Customers admire the 50" Class X85K LED 4K UHD Smart Google TV (2023)'s picture quality, color accuracy, and ease of use. Many also praise its performance for gaming and the overall value for the price. While some users find the remote control less than ideal, the positive feedback on picture quality and ease of setup significantly outweighs this concern. The TV's HDR capabilities and refresh rate are also frequently highlighted as positive aspects.
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Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Value -Good for Mom
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
My mom needed an upgrade from her 32" TV, but she has a small table where her TV is placed. Additionally, she sits in one spot to watch TV.
The 50" X85K first came in view because the feet are the right distance apart to fit on her table. Mom watches sports, so the 120Hz panel also stood out to me over other TVs in the price range. The promise of Sony image quality added to the appeal of the X85K. I was able to get an open box excellent deal on the TV.
I set up the TV for her this past weekend. I helped her get her YouTubeTV, Disney+, and Netflix all configured. After some tweaks, the picture looks great. SDR has lovely colors and smooth motion. For HDR, the TV automatically selected DolbyVision on Disney+. Even off angle viewing wasn't all that bad. Other plus: the new Sony remote is nice and simple. No more number pad makes it easy to use.
Sound is what it is. Without a soundbar, it was okay, but I added a soundbar. Speaking of the soundbar, I connected it via eARC, but no sound came out. I did some research and found an article on Sony. After unplugging all the HDMI and power cables then reconnected them, HDMI first, sound did come out through the soundbar.
Overall, I am very pleased since my mom is very pleased. She is so impressed and loves her new TV.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi JeffM, Awesome! We're glad to hear your excellent deal from the store and how your mom's X85K TV suits her needs and expectations. Nice to know how much she enjoys the incredible picture quality, HDR/4K features, and overall performance of the TV. We're sorry to hear if you've encountered some issues when settings up the soundbar to this TV. Nice to know it's all good now. Smart, powerful, and sleek, the BRAVIA X85K 4K HDR LED TV is designed for all your favorite content. Powered by the 4K HDR Processor X1 and TRILUMINOS PRO, picture quality comes to life with billions of colors and realistic contrast. With Google TV and enhanced Motionflow XR refresh rate technology, your favorite content is easy to find and looks clear and blur-free. Thank you for purchasing Sony! - Kris
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Picture quality, Setup
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
First Sony TV
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This TV is absolutely amazing! The picture image is vivid and bright with the color just lighting up the screen! The setup is about as easy as you can have. It took only minutes to get it started. I love all the apps available and how simple it is to add additional ones as needed. Sound is decent but I have a Bose system so a little biased about that. This is my first Sony purchase and I must say for the price, this TV is a fantastic deal. Highly recommend!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Hi ChuckN,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the X85K. We're thrilled that you like the picture quality, supported apps, and user-friendly functions of the TV. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
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Color, Picture quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Impressive 50 inch Sony X85K TV
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I'm thoroughly impressed with the Sony 50-inch X85K TV. Its vibrant colors bring scenes to life, making every moment on screen a visual delight. Setting it up was a breeze, and the sound quality is surprisingly decent. Compared to other models I've seen, the picture quality is unmatched, with realistic colors that pop off the screen.
What sealed the deal for me was the recommendation from the salesman. They confidently endorsed this TV over others in the same class, and now I understand why. It's truly a top-notch choice, offering exceptional value for the money.
In summary, I couldn't be happier with my purchase. This Sony TV exceeds my expectations in every way and is undoubtedly the best investment I've made for my entertainment setup.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Hi Hchang, This is great! We're delighted to hear that you're enjoying your TV. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
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Setup
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony xr85
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The tv is of good quality. It was easy to setup. Some of the connections were a bit different due to having an older flat screen. The samsung sound bar doesn't connect properly to the sony model. I am happy with the TV over all. I had to choose this model due to the samsung model I wanted was not in stock. It was also more expensive than I had planned.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Excellent choice! We are glad to hear that you are happy with the picture quality of your new TV! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Cons mentioned:
Remote control
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great TV, so-so remote
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The picture on this TV is excellent, right out of the box. Calibration further improves the color sports, nature shows, and live TV. The 4K streaming quality is impressive. Adding channels is easy, but only a limited number appear as defaults. There are two quibbles I have that kept me from giving this TV a five-star rating. First, I was unable to program my FIOS satellite TV with the supplied remote. I could switch to FIOS TV, but I couldn’t record or play back shows. That requires the FIOS remote. Second, the remote doesn’t light up. All remotes should have an option light up when they are picked up so that the controls are visible.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi SusanG,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the X85K. We're glad that you are enjoying the picture quality of the TV. Your feedback about the TV remote is greatly appreciated. Please note that depending on the STB device or cable box, some buttons on the TV remote may not respond. Functions that require the user to long press or press and hold the remote control button may also not work. Sony TV models such as Z9K, A95K, A90K, and club models supports the premium remote control with backlit.
Smart, powerful, and sleek, the BRAVIA X85K 4K HDR LED TV is designed for all your favorite content. Powered by the 4K HDR Processor X1 and TRILUMINOS PRO, picture quality comes to life with billions of colors and realistic contrast. With Google TV and enhanced Motionflow XR refresh rate technology, your favorite content is easy to find and looks clear and blur-free. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
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Refresh rate
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great TV for gaming, but....
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great for gaming. Supports 4k, HDR and 120hz refresh rate. Also has another option for gaming of putting a red reticle for Shooter games. Support VRR. My only gripe is the OS it uses for streaming apps. Constantly freezing even after updating the apps. Have to rely on force "restart", because it's probably running other apps in the background. Some apps have slight glitches even after 2 years *sigh*.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Another Quality Sony Product
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Wonderful TV with a price point well worth its features. Perfect for Movie's and Video games. With 120Hz and HDR (Dolby Vision) a perfect combination for PS5. X85K offers features that are normally only scene on much higher end TV's. Sony TV's may cost a bit more but you are getting what you pay for (High Quality build High Quality Picture)
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi SonyX85K, Excellent! We're pleased to hear that you like the TV features and picture quality. Smart, powerful, and sleek, the BRAVIA X85K 4K HDR LED TV is designed for all your favorite content. Powered by the 4K HDR Processor X1 and TRILUMINOS PRO, picture quality comes to life with billions of colors and realistic contrast. With Google TV and enhanced Motionflow XR refresh rate technology, your favorite content is easy to find and looks clear and blur-free. Thanks for choosing Sony! Erin
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great looking TV
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The TV looks amazing, and I love that it has Dolby vision. It's the perfect size for a bedroom TV for me. It was an open box and the box had definitely been opened but it was taped up well enough and arrived safely. My only complaint is that it's missing the mounting hardware it's supposed to come with. Aside from that, the price was great and it's perfect for me. Looking forward to trying the 120hz PS5 setup soon. Great deal on the open box too.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Hi ShawnG, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
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Ease of use, Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
First Class
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Bravia Google TV 50 inch/ excellent product/ easy to set up/ extremely fine picture and sound even without an add on sound bar.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi CarlM,
Great! We're glad that you like the size, sound, picture quality, Google software, and user-friendly functions of the TV. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
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Color, Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
We love the overall crisp picture settings on the TV. The colors are outstanding.No issues and ended up purchasing another one.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi Marie,
You made the right choice! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the picture quality of the TV. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Purchase in my life
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This Tv is absolutely remarkable. With its 4k 120 hz display; you can game on your ps5 knowing that you are getting the best quality of your game every single gaming session. Even watching movies are made amazing with the X85k’s picture settings and support of hdr 10+. I would really recommend this to anyone who loves gaming, movies, sports and fun.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi TheVizo,
Amazing! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the picture quality of the TV. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
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Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great TV
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Clear picture sound is great and love love love the google interface. If you have google setup in your home it’s super easy to control the tv hands free. “Hey google turn on/off the tv, set the volume to…, pause,stop,rewind.”
If you have a PS5 it syncs flawlessly press the logo on the PS5 remote control and it will load up PS5 even if the tv is off it’ll turn it on and automatically change the input to the console. Could not be happier!
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi JayC,
Amazing! We're thrilled that you like the sound, picture quality, Google software, and PS5 compatibility of the TV. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
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Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great mid-price television
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great TV. This tv is fantastic. Love the picture quality, the sound is unbelievable clean and defined. It’s the only TV I ever bought that it’s eArc/Arc work instantly. I really loved that feature.
Overall, this TV is good and more for the price. I recommend this TV to anyone looking for a good not to expensive television.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi Roraima, Thank you so much for such a great review and recommendation! We're really glad you love the exceptional picture, sound, features and overall performance of your new TV. Smart, powerful, and sleek, the BRAVIA X85K 4K HDR LED TV is designed for all your favorite content. Powered by the 4K HDR Processor X1 and TRILUMINOS PRO, picture quality comes to life with billions of colors and realistic contrast. With Google TV and enhanced Motionflow XR refresh rate technology, your favorite content is easy to find and looks clear and blur-free. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Kris
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Picture quality, Refresh rate
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Phenomenal TV
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Absolutely love this tv. Its so crisp and perfect for my xbox series x. 120hz plays great.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi JosephM, Perfect! We're glad to hear your enjoyable viewing and gaming experience with your new TV. Smart, powerful, and sleek, the BRAVIA X85K 4K HDR LED TV is designed for all your favorite content. Powered by the 4K HDR Processor X1 and TRILUMINOS PRO, picture quality comes to life with billions of colors and realistic contrast. With Google TV and enhanced Motionflow XR refresh rate technology, your favorite content is easy to find and looks clear and blur-free. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Kris
Pros mentioned:
Setup
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Our First Smart TV
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Our first smart tv. Still learning some of the things it can do. Was easy to set up and I remembered my router password, so that went quick. The size was the same as our old one so it fit into the entertainment center. Sound is ok, but better/fuller through the sound bar.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi Onecountry,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the X85K. We're glad that you like the size and user-friendly functions of the TV. Your feedback about the sound quality is greatly appreciated. Aside from using a soundbar, you can also adjust the sound settings of the TV depending on your needs.
Smart, powerful, and sleek, the BRAVIA X85K 4K HDR LED TV is designed for all your favorite content. Powered by the 4K HDR Processor X1 and TRILUMINOS PRO, picture quality comes to life with billions of colors and realistic contrast. With Google TV and enhanced Motionflow XR refresh rate technology, your favorite content is easy to find and looks clear and blur-free. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
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Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
GREAT FOR THE BEDROOM
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It is a great TV. Love all the amenities it has. The picture has such great quality. The definition to the quality of the colors is super. The sound is like a movie theater. I am so satisfied with this TV. The best for the bedroom.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi LCMarreo, That's perfect! We're really glad your investment with your new X85K TV is worth it. Smart, powerful, and sleek, the BRAVIA X85K 4K HDR LED TV is designed for all your favorite content. Powered by the 4K HDR Processor X1 and TRILUMINOS PRO, picture quality comes to life with billions of colors and realistic contrast. With Google TV and enhanced Motionflow XR refresh rate technology, your favorite content is easy to find and looks clear and blur-free. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Craig
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
TV
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Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Mainly use it for the playstation picture quality is what i expect it to be, very good also nice to game with 120 frames. Took a bit to get the surround sound to communicate with tv was not easy but not to bad. Would buy again tho
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good TV for the price
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great picture. Clear. HDR and everything works great.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi ChristopherLee, Perfect! We're really glad to hear your satisfaction with the amazing picture quality, features and overall performance of your new TV. Smart, powerful, and sleek, the BRAVIA X85K 4K HDR LED TV is designed for all your favorite content. Powered by the 4K HDR Processor X1 and TRILUMINOS PRO, picture quality comes to life with billions of colors and realistic contrast. With Google TV and enhanced Motionflow XR refresh rate technology, your favorite content is easy to find and looks clear and blur-free. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Kris
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Picture is beautiful!
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Picture is beautiful for the price! Would buy again! And it had HDMI arc so I just connect my soundbar to it
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Our Sony- 50" LED Google TV surprise
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This Sony-50" Class Goggle TV is more than I expected. First I thought it would be too big. It isn't, it's actually the perfect size. It has great color and sound and love that we can use voice to activate and scroll through to find what we want to watch. Very happy hubby purchased after my no we don't need this! :)
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi DianeB,
Amazing! We're thrilled that you like the size, sound, picture quality, and voice function of the TV. Smart, powerful, and sleek, the BRAVIA X85K 4K HDR LED TV is designed for all your favorite content. Powered by the 4K HDR Processor X1 and TRILUMINOS PRO, picture quality comes to life with billions of colors and realistic contrast. With Google TV and enhanced Motionflow XR refresh rate technology, your favorite content is easy to find and looks clear and blur-free. Thank you for choosing Sony!