Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 54.6"
Sony
93 Overall Score
vs
Roku Select Series 43R4C5CA 43"
Roku
38 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 54.6"
72 out of 100 medium confidence 19 reviews
The Sony Bravia 5 Mini LED TV receives mostly positive feedback for its picture quality, color, and ease of setup, especially among users upgrading from older models. However, several verified buyers report significant issues with brightness being too dim, a cheap-feeling remote, and a laggy interface compared to previous Sony TVs. A few users also mention poor antenna reception and complicated picture adjustments, leading to returns. Overall, it is seen as a solid mid-range option but not without notable drawbacks.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality and color
- Easy setup and installation
- Deep blacks with Mini LED
- Good value for the price
- Great for PS5 and gaming
Cons
- Low brightness even at max settings
- Cheap-feeling remote control
- Laggy interface compared to older models
- Poor antenna reception
- Complicated picture adjustments
Picture quality 12
Brightness 4
Ease of setup 6
Remote quality 3
Interface speed 2
Value for money 5
Roku Select Series 43R4C5CA 43"
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Scores
Streaming
Smart Home
Budget
Sports
Movies
Gaming
Corporate
Outdoor
Portable
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 54.6" | Roku Select Series 43R4C5CA 43" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 43" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | 4,500:1 | — |
| Color Gamut | XR Triluminos Pro | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | — |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | Roku Smart Picture |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | HDR10+ |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | — | 9.5 ms★ |
| VRR | VRR | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓★ | — |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | — |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | — |
| Works With | Alexa, Google Home | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.0 | — |
| Wattage | 40W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | — |
| eARC | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | — |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2★ | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | — |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 185W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | — |
| Annual Energy | 319 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 17.69 kg | 6.71 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 54.6"
- Strong hdr (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong picture quality (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong audio (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
Roku Select Series 43R4C5CA 43"
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong hdr (71st percentile)
- Below average audio (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average connectivity (24th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 54.6"
Scores 93 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 19 of 42 specs.