Sony KDL-50W829 Series

Stunning 2D picture quality ; Vastly improved Smart TV system ; Space saving design

A more advanced remote would be nice ; Some very rare clipping in bright skin tones ; Occasional crosstalk and other background issues with 3D

One last point to mention here is the inclusion on the 50W829 of a new Cinema 2 preset. This is based on the Cinema 1 mode designed in conjunction with Sony Pictures to deliver a relatively accurate ‘flat’ picture, but it extends the dynamic range in a...

Vivacious picture quality ; Superb motion handling ; Powerful content discovery engine ; Tempting price point

Wobbly multimedia network playback ; Active Shutter 3D crosstalk ; Limited catch-up TV services ; Sluggish UI

A sensational high-definition picture performer with a highly competitive price tag, Sony's KDL-50W829 is an early front-runner for Best TV Value of 2014. It's not only beautiful to look at, thanks to a minimalist ultra-thin bezel design, but it's well...

Superb image quality ; Fabulous motion handling ; One Flick Discover content

Limited catch-up services ; Flaky media server handling ; Social View Twitter gimmick

Excellent image quality; superb motion handling; One-Flick Discovery recommendation engine; slim bezel design

Social View feature intrusive; flaky media server performance; sluggish SEN Smart screen; Active Shutter 3D crosstalk

Top class Full HD image quality with exceptional motion handling make this a screen a great all-rounder, new One-Flick search and recommendation engine works well, minimalist design is a crowd pleaser

Sony still lacks a full complement of catch-up TV services, the user interface is a little sluggish to navigate, new onscreen Social View Twitter app is somewhat antisocial

It’s difficult not to be a little in awe of the Sony W8. From the KDL-50W829's contemporary design to its astonishingly accomplished picture, the screen barely puts a pixel wrong. The brand’s new One-Flick search and recommendation tools are extremely...

Sony’s KDL-50W829 has very good black levels by LED standards, impressive levels of contrast and good screen uniformity. Pictures are sharp across SD and HD, and its design is attractive.

Sony's smart TV system is still lacklustre, while audio quality is average, and 3D performance is poor.

The 50W829 puts in an excellent performance thanks to its deep black levels, rich contrast and perky colours. It also largely avoids blotchiness in the backlighting, unlike most other LED TVs. It's only the set's uninspired smart TV system and mediocre...

Overall, the Sony KDL-50W829 can be regarded as something of a star. The interface could be more responsive, although priced at less than a grand, it delivers an uncompromising picture performance, and well-rounded feature spec. Its Smart connected...

Slim light TV, good image and sound quality.

Remote a bit poor, IE football button, the stand is poor doesn't hold TV steady TV wobbles, don't let kids near it, watched a program on Amazon prime and found it juddering my old Sony had no problem with downloading action was smooth. the screen is...

Lovely looking TV and picture superb. Wall mount easy to install

Excellent picture, reasonable price. Fast refresh rate keeps most blurring at bay

Apps are slightly laggy, remote is a bit rubbish