Sony BRAVIA 3

Sony

BRAVIA 3 | 43", 50", 55", 65", 75", 85"

Sony BRAVIA 3
Sony BRAVIA 3
Sony BRAVIA 3
Sony BRAVIA 3
Sony BRAVIA 3
Sony BRAVIA 3
Sony BRAVIA 3
Sony BRAVIA 3
Sony BRAVIA 3
Sony BRAVIA 3

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Highlights

Intelligent 4K Processing Powered by the 4K HDR Processor X1, this TV intelligently enhances every scene in real-time, boosting color, contrast, and clarity to deliver a lifelike 4K HDR picture.
Vivid Real-World Colors With Triluminos Pro technology, the BRAVIA 3 reproduces over a billion accurate colors with enhanced saturation and hue, ensuring natural shades and vibrant picture quality.
Smart Entertainment with Google TV Access over 700,000 movies and TV episodes across your favorite streaming services in one place, featuring hands-free voice control with Google Assistant and support for Apple AirPlay 2.
Immersive Cinematic Sound Experience clear, natural sound and powerful bass with the uniquely shaped X-Balanced Speaker, complemented by Dolby Atmos support for a truly atmospheric audio experience.
Optimized for PlayStation 5 Enhance your gaming with exclusive features like Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode, which automatically optimize picture quality for both gaming and streaming on your PS5.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Exceptional Picture Quality: Users consistently praise the sharp 4K resolution, vibrant yet natural colors, and the ability of the X1 processor to upscale older, lower-resolution content with impressive clarity.
  • Strong Value for Money: Many reviewers highlight that this model provides the premium build quality and performance expected from the brand at a much more affordable price than high-end OLED models.
  • Intuitive Google TV Interface: The smart TV platform is frequently described as snappy and easy to navigate, offering seamless integration with popular streaming apps and effective voice control via Google Assistant.

Cons

  • Frequent Software Freezing: A recurring issue among users is the TV's tendency to freeze or become unresponsive, often requiring the unit to be physically unplugged and restarted to restore functionality.
  • Poor Remote Control Design: The included remote is widely criticized for being too small, lacking a numeric keypad for direct channel entry, and having no backlighting for visibility in dark rooms.
  • Unreliable Wi-Fi Connectivity: Multiple customers reported that the TV frequently drops its wireless connection or fails to find networks entirely, necessitating frequent network resets or hard reboots.

Customer Fit

  • Primary audience: People using this model as the main living room TV praise the large screen sizes (65–85"), theater-like feel, strong color, and clear dialogue for sports, movies, and everyday shows from across the room.
  • Secondary audience: Many buyers explicitly installed the 50–65" sizes in bedrooms and liked that it’s easy to mount, sounds good without a soundbar, and is quick to get streaming.
  • Ideal scenarios: Reviewers say PS5 gameplay “looks great” and input lag feels low for casual gaming, but competitive players wanting 120Hz/VRR or simultaneous 4K+HDR may be disappointed.

Customer Reviews

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  1. TJ

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    Theteecha January 3, 2025
    Review source: Bestbuy

    Excellent and clear picture. Vivid and outstanding details . I love the apps, the remote and tv itself are definitely user friendly. Would highly recommend this product for those that are TV enthusiasts.

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  2. Great entry level TV.

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    N2hifi January 3, 2025
    Review source: Bestbuy

    With the best picture in its class and features on par with much higher-end sets, the Bravia 3 doesn’t disappoint. Integration with third-party AV equipment and control systems is where this display shines.

  3. Great picture, great price

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    Robert January 3, 2025
    Review source: Bestbuy

    This is a really great value for the money. It, s not OLED, but a great picture. It also has a lot of apps to get you started with your usual streaming services.
    I just wish it had the King5+ app.

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  4. Sony

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    GurinderK January 3, 2025
    Review source: Bestbuy

    Good quality picture I recommend to buy this ..overall

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  5. Sony tv

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    570srgtpepper January 3, 2025
    Review source: Bestbuy

    Super fast shipping. Ordered one day and recieved the next day.

  6. Bravia 55

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    MichaelD January 3, 2025
    Review source: Bestbuy

    SONY picture quality is really superior to the competition. They cost a little more but you’ll be glad you spent the $$

  7. Sony 85 inches of love

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    Justin January 3, 2025
    Review source: Bestbuy

    Its heavy and wont fit in a Prius. The picture and colors are beautiful Sony makes great tvs. I currently have a 50,65 and now a 85 all bravias never had a problem with any of them. Makes me feel like I am at the movies (without people talking or laughing I hate that).

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  8. Positive review

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    Chris January 3, 2025
    Review source: Bestbuy

    I am NOT a fan of Sony’s updated remote controller. Picture quality is as good as my 4YO 43″ Bravia, which i am still fond of and now used for my secondary tv when I’m out voted with my viewing selection.

  9. Good TV for price

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    cammo3 January 3, 2025
    Review source: Bestbuy

    Much better than expected. Picture is 1st quality. Set up user friendly. Highly recommend.

  10. Updating old Sony with new

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    Meanjn January 3, 2025
    Review source: Bestbuy

    Still figuring it all out but so far it’s great. Pic is clear. Sound is good.. easy to set up!