Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
Roku Select Series 40R3C5 39.5"
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
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
Roku Select Series 40R3C5 39.5"
This Roku TV is praised for its easy setup, clear Full HD picture, and smooth Roku interface. Users highlight the excellent sound quality, voice remote, and great value for the price. However, one verified reviewer reports a critical connectivity issue with Android and Windows devices, which is a significant drawback for some.
Pros
- Easy setup
- Clear Full HD picture
- Excellent sound quality
- Smooth Roku interface
- Voice remote control
Cons
- Connectivity issues with Android/Windows
- Limited screen size options mentioned
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85" | Roku Select Series 40R3C5 39.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 85" | 39.5" |
| Resolution | 4K★ | FHD |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | — |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | — |
| Processor | XR Processor | — |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | — |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | — |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | — |
| HLG | ✓★ | — |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | — |
| ALLM | ✓★ | — |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Voice Remote |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in | — |
| Works With | Google Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.2.2 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 70W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | — |
| eARC | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 400x400 | — |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 345W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | — |
| Annual Energy | 759 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 52.40 kg | 5.26 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
- Strong audio (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong smart (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average affordability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Roku Select Series 40R3C5 39.5"
- Strong affordability (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (73rd percentile)
- Below average display (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average hdr (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average smart (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average gaming (17th percentile)17th %ile
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 20 of 39 specs.