Sony BRAVIA 3 II K55XR30M2 55"

Sony BRAVIA 3 II K55XR30M2 55"

Sony
75 Overall Score
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Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"

Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"

Roku
78 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Sony BRAVIA 3 II K55XR30M2 55"

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Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"

92 out of 100 medium confidence 26 reviews

The Roku Pro Series TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its exceptional picture quality, vibrant colors, and deep blacks. Users praise the built-in sound, often finding it good enough to skip a soundbar, and highlight the responsive, user-friendly Roku interface. The rechargeable, backlit remote with a locator feature is a standout convenience. A few minor criticisms include the glossy screen causing reflections, non-customizable shortcut buttons, and occasional initial issues like local dimming quirks that resolved quickly.

Pros
  • Exceptional picture quality with vibrant colors
  • Deep blacks and excellent contrast
  • Great built-in sound, often no soundbar needed
  • Responsive and fast Roku interface
  • Rechargeable backlit remote with locator
Cons
  • Glossy screen causes reflections
  • Non-customizable shortcut buttons on remote
  • Initial local dimming artifacts (resolved quickly)
  • Heavier than expected
  • Bass can struggle at times
👍 Picture quality 10
👍 Sound quality 9
👍 Ease of use 8
👍 Remote control 7
👍 Value for money 6
👍 Gaming performance 3

Scores

Budget
Sony
86
Roku
85
Smart Home
Sony
78
Roku
79
Streaming
Sony
75
Roku
75
Gaming
Sony
73
Roku
73
Sports
Sony
71
Roku
70
Corporate
Sony
68
Roku
66
Movies
Sony
62
Roku
60
Portable
Sony
49
Roku
48
Outdoor
Sony
48
Roku
47

Specifications

Sony BRAVIA 3 II K55XR30M2 55"Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
Display
Size55"55"
Resolution4K4K
Panel TypeLEDQLED★
BacklightDirect LEDFull-Array LED
Aspect Ratio16:916:9
Curved✗✗
Screen Finish—glossy
Picture Quality
Contrast Ratio—infinite
Color GamutXR Triluminos Pro—
Motion TechMotionflow XRRoku Smart Picture Max
ProcessorCognitive Processor XRRoku Smart Picture Max
HDR
HDR FormatsHDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby VisionDolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
Dolby Vision✓✓
HDR10+✗✓★
HLG✓✓
Gaming
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
VRRVRRFreeSync Premium Pro, VRR
ALLM✓✓
Game Mode✓✓
Smart TV
PlatformGoogle TVRoku TV
Voice AssistantGeminiNot Applicable, Not Applicable
Screen MirroringApple AirPlay 2, Google CastApple AirPlay 2, Miracast
Works With—Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home
Audio
Speaker Config2.04
Dolby Atmos✓✓
Surround SoundDTS:XDolby Atmos, Dolby Audio
eARC✓✓
Connectivity
HDMI Ports44
HDMI Version2.12.1
USB Ports22
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E★Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.3★5.2
Ethernet✓✓
Optical Audio✓✓
VESA Mount300x300200x200
Power & Size
Power—235W★
Energy Star✗✗
Annual Energy298 kWh238 kWh★
Weight13.34 kg★18.55 kg

Pros & Cons

Sony BRAVIA 3 II K55XR30M2 55"

  • Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong audio (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong gaming (78th percentile)

Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"

  • Strong user sentiment (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong gaming (88th percentile)88th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"

Scores 78 overall, wins 0 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 39 specs.

Sony BRAVIA 3 II K55XR30M2 55" Better at:

Corporate