Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
Sony BRAVIA 8 K55XR80 55"
What Buyers Say
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
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
Sony BRAVIA 8 K55XR80 55"
The Sony BRAVIA 8 OLED TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, deep blacks, and vibrant colors, with many users calling it a significant upgrade from previous TVs. The built-in sound, especially the screen-based audio, is praised for its immersion, and gaming performance on PS5 is noted as smooth. However, a few users report issues with lip-sync audio delay and a cheap-feeling remote, and one mentions a streaming contract issue with Spectrum. Overall, the TV is highly recommended for its premium experience, despite some minor drawbacks.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- Immersive screen-based sound
- Smooth PS5 gaming performance
- Sleek ultra-thin design
Cons
- Lip-sync audio delay
- Cheap-feeling remote
- Streaming contract issue with Spectrum
- Bluetooth remote setup difficulty
Scores
Specifications
| Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" | Sony BRAVIA 8 K55XR80 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | glossy | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | Near Infinite (Black Pixels Emit |
| Color Gamut | — | XR Triluminos Pro |
| Motion Tech | Roku Smart Picture Max | XR Motion Clarity |
| Processor | Roku Smart Picture Max | Cognitive Processor XR |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Roku TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Not Applicable, Not Applicable | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast |
| Works With | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home | Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | — | 50W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio | Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 235W★ | 340W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 238 kWh★ | 322 kWh |
| Weight | 18.55 kg | 17.10 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
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
Sony BRAVIA 8 K55XR80 55"
- Strong smart (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong audio (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average affordability (30th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 83 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 40 specs.