Roku Select Series 55R4C5KIT1 55"

Roku Select Series 55R4C5KIT1 55"

Roku
33 Overall Score
vs
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"

Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"

Sony
95 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Roku Select Series 55R4C5KIT1 55"

82 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

The Roku TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its picture clarity, ease of setup, and solid sound quality. Users appreciate the value for money, especially for budget-conscious buyers and those in smaller spaces like bedrooms. One reviewer noted that the picture quality can sometimes appear hazy, and the price may be slightly high for some, but overall satisfaction is high.

Pros
  • Crystal clear picture
  • Easy setup
  • Solid sound quality
  • Great value for money
  • Voice remote for elderly
Cons
  • Picture quality sometimes hazy
  • Price slightly high for some
  • Power cord integrated into TV back
👍 Picture quality 6
👍 Ease of setup 5
👍 Sound quality 4
👍 Value for money 4
👍 Voice remote 1
👎 Power cord design 1

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
38
Sony
97
Smart Home
Roku
40
Sony
97
Sports
Roku
38
Sony
94
Corporate
Roku
33
Sony
93
Movies
Roku
29
Sony
86
Budget
Roku
60
Sony
86
Gaming
Roku
26
Sony
85
Outdoor
Roku
25
Sony
65
Portable
Roku
23
Sony
64

Specifications

Roku Select Series 55R4C5KIT1 55"Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
Display
Size55"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 FormatsHDRHDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
Dolby Vision✗✓★
HDR10+✗✗
HLG✗✓★
Gaming
Refresh Rate60 Hz120 Hz★
VRR—VRR
ALLM—✓★
Game Mode—✓★
Smart TV
PlatformRoku TVGoogle TV
Voice AssistantAlexaGoogle Assistant
Screen Mirroring—AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in
Works WithAlexaGoogle Home
Audio
Speaker Config—2.2.2
Wattage—70W★
Dolby Atmos—✓★
Surround SoundDolby AudioDTS:X
eARC—✓★
Connectivity
HDMI Ports34★
HDMI Version2.02.1★
USB Ports12★
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6★
Bluetooth—5.3★
Ethernet✓✓
Optical Audio✓✓
VESA Mount—400x400
Power & Size
Power—345W★
Energy Star✓★✗
Annual Energy—759 kWh★
Weight14.97 kg★52.40 kg

Pros & Cons

Roku Select Series 55R4C5KIT1 55"

  • Strong affordability (75th percentile)
  • Strong display (65th percentile)
  • Below average gaming (17th percentile)17th %ile
  • Below average audio (27th percentile)
  • Below average hdr (34th percentile)

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 (92nd percentile)92nd %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 17 of 39 specs.

Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85" Better at:

BudgetGamingMoviesSportsOutdoorPortableCorporateStreamingSmart Home