Roku Select Series 43R4A4 43"

Roku Select Series 43R4A4 43"

Roku
20 Overall Score
vs
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"

Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"

Sony
95 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Roku Select Series 43R4A4 43"

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Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"

85 out of 100 medium confidence 23 reviews

The Sony BRAVIA 9 is praised for its exceptional brightness, vibrant colors, and deep contrast, making it a standout Mini-LED TV for movies, shows, and gaming. A few users noted minor blooming, limited viewing angles, and audio sync issues, while many say it rivals or surpasses OLED in bright rooms. The built-in speaker quality and sleek design also impressed buyers.

Pros
  • exceptional brightness
  • vibrant colors and deep contrast
  • impressive HDR performance
  • immersive built-in speakers
  • sleek minimalist design
Cons
  • minor blooming in high-contrast scenes
  • limited viewing angles compared to OLED
  • audio sync issues with voices
  • no warranty information provided
  • premium price tag
👍 Brightness 8
👍 Picture quality 8
👎 Blooming 2
👎 Viewing angles 1
🤔 Sound quality 5
👍 Design 3

Scores

Streaming
Roku
25
Sony
97
Smart Home
Roku
17
Sony
97
Sports
Roku
21
Sony
94
Corporate
Roku
11
Sony
93
Movies
Roku
19
Sony
86
Budget
Roku
55
Sony
86
Gaming
Roku
18
Sony
86
Outdoor
Roku
14
Sony
65
Portable
Roku
20
Sony
64

Specifications

Roku Select Series 43R4A4 43"Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
Display
Size43"85"
Resolution4K4K
Panel TypeLEDMini-LED★
BacklightLEDMini-LED★
Aspect Ratio16:916:9
Curved—✗
Screen Finish—matte
Picture Quality
Color Gamut—Not Specified by Manufacturer
Motion Tech—XR Motion Clarity
Processor—XR Processor
HDR
HDR FormatsHDR10+HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
Dolby Vision✗✓★
HDR10+✓★✗
HLG✗✓★
Gaming
Refresh Rate60 Hz120 Hz★
VRR—VRR
ALLM—✓★
Game Mode—✓★
Smart TV
PlatformRoku TVGoogle TV
Voice AssistantRoku Voice AssistantGoogle Assistant
Screen Mirroring—AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in
Works With—Google Home
Audio
Speaker Config—2.2.2
Wattage—70W★
Dolby Atmos—✓★
Surround Sound—DTS:X
eARC—✓★
Connectivity
HDMI Ports—4★
HDMI Version—2.1★
USB Ports—2★
Wi-FiWi-FiWi-Fi 6★
Bluetooth—5.3★
Ethernet✓✓
Optical Audio—✓★
VESA Mount—400x400
Power & Size
Power—345W★
Energy Star—✗
Annual Energy—759 kWh★
Weight15.42 kg★52.40 kg

Pros & Cons

Roku Select Series 43R4A4 43"

  • Strong affordability (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong hdr (69th percentile)
  • Below average audio (12th percentile)12th %ile
  • Below average display (13th percentile)13th %ile
  • Below average smart (16th percentile)16th %ile
  • Below average gaming (17th percentile)17th %ile

Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"

  • Strong audio (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong display (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong smart (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Below average affordability (13th percentile)13th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"

Scores 95 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 18 of 39 specs.

Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85" Better at:

BudgetGamingMoviesSportsOutdoorPortableCorporateStreamingSmart Home