. Since I live in north Jersey and have a roof antenna, I receive over 100 New York area channels, some of which are now being broadcast in 4K and this TV receives them in glorious clarity. Thought I'd need a sound bar, but TV sound is quite good, as well.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your fantastic feedback on the K-43S30, BarbS! We are ecstatic to learn that you are enjoying the benefits of the built-in ATSC 3.0 tuner, especially since so few smaller TVs offer this feature.
It's truly rewarding to hear that you're able to receive over 100 channels in glorious 4K clarity from your North Jersey location. We designed this TV to be forward-thinking and provide access to the latest broadcast standards. We are also pleased that you find the TV's sound to be quite good, as we strive to deliver a complete and high-quality entertainment experience right out of the box.
Thanks again for choosing Sony! We're glad to hear you're enjoying all the cutting-edge features of your new TV.
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Color, Picture quality
Very satisfied
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wow! This is the first Sony television I bought, and I have not been disappointed. The picture is great. The colors are fabulous and his features are the best I have seen. More over the controls to the television aren’t filled with buttons and so easy to use a maneuver. This is the best television I have ever owned. Thank you, Best Buy for your help and guidance. You guys are the best. Thank you.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RonnieS, Thank you for sharing your positive experience with the K-43S30 television. We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the great picture quality, fabulous colors, and user-friendly controls. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use
Great tv
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great TV. We have the 65” and 85” as well, same model just bigger, and they’ve been great throughout the years. We keep this one in our gym room, and it has good volume (tv speakers) and easy to watch
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SkylarLuna,
That's wonderful to hear! We're glad that the Sony - BRAVIA 3 model has been such a consistently great experience for you, not just in your gym room, but across multiple sizes and years! Knowing it performs well for both picture and sound, especially for a space like a gym, is exactly what we aim for. Thank you for being such a loyal Sony customer!
Best regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Picture quality
Lovin’ my Sony Bravia
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Purchased a 43 inch Bravia TV to replace my previous one which would not connect to the Internet creating issues. Great picture and easy set up. Not to mention a really good price followed up with some really good service.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi StephenS,
Thanks for sharing your experience! We're glad to hear you're so happy with your new 43-inch BRAVIA 3. It's great to hear the setup was easy and you're enjoying the picture quality. We're also very happy to hear that you had a good experience with the service team. We hope you get to enjoy your new TV for a long time!
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony North America.
- Pros mentioned:Picture quality
Love My Sony…
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Our old TV bit the dust so I found this Sony Bravia in-stock so I made the purchase and we picked up at the store. This TV is great with its 4D quality! The price fit our budget too! The only thing is that the remote is super sensitive. So be aware of where it is. Overall very happy with this TV!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JoanC,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're couldn't be happier to hear that you're enjoying your new K43S30 TV! It's great to know that the 4K quality and price were a perfect fit for you. We also appreciate your feedback about the sensitive remote and will be sure to pass that along to our team. Thanks so much for sharing your positive experience!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Picture quality
Sony TV
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.At first, I thought paying a lot of money for Sony. We also got a 65 inch 7. LED works so much better for our house. Sony‘s picture is amazing. It’s worth the additional money and I like the TV software it comes with it comes with many channels and you can add your own apps. I didn’t even go to YouTube TV. The sound of the TV is fine, but I prefer a little depth, mid,and highs in my vocal and music qualities. Definitely might be sticking with Sony now always had Samsung.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi, HPOfficeJetPro9025Flaw,
Thanks for the review and the 5-stars rating! We are very glad to hear how much you are loving your Sony BRAVIA TV! With a friendly interface, it makes it really easy to interact with, and with crisp and detailed 4K picture quality, we are sure you are going to enjoy watching your favorite series and movies!
Thanks for choosing Sony, have a fantastic day!
-DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Picture quality
Mr.JD
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very nice tv with crystal clear screen. High quality stereo sound and very bright screen from every angle. Highly recommended Tv for any buyer. I will buy this tv again if I ever need a tv in this screen size. Sony tv are made to last too
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JoshD,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
It makes us really happy to hear that your K43S30 TV has impressed you with its crystal-clear screen, bright display from every angle, and high-quality stereo sound. Knowing you’d choose it again in the future is a wonderful compliment, and we truly appreciate your confidence in the lasting quality of Sony TVs. Thank you for sharing such a strong recommendation.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Picture quality
Great picture quality
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The color and crispness of the picture is outstanding. Sst up was easy. Sound quality is great. Excellent value for the price.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RayH,
That's wonderful feedback! Thank you for the five-star review of the Sony BRAVIA 3. We're beyond pleased to hear you're enjoying the exceptional picture quality—the outstanding color and crispness are key features we designed into this model. It's also great to hear that the easy setup and great sound quality are hitting the mark.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Picture quality
Happy with the purchase.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It is a very good product that is easy to operate and use it's smart tv functions.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi user472985, thanks for your 5-star review!
It is truly wonderful to know how much you appreciate the BRAVIA 3! We're incredibly grateful for your positive feedback regarding its ease of operation and smart TV functions. We've focused on making its interface intuitive, so you can effortlessly navigate and enjoy all your favorite content.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Stephanie
- Pros mentioned:Picture quality
Excellent as either a smart TV or a dumb TV
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I got this basically to replace another Sony Bravia that served me well for about 15 years. I specifically wanted a dumb TV because I already have a streaming box that I like. But so many TV manufacturers force smart features on you now. Some even force you to connect then to the Internet before you can use them at all. But I was delighted on set up of this new TV to be given an explicit option to confirm it as either a "smart TV" or a "basic TV"! That's exactly what I was looking for! After selecting the basic option it didn't bug me for WiFi credentials or other information. Perfect! The TV itself is very good. Nice on-screen UI, great picture, great sound. And it's a Sony, so hopefully it will last well.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AyySee, Thank you for your fantastic review of the K-43S30 BRAVIA 3! We are delighted to hear that the television has met your expectations, particularly with its versatility to function as both a smart TV and a basic TV. It’s wonderful to know that this feature enabled you to easily integrate it with your existing streaming box without any issues. We are also thrilled that you are enjoying the user interface, picture quality, and sound. We hope your new BRAVIA continues to serve you well for many years, just like your previous model. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Picture quality
Not good for an older person.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Picture is good but instructions are not clear. I bought this TV for my 98 year old mother. She likes SONY so thats what I got to replace her older model I would have prefered it not to have google tv. Having google TV made it difficult to set up to just see the cable box. Also it keeps going to sleep when it becomes idle. This is not good for an old lady who often falls asleep an when she wakes expects the TV to be working. I am not sure yet how to fix this issue. Can't Sonay just make a basic TV and not a smart TV.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ComboProf, Thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear that the picture quality of the TV meets your expectations. We understand that setting up a Google TV for someone who may not be as tech-savvy can be challenging. You can configure the TV to start directly with the cable box input. Set the “Power on behavior” setting to either the Google TV Home Screen or your Last Used Input (cable box). Step 1. go to settings. 2.select System 3.select Power and Energy 4.select Power on Behavior 5.select last input used.
This will default the TV to the last used input when powered on. Hope this helps!
To stop the TV from going to sleep automatically, go to 'Settings', then 'Device Preferences', select 'Power', and adjust the 'Sleep Timer' settings to 'Off' or extend the duration. This can help ensure that the TV remains on as needed.
Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Picture quality
EASY
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good Picture Quality. Easy Setup. Sound OK, added a soundboard.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Picture quality
Brilliant TV
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It has a brilliant picture and is easy to use. The sound quality is enhanced by the sound bar.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JosephR,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're elated to hear that you are enjoying the brilliant picture quality of your K43S30 TV and appreciate its user-friendly design. It’s wonderful to know that the sound bar is enhancing your audio experience, providing a complete and immersive entertainment setup. Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Picture quality
Great TV
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this TV and a Samsung U8000 and compared them side by side. NO comparison at all. This TV was hands down a better picture. Bought them both as "used" but were essentially new still.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RobbN,
Thank you for the fantastic review! We're honored to hear that you love your new BRAVIA 3 TV and that its picture quality stood out so clearly in your side-by-side comparison.
It's great to know that even when tested against a competitor, the BRAVIA 3's superior picture performance was so evident. We pour a lot of effort into our display technology, and your feedback is a wonderful validation of that work.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Picture quality
SONY BRAVIA3 - A GREAT TV
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.An excellent TV, it's a SONY! Delivery by BestBuy was excellent and on time. This TV replaces an LG that had a great picture but was difficult to navigate using cable tv. This is much easier. But still a SMART TV.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RalphK, Great! We're delighted to hear that you are enjoying your Bravia 3. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Picture quality
Great TV
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony makes the best, most reliable TVs, based on personal experience. Our 7 year old TV in the basement still works great.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MichaelM,
That is fantastic to hear about the reliability of your Sony TV! We're thrilled the new BRAVIA 3 is upholding that standard for you.
Thanks for choosing Sony. Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Picture quality
owner
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Have been using new Sony Bravia 3 for approximately 3 weeks now. Happy with TV purchase. Giving it 5 stars for it's great sound and picture/color quality. However, within days of using TV, I experienced frequent/ongoing problem with the remote (there is few seconds delay when turning on or off the TV or changing channels. I would have giving overall rating of 5 stars if not for this constant program/on and off delays with either TV or remote. I am in process of calling local Best Buy store in Nashua, NH to see if this a nation wide problem with this Sony TV model or just my set.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PaulB, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new TV. Thank you for choosing Sony. Regards, Carl
- Pros mentioned:Picture quality
Good TV
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought this to get a bigger TV screen for my room. Always love sony for TVs. I think they make good TVs. Color is good and washed out. Only frustrating part is when i connected it to my roku, every time i turn it on, it’s always wanting to turn on twice before it connects to roku. I dont know if it’s because it’s a google TV? But it shouldn’t be that way. C’mon Sony! And i don’t like google TV!
I would recommend this to a friend
