Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"
Roku Select Series 40R3C5 39.5"
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"
The Sony Bravia 5 Mini LED receives strong praise for its exceptional picture quality, vivid colors, and deep blacks, making it ideal for dark rooms and sports. However, multiple users report frustrating issues with the remote control not working out of the box, app crashes, and limited external hard drive support, with customer service also drawing criticism.
Pros
- Exceptional picture quality
- Vivid and lifelike colors
- Deep blacks
- Great for dark rooms
- Excellent for sports
Cons
- Remote control issues (non-functional or too small)
- App crashes (Netflix, YouTube)
- No external hard drive support
- Difficult setup process
- Poor customer service
Roku Select Series 40R3C5 39.5"
This Roku TV is praised for its easy setup, clear Full HD picture, and smooth Roku interface. Users highlight the excellent sound quality, voice remote, and great value for the price. However, one verified reviewer reports a critical connectivity issue with Android and Windows devices, which is a significant drawback for some.
Pros
- Easy setup
- Clear Full HD picture
- Excellent sound quality
- Smooth Roku interface
- Voice remote control
Cons
- Connectivity issues with Android/Windows
- Limited screen size options mentioned
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65" | Roku Select Series 40R3C5 39.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 39.5" |
| Resolution | 4K★ | FHD |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | 4,500:1 | — |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | — |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | — |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | — |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | — |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | — |
| HLG | ✓★ | — |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | — |
| ALLM | ✓★ | — |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Voice Remote |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.0 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 40W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | — |
| eARC | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | — |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 185W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | — |
| Annual Energy | 407 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 24.90 kg | 5.26 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"
- Strong hdr (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong audio (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (33rd percentile)
Roku Select Series 40R3C5 39.5"
- Strong affordability (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (73rd percentile)
- Below average display (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average hdr (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average smart (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average gaming (17th percentile)17th %ile
Pricing
Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"
No current pricing available
Roku Select Series 40R3C5 39.5"
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 21 of 38 specs.