Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"
Sony BRAVIA K55XR8B 55"
What Buyers Say
Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"
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
Sony BRAVIA K55XR8B 55"
The Sony Bravia XR8B OLED TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, vibrant colors, and deep blacks, especially when paired with a PS5. Many users find it a significant upgrade over previous TVs, praising its ease of setup and integration with Google TV. However, a notable minority report issues with a sluggish user interface, random power cycling, and missing features like a sleep timer, leading to some returns. Overall, it is highly recommended for movie enthusiasts and gamers who can overlook its software quirks.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Vibrant and accurate colors
- Deep blacks (OLED)
- Excellent PS5 integration
- Easy setup and navigation
Cons
- Sluggish user interface
- Random power cycling issues
- No sleep timer feature
- Slow app switching
- Mediocre in bright rooms
Scores
Specifications
| Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55" | Sony BRAVIA K55XR8B 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | — | infinite |
| Motion Tech | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | XR OLED Motion technology |
| Processor | Roku Smart Picture Max | Cognitive Processor XR |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| VRR | VRR | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Roku TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Roku Voice, Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast | Miracast, Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home | |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 3 | — |
| Wattage | 20W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio | Dolby Surround, DTS, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD, DTS:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 300mm x 300mm |
| Power & Size | ||
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 175 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 12.43 kg★ | 17.10 kg |
Pros & Cons
Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"
- Strong smart (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
Sony BRAVIA K55XR8B 55"
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong smart (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong display (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong gaming (78th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 0 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 37 specs.