Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- K50S30
- SKU:
- 12377264
Rating by feature
- Picture Quality
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Sound Quality
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Brightness
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
Great SONY TV
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great Sony TV! Happy with this purchase. Great display and sound. Easy set up. I highly recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Desto1070,
We are honored to hear that you are so happy with your new Sony TV! It is fantastic to know that the display, sound, and easy setup all contributed to such a positive experience. We truly appreciate your high recommendation and are glad the BRAVIA 3 is a great fit for your home.
Thank you for making Sony part of your daily viewing.
Regards,
Dominick
TV will not turn back on again
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have owned the Sony K-50S30 for about 2 months now. The TV was easy enough to set up and the picture quality is good. But if you have an app on and the TV turns off automatically while the app is open the TV will not turn back on again from neither the remote or the button at the bottom under screen. The TV must be unplugged and plugged back in to turn it back on again. I called customer support about this and their fix is to turn off the auto shut off so the TV does not shut off automatically which I felt was a non fix. Also the rep tried to do a remote access to my TV but this unit is not capable of that. The remote does not have buttons so if you were to hook up an antenna you must either go to the menu and go to the "numbers" to scroll through the numbers and push the enter button for each number and decimal or you can speak into the remote when the mic button is push to change the channel, ex "channel 10.1". Then the TV will change to that channel.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JohnL, Thank you for your honest review. We are sorry to hear that the K50S30 Bravia 3 TV did not meet all of your expectations. We would like to ensure that you are getting the most out of your Sony TV.
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Love it
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best upgrade ever. Easy install. Beautiful picture & features
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ktwin314,
We are thrilled to hear that you are enjoying your new BRAVIA 3! It is great to know that the installation was easy and that you are loving the 4K HDR picture quality and smart features.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
Bravia
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The picture quality is excellent and sound quality is very good. Setup was easy and straight forward. The Google TV operating system is much better than the operating system on my Samsung TV.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Garjan, Amazing! It's wonderful to learn that you love the crystal-clear picture, great sound quality, and smart Google TV features of your BRAVIA 3. We always strive to deliver the best picture and sound quality with our TVs. It's good to learn that you find it easy to setup and you appreciate the Google TV operating system that runs on this TV. Thank you so much for offering a fantastic rating on the product! -Jess
Great Picture, Frustrating Smart Home Bugs
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The picture quality on this TV is genuinely impressive — colours are vivid, contrast is solid, and it handles motion well for the price point. For regular watching, it looks great. However, there's a significant reliability issue that's hard to overlook: using Alexa to turn the TV on or off regularly results in a black screen that won't recover on its own. The only fix is a full hard reset, which I've had to do at least once a week since owning it. This is a consistent, repeatable problem — not a one-off glitch. For anyone who relies on voice assistants as part of a smart home setup, this is a real drawback. A TV at this level should handle basic Alexa commands without requiring a weekly reset to stay functional.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RedTee4War,
We're glad to hear you're enjoying the vivid colors of the BRAVIA 3, but we sincerely apologize for the recurring black screen issues when using Alexa. To help resolve this, please ensure that "Remote Start" is enabled under your Network settings and that your TV is running the latest firmware, as updates often include stability fixes for smart home integration. If the issue persists despite these steps, please reach out to our support team so we can investigate this further for you: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
5 stars thanks to Geek Squad
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Set up took awhile as the eARC for an AV receiver must be in input 3. Not sure but this then triggered a large firmware update on my Yahama receiver as I was not getting any sound. The TV also had a large update once first powered up. All was good for several hours then the picture quality went to an impressionist painting style. Tried many things but it was the TV. A call to geek squad solved this with instructions for a hard reboot aka pull the plug, wait, and plug back in. Problem solved. Picture and sound setup much easier with less options than the Samsung it replaced. On screen navigation once learned is OK but could use some intuitive help. If you have an AV reciver, check your eARC and 4K upscale settings for best experience. There is a long delay for the TV to turn on the AV receiver, then my Yahama receiver also has a time delay before pumping sound. Get use to it and it is no big deal. I have both Samsungs and Sonys. Just pick the best bang for your buck. At the required 50-inch size needed to fit my wall unit, Best Buy had one of each in my price range. The ones at the club stores are stripped down cheaper versions which might be OK for guest bedrooms, not for main living rooms. Sound is thru my AV receiver but I guess the speakers are OK. There is a speaker setting for if table or wall mounted.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JeffZ, That's awesome! We're glad you like your new TV. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
Quality
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The quality is superb especially when watching movies. I don’t like the stand because I feel they are little flimsy. Sound quality is great because I placed it on table with about a feet distance from the wall. I don’t like to mount it on the wall. Overall the picture quality is great but price-wise it is supposed to be 100 dollars less.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your positive feedback on the quality of the BRAVIA 3, DrAli0000, especially when watching movies. Your observation about the sound quality being great when placed on a table with about a foot of distance from the wall is noted.
Regarding the stand, your comment about it feeling a bit flimsy is valuable feedback. The K-50S30 is part of our BRAVIA line, which features the 4K HDR Processor X1™, providing superb 4K Ultra HD and High Dynamic Range (HDR) capabilities. While the TV is designed with various features to enhance your viewing experience, we take your concerns about the stand into account and appreciate your preference not to mount it on the wall.
If you have further comments or need assistance, please let us know.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Gus
Good product with outstanding customer service
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I am very pleased with this purchase. The process was simplified by the outstanding customer service I received. Great picture quality and sound. I could not have been more pleased.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Smac25314,
We could not be more pleased to hear that your experience with the BRAVIA 3 has been so positive from start to finish. It is wonderful to know that the customer service team helped simplify the process for you, and that you are now enjoying the great picture quality and sound that this model delivers.
Thank you for trusting Sony to bring high-quality entertainment into your home!
Regards,
Dominick
Best Buy is Great - Sony TV is Good!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Best Buy sales person was extremely helpful. It’s a great place to compare and purchase products- especially TVs. We bought a Sony because it was replacing a Sony tv and our universal remote was already set up for Sony in a limited use situation. The tv’s picture is good, but it’s expensive for A 50” LED. Also, it uses an android operating system which is slow and annoying. We set it up so goes directly to our Roku stick and therefore we avoid the android system annoyance. In all, it serves our purposes (not our main tv) but I would recommend Samsung or LG over Sony TVs.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Tajerose, You've made an excellent choice! Thank you for upgrading to your new Sony BRAVIA 3. We are truly happy to hear that you like the superb 4K HDR picture of this great TV. Your feedback regarding the Google TV OS is greatly appreciated. It's also great that you were assisted professionally. Thank you for your purchase. -Jess
Great buy! Worth it!
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Overall, great TV! Was very surprised at the clarity and the overall “Cinematic “ experience was exceptional! The sound quality was great, I just wish there was a way to make it more even and less cinematic at times; but, I’m okay with it regardless. i hooked my sound bar up. Great buy.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ShaunaK,
Many thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad to hear your enjoyable viewing experience with your BRAVIA 3 TV. Your satisfaction with the clear picture and amazing sound quality of the unit are greatly appreciated. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Kris
solid
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great for cinema! No comment on sound -- using a Polk soundbar/sub with voice enhancement. User interface is often slow and clunky, but what isn't these days?
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DavidH,
We are pleased to learn that your BRAVIA 3 is delivering a great cinematic experience! Regarding the user interface, you can often improve the overall snappiness and performance by performing a quick system restart. Simply press and hold the power button on your Sony remote for about 10 seconds until the TV restarts; this clears out background processes and helps keep the interface running smoothly.
Thank you for making Sony the centerpiece of your home cinema
Regards,
Dominick
Love My Bravia
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great picture and features. The Sony Bravia series are my favorites. I have owned several of them
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Kratley,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're excited to hear that you continue to enjoy the K50S30 TV and the Sony Bravia series! It’s rewarding to know our products remain your favorites over time. Your loyalty means a great deal to us, and we’re committed to delivering the quality and features you appreciate. Thank you for sharing your experience!
Best regards,
-Fred
Soney Bravia 3
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Didn't have a lot of selection in the 50 inch class -- only 2 TVs, Samsung and Sony. The salesperson in Beavercreek was quite knowledgeable about the differences and going with the Sony was a clear choice. Only one in stock was in Springfield (~20 miles) and the salesperson facilitated the sale and arranged for pickup in Springfield. The produce, so far, after 2 weeks, has been excellent. Set up took some time, but was not too complicated. Very clear picture and ease of operation.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PaulB, Thanks for sharing your shopping experience. We're glad you went with the Sony TV. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
Second Sony
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is our second Sony Bravia. We are pleased with the clear crisp picture and ease of operation we have with Sony Television.There are less expensive TVs on the market but I don’t mind paying a little extra for quality.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi StevenW, Thank you for sharing your experience with the Sony Bravia 3! We're thrilled to hear that you are pleased with the clear, crisp picture and the ease of operation. We appreciate your recognition of the quality that Sony Bravia offers and your willingness to invest in it. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
Great TV
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.TV is very good for the price. It has a lot of features and is easy to setup.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BonnigV, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are enjoying your new TV! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
Great TV
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We already have this tv in a 65 inch model and are very happy with it. When we needed a new tv for the bedroom, we didn't hesitate to buy in a 50 inch. Great tv.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SouthFloridaGirl,
We are thrilled to hear that your positive experience with the 65-inch model made choosing the BRAVIA 3 for your bedroom an easy decision!
It is fantastic to know that you’ve found consistency in our picture quality across different sizes. This series is powered by our 4K HDR Processor X1, which uses advanced algorithms to reduce noise and boost detail in real-time. By utilizing Triluminos Pro technology, the display can reproduce over a billion accurate colors, ensuring that even in a more compact 50-inch format, you are getting the same vibrant and lifelike imagery you enjoy in your main living space. We designed this lineup to provide a reliable, high-definition experience in any room of the house.
Thank you for being such a loyal member of the Sony family!
Regards,
Dominick
Good picture, but remote is too small.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I like the picture and all the adjustments. I can dial it in, but I suppose they're all like that. Googletv is fast and reliable. My ROKU ULTRA is faster. The remote is too small and not illuminated.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hey KennethD, thank you for your feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoy the picture quality and the customization options available on your Sony Google TV. We understand that speed is important, and your comparison with the Roku Ultra is valuable for our ongoing improvements. Regarding the remote, we appreciate your input about its size and lack of illumination; such insights help us enhance future designs. If you have any further suggestions or need assistance with your TV settings, please let us know!
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Gus
Sony 50 inch 4K smart TV exceeds expectations
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Well it's a Sony so it was expected that it would be good. In this particular case it's for our RV and 50inch meant that this was the only model we could get so it's not on the bleeding edge of technology but it's 4k and the picture quality is extremely good. The color balance and brightness are excellent and sound a huge step up from the previous Samsung. The user interface for the smart TV functions is excellent and connecting to wifi and Bluetooth works great. Could not be any happier for the price it's a huge upgrade.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello SteveH,
Thank you for your fantastic and detailed review of the Bravia 3! We're excited to hear that it's living up to your expectations for a Sony product, especially as a perfect fit for your RV.
It's wonderful to know that despite the 50-inch size being your specific requirement, you're experiencing extremely good 4K picture quality with excellent color balance and brightness. We're also particularly happy to hear that the sound is a huge step up from your previous TV and that the smart TV user interface is excellent, with seamless Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.
Your feedback truly highlights the great value and performance the Bravia 3 offers, and we couldn't be happier that it's proving to be such a significant upgrade for your RV adventures!
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony Social Media Team.
Excellent TV!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony 50" Class BRAVIA 3 LED 4K UHD Love this TV. Great picture, great sound, great features Higher price than other options but I'm glad I went with it. I only wish the remote were bigger
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the fantastic review, MayteB!
We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your decision to go with the BRAVIA 3. It is wonderful to know that the picture quality, sound, and features have made the investment worth it for you! We also appreciate your feedback regarding the remote size, as we are always looking for ways to improve our design for our customers.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Great TV
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is my third TV in 5 years. Great color easy to use with great quality and price.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello djddh2022,
Thanks for the five stars!
It's wonderful to hear that you're enjoying the Bravia 3's great color and ease of use.
We're also really pleased that you recognize the quality and value our displays offer. It sounds like the Bravia 3 is fitting perfectly into your home.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn.
