Sony - 50" Class - LED - X690E Series - 2160p - Smart - 4K UHD TV with HDR

So I got this TV during the Black Friday event. It was only $450 at the time and that was an amazing price for such a great TV. I upgraded from a $1000 dollar Samsung I bought about 6-7 years ago. So I got to say everything looks so much better now. Straight out of the box the colors are accurate. The picture is clean and attention grabbing. I've tried HDR vs SDR side by side with this TV. The black levels are great, black looks good on this TV. The brightness of this TV isn't HDR it's SDR. The color range is slightly above SDR quality so yeah when it's in HDR mode you will notice things look a lot more realistic and less flat. Ok so when you want to watch YouTube HDR you'll need to Chromecast it either to the TV directly or through a Chromecast HDR capable device. Netflix also has a few HDR movies or shows. HDR gaming is probably where you'll get the most milage since not much else does it other than 4k Blu Ray. Even then only certain games play in HDR. Oh and this TV does HLG and HDR10. It's also capable of playing ps4 HDR. Another thing I like about this TV is the Bravia sync settings. When you sync a device to the TV the remote can control it. I have my Shield TV and PS4 synced so I can use my Sony remote on them. When I turn the device off the TV turns off with it. The only thing that doesn't turn off or let me control it is my Nintendo Switch. Even then the Switch will turn on with the TV which is cool. They also auto input select to the right device when you turn it on. Another feature I like is"Picture Off" it'll let the audio play while turning the display off. I like sound when I'm going to sleep and this is a great way to save power. Ok so what about gaming. The latency goes from 100ms to 20ms in the right settings. Game Mode and Graphic Mode give you 20ms latency. Even HDR mode will do the same. The TV auto switches between these when it recognizes the HDMI signal. However if you turn the TV off and back on in any of these modes it'll switch to 100ms latency. You'll need to switch out to another Scene Select option and back into one of these modes for 20ms play. I've noticed it switches a bit often while watching TV and doing other things that it's not a big issue, but it's still a bug. Also to get HDR to work only inputs 2 and 3 on your HDMI will work. That and you'll have to go into the menu and select HDMI Enhancement or something along those lines. So basically it's a good TV, the HDR is barely there, but it looks better than SDR. Also the input lag is minimal in the right modes.

I have used this set for about two months, and so far, I think this is a very high-quality set for the price range. The display in 4K resolution is very crisp, but not as vibrant as I thought it would be. The 4K picture is still very much apparent in picture quality. The 'High Dynamic Range' feature certainly is a strong replacement for dynamic contrast, which is also included within the operation of this set. High dynamic range displays deeper shades of white and black, while also producing a larger range of colors that shows with products that utilize this feature, such as 4K HDR Blu-Ray disc and 4K HDR streaming. On the PlayStation 4 PRO, 4K HDR gaming and streaming is possible. With this set, I could display 4K HDR with enabled games that show the difference in picture compared to resolutions like 1080p while playing on it. This is also a Bravia set, so there are features that can be used with the PlayStation platform (PlayStation 3 and 4). The audio package is two stereo speakers that produce surprisingly good sound. There are several different settings for audio, and there is the ability to change settings like bass and the built-in surround sound feature. I have not had any serious problems with this product, except what looks like a dead pixel. I have also had a problem with personal computer resolutions and refresh rates in gaming with HDMI on this set and displaying different color ranges on the graphics chipset that I use. Refresh rates are better run independently from this set if possible in v-sync gaming, or with v-sync off, because the display technology does not seem to work well with fast paced gaming over 30 fps in some graphically demanding games in v-sync. I think a possible fix to these issues could be to connect using a high quality 4K HDR HDMI cable for higher data transfer rates and latency so true 4K on pc with HDR can be displayed. To sum up this product in my review, I like it and would recommend it for anybody that is wanting a quality 4K set in the 40-50-inch size range that has HDR and is under $1000 dollars.

I work at Best Buy in the Home Theater Dept. selling TV's and Audio equipment and look at these things all day. I tend to like the Sony's picture over the others because it suits my eye. I didn't need a TV but the 50" LG plasma in my bedroom would cause the room to be about 5 degrees warmer than any other room in the house so time for a change. I could buy any TV I wanted but just didn't want to spend a small fortune and didn't need anything larger than a 50" so after several weeks of thinking about it I bought the 690e knowing it has the 60hz panel and seeing the difference in brightness from this one and the upper end Sony's but was willing to take a chance. I may see a little jutter during fast sports but not enough to make a difference in my decision. Got it home, set it up, which took about 15 mins.and fired it up. I have to say seeing it in the store and seeing it at home are two different worlds. At the store it doesn't look very bright even with the picture set on Vivid, high brightness and contrast but at home it's a difference story. Standard picture, normal brightness and it looks FANTASTIC! Best 429.00 I could have spent on a 50" TV. Perfect detail and color with very natural hue's. Sound is like most of the new TV's, Thin but I have it hooked to a nice system so again no worries. I don't use the SMART section in the TV because I use a Firestick for more streaming options and the COOLEST feature is that the Sony remote works the Firestick navigation perfectly. No programing required. I love this, one less remote. I will be selling the heck out of these. Best Value on the Market!! Hands Down! Enough Said! BUY ONE, you won't be sorry.

I would say that for the price I bought this TV at, it's exactly what I was looking for. I only have a few exceptions that keep it from a full 5 star review. 1. The back is extremely clunky, makes mounting it a nightmare for low profile mounts (in my case, not sure about other mount types) I had to get an extremely long screwdriver and try my hardest to line it up. There's a large plastic chunk at the bottom that covers the easy access required for such a mount. Possibly removable, but didn't want to be removing screws from the TV without proper instruction and didn't see anywhere guiding such a procedure. It's there for the stand to attach to, but regardless, makes it a bit clunkier than my other TV's I own. A huge problem with this TV that may lower other people's rating compared to mine is the value. I wanted a Sony TV to match the sound bar and PlayStation I already own for maximum compatibility and just overall brand matching, I also got this TV on sale. At full price, there are many other brands that deliver the same (if not better) product for a better value. If I was okay with getting any other brand, I probably wouldn't have gotten this specific TV, but I keep my 4 star because it's still an amazing TV for the price, there just are some 5 stars out there for people looking for any brand of TV. It does it's job, and that's all I ask honestly. Cable management is a mess in photos, but I took them immidiately after set-up and will be setting everything to a specific spot in due time.

I was beyond excited to purchase my first TV in years. I researched for months and landed on this above the other brands. I don't live close enough to visit a store regularly and was not keen on shipping a TV, so I made a six hour round trip to make this purchase. I make that point because unfortunately, I can't just take it back to the store. For the first few hours of use, it was beautiful -- a dynamic picture and sound and I was thrilled. Then the screen went black. I had just plugged it in the night before, this couldn't be possible! I could hear sounds but that was all -- the green light turns on with no picture; I've done the factory reset and consulted the owner's manual and Sony tech to no avail. While if working the TV itself would be five-stars, since this purchase, what has followed are hours on the phone between Geek Squad and Sony customer care, and weeks waiting for the TV to arrive. On the phone with Geek Squad, I was immediately transferred to Sony (which begged me to ask, why did I purchase Geek Squad protection when I was told at the counter that buying that protection plan would avoid having to deal with the manufacturer?) Through Sony, I was told several times that a replacement would arrive in 2-3 days. Twice I've placed a hold on my credit card in order to receive the replacement and send the broken TV back. It's now almost been a month and I still have this brand new, top of the line broken TV in a box staring at me. It's a box full of disappointment! Though a replacement has been promised, with the frustration that this experience has brought I would be very hesitant to buy from Best Buy or this brand again. I understand this may be a one-in-a-goldmine faulty TV, but I feel in this day and age there are better and quicker ways to make things right.

I got this TV on sale and it has far exceeded my expectations. My oldish LG 50” 1080p TV stopped powering on and after a day of troubleshooting I decided the time and cost to repair it wasn’t worth while. So began my quest for a suitable replacement. I love a good TV but the wife couldn’t care less if it works - she’s the frugal one in the family. When I found this Sony 4K on sale I had to do some research to make sure the Best Buy description was accurate because I couldn’t believe the price. 4K with HDR only $449? No way right? Well it was true. I went to my local Best Buy and I saw this TV flying out the doors. To my relief they still had some and I completed my purchase to rush home and replace the LG. The picture quality, fidelity, and smoothness of this Sony TV is amazing for this price point. You have to see it to appreciate it. Obviously there are better TVs on the market like OLED and XLED sets, but this TV is a fraction of the cost and is nothing to shake a stick at. The only cons I have with the Sony is it is a decent amount thicker than the LG it replaced and the “smart tv” features are limited to the apps already installed. My LG could download apps and had a really nice remote. The apps already loaded on the Sony are the mostly commonly used apps however and they work flawlessly. If you’re in the market I say look no further. Glad I went with the Sony over the Vizio I was considering.

This SONY TV is outstanding -- the picture is amazing and so clear! It's the perfect size for my small family room as I did not need a monster size TV! However, my review is not about the TV quality... I ordered two of these SONY TV's -- one for myself and one for my mother as a Xmas present. SONY TV #1 arrived and worked perfectly -- it is at my mom's house. She is very happy! SONY TV #2 was a complete fail -- did not work. DEFECTIVE! So I take the TV back to my local Best Buy. They exchange the TV. I take the new SONY TV home and notice it has a cracked screen! DEFECTIVE! So, I bring the exchanged SONY TV back to Best Buy and they give me another SONY TV as exchange. This SONY TV works fine and I am very happy with it. What are the odds of two SONY TVs being defective and I get both of them? Probably 100,000-1. Anyway, Best Buy took care of the problem with no hassles and they did apologize for everything and the many hours of my day dealing with this problem. So who is at fault with this fiasco of getting two defective SONY TV's? SONY? UPS who shipped the the first two TVs? Best Buy? Frankly, I have no idea. I guess I should be more annoyed about what happened, but I just decided to let it go and move on since it it is the Holidays!

Initially, the standard setting on TV was not impressive. After configuring the picture, the TV became brilliant! (Set Sharp @ 60, Bright Level @ 20, Contrast @92 left black and color @ 50.. And turned on built-in contrast and motion rating @ AUTO). WOW!! 4K is showing very vivid and bright color on local stations broadcasting at 720P as well as 1080P. Screen is excellent and I like quick access to Netflix and Youtube. The best part is that it is automatically configuring the screen setting for PS4 games and transition is smooth. This is where 240 motion rate is working nicely. I also watched SNF yesterday, and it was so smooth that there is no issue with motions as well as a BLACK color where it is not highly defined. If you have a PS4 game console, look no further. It is the best one @ a reasonable price.