Roku Pro Series 75R8C5 75"
Roku
75 Overall Score
vs
Sony FW-85BZ30L 85"
Sony
37 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Roku Pro Series 75R8C5 75"
88 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
This Roku TV earns high praise for its stunning picture quality, vibrant colors, and excellent brightness, especially in the 2025 model. Users love the intuitive Roku interface and the innovative Pro Remote with backlit buttons and no batteries. While the built-in speakers are surprisingly good for most, one reviewer found them underwhelming and prefers a soundbar. A minor early issue with local dimming zones resolved itself, and the TV is considered a great value, particularly at sale prices.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Vibrant colors and brightness
- Intuitive Roku interface
- Innovative Pro Remote with backlit buttons
- No batteries needed for remote
Cons
- Built-in speakers not immersive for some
- Must disable TV speakers for soundbar use
- Initial local dimming zone issue
- Delivery service issues with free setup
Picture quality 5
Built in speakers 4
Roku interface 3
Remote control 2
Value for money 3
Delivery service 2
Sony FW-85BZ30L 85"
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Smart Home
Gaming
Budget
Corporate
Streaming
Sports
Movies
Portable
Outdoor
Specifications
| Roku Pro Series 75R8C5 75" | Sony FW-85BZ30L 85" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 75" | 85" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | LCD |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 440 nits★ |
| Motion Tech | Dolby Vision IQ | — |
| Processor | Roku Smart Picture Max | — |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | — |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | — |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | — |
| HLG | ✓★ | — |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR | — |
| ALLM | ✓★ | — |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Roku TV | — |
| Voice Assistant | Not Applicable, Not Applicable | — |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | — |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio | — |
| eARC | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | — |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2★ | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | WiFi |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | — |
| Ethernet | ✓★ | — |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 400mm x 400mm | — |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 60W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | — |
| Annual Energy | 377 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 37.24 kg★ | 44.50 kg |
Pros & Cons
Roku Pro Series 75R8C5 75"
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong gaming (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong display (86th percentile)86th %ile
Sony FW-85BZ30L 85"
- Strong picture quality (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong display (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average smart (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average audio (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average hdr (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average connectivity (14th percentile)14th %ile
Pricing
Roku Pro Series 75R8C5 75"
No current pricing available
Sony FW-85BZ30L 85"
Verdict
Winner: Roku Pro Series 75R8C5 75"
Scores 75 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 19 of 36 specs.