Sony BRAVIA FW-32BZ30J 32"
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA FW-32BZ30J 32"
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
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
The Roku Pro Series TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its exceptional picture quality, vibrant colors, and deep blacks. Users praise the built-in sound, often finding it good enough to skip a soundbar, and highlight the responsive, user-friendly Roku interface. The rechargeable, backlit remote with a locator feature is a standout convenience. A few minor criticisms include the glossy screen causing reflections, non-customizable shortcut buttons, and occasional initial issues like local dimming quirks that resolved quickly.
Pros
- Exceptional picture quality with vibrant colors
- Deep blacks and excellent contrast
- Great built-in sound, often no soundbar needed
- Responsive and fast Roku interface
- Rechargeable backlit remote with locator
Cons
- Glossy screen causes reflections
- Non-customizable shortcut buttons on remote
- Initial local dimming artifacts (resolved quickly)
- Heavier than expected
- Bass can struggle at times
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA FW-32BZ30J 32" | Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 32" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | QLED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | glossy |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 300 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | 3000:1 | infinite |
| Motion Tech | — | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| Processor | 4K HDR Processor X1 | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 6 ms★ | — |
| VRR | — | FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR |
| ALLM | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Android TV | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | — | Not Applicable, Not Applicable |
| Screen Mirroring | — | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Works With | — | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2-Channel | 4 |
| Wattage | 10W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | — | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio |
| eARC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x200 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 40W★ | 235W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 238 kWh★ |
| Weight | 7.50 kg★ | 18.55 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 Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
- Strong user sentiment (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong gaming (88th percentile)88th %ile
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 11 of 41 specs.