Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
Sony BRAVIA XR83A80L 83"
What Buyers Say
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
Sony BRAVIA XR83A80L 83"
The Sony Bravia XR A80L OLED TV receives mostly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality and excellent performance with gaming consoles like the PS5. However, several users express frustration with outdated Android 10 software and slow updates, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these software concerns, the TV is praised for its realistic visuals and build quality.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Excellent gaming performance with PS5
- Realistic visuals
- Great build quality
- Easy to use for seniors
Cons
- Outdated Android 10 software
- Slow software updates
- Software issues detract from experience
Scores
Specifications
| Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" | Sony BRAVIA XR83A80L 83" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 83" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 676 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | Near Infinite (Black Pixels Emit |
| Color Gamut | — | XR Triluminos Pro |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | XR OLED Motion Technology |
| Processor | Roku Smart Picture Max | Cognitive Processor XR |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Roku TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Not Applicable, Not Applicable | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast | Miracast, Apple AirPlay |
| Works With | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home | Alexa, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4 | 2.0.2 |
| Wattage | — | 60W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio | DTS Digital Surround |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 4.2 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 235W★ | 390W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 238 kWh★ | 390 kWh |
| Weight | 18.55 kg★ | 42.00 kg |
Pros & Cons
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong gaming (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
Sony BRAVIA XR83A80L 83"
- Strong smart (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong display (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong audio (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 41 specs.