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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 362 reviews

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  • 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

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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.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Loved it

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Picture looks fantastic . Set up was very easy. Overall I would definitely reccomend this tv.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony Bravia 3

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We have not purchased a TV in a long time so we wanted to get the best advanced tech we could afford. This Sony was familiar to us and made it easy to set up and enjoy. And now with Streaming added it's less complicated to find what we are looking for.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi knitlocks, Thank you so much for your awesome review! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying your new TV! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony smart tv

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Wonderful experience with Best Buy on tv and setup

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thank you for the fantastic review, Rock!

      We are absolutely thrilled to hear about your wonderful experience with both your new K-50S30 television and the setup service provided by Best Buy!

      It is encouraging to know that our retail partners are providing the seamless purchase and setup experience we strive for. We appreciate you choosing Sony!

      Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team sony-global

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony bravia K-50S30

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    For the price it's a excellent tv but not meant for gaming

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello AbbasJ,

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      We couldn't be happier to hear that you view the K50S30 TV as an excellent value. We apologize for any inconvenience regarding its gaming performance and appreciate you sharing this insight. We will be sure to pass your feedback along to the Sony team to help improve future products. Thank you for your thoughtful comments!

      Best regards,
      -Fred Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Highly recommended

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent in every way. I'm a Sony TV guy anyway, so I'm not surprised

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Vince,

      It brings us great joy to hear that your new BRAVIA 3 is excellent in every way!

      We deeply appreciate your loyalty and long-time support as a "Sony TV guy." It is the highest compliment when our products not only meet but exceed the expectations of our dedicated customers. We designed the BRAVIA 3 to deliver outstanding picture and performance, and we're thrilled it lives up to your standards.

      Thank you for continuing to choose Sony!

      Regards,
      Dominick Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    jazzWhis7

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’m very pleased with my purchase, beautiful picture, hope to have it for many years.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Retired

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very good experience and staff Very helpful especially Josh.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Gigi, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're delighted to hear that you had an amazing customer service experience. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Problem Solved

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Tv didn’t come with remote or power cable, I went to Best Buy and they gave them to me for no extra charge. Good TV tho

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello Hunny,

      Thank you for your feedback and for giving our K50S30 (BRAVIA 3) a 4-star review! We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the missing remote and power cable. We're glad to hear that Best Buy was able to resolve the issue promptly. It's great to know that you are enjoying the TV. We truly appreciate your purchase and your choice of Sony!

      - Romeo Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony - 50" Class BRAVIA 3 LED 4K UHD Smart Google

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sony - 50" Class BRAVIA 3 LED 4K UHD Smart Google TV (2024) is a reasonably priced TV. It is easy to set-up, has lots of built-in Applications, like UTUBE and NETFLIX.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Dave, Thank you for your awesome review! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying your new TV! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great TV

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Need one quickly and Best Buy had the perfect TV at the best price!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi, Andrew,

      Thanks for the 5-stars rating! We are delighted to hear you are loving your BRAVIA TV! Picture quality will be outstanding as the 4K HDR Processor X1 intelligently enhances every scene in real-time boosting color, contrast, and clarity.

      Thank you for choosing Sony, have a fantastic day!
      -DiegoV Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works great! No complaints!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I needed a good TV with a speedy USB 3 port to properly play back videos stored on an SSD Drive, that also works with Google TV for streaming. This TV does everything I needed right out of the box. No regrets.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Happy with Sony.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Beautiful picture. It was also a good price. Very happy with it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi LeslieK, thanks for sharing your wonderful experience with the Sony - 50" Class BRAVIA 3. We're thrilled to hear you're loving the beautiful picture full of natural colors, contrast and clarity. We're also glad to know that you've found great value in its price. Thank you for choosing Sony and enjoy your new TV! Regards, -Dominick Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sharp and Gorgeous Colors!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very sharp and gorgeous colors! Love Sony tv's. Still trying to figure out the Google TV part. LOL

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi DocumentaryDaisy, Thank you for the amazing review! We're thrilled to hear you like the sharpness level and gorgeous colors of your Sony BRAVIA 3. For future reference, we can offer assistance on how to set up or operate the Google TV features and functions of you new Sony TV by visiting our Sony Support website to download the help guide and look for additional information about your product. Also, you can chat with one of our agents who would be glad to help. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good service of Best Buy people!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Enjoying a great picture on my new TV!! Best Buy delivered and set up TV! Very helpful and they did a good job!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi PABS, Thank you for the positive experience with your new Sony BRAVIA 3. We're glad you're enjoying the great picture quality of this TV. It's fantastic to know that Best Buy delivered and set up your TV efficiently and that you found their service very helpful. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony TV

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Sony is excellent. I love it. The hookup service was not so hot. Incomplete, left a mess of wires and cost me $200. Outrageous!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello Carrel,

      Thanks for your fantastic review of the BRAVIA 3—It's great to hear that you love the TV and are enjoying its performance.

      We're very sorry to hear you had issues with the hookup service. We hope this doesn't dampen your experience with the TV. We wish you continue to enjoy your new BRAVIA 3!

      Thanks for choosing Sony!

      Sincerely,
      Jenn | Sony North America. Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Reliable Bravia series

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We have a Bravia 7 series and love it. Decided to go with a lower level Bravia for a bedroom, very pleased with the outcome. The Google TV system is a great part of it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Cruz, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are enjoying your new TV! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    50 inch tv

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I highly recommend this tv for many reasons the color

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi, bulldog7682,

      Thanks for the review and the 5-stars rating! It brings us great satisfaction to hear how much you like your Sony BRAVIA TV! With its intelligent XR processor and Triluminos Pro, see over a billion accurate colors for lifelike picture quality that is vivid and bright!

      Thank you for choosing Sony, have a fantastic day!
      -DiegoV Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony 50" TV

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great TV - love the Sony product. Easy to use and wonderful to watch!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi, DnosaJ!

      Thanks for the great review, we are glad to hear that you love your Sony BRAVIA 3! The TV supports 4K resolution, that provides vibrant and detailed images, delivering a unique viewing experience! Thanks for choosing Sony, have a nice day!

      -DiegoV Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Happyin Natomas

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    What can one say other than it works, the picture is bright and clear and it is exactly what we wanted.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi DanielS,

      Perfect! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the picture quality of the TV. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome TV

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This TV is great plus the price! Video and audio are awesome right out of box. HDR is vey cool! Only thing it took bit long going thru that initial configuration. Great for cable tv and PS5.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi there Ivan! Thank you so much for your review! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with the picture quality of your new TV! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl Sony_US