Roku Select Series HD 24R2E5 24"
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
What Buyers Say
Roku Select Series HD 24R2E5 24"
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this Roku TV, praising its perfect fit in tight spaces like kitchen cabinets and bathrooms, as well as its ease of use and picture quality. The built-in Roku platform is a major highlight, offering access to channels without a cable subscription. Some users wish they had chosen a larger size, but overall it is considered a great value.
Pros
- Perfect fit for small spaces
- Easy to use Roku platform
- Great picture clarity
- Lightweight design
- Excellent value for money
Cons
- Some users wish for larger size
- Limited to Roku ecosystem
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
Scores
Specifications
| Roku Select Series HD 24R2E5 24" | Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 24" | 85" |
| Resolution | HD | 4K★ |
| Panel Type | LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Mini-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 | Roku Smart Picture | XR Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | No HDR | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| 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, Chromecast built-in |
| Works With | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home | Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.2.2 |
| Wattage | — | 70W★ |
| 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 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 345W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 59 kWh★ | 759 kWh |
| Weight | 2.09 kg★ | 52.40 kg |
Pros & Cons
Roku Select Series HD 24R2E5 24"
- Strong smart (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong affordability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average display (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average gaming (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average hdr (34th percentile)
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
- Strong audio (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong display (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong smart (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average affordability (13th percentile)13th %ile
Pricing
Roku Select Series HD 24R2E5 24" offers 18.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 18 of 39 specs.
