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Sony LF-S50G

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User ratings:
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3.5 out of 5
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Pros

  • simple yet elegant design will fit well in almost any home setting without drawing much attention
  • The addition of a display is nice to see
  • Sony has managed to produce a fantastic speaker

Cons

  • distinct LED display sets it apart from other speakers
  • the entire display can be disabled
  • inside the LF-S50G are a bit more sensitive than the Google Home

Key specs

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  • 32.81 ft
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Sony LF-S50G - Pros & Cons

Sony LF-S50G

Pros

  • simple yet elegant design will fit well in almost any home setting without drawing much attention
  • The addition of a display is nice to see
  • Sony has managed to produce a fantastic speaker
  • really good mids and highs which are crisp and clear
  • looks clean and simple
  • good overall sound
  • with balanced treble and bass
  • app integrations and natural language processing
  • delivers better sound and a few useful features
  • elegant style and includes some useful features
  • it is remarkably good at voice recognition

Cons

  • distinct LED display sets it apart from other speakers
  • the entire display can be disabled
  • inside the LF-S50G are a bit more sensitive than the Google Home
  • occasional music streaming session
  • There is no way to adjust the volume of the voice and in general
  • the sound signature became muddy
  • it becomes harsh and tinny
  • The bass was lacking compared to some of the best speakers
  • acoustic bass lacked depth
  • its gesture controls were too inconsistent
  • digital footprints then don t use any voice assistant

Sony LF-S50G - Technical Overview

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IconBluetooth wireless range
32.81 ft
Best:
Ion Cornerstone
Bluetooth wireless range: 984.25 ft
IconWeight
1020 g
Best:
Philips BT2650
Weight: 0.21 g

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Sony LF-S50G - Full Specifications

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Sound
Channels1.0
Number of drivers1
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Dimensions
Height6.0 in
Width4.0 in
Depth4.0 in
Weight35.98 oz
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Features
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)yes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • White
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Connectivity
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.2
Bluetooth wireless range32.81 ft
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
NFCyes
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Power
Electric (not USB)yes

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Sony LF-S50G Sony - Editorial Reviews (25)

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Published: 05.08.2019
Sony LF-S50G

The GHI's Tried & Tested review of the Sony LF-S50G

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Trusted Reviews
Published: 05.02.2018
Sony LF-S50G Smart Speaker
4.0

Sony LF-S50G Smart Speaker review: Not flawless, but a solid upgrade over the standard Google Home.

Sony LF-S50G Review: Sony LF-S50G, the 360 degree speaker with Google Assistant - techAU
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Published: 12.03.2018
Review: Sony LF-S50G, the 360 degree speaker with Google Assistant - techAU

It used to be that homes started their entry into IoT by way of a connected lightbulb, but that’s changing. In 2018, the arrival of connected smart speakers with voice assistants are now for many, the first device and it ends up being the primary interface to control the rest. With Google Assistant built-in, Sony’s LF-S50G 360 degree speaker is vying for your attention and your hard earned, so after spending a couple of weeks with it, its time to see how it stacks up. Design The speaker looks elegant, purposeful and designed to integrated with any home decor. The device is a medium-sized cylindrical shape with a gentle curves at the base and top. These curves, combined with a fabric […]

Sony LF-S50G Sony LF-S50G speaker preview: Google Assistant in smart, subtle form - Pocket-lint
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Pocket-lint
Published: 31.08.2017
Sony LF-S50G speaker preview: Google Assistant in smart, subtle form - Pocket-lint

They are all at it. Sony is one of the latest companies to announce a smart home speaker with Google Assistant built-in, joining the likes of Panasonic

Sony LF-S50G Sony LF-S50G review: This smart speaker has Google Home firmly in its sights
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Alphr
Published: 04.09.2017
Sony LF-S50G review: This smart speaker has Google Home firmly in its sights

Smart speakers are quickly becoming dime a dozen. Whether designers are choosing to adopt the Alexa API from Amazon Echo or pick up Google Home’s Google Assistant, it's clear these connected speakers are determined to find a way

Sony LF-S50G Sony LF-S50G review | Finder
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finder.com.au
Published: 25.03.2018
Sony LF-S50G review | Finder

Using the Google Assistant to answer your questions, the Sony LF-S50G is the company's first smart speaker, with IPX3 water resistance and gesture controls.

Sony LF-S50G Sony S50G review: A Google Assistant speaker with Homepod looks
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AndroidGuys
Published: 19.09.2018
Sony S50G review: A Google Assistant speaker with Homepod looks

The Sony S50G has the styling of a Homepod but all the brains of Google Assistant making it a great combination style and smarts.

Sony LF-S50G Sony LF-S50G Google Assistant powered speaker - Australian Review - Ausdroid
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Ausdroid
Published: 30.01.2018
Sony LF-S50G Google Assistant powered speaker - Australian Review - Ausdroid

When Google announced the expansion of their Assistant to third-party speakers, the Sony LF-S50G drew a fair amount of attention for it’s stylish look, built-in clock and potentially great sound. The speaker went on-sale in Australia late last year for $249 in three colour options: Black, Blue and White. The speaker is on-sale through a […]

Sony LF-S50G Sony LF-S50G Review | Top Ten Reviews
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TopTenReviews
Published: 26.04.2018
Sony LF-S50G Review | Top Ten Reviews
4.2

The Sony LF-S50G has some unique design features that make it a good Google Home alternative. It costs a bit more, but if you plan to listen to music often, it's worth it.

Sony LF-S50G Sony S50G review: A Google Assistant speaker with Homepod looks
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AndroidGuys
Published: 19.09.2018
Sony S50G review: A Google Assistant speaker with Homepod looks
4.3

The Sony S50G has the styling of a Homepod but all the brains of Google Assistant making it a great combination style and smarts.

Sony LF-S50G Sony LF-S50G review: Novelty features don't redeem this expensive Google Assistant speaker
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Android Police
Published: 21.04.2018
Sony LF-S50G review: Novelty features don't redeem this expensive Google Assistant speaker

Sony LF-S50G Review: OK Google – what can you do on a Sony LF-S50G speaker? (review)
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Gadget Guy Australia
Published: 05.03.2018
Review: OK Google – what can you do on a Sony LF-S50G speaker? (review)
4.2

Q. OK Google, what do you think of the Sony LF-S50G wireless speaker. A. Let’s just say that as a speaker it is a cut above Google Home speaker offerings.

Sony LF-S50G Sony LF-S50G Review: A Good Google Home Alternative
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Tom's Guide
Published: 25.04.2018
Sony LF-S50G Review: A Good Google Home Alternative
3.0

The Sony LF-S50G brings Google Assistant to your home with an elegant style and includes some useful features.

Sony LF-S50G Sony LF-S50G Review: Google Assistant Gets the Sound It Deserves
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Android Headlines
Published: 28.11.2017
Sony LF-S50G Review: Google Assistant Gets the Sound It Deserves

Sony combined its expertise in audio with the Google Assistant, and came up with the best Google Assistant Speaker currently on the market. At IFA back in

Sony LF-S50G Sony's new voice-enabled speaker cheaper than Apple's HomePod
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CNET
Published: 31.08.2017
Sony's new voice-enabled speaker cheaper than Apple's HomePod

The LF-S50G Wireless Speaker with Google Assistant resembles Apple's upcoming speaker, but costs $150 less.

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