Sony BRAVIA 2 II K50S20M2 50"
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K50S20M2 50"
The Sony Bravia 2 II receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its picture quality, color accuracy, and value for the price, especially for casual viewing and streaming. However, significant complaints include weak or poor sound quality, remote control issues (no number buttons, no backlight), and some reports of defects or missing stand parts. A few users experienced serious problems like sound cutting out or the TV failing within weeks, while others found it a great budget-friendly Sony option.
Pros
- Great picture quality
- Vibrant colors
- Good value for price
- Easy setup
- Reliable performance
Cons
- Weak sound quality
- Remote lacks number buttons
- No backlit remote
- Missing stand parts
- Occasional software glitches
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 2 II K50S20M2 50" | Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 50" | 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 | ||
| Contrast Ratio | — | infinite |
| Motion Tech | Motionflow XR 240 | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| Processor | 4K Processor X1 | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| VRR | HDMI 2.1 support | FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Not Applicable, Not Applicable |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Works With | — | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 4 |
| Wattage | 20W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 114W★ | 235W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 209 kWh★ | 238 kWh |
| Weight | 9.80 kg★ | 18.55 kg |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K50S20M2 50"
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong smart (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong affordability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (12th percentile)12th %ile
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong gaming (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K50S20M2 50"
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 78 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 39 specs.
