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 often highlight the outstanding picture quality and ease of use as major positives of the 43" Class BRAVIA 3 LED 4K UHD Smart Google TV (2024). Color, clarity, size, setup, and price are also appreciated by some customers. Criticisms include concerns about the remote control, the Google TV interface, and slow connectivity.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Picture quality
Nice TV
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nice TV! Easy to set up. Great picture and flexibility. Only complaint is that the remote is not lit for use in a dark room.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the great review, MichaelW!
We are so pleased to hear that you are enjoying the easy setup and the "great picture and flexibility" of your new K-43S30 television. We aim to make the out-of-the-box experience as seamless as possible, so it’s rewarding to know we hit the mark for you.
We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding the remote not being backlit. We understand how a lit remote can enhance the viewing experience in a dark room, and we will certainly share your comments with our product design team for future consideration. In the meantime, many of our customers find that using the Sony Bravia Connect app on a smartphone is a helpful alternative for controlling the TV in low-light settings!
Thank you again for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- 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: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 BRAVIA 3
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great TV, amazing picture quality, Highly recommended.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PawelW,
It is truly wonderful to know that you are enjoying the amazing picture quality of your new BRAVIA 3. We take great pride in our 4K HDR Processor X1™, which works to enhance over a billion colors and provide the lifelike clarity you’re seeing on screen. It’s also great to hear that the Triluminos Pro technology is delivering that vibrant, high-contrast experience you’ve described. We are thrilled that the sleek, Flush Surface design and the seamless Google TV integration are adding to your home entertainment.
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
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
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: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 qualityCons mentioned:Remote control
Sony 43 inch 4K TV
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent TV, but the remote, at times, lags for a second or two, and then the TV RESPONDS to the signal. The picture is very clear and bright. The setup was very easy and intuitive. All in all a very good quality TV.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JohnO,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the BRAVIA 3 TV. We're glad that you like the picture quality and user-friendly functions of the TV. Your feedback about the remote is greatly appreciated. For optimum performance, make sure that the software version of the TV is up-to-date. You may also refer to the troubleshooting steps on this link for remote issues:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00030297
Hope this helps. If still not resolved or you need further assistance, please email the below information to [email protected].
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Or contact our product support team via phone call or chat through this link:
https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=tv
Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- 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 - 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: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
Best out there
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.One of the best TVs I’ve ever owned, crystal clear and gaming mode is great
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DanielW,
Thanks so much for leaving a review for the K-43S30 TV. We are very glad to hear that it's one of the best TVs you've ever owned!
It's fantastic that you are enjoying the crystal clear picture and the performance of the Gaming Mode.
We appreciate your decision to go with Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Picture quality
Love my Sony TV
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the TV it has great picture and sound quality
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Bltmy3,
It’s rewarding to hear that you are loving your new TV! We are so happy that the great picture and sound quality of the BRAVIA 3 are providing you with an enjoyable experience.
Thank you for trusting Sony!
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Picture quality
Sony Brand
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great picture ! I have bought other brands and they don't last. I will not buy another brand again.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RitaR,
We are delighted to hear that you are enjoying the great picture of your Sony BRAVIA 3! We are especially grateful for your commitment to our brand after experiencing issues with other manufacturers. Building products that offer lasting quality is a core priority for us. Thank you for making Sony your trusted choice!
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Color
4k tv
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Tv is great and has an amazing depth of colors, I really liked it and was worth the price
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RolandoC,
Thank you so much for sending us your feedback on the K-43S30 TV!
It brings us great joy to hear that you are impressed with the TV and its amazing depth of colors, confirming it was a worthwhile purchase for the price.
We're genuinely thankful you decided on Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Picture quality
Prefect match to my needs
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This was purchase for a small hobby room. The size, sound and picture are perfect for the space.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the fantastic review, JimmyJam!
We are delighted to hear that the K-43S30 television is perfect for your small hobby room!
It’s incredibly rewarding to know that the size, sound, and picture quality are all ideally suited for the space, enhancing your enjoyment of the room.
Thank you again for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Picture quality
Sony is the best!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is the perfect small TV! Great size. Great clarity and true colors. Easy set up. It's our second Sony and we love it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thanks for the 5-star rating, Carole! We're glad you like your new TV. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Picture quality
Great picture quality
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I am particularly impressed with the picture quality. Also quite easy to setup. Overall I would say it's a good deal.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TouhidurA,
We are pleased to learn that you are particularly impressed with the picture quality of the Sony BRAVIA 3 and found it quite easy to set up! Thank you for your 5-star review and for agreeing that it's a good deal overall!
We really appreciate you being part of the Sony family!
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Picture qualityCons mentioned:Remote control
Nice tv with terrible remote
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the tv picture and sound. HATE the remote. I have ordered 4 different Sony compatible remotes to fix the problem. Original doesn’t have numbers. None work perfectly. Poor remote design. Wish I had returned but it was already wall mounted.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Elzzz,
Thank you for your valuable feedback on the K43S30 TV. We're delighted to know that you are enjoying the picture and sound quality! We understand that difficulties with the remote control can be frustrating. We kindly recommend reaching out to the Sony support team, as they can gather more information about your situation and provide assistance with any remote control issues you may be experiencing.
For technical support information, please visit the following link: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=tv.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Warm regards,
-Fred
