Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"
Sony Bravia 8 K65XR80M2 65"
What Buyers Say
Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"
This Roku TV is a hit with buyers, who praise its sharp, bright picture and surprisingly good built-in sound that even made one user ditch their soundbar. Setup is a breeze for existing Roku households, and the voice-controlled sleep timer and standby backdrops are appreciated extras. The price is seen as a great value, with several users already planning to buy another.
Pros
- Sharp and bright picture
- Excellent built-in sound
- Easy setup with Roku
- Voice-controlled sleep timer
- Great value for price
Cons
- No cons mentioned
Sony Bravia 8 K65XR80M2 65"
The Sony BRAVIA 8 II 65-inch OLED TV delivers stunning picture quality with deep blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent contrast, making it a top choice for movies and gaming. However, many users report significant issues with the Google TV interface, including a confusing layout, unreliable voice commands, and a non-backlit remote. Build quality and firmware stability are also concerns, with some units failing within months and requiring frustrating warranty service.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality with deep blacks
- Vibrant and accurate colors
- Excellent contrast and brightness
- Great for movies and gaming
- Good built-in sound quality
Cons
- Confusing Google TV interface
- Unreliable voice commands
- Non-backlit remote control
- Firmware stability issues
- Poor warranty service experience
Scores
Specifications
| Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55" | Sony Bravia 8 K65XR80M2 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | QD-OLED★ |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | — | Near Infinite |
| Color Gamut | — | XR Triluminos Max |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | XR OLED Motion |
| Processor | Roku Smart Picture Max | XR Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR10, Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| VRR | VRR | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Roku TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Roku Voice, Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast | AirPlay 2, Google Cast |
| Works With | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home | Apple AirPlay, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 3 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 20W★ | 15W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio | DTS:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 397W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | 175 kWh★ | 338 kWh |
| Weight | 12.43 kg★ | 22.91 kg |
Pros & Cons
Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"
- Strong smart (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
Sony Bravia 8 K65XR80M2 65"
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong display (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong smart (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average affordability (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 41 specs.