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Sony KDL48W650D 48 Inch 1080p Smart LED TV 2016 Model
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.7
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
998
Old Reviews
247
Unverified
90
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Full HD 1080p
RESOLUTION
LED
TYPE
60 Hz
REFRESH RATE
Yes
HDMI
Review Analysis - 661 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Picture Quality
180sound, picture and sound, image, sony, great picture
+93%
-7%
" ... Excellent picture and works great ... "
" ... The picture quality is great. ... "
" ... Great picture quality. ... "
" ... Great quality picture and sound too. ... "
" ... great picture, sound and the legs work out great rather than buying a pricey rack to put it on. ... "
" ... Picture quality is great, functionality 10. ... "
" ... great tv & price, clear picture! ... "
" ... great tv & price, clear picture! ... "
Sound Quality
75picture, speakers, picture and sound, bar, surround
+80%
-20%
" ... The sound is definitely different. ... The sound quality is good. ... It does sound like it is coming from the tv and not bouncing off the wall behind it like some very thin tvs. ... "
" ... Great quality picture and sound too. ... "
" ... It's a good picture and the sound is better than similar size competitors. ... "
" ... I really enjoy the picture and sound. ... "
" ... I really enjoy the picture and sound. ... "
" ... However, the sound through the headphones is excellent, so, overall, I'm happy ... "
" ... However, the sound through the headphones is excellent, so, overall, I'm happy ... "
" ... Easy to setup, great picture and sound. ... "
Product Reliability
71years, stopped working, 2017, remote, cleared
+30%
-70%
" ... I have never been so disappointed with a purchase in my life. ... "
" ... I am basically out $500 for a broken TV. ... "
" ... Died after 1 year. ... have always had issues. ... "
" ... Now, just 7 months later (and I didn't even install it right away — it's only been running for about 5 months), it continues to need to be unplugged and plugged back in just to get it to turn on. ... "
" ... ( will not work!) ... "
" ... ( will not work!) ... "
" ... It worked great at first, but after about two weeks the remote stopped working. ... "
" ... It worked great at first, but after about two weeks the remote stopped working. ... "
Marketplace
71amazon, sony, thank, merchant, expected
+77%
-23%
" ... it's got a great picture. ... "
" ... Amazon went above and beyond what I would expect from an on-line company. ... "
" ... I think this TVs pic is better. ... "
" ... Received on time and as advertised. ... "
" ... Received on time and as advertised. ... "
" ... Shows very clear pictures! ... "
" ... Very good picture ... "
" ... The picture is great. ... "
Software Platform
49netflix, smart CAT, youtube, web browser, sony
+29%
-71%
" ... They need to find som good programmers to fix their OS. ... "
" ... They need to find som good programmers to fix their OS. ... "
" ... The unit also started hanging whenever we tried to use Netflix or Amazon apps. ... "
" ... The unit also started hanging whenever we tried to use Netflix or Amazon apps. ... "
" ... Was not a smart TV, it only had Netflix. ... "
" ... Not easy to add apps not like ROKU tv. ... When I did, I tried to download app and it states "YOU DO NOT HAVE DEVICE" Very frustrating. ... "
" ... I've updated software but all too frequently have to unplug tv to get it to power down and reset. ... "
" ... I've updated software but all too frequently have to unplug tv to get it to power down and reset. ... "
Apps
47sony, youtube, netflix, smart CAT, web browser
+23%
-77%
" ... Unable to add apps or brows the internet. ... "
" ... They need to find som good programmers to fix their OS. ... "
" ... They need to find som good programmers to fix their OS. ... "
" ... No way to upload more app. ... "
" ... No way to upload more app. ... "
" ... The only thing is, the apps are a bit slow to boot, but that could just be slow internet. ... "
" ... The unit also started hanging whenever we tried to use Netflix or Amazon apps. ... "
" ... The unit also started hanging whenever we tried to use Netflix or Amazon apps. ... "
Price
47worth the money, spend, good value, worth, worth the price
+87%
-13%
" ... You cant beat this price for a Sony. ... "
" ... but I can honestly say that it's nothing too big but it's just right for a good price. ... "
" ... The price and product were both excellent! ... "
" ... The price and product were both excellent! ... "
" ... Finally decided to spend a little more money and take a chance with Sony. ... "
" ... Finally decided to spend a little more money and take a chance with Sony. ... "
" ... Good TV for the money. ... "
" ... Good TV for the money. ... "
Ease of Use
44menu, intuitive, great picture, easy to use, twit
+91%
-9%
" ... However, it was a very easy set-up. ... "
" ... However, it was a very easy set-up. ... "
" ... It was so easy to set up and start watching. ... "
" ... It was so easy to set up and start watching. ... "
" ... Easy setup and installment. ... "
" ... Sony is simple and easy. ... "
" ... Sony is simple and easy. ... "
" ... Easy to setup, great picture and sound. ... "
Product As Described
44expected, picture and color, image, easy to set, circles
+95%
-5%
" ... it's got a great picture. ... "
" ... I think this TVs pic is better. ... "
" ... Received on time and as advertised. ... "
" ... Received on time and as advertised. ... "
" ... Shows very clear pictures! ... "
" ... Very good picture ... "
" ... The picture is great. ... "
" ... The picture is great. ... "
Display Clarity
41flat screen, bottom, viewing, vertcle, thin
+51%
-49%
" ... It has more screen space than my old sony bravia. ... "
" ... The screen has a great picture. ... "
" ... The screen has a great picture. ... "
" ... makes me wonder why I have never bought a flat screen tv before now. ... "
" ... -Display quality is amazing, matte screen as well, no annoying reflections. ... 2.The initial viewing of Midsomer Murders had everyone on the screen with green faces and not much blue or yellow on the screen, It turned out to be the 3 wire 3.5mm connector not being pushed in all the way, it makes a click when fully seated. ... "
" ... -Display quality is amazing, matte screen as well, no annoying reflections. ... 2.The initial viewing of Midsomer Murders had everyone on the screen with green faces and not much blue or yellow on the screen, It turned out to be the 3 wire 3.5mm connector not being pushed in all the way, it makes a click when fully seated. ... "
" ... I was looking to get a screen that was a little smaller than my 48'' I was using as my computer monitor. ... I ended up putting it in my daughters room and as a regular TV the screen looks great. ... "
" ... I was looking to get a screen that was a little smaller than my 48'' I was using as my computer monitor. ... I ended up putting it in my daughters room and as a regular TV the screen looks great. ... "
Delivery
38delivery, delivered, courier, shipped, arrived on time
+87%
-13%
" ... Lots of notices for when it would be delivered. ... "
" ... Delivery was on time. ... "
" ... Arrived promptly, looked nice and worked as expected, at first. ... The replacement arrived and the box looked like it had been run over by the truck. ... Not Sony's fault per-say and we refused delivery. ... The courier box arrived in pristine condition and they took the old unit away. ... "
" ... Very happy with the product and delivery. ... "
" ... Very happy with the product and delivery. ... "
" ... Arrived promptly, looked nice and worked as expected, at first. ... The replacement arrived and the box looked like it had been run over by the truck. ... Not Sony's fault per-say and we refused delivery. ... The courier box arrived in pristine condition and they took the old unit away. ... "
" ... The replacement was just set up yesterday. ... "
" ... The replacement was just set up yesterday. ... "
Setup
3630 minutes, twit, techno, snart, picture and sound
+81%
-19%
" ... Return item within 15 mins of setup. ... "
" ... However, it was a very easy set-up. ... "
" ... However, it was a very easy set-up. ... "
" ... Easy setup and installment. ... "
" ... I like Sonys Snart TV set up. ... "
" ... I like Sonys Snart TV set up. ... "
" ... Easy to setup, great picture and sound. ... "
" ... Easy to setup, great picture and sound. ... "
Resolution
34channels, sony, picture, local channels, 720p
+79%
-21%
" ... I had a 1080P sony bravia from 10 years ago that is awesome and still works. ... "
" ... Decent amount of Input slots (I'm using 1 hdmi for the tv channels, 1 hdmi for the laptop, 2 usb are remianing unused), even though I'd have liked more for other devices. ... "
" ... The best picture quality ive seen besides the Samsung 4K ... "
" ... The best picture quality ive seen besides the Samsung 4K ... "
" ... The picture is great, the remote has a direct access to Netflix,and it integrates beautifully with my Sony blue ray. ... "
" ... The picture is great, the remote has a direct access to Netflix,and it integrates beautifully with my Sony blue ray. ... "
" ... The Sony kdl48 1080p 48 inch led smart tv from Amazon proved to be everything I wanted in a tv the only thing I would improve would be the sound quality which can be adjusted to sound better. ... "
" ... I have an LG 4K tv . ... "
Device Compatibility
34internet, netflix, wifi, sony, web browser
+53%
-47%
" ... Smart TV built right in. ... "
" ... Smart TV built right in. ... "
" ... I can finally watch everything on my smart tv ... "
" ... One note when you attatch to your network, make sure you have a router controlling the addresses of your devices and not just at switch (or hub) as the tv will not recognize the network as a viable avenue for the internet. ... "
" ... I was able to connect to the internet without a problem. ... "
" ... I was able to connect to the internet without a problem. ... "
" ... Very easy to use, but I like Amazon video best on other devices. ... "
" ... Very easy to use, but I like Amazon video best on other devices. ... "
Color
33picture, color, picture and color, viewing, tweaked
+70%
-30%
" ... Brought this as a gift - beautiful color - so easy to set up . ... "
" ... Brought this as a gift - beautiful color - so easy to set up . ... "
" ... My other TV a Samsung has far better color and resolution. ... "
" ... My other TV a Samsung has far better color and resolution. ... "
" ... I don't have a TV with 1080 to compare the picture quality with, but I think the picture has great color and clarity. ... "
" ... I don't have a TV with 1080 to compare the picture quality with, but I think the picture has great color and clarity. ... "
" ... Colors were natural realistic with the default settings. ... 2.The initial viewing of Midsomer Murders had everyone on the screen with green faces and not much blue or yellow on the screen, It turned out to be the 3 wire 3.5mm connector not being pushed in all the way, it makes a click when fully seated. ... "
" ... Colors were natural realistic with the default settings. ... 2.The initial viewing of Midsomer Murders had everyone on the screen with green faces and not much blue or yellow on the screen, It turned out to be the 3 wire 3.5mm connector not being pushed in all the way, it makes a click when fully seated. ... "
Ports
30port, ports, wall mount, 2 hdmi ports, optical
+33%
-67%
" ... with a 3.5 jack on one end and a green-red-blue plug-in on other end. ... and I have one port left for ... "
" ... with a 3.5 jack on one end and a green-red-blue plug-in on other end. ... and I have one port left for ... "
" ... I have to pull the plug out and put it back in to get it to work. ... "
" ... I have to pull the plug out and put it back in to get it to work. ... "
" ... Sometimes it changes from HDMI to YouTube all on it's own. ... "
" ... - The location of HDMI1 and Audio(optical) ports are problematic if wall mounting. ... The wall mount plate will cover these ports. ... I needed these ports so I had to hacksaw my wall mount plate to access. ... "
" ... The TV has a part that is broken (the red/white/yellow connectors that are used to plug an external VCR/DVD into). ... "
" ... The TV has a part that is broken (the red/white/yellow connectors that are used to plug an external VCR/DVD into). ... "
Returns
29return, amazon, returning this CAT, returning the CAT, late to return
-100%
" ... I already got rid of the box before I found this out, and cannot return ... "
" ... I already got rid of the box before I found this out, and cannot return ... "
" ... My first failed order through Amazon. ... "
" ... My first failed order through Amazon. ... "
" ... After the 3rd strike it was returned. ... "
" ... After the 3rd strike it was returned. ... "
" ... Defective and it can't be returned! ... "
" ... Defective and it can't be returned! ... "
Cables
24power cord, network cable, external power, dvd, box was working
+63%
-38%
" ... The picture and setup were okay, it's the power cord that's bugging me. ... A 32 inch television, you'd kind of expect a normal cord. ... "
" ... The picture and setup were okay, it's the power cord that's bugging me. ... A 32 inch television, you'd kind of expect a normal cord. ... "
" ... We upgraded from an ancient monster on cable to this. ... "
" ... We upgraded from an ancient monster on cable to this. ... "
" ... Also "Signal Type" means Antenna or Cable. ... "
" ... Also "Signal Type" means Antenna or Cable. ... "
" ... the only issue was that it comes with an external power-brick on it's power-cable, so the larger recessed wallbox in handy (the wallbox has a standard depth of 3.75"). ... "
" ... the only issue was that it comes with an external power-brick on it's power-cable, so the larger recessed wallbox in handy (the wallbox has a standard depth of 3.75"). ... "
Video Playback
21video, watching, smart CAT, youtube, great picture
+48%
-52%
" ... media player and Netflex. ... "
" ... media player and Netflex. ... "
" ... This TV is outdated and flickers while watching netflix. ... "
" ... I find ghosting after many you tube videos start. ... "
" ... I find ghosting after many you tube videos start. ... "
" ... Streaming a Netflix series like The Crown that has a great soundtrack, will not sound good on this TV. ... "
" ... so streaming video is not a possibility unless you go through one of these Sony apps. ... "
" ... so streaming video is not a possibility unless you go through one of these Sony apps. ... "
Lagging
19unplug, unplugging, theres, sometimes the CAT, freeze
+11%
-89%
" ... It continues to freeze up and I have to unplug it and wait for a minute. ... "
" ... CRASHES EVERY DAY. ... NEEDS TO BE UPLUGGED FROM POWER TO REBOOT. ... "
" ... Also the TV hangs often and has to be reset by unplugging it. ... "
" ... Also the TV hangs often and has to be reset by unplugging it. ... "
" ... It got to the point where 80% of the time when you hit the power button on the remote it would freeze. ... "
" ... It got to the point where 80% of the time when you hit the power button on the remote it would freeze. ... "
" ... I sat on hold and was disconnect. ... "
" ... TV freezes all the time. ... "
Device Stand
18mount, mounting, screws, bracket, stand
+61%
-39%
" ... It took me 30 minutes to wall-mount this TV. ... "
" ... I was then able to attach the stand quite easily ... "
" ... Easy setup, Looks great on the wall mount which was very quick and easy. ... What a difference in weight compared to the older 46 inch Bravia that was on the wall. ... "
" ... this leaves plenty of room for a thin wall-mount and low profile installation (see pix). ... "
" ... this leaves plenty of room for a thin wall-mount and low profile installation (see pix). ... "
" ... Mounted on wall and works very well so far. ... "
" ... Mounted on wall and works very well so far. ... "
" ... This TV is amazingly thin and light compared to my 7-yr-old Samsung flat screen and probably ideal for someone using a wall-mount (it comes with the mounting screws but no wall-bracket. ... "
Capacity
17room, living room, basement, sound, model
+94%
-6%
" ... perfect for the room! ... "
" ... I have this tv in my bedroom and it's perfect on top of my dresser. ... "
" ... This tv is perfect in the bedroom. ... "
" ... I was so impressed, I also purchased another 48W650D for my grandson's room. ... "
" ... The size is perfect for the location in my bedroom. ... "
" ... The size is perfect for the location in my bedroom. ... "
" ... perfect for my bedroom. ... "
" ... The size worked perfectly in our basement video cabinet. ... "
Design
17bezel, slim, thin, serious design, pacific
+82%
-18%
" ... I'm also a huge fan of how sleek this tv is. ... "
" ... I'm also a huge fan of how sleek this tv is. ... "
" ... full featured, minimalist/thin design, clear/sharp screen. ... flat-black bezel-edge is 0.5". ... "
" ... full featured, minimalist/thin design, clear/sharp screen. ... flat-black bezel-edge is 0.5". ... "
" ... Beautiful tv. ... "
" ... Beautiful tv. ... "
" ... Slim bezel and thinner depth than many other brand of this class. ... "
" ... Slim bezel and thinner depth than many other brand of this class. ... "
Remote
16button, stopped working, sometimes, sleep timer, reasons
+31%
-69%
" ... Both randomly stop responding to their remote controls. ... "
" ... Both randomly stop responding to their remote controls. ... "
" ... It worked great at first, but after about two weeks the remote stopped working. ... "
" ... It worked great at first, but after about two weeks the remote stopped working. ... "
" ... It got to the point where 80% of the time when you hit the power button on the remote it would freeze. ... "
" ... It got to the point where 80% of the time when you hit the power button on the remote it would freeze. ... "
" ... However it is consistently freezing up when youbtry to use remote. ... "
" ... The remote has already stopped working to this TV. ... "
ISP
16connected, xfinity, work, well, v
+69%
-31%
" ... I was able to connect to the internet without a problem. ... "
" ... I was able to connect to the internet without a problem. ... "
" ... It worked out well for me. ... "
" ... By a Roku and standard Tv ... "
" ... By a Roku and standard Tv ... "
" ... Using as an internet t.v. ... "
" ... Using as an internet t.v. ... "
" ... It can receive Internet but I don't yet have the hardware to try that. ... "
Wifi
15wi fi, network, internet, connected, smart CAT
+60%
-40%
" ... One note when you attatch to your network, make sure you have a router controlling the addresses of your devices and not just at switch (or hub) as the tv will not recognize the network as a viable avenue for the internet. ... This unit was for my mother and I added a linksys router in place of the switch and ass worked perfectly. ... "
" ... The setup was minimal, and the Wi-Fi connection for Netflix is perfect and easy using the Netflix button on the remote. ... "
" ... The setup was minimal, and the Wi-Fi connection for Netflix is perfect and easy using the Netflix button on the remote. ... "
" ... It took about an hour to connect to Wi-Fi. ... Note: please have the password to your Wi-Fi router handy. ... "
" ... It took about an hour to connect to Wi-Fi. ... Note: please have the password to your Wi-Fi router handy. ... "
" ... (3) I don't particularly want and certainly don't need an internet connected TV. ... "
" ... (3) I don't particularly want and certainly don't need an internet connected TV. ... "
Controls
14controls, buttons, button, actual CAT, settings menu
+50%
-50%
" ... Both randomly stop responding to their remote controls. ... "
" ... Both randomly stop responding to their remote controls. ... "
" ... Now the TV does not even work pressing the buttons on the actual TV. ... "
" ... Now the TV does not even work pressing the buttons on the actual TV. ... "
" ... Sony also has horrible support and there are no settings to disable this problem. ... "
" ... Sony also has horrible support and there are no settings to disable this problem. ... "
" ... very boring and limited menu . ... "
Features
14features, mode, picture, auto, setting
+93%
-7%
" ... "Smart" features primitive. ... "
" ... "Smart" features primitive. ... "
" ... It is very light. ... "
" ... There are so many setting options. ... "
" ... The picture is so clear and crisp and the smart tv features work perfectly. ... "
" ... The picture is so clear and crisp and the smart tv features work perfectly. ... "
" ... I have no interest in using the "SMART" features of this TV so I cannot comment on them. ... "
" ... I have no interest in using the "SMART" features of this TV so I cannot comment on them. ... "
Build Quality
13screws, mounting holes, wall mount, transformer, table
+38%
-62%
" ... After 6 months of work, he broke down. ... "
" ... It has a transformer with a round plug in at the television, it's very flimsy, I worry about it falling out. ... "
" ... It has a transformer with a round plug in at the television, it's very flimsy, I worry about it falling out. ... "
" ... That is correct, right in-between the two mounting holes in which any wall mount will cover said ports with its bar. ... "
" ... That is correct, right in-between the two mounting holes in which any wall mount will cover said ports with its bar. ... "
" ... Getting it to fit back into the original packing box is near impossible. ... "
Volume
10sound quality, loud, speakers, room, sound
+60%
-40%
" ... perfect for the room! ... "
" ... Excellent picture and I don't have a problem with the sound quality or volume. ... "
" ... Excellent picture and I don't have a problem with the sound quality or volume. ... "
" ... Nice picture but the sound quality isn't great for a medium sized room. ... "
" ... Nice picture but the sound quality isn't great for a medium sized room. ... "
" ... perhaps they prefer and are looking for "theater-surround-loud" . ... "
Screen Protection
10reflective, pixels, doorknob, brass, blank
-100%
" ... The new TV clearly had bad pixels and ring effects coming from the bottom of the screen edge. ... "
" ... The new TV clearly had bad pixels and ring effects coming from the bottom of the screen edge. ... "
" ... The screen dripped. ... "
" ... Found major screen faults at the bottom of the screen 👎 ... "
" ... Screen is cracked along the top. ... "
" ... Screen is cracked along the top. ... "
" ... I have not received a replacement for this TV that has a subtle defect at the bottom of the screen. ... "
" ... There is also the problem of the line to the screen. ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
HDMI: Yes
Number of USB ports: 2
USB: Yes
Display
Resolution: Full HD 1080p
Type: LED
Refresh Rate: 60 Hz
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