Sony BRAVIA 3 K50S30 50"
Sony
69 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Neo QLED QN900F 65"
Samsung
89 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA 3 K50S30 50"
62 out of 100 high confidence 219 reviews
The Sony Bravia 3 receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and good value for the price, especially for gaming and secondary rooms. However, a significant number of reviews highlight frustrating issues with WiFi connectivity dropping, the TV turning on by itself, and smart home bugs requiring hard resets. Open-box purchases frequently arrive damaged or missing parts like stands and remotes, leading to poor customer service experiences.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Vibrant and accurate colors
- Good value for the price
- Great for gaming
- Easy setup
Cons
- WiFi connectivity drops frequently
- TV turns on by itself at night
- Smart home bugs require hard reset
- Open-box items often damaged or missing parts
- Poor customer service for open-box issues
Picture quality 25
Wifi connectivity 8
Smart home bugs 5
Open box condition 10
Customer service 8
Value for money 12
Samsung Neo QLED QN900F 65"
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 3 K50S30 50" | Samsung Neo QLED QN900F 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 50" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 8K★ |
| Panel Type | LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | Triluminos Pro | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Motion Tech | Motionflow XR 240 | Motion Xcelerator 165Hz |
| Processor | 4K HDR Processor X1 | NQ8 AI Gen2 Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| VRR | — | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Bixby |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast | SmartThings |
| Works With | Google Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 4.2.2 |
| Wattage | 20W | 70W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 400x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 134W★ | 316W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 308 kWh★ | 587 kWh |
| Weight | 12.10 kg★ | 25.60 kg |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA 3 K50S30 50"
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong smart (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong audio (78th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (12th percentile)12th %ile
Samsung Neo QLED QN900F 65"
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong audio (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average affordability (18th percentile)18th %ile
Pricing
Sony BRAVIA 3 K50S30 50"0.006score per dollar
vs
Samsung Neo QLED QN900F 65"0.001score per dollar
Sony BRAVIA 3 K50S30 50" offers 6.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Samsung Neo QLED QN900F 65"
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 39 specs.
