Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"

Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"

Sony
91 Overall Score
vs
Roku Select Series 65R5D5 65"

Roku Select Series 65R5D5 65"

Roku
66 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"

72 out of 100 medium confidence 19 reviews

The Sony Bravia 5 Mini LED TV receives mostly positive feedback for its picture quality, color, and ease of setup, especially among users upgrading from older models. However, several verified buyers report significant issues with brightness being too dim, a cheap-feeling remote, and a laggy interface compared to previous Sony TVs. A few users also mention poor antenna reception and complicated picture adjustments, leading to returns. Overall, it is seen as a solid mid-range option but not without notable drawbacks.

Pros
  • Excellent picture quality and color
  • Easy setup and installation
  • Deep blacks with Mini LED
  • Good value for the price
  • Great for PS5 and gaming
Cons
  • Low brightness even at max settings
  • Cheap-feeling remote control
  • Laggy interface compared to older models
  • Poor antenna reception
  • Complicated picture adjustments
👍 Picture quality 12
👎 Brightness 4
👍 Ease of setup 6
👎 Remote quality 3
👎 Interface speed 2
👍 Value for money 5

Roku Select Series 65R5D5 65"

50 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

The Q&A section for this TV contains only unanswered questions, providing no user sentiment or product experience. Without any review bodies or answered questions, it is impossible to assess customer satisfaction or product performance. The available data is insufficient for a meaningful sentiment analysis.

Scores

Streaming
Sony
98
Roku
79
Budget
Sony
97
Roku
77
Smart Home
Sony
97
Roku
83
Sports
Sony
94
Roku
68
Movies
Sony
88
Roku
58
Gaming
Sony
85
Roku
59
Corporate
Sony
84
Roku
70
Outdoor
Sony
79
Roku
47
Portable
Sony
63
Roku
49

Specifications

Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"Roku Select Series 65R5D5 65"
Display
Size55"65"
Resolution4K4K
Panel TypeMini-LED★QLED
BacklightMini-LED★Direct LED
Aspect Ratio16:916:9
Curved✗✗
Picture Quality
Brightness1000 nits★—
Contrast Ratio4,500:1—
Color GamutXR Triluminos Pro—
Color Depth10-bit★—
Motion TechXR Motion ClarityVariable Refresh Rate (VRR)
ProcessorCognitive Processor XRHDR Plus
HDR
HDR FormatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGHDR10+, HLG
Dolby Vision✓★✗
HDR10+✗✓★
HLG✓✓
Gaming
Refresh Rate120 Hz★60 Hz
VRRVRRVRR
ALLM✓★—
Game Mode✓✓
Smart TV
PlatformGoogle TVRoku TV
Voice AssistantGoogle AssistantRoku Voice, Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant
Screen MirroringApple AirPlay 2Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast
Works WithAlexa, Google HomeApple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home
Audio
Speaker Config4.02.0
Wattage40W★—
Dolby Atmos✓✓
Surround SoundDTS:XDolby Audio
eARC✓✓
Connectivity
HDMI Ports44
HDMI Version2.12.1
USB Ports2★1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6★Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.3★5.2
Ethernet✓✓
Optical Audio✓✓
VESA Mount300x300400x300
Power & Size
Power185W★—
Energy Star✗✗
Annual Energy319 kWh309 kWh★
Weight17.69 kg13.70 kg★

Pros & Cons

Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"

  • Strong hdr (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong picture quality (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong audio (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)

Roku Select Series 65R5D5 65"

  • Strong smart (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong hdr (84th percentile)84th %ile
  • Strong display (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (5th percentile)5th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"

Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 12 of 41 specs.

Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55" Better at:

BudgetGamingMoviesSportsOutdoorPortableCorporateStreamingSmart Home