Sony BRAVIA 3 II K65XR30M2 65"
Sony
90 Overall Score
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Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
Roku
79 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA 3 II K65XR30M2 65"
No customer feedback yet
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
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Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 3 II K65XR30M2 65" | Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 64.5" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | QLED★ |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Peak Brightness | 1500 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | 5000:1 | infinite |
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | X-Motion Clarity | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Gemini | Not Applicable, Not Applicable |
| Screen Mirroring | Miracast, Apple AirPlay | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Works With | Google Home, Amazon Alexa | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2 | 4 |
| Wattage | 20W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS Digital Surround | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 265W | 235W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 196 kWh★ | 238 kWh |
| Weight | 24.22 kg | 18.55 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA 3 II K65XR30M2 65"
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong picture quality (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong hdr (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong smart (88th percentile)88th %ile
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong gaming (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
Pricing
Sony BRAVIA 3 II K65XR30M2 65"0.106score per dollar
vs
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"0.122score per dollar
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony BRAVIA 3 II K65XR30M2 65"
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 42 specs.
