Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"
Sony
95 Overall Score
vs
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
Roku
80 Overall Score
Scores
Streaming
Budget
Smart Home
Sports
Movies
Gaming
Corporate
Outdoor
Portable
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55" | Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | QLED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | 4,500:1 | infinite |
| Color Gamut | XR Triluminos Pro | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Not Applicable, Not Applicable |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Works With | Alexa, Google Home | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.0 | 4 |
| Wattage | 40W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 185W★ | 235W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 319 kWh | 238 kWh★ |
| Weight | 17.69 kg★ | 18.55 kg |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"
- Strong hdr (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong picture quality (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong audio (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong gaming (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"
Scores 95 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 41 specs.