Sony BRAVIA FW-32BZ30J 32"

Sony BRAVIA FW-32BZ30J 32"

Sony
50 Overall Score
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Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 54.6"

Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 54.6"

Roku
78 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Sony BRAVIA FW-32BZ30J 32"

72 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

The Sony 32-inch 4K TV receives mixed reviews, with many praising its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and deep blacks for gaming, but some criticize the washed-out look and poor viewing angles. A major point of contention is the remote control: the included one lacks a microphone, making Google Assistant inaccessible without a separate $65 purchase. The operating system is also debated, with some calling it Android TV rather than Google TV, though others confirm it is Google's Android OS. Overall, it is seen as a great monitor or secondary TV for 4K streaming and gaming, but not ideal as a primary TV due to sound and tuner limitations.

Pros
  • Excellent 4K picture quality
  • Vibrant colors and deep blacks
  • Great for gaming with good contrast
  • Fast operating system
  • Crisp and clear display for monitors
Cons
  • Missing microphone on remote control
  • Google Assistant inaccessible without extra purchase
  • Washed out picture for some users
  • Poor viewing angles compared to larger models
  • Mediocre sound quality
👍 Picture quality 6
👎 Remote control issues 2
🤔 Operating system debate 3
👍 Gaming performance 2
👎 Sound quality 3
👎 Viewing angles 2

Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 54.6"

92 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

This Roku TV is a hit with buyers, who praise its sharp, bright picture and surprisingly good built-in sound that even made one user ditch their soundbar. Setup is a breeze for existing Roku households, and the voice-controlled sleep timer and standby backdrops are appreciated extras. The price is seen as a great value, with several users already planning to buy another.

Pros
  • Sharp and bright picture
  • Excellent built-in sound
  • Easy setup with Roku
  • Voice-controlled sleep timer
  • Great value for price
Cons
  • No cons mentioned
👍 Picture quality 4
👍 Sound quality 4
👍 Ease of setup 4
👍 Value for money 3
👍 Roku integration 3
👍 Voice control 2

Scores

Smart Home
Sony
41
Roku
84
Streaming
Sony
47
Roku
79
Budget
Sony
56
Roku
79
Sports
Sony
50
Roku
67
Corporate
Sony
47
Roku
67
Movies
Sony
41
Roku
60
Gaming
Sony
53
Roku
59
Portable
Sony
53
Roku
50
Outdoor
Sony
33
Roku
47

Specifications

Sony BRAVIA FW-32BZ30J 32"Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 54.6"
Display
Size32"55"
Resolution4K4K
Panel TypeLEDQLED★
BacklightDirect LEDFull-Array LED
Aspect Ratio16:916:9
Curved✗✗
Picture Quality
Brightness300 nits★—
Contrast Ratio3000:1—
Motion Tech—Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
Processor4K HDR Processor X1Roku Smart Picture Max
HDR
HDR FormatsHDR10, HLG, Dolby VisionDolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
Dolby Vision✓✓
HDR10+✗✓★
HLG✓✓
Gaming
Refresh Rate60 Hz60 Hz
Response Time6 ms★—
VRR—VRR
ALLM✗✓★
Game Mode✗✓★
Smart TV
PlatformAndroid TVRoku TV
Voice Assistant—Roku Voice, Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant
Screen Mirroring—Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast
Works With—Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home
Audio
Speaker Config2-Channel3
Wattage10W20W★
Dolby Atmos✗✓★
Surround Sound—Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio
eARC✗✓★
Connectivity
HDMI Ports44
HDMI Version2.02.1★
USB Ports2★1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6★
Bluetooth4.25.2★
Ethernet✓✓
Optical Audio✓✓
VESA Mount100x200300x300
Power & Size
Power40W★—
Energy Star✗✗
Annual Energy—175 kWh★
Weight7.50 kg★12.43 kg

Pros & Cons

Sony BRAVIA FW-32BZ30J 32"

  • Strong hdr (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (72nd percentile)
  • Below average smart (19th percentile)19th %ile
  • Below average audio (26th percentile)
  • Below average user sentiment (31st percentile)

Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 54.6"

  • Strong smart (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 54.6"

Scores 78 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 11 of 40 specs.

Sony BRAVIA FW-32BZ30J 32" Better at:

Portable

Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 54.6" Better at:

BudgetGamingMoviesSportsOutdoorCorporateStreamingSmart Home