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

Customer Media

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. Mr.JD

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    JoshD August 22, 2025
    Review source: Bestbuy

    Very nice tv with crystal clear screen.
    High quality stereo sound and very bright screen from every angle. Highly recommended Tv for any buyer. I will buy this tv again if I ever need a tv in this screen size.
    Sony tv are made to last too

  2. Nice TV

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    ChuckH0308 August 22, 2025
    Review source: Bestbuy

    Seems great, so far and has great picture quality. Setup is pretty straightforward, though I think the intercace could be a bit better. My biggest, and only real gripe, is woth the remote. I understand wanting to try and simplify things, but they went a bit too far on this one. It is a bit confusing and lacks some basic functions that shouldn’t be missing. Otherwise, nice TV.

  3. Picture Quality is What I Expected

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    KimberlyBurns August 22, 2025
    Review source: Bestbuy

    The picture quality is what I expected however, the sound isn’t the best. It seems like televisions are made these days so you have to purchase a soundbar just to hear things clearly.

  4. Sony is the Best!

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    MarkJB August 22, 2025
    Review source: Bestbuy

    I have always loved Sony and this does not disappoint!

  5. Spectacular

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    KarenT August 22, 2025
    Review source: Bestbuy

    VERY SATISFIED WITH MY TV ALSO WITH PROFESSIONALISM OF THE TECH THAT SET IT UP

  6. My new 43" Sony

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    MarkM August 22, 2025
    Review source: Bestbuy

    I bought this as a display model! No box and curbside pickup! The price was great and service at curbside was almost instant! I could not be more pleased!
    The TV quality is amazing!!!

  7. Great investment

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    JoseR August 22, 2025
    Review source: Bestbuy

    Perfect tv for sports and high quality action movies

  8. Excellent!!

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    KarM August 22, 2025
    Review source: Bestbuy

    Love the tv! Great picture quality. Sound is excellent. Works in all light conditions. Love the built in google software. No lag. Sony does it right!!

  9. Absolutely love this tv

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    MayaD August 22, 2025
    Review source: Bestbuy

    We purchased our Sony TV in July, and we couldn’t be happier with our choice. The picture quality is stunning—sharp, vibrant, and true-to-life colors that make movies and shows feel like you’re right there. The sound quality is also impressive, clear without needing extra speakers.

    Setup was simple, and the smart features are very user-friendly. We love how quickly apps load and how smooth everything runs. It’s been perfect for family movie nights, sports, and everyday streaming.

    Overall, this TV has exceeded our expectations. If you’re on the fence about getting a Sony, I’d highly recommend it—you won’t be disappointed!

  10. Awesome tv

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    JonR August 22, 2025
    Review source: Bestbuy

    Amazing picture! Very Fast and works flawlessly! No problems at all