Customers consistently note the exceptional picture quality and easy setup process of the 49" Class - LED - X900F Series - 2160p - Smart - 4K Ultra HD TV with HDR. Many users also express satisfaction with the TV's color reproduction, price point, and size. While some users find the remote control to be overly sensitive and awkward to use, and a few mention the TV's higher price compared to other models, the overall sentiment towards this TV is overwhelmingly positive.
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Pros mentioned:
Color, Hdr
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent
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I bought 2 and put them side by side in my game room. The HDR and 4K from the Xbox 1 X looks fantastic. The 120 refresh I can tell a difference from when hooked up to my 7 series samsung when gaming. The blacks are so deep that I cannot tell where the tv borders end and room begins in the dark. Movies also looks exceptional. Killer tv for the price. I'm glad I picked up 2 and put them side by side. Couldn't let the girlfriend game on an inferior tv.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Color, Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Sony 4K LED
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Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
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Bought this to replace a 40” Sony XBR1 (720p) that was beautiful in its day but that had long been surpassed in technology. This is a fantastic high-quality upgrade with 4K resolution, great blacks, high contrast and vibrant colors.
Like most thin TVs these days, the built-in speakers are thin sounding so I effortlessly paired it with a Sonos Beam for richer fidelity and bass.
Being a smart TV, the set has plenty of built-in apps, though I use an Apple TV 4K for streaming movies and shows in 4K Dolby Vision. The quality is amazing.
Because the TV is in a room with big windows and lots of daylight, LED was the best choice over OLED, which still can’t match the light output of LED.
Great purchase, great picture quality. Highly recommended.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Color
Cons mentioned:
Sound
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent picture color and blacks
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I own nothing but Sony TVs including early XBR LCD and later LED model. They are still going strong but the picture is not as good as current Sony models. This tv has best black contrast I’ve ever seen in an LED and colors are natural not cartoonish like Samsung. The sound is lacking but bought Sony soundbar and when connected with hdmi it can be controlled with cable remote or tv remote.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality, Smart tv
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent TV
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
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Was a bit hesitant to pull the trigger on this TV because of the price (even on sale lol), but boy am I glad that I did! After reading an overwhelming number of positive reviews and comparing it to countless others, I bought into the reviews and the brand. Sony very rarely disappoints, and this case is no different. The quality, sound, and features are excellent! Do yourself a favor and invest in Sony and thank me later!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Picture Quality
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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I initially went into Best Buy to replace an my older LG Smart TV, and thought Samsung was the way to go. The sales person directed me to the Sony Bravia. I was impressed by the picture quality and the price. I luckily got one of the last ones because after delivery, the TV was sold out!! A perfect size for my space and was easy to set up. A very good decision to buy this model.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Hdr
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great 4K tv
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Love the upscaling Dolby vision looks amazing. Plays our Netflix and hbo streaming content flawlessly. Makes our sound bar sound even better! That is also a Sony. Researched this for weeks before I pulled the trigger and man am I glad I did.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Wonderful picture!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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Bought this for our bedroom TV mounted on the wall. Perfect size and an upgrade from a previous Sony 40”. What a fantastic difference in the picture quality - brilliant colors seem to pop out at you. Sony makes such great televisions that we will undoubtedly upgrade our family room also with a 70” or larger Sony.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic TV!
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Love the clarity of the picture. The ease with which to surf all the apps, the fact that I can now watch Netflix on the big screen, etc., etc., etc.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Staff Interaction
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Through online research I had determined the best TV for my needs, the Sony XBR4900F. It does everything and as was easy to setup. When I arrived at the store I asked David Clark if a XBR4900F was in stock. Another associate walked up as David was checking and said he will pull it for David. As this was a replacement TV, I didn't need any cables and such. So I was in and out of the store in less than 30 minutes.
Great job. Thanks all.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very good tv
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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It has very good picture quality. I would recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Great looking picture but problems
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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I’ve had to take this TV back three times. When watching some channels has two thin gray lines all the way around the border of the screen.. When watching movies it goes from full screen to wide screen through the whole movie. When in 4K it does lock out some of the Picture and display settings. Bad soap opera effect Sony tech-support had me turnoff the motion features. Sony Engineers review the photos and they said they believe the screen warped. Hard to believe three TVs all would have warped screens.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent HD TV
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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BestBuy was competitively priced with other Sony online retailers and offered prompt free UPS Delivery.
Excellent TV with Google supported Apps that I can control from my Android phone. Very happy with TV and Best Buy!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Damaged and missing parts & accessories
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
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ordered the 49inch "opened box" excellent condition and certified .. came with no original box, no legs,no remote,no manual and screen is smashed on the corners .. very disappointed .. now I gotta wait for an email I'm supposed to get that gives me info on how to return ..
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
First 12 impressions
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Android Tv is really bad , thinking about bringing the tv back for a Samsung
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Color, Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Buy This TV Now
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I only buy Sony TV’s because I believe they have the best picture quality. This purchase verified that fact again for me. I did research the 4K market quite a bit before buying and concluded that this model was the best value at the time. What ultimately sold me on the X900F was the backlighting. It has backlighting throughout the screen, not just from the sides. This makes a brilliant image on the screen. Once again, the Sony picture quality and brightness are the best. The set up was very easy. I purchased the 49 inch and would have gone with the 55 inch but I could not accommodate the stand on my current furniture. The stand for the 49 inch TV is very sturdy, but it is about 40 inches between the two legs. If you don’t wall mount, you need to make sure you have enough space on a table top. The bottom line: Buy This 4K TV. It is one of the best values on the market.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Color, Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great picture!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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The Sony X900 has a very sharp picture because the contrast is so good. The blacks are really black which helps a great deal with the picture being so good.
A big selling point was the good refresh rate. It seems to help with fast moving action like when you watch sports.
It is expensive so I was happy to see that it went on sale for a short period of time.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Hdr, Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic mid-range 4K Television.
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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I purchased this as a secondary TV for light watching and gaming on my PS4 Pro. I was curious to see how well the TV stacked up against my LG C9 OLED, and was surprised at the overall picture quality. Of course, it cannot touch the deep blacks of the OLED and light-bleed in black areas, but performs much better than my old Samsung KS8000. Games look fantastic, 4K HDR films are top-notch for the tech, and regular viewing looks solid as well. Of course, some calibration is needed out of the box, but once adjusted the TV is phenomenal for the price! Only downfall is AndroidOS, but I never use it, opting instead for a connected streaming-box.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Color, Picture quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Stunning picture
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The picture on this tv has beat my expectations and they were high. There were quite a few reviews that claimed the blacks were not as good as OLED, I find that hard to believe and can’t see how anything could be more black.The clarity of the panel when watching some programs it is like you are right there with them, it is taking some time to get use to. My source is direct tv and I have not had the 4K turned on yet. I can’t wait to see what that will look like. Another down grade from reviewers was the sound. While it is adequate I don’t understand why anyone would by a screen like this and not have an av receiver for sound just makes the experience that much better. I was a little concerned in making this purchase as I am a plasma diehard, I have only been watching on a plasma screen for 14 years and always like them better than lcd, but the more I watch on the Sony it is starting to win me over. I am glad that I went with the 900 and not the 800 series for the true 120 refresh rate. I have watched other 60 rate lcd and find it difficult to watch any sports.
The only reason I an not giving the tv a 5 star rating is because of the high gloss on the screen. I have this tv in a room that receives direct sun light in the am and the glare for the window is bad. I have to tilt the tv in an upward angle that takes away from the picture until the sun moves to the other side of my house.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Remote control, Viewing angle
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Decent TV
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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After having looked at various TVs in the store and reading many reviews of different TVs, I finally selected the Sony. After getting it home I immediately noticed that the picture quality didn't seem to be as nice and crisp as it was in the store and even as nice as the Vizio and LG that I was looking at. I bought this with the expectation that the off center viewing angle would be as good as advertised, but it is pretty washed out at a off center angle. As a matter of fact I didn't think it was as good as some of the competing brands.
The remote control is not as well balanced as the competing brands. The layout of the remote isn't the best in the world. Set up was fairly easy, but some of the menu settings are quite cumbersome. I paid extra for the Sony quality and after purchase discovered that the competing brands are pretty close if not equal in quality and much more consumer friendly in price. Best Buy staff was exceptional throughout the whole purchase process.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
sony 4k review for multiple resolutions
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Good tv, it works and looks good if you put 4k or lower quality input on it. Try 4k, 1080, 720 or even lower quality and it looks decent. Happy from my good upscaling tv purchase.