Sony - 50" Class (49.5" Diag.) - LED - 1080p - Smart - 3D - HDTV

The TV has great picture quality and it's easy to navigate. Pros: * Great picture quality * The matte screen doesn't have a ton of glare * Having some of the online services, like YouTube, can be nice. I don't have subscriptions to any streaming services. * Four HDMI ports is very convenient * The picture settings are decent. * The TV looks great; the bezel is small and the display itself is very thin. * The internal speakers are decent. Hold off on buying a sound bar until you try out the internal speakers. Cons: * Sometimes the TV needs to be unplugged because it freezes during its power-on process. I've only had that happen twice so far and it's likely just a fluke with Android TV. * The suggested apps section cannot be removed, and apps are automatically organized based on last time used. * The Android settings are fairly lacking. * Sometimes the source banner gets stuck on the screen. Changing source and going back seems to fix it. * The remote control phone app is pretty lacking. I don't suggest using it. * The control buttons are on the back of the TV and the positions of them are difficult to get used to. * The search defaults to voice, but the TV does not have a built-in microphone. It's just a little annoying to have to press an extra button on the remote each time I want to search. Other thoughts: * A Chromecast is not necessary with this TV because it supports Chromecast internally. Don't expect to be able to use Apple AirPlay with it though. * If you don't care for the smart component, just don't use it. The TV will start up to the source it was on when you shut it off. * The TV source key on the remote is reprogrammable to go to a different video source. * Keep in mind that this is a Smart TV running Android. It is programmed by humans and it is not perfect. It may crash and reboot at any time.

I recently upgraded from a 32'' 720p TV that I've had for 5 years. This Sony obviously outmatches it by a long run. The colors are deep and vibrant. The refresh rate is amazing (especially for video games). And Android TV is nice as well! I don't have hardly any complaints other than that the sound wasn't synced up with the tv, so when someones mouth moved on the screen, the sound wasn't matching up with the movement of their lips. I read online and it said to turn the TV off, unplug it, wait 30 seconds and turn it back on. Fixed it like a charm! Also, the update took about an hour, which is annoying but obviously necessary. I LOVE this TV, and would recommend it to anyone out there.

I bought this TV to replace an old Sony Trinitron that was still operational but obsolete in terms of being compatible with HD and all that comes with modern cable and technology. The box fit nicely into my Accord trunk area and was easy to carry into the house and up onto the TV stand (5 ft 2 in 110 lb female). I have not used the 3 D feature yet (not a gamer, per se) but the navigation features going from TV to Amazon Prime are super easy and the remote is clearly marked for this purpose. The picture is very clear and the sound is not bad even without an added sound bar. I am happy with this purchase!

Needed a New Smart Tv, for the Master Bedroom, that could pickup NetFlix and Amazon. BestBuy had these on Clearance. The price was Fantastic, and the Picture is Outstanding. Still amazed at the Size ( Thickness ) of the TV console, Super Thin, And with all the Newest Technology. It was a WIN WIN !!!!! BestBuy is the only place we shop, because of the Excellent Customer Service and Great Products.

This tv is great. No complaints! Had a 42" Phillips plasma for years (which I thought was an awesome tv). Can't wait for the Playstation Now update!

I may have scored the Deal of the Century. On Thanksgiving 2015 I bought a Sharp 50" LED TV 1080 p 60 Hz HDTV that was on sale for $299.99 at the Best Buy here in Naples, FL. Last Nov. it was on sale at this same Best Buy for $479.99(marked down from $599.99). A few days after Thanksgiving, I hired someone to help me move a humongous Sony Trinitron TV into my bedroom & hook up the Sharp. When we turned it on there was what appeared to be some sort of design on the screen instead of Set-Up instructions. Turns out the screen was damaged so we packed it up & brought it back. I was annoyed as heck as I knew they wouldn't have any more of those left & who knows how long it would take to get a new one. I really didn't want to move the old Sony back to the LR. The girl in Returns checked &, sure enough, they didn't have any left. She told us to speak to the manager. We found him & he had an "Open Box" SONY BRAVIA W800C 50" 1080p Android LED Smart TV, a much better & much more expensive TV & told me that if I was interested in it, he would make an exact exchange. My reply was "wrap it up.". They never even asked if I dropped the Sharp, etc. Plus they had someone carry it out to the car for me. When I tried to give him a tip, he said Best Buy doesn't allow tipping. Needless to say, between the courteous service & the extremely generous upgrade, I'll forever be a Best Buy customer. The picture & sound are superb. I haven't set up the internet function yet & I probably won't, but I'm sure that will work fine also.

It's a great buy! Clear picture, large screen! Cool

I always buy a lot of Sony electronics, they never let me down. I replaced a Sony 40" flat screen with this 50". This new TV has many new features the 40" did not have. The color and clarity are excellent. It was easy to setup and operate. It works well hand in hand with my Sony Bravia Blu-ray 3D Entertainment Center. To conclude it was well worth the cost.