Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 54.6"
Roku
81 Overall Score
vs
Sony BRAVIA XR42A90K 42"
Sony
81 Overall Score
Scores
Smart Home
Streaming
Budget
Gaming
Portable
Sports
Movies
Corporate
Outdoor
Specifications
| Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 54.6" | Sony BRAVIA XR42A90K 42" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 42" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | Near Infinite (Black Pixels Emit |
| Color Gamut | — | XR Triluminos Pro |
| Motion Tech | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | XR Motion Clarity |
| 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 |
| Response Time | — | 8.5 ms★ |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Roku TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Not Applicable, Not Applicable | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast | Miracast, Apple AirPlay |
| Works With | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home | Google Home, Amazon Alexa |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | — | 25W★ |
| 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 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 4.2 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 235W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 238 kWh | 135 kWh★ |
| Weight | 18.55 kg | 13.29 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 54.6"
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong gaming (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
Sony BRAVIA XR42A90K 42"
- Strong smart (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong audio (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong gaming (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 54.6" wins 4 specs while Sony BRAVIA XR42A90K 42" wins 6.