Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- K50S30
- SKU:
- 6578583
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
Customers are saying
Customers are enthusiastic about the excellent picture quality and ease of use of the 50" Class BRAVIA 3 LED 4K UHD Smart Google TV (2024). Many also appreciate the vibrant colors and straightforward setup process. However, some users expressed concerns regarding the remote control's design and functionality, as well as occasional connectivity issues. A few also mentioned limitations with the operating system.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Picture qualityCons mentioned:Operating system
Recommended
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought this tv because my “old” tv software could not be updated. The picture and the sound are exceptional! Had to purchase a ROKU as this tv would not allow download of tennis Channel App. TV is a Google product and I had a bit of a learning curve to understand how it worked.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LindaD,
We're thrilled to hear how much you're enjoying the exceptional picture and sound quality of your new BRAVIA 3 TV! We understand that adapting to a new smart TV platform, especially Google TV, can have a bit of a learning curve, and we appreciate your patience as you familiarized yourself with it.
Regarding the Tennis Channel app, we apologize for any inconvenience that it wasn't directly available for download on the TV. It's great to hear you found a workaround with your Roku device to ensure you can still watch your favorite content. Your feedback is valuable, and we'll certainly take it into consideration as we continue to enhance our app offerings and user experience.
Thanks for choosing Sony, have an amazing day.
DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Picture quality
Fine little TV
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The television has good sound, a remote that is easy to use and works well for my sister in her studio apartment. She enjoyed the easy setup and still enjoys the clarity and color brightness,
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi WandaB,
Thank you so much for this wonderful 5-star review! We're honored to hear that the Sony BRAVIA 3 is the perfect fit for your sister's studio apartment. It's fantastic that she's enjoying the TV's good sound and finding the remote easy to use. We also love hearing that the setup was simple and that she continues to be impressed by the clarity and color brightness. That's exactly the kind of seamless and high-quality experience we aim to deliver.
We're so glad we could help make her viewing experience better. Thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Picture quality, SetupCons mentioned:Operating system
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.
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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
- Pros mentioned:Picture quality
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
- Pros mentioned:Color, Picture quality
Bedroom TV
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have really enjoyed my 50" Sony Bravia 3 TV in my bedroom. I had purchased a 65" Sony Bravia TV to replace my living room TV a year ago. Inhave always been a Sony buyer for many things through the years. Both TVs operate through Google. I have You Tub TV which is compatible. Both TVs have the same remotes and have beautiful colors. I recommend you consider Sony when purchasing a new TV.
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Posted .Hi Henbo, Amazing! We're delighted to hear that both of your Sony TVs, which operate through Google and support YouTube TV, have been performing well and that you are enjoying the vibrant colors and the convenience of having the same remotes for both. Your recommendation means a lot to us, thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Picture quality
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.
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Posted .Hi JeffZ, That's awesome! We're glad you like your new TV. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Color, Picture quality
My Best Buy
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Beautiful color! Outstanding clarity! So glad I made this purchase. Love Sony.
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Posted .Hi MaryH,
We're so glad to hear that your Sony BRAVIA TV is impressing you with its beautiful color and outstanding clarity! Thank you for sharing your wonderful 5-star rating—it's fantastic to know that your purchase brings you so much joy and that the vibrant visuals are making a difference in your viewing experience.
Thank you for choosing Sony—wishing you a vibrant day!
DiegoV.
- Pros mentioned:Picture quality
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.
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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
- Pros mentioned:Picture qualityCons mentioned:Operating system
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
- Pros mentioned:Picture quality
Bravia TV is a great buy!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Overall the TV is great! Great sound and picture. One negative is that the software updates tend to override my Home Screen setup which causes me to redo it. It is difficult to get the tv to stay hooked into external speakers.
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Posted .Hi user969520,
We are glad to hear you are enjoying the great sound and picture quality of your BRAVIA 3! We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the software updates overriding your Home Screen setup and the difficulty keeping your external speakers connected. For the Home Screen issue, please ensure you are logged into your Google Account on the TV, as this helps save preferences; for the external speaker connection, please try fully unplugging your TV and the external speakers for five minutes, then plugging them back in, as this often re-establishes a stable connection. If the issues continue, please contact our support team so we can provide specific troubleshooting steps to resolve these setup issues permanently https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US. Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Picture quality
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.
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Picture quality
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
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Picture quality
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.
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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
- Pros mentioned:Picture qualityCons mentioned:Remote control
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.
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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
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Picture quality
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.
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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.
- Pros mentioned:Picture quality
Out with the old, in with the new
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Recently upgraded our 14 year old Insignia flatscreen. No complaints with our old tv, it served its purpose. We love our new Sony Bravia. The image quality and color are great. We especially like the sleeker design, which gives us more space on our wall.
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Posted .Hi NicoleC,
Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We are honored that you chose the Sony BRAVIA 3 for your long-awaited upgrade. We're especially glad you've noticed the improved image clarity and brilliant color, along with the sleek, space-saving design. Enjoy your beautiful new viewing experience!
Thank you for trusting Sony!
Best regards,
Dominick
Excellent
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love Best Buy. Especially Coco my personal sales person who is extremely knowledgeable, professional and courteous. She’s knows her products and is very helpful. And so far Best Buy is excellent. I went to reschedule my appointment and it was sooooo smooth. I just called them and they took over and knew who I was by my phone number and then told me about my appointment and if I wanted to reschedule or other options,etc… I was like wow!! It was that easy. I didn’t have to speak to anyone nor be placed on hold. I called that supervisor customer service!!!!
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Posted .Hi JoyceM,
That's wonderful to hear! We are delighted that you had such a positive experience with the customer service and scheduling process at Best Buy, and especially that Coco was so knowledgeable, professional, and courteous while helping you select your 50" BRAVIA 3 TV.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Picture quality
Excellent picture.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent picture and perfect size for an apartment living room or bedroom. Unpacking it was a hassle, but I suppose that's necessary to protect it. If this model looks good to you, be sure to check out the 55-inch version; I failed to do so during a Memorial Day weekend sale and realized later I could have had the slighter larger version for just $40 or so more. I've got it hooked up to a Sony sound bar, so not sure just how good it sounds without the help.
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Posted .Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback on the Sony K50S30, Safari10. We are immensely pleased to hear that you're enjoying the excellent picture quality and that the size fits well in your apartment living room or bedroom. We strive for a high standard in image performance and appreciate you highlighting this aspect.
We understand that unpacking can sometimes be challenging. Our packaging is designed to protect your TV during shipping, but your note is extremely valuable for identifying opportunities to improve the setup experience for our customers.
Regarding the Memorial Day sale and size options, we recognize how easy it can be to miss a deal. Your suggestion to consider the 55-inch version is a helpful tip for others looking for the best fit and value for their space.
As for the sound, pairing the TV with a Sony sound bar often creates an immersive audio experience. If you ever try the TV’s built-in speakers and have feedback to share, we’d be interested to hear your thoughts.
Thank you again for your honest review and for being part of the Sony community.
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Picture quality
Great picture, easy set up!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great picture, easy set up! Bought this to replace another TV of a different brand. This TV has a better picture and was easier to set up.
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Posted .Hello TexasJJ, thank you for sharing this fantastic review! It is most rewarding to hear you're enjoying the BRAVIA 3 with its top-tier picture quality and user-friendly interface. Thank you for choosing Sony to upgrade your entertainment experience at home! Sincerely, -Jenn.
- Pros mentioned:Picture quality
Good for the price
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The picture is awsome but some of the features or lack thereof I don't like. But overall it's worth the buy I've only ever owned sonys thats why I had a problem with some of the features.Im used to removing apps from the home screen that I don't use that particular feature is not there and the time of day on the homescreen without having to go to another screen.
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Posted .Hi LindaC,
That's great to hear that you find the picture quality on your new BRAVIA 3 awesome, and that overall, you feel it's a worthwhile purchase! We truly appreciate your loyalty as a long-time Sony owner.
We also appreciate your feedback regarding specific features, particularly the ability to remove unused apps from the home screen and having the time displayed directly. We will make sure to let the appropriate team know, as your input is valuable for our ongoing improvements.
Thanks for the 4-star rating and for sharing your honest thoughts. We're delighted you continue to choose Sony!
DiegoV
