Roku Plus Series 65R6C7 64.5"
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K65S20M2 64.5"
What Buyers Say
Roku Plus Series 65R6C7 64.5"
The Roku Plus Series 65" 4K QLED TV is overwhelmingly praised for its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, deep blacks, and surprisingly good built-in sound with strong bass. Users find the Roku interface easy to use and setup straightforward, making it a great value for the price. However, a few negative experiences include damaged units upon delivery with poor customer service, and some minor issues like a remote that lacks IR support and mounting screws that are too short.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Vibrant colors and deep blacks
- Surprisingly good built-in sound
- Easy setup and user-friendly interface
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Damaged units on delivery
- Poor customer service for replacements
- Remote lacks IR support
- Mounting screws too short
- No RCA or USB-A ports
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K65S20M2 64.5"
This Sony TV earns high marks for its vivid picture quality, clear sound, and excellent build reliability, with many owners reporting years of trouble-free use. While some users experienced minor backlight bleed or initial setup issues with external devices, the overwhelming majority praise the brand for delivering a premium experience at a reasonable price.
Pros
- Vivid and stunning picture quality
- Clear and perfect sound
- Long-lasting durability and reliability
- Easy and smooth setup
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Minor backlight bleed in corners
- Initial setup issues with external devices
- Customer service hang-up experience
- Remote control could be improved
Scores
Specifications
| Roku Plus Series 65R6C7 64.5" | Sony BRAVIA 2 II K65S20M2 64.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Motion Tech | Roku Smart Picture Max | Motionflow XR 240 |
| Processor | Roku Smart Picture Max | 4K Processor X1 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| VRR | Variable Refresh Rate (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 | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home | Apple AirPlay, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 3 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | — | 20W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio | DTS:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 400mm x 300mm | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 189W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 224 kWh★ | 309 kWh |
| Weight | 18.01 kg★ | 19.69 kg |
Pros & Cons
Roku Plus Series 65R6C7 64.5"
- Strong smart (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong display (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K65S20M2 64.5"
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong smart (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong audio (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Roku Plus Series 65R6C7 64.5" offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 80 overall, wins 3 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 37 specs.