Roku Select Series 32R3E5 32"
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K50S20M2 50"
What Buyers Say
Roku Select Series 32R3E5 32"
The Roku 32" TV is praised for its excellent picture quality, easy setup, and great value for the price. However, there are significant concerns about screen damage during shipping, with two units arriving damaged. Overall, most users are satisfied with the TV's performance and features.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Easy setup and use
- Great value for the price
- Smart remote included
Cons
- Screen damage during shipping
- Difficulty streaming local stations
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K50S20M2 50"
The Sony Bravia 2 II receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its picture quality, color accuracy, and value for the price, especially for casual viewing and streaming. However, significant complaints include weak or poor sound quality, remote control issues (no number buttons, no backlight), and some reports of defects or missing stand parts. A few users experienced serious problems like sound cutting out or the TV failing within weeks, while others found it a great budget-friendly Sony option.
Pros
- Great picture quality
- Vibrant colors
- Good value for price
- Easy setup
- Reliable performance
Cons
- Weak sound quality
- Remote lacks number buttons
- No backlit remote
- Missing stand parts
- Occasional software glitches
Scores
Specifications
| Roku Select Series 32R3E5 32" | Sony BRAVIA 2 II K50S20M2 50" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 32" | 50" |
| Resolution | FHD | 4K★ |
| Panel Type | LED | LED |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Motion Tech | — | Motionflow XR 240 |
| Processor | — | 4K Processor X1 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | — | HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| VRR | — | HDMI 2.1 support |
| 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 | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | — | 20W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✗ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Audio | DTS-X |
| eARC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 114W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 67 kWh★ | 209 kWh |
| Weight | 3.40 kg★ | 9.80 kg |
Pros & Cons
Roku Select Series 32R3E5 32"
- Strong smart (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong affordability (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average display (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average hdr (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average gaming (17th percentile)17th %ile
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K50S20M2 50"
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong smart (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong affordability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (12th percentile)12th %ile
Verdict
Scores 65 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 13 of 37 specs.