Sony BRAVIA K77XR8B 77"
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA K77XR8B 77"
The Sony Bravia 8B OLED TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, vibrant colors, deep blacks, and sleek design. Users praise the crisp, natural image and the improved, compact remote, though some note the acoustic surface audio lacks punch and the ATSC 3.0 tuner has issues. A few complaints include a missing remote control and the necessity of a Google account for smart features, but overall it is highly recommended for a premium home theater experience.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Vibrant colors and deep blacks
- Sleek and thin design
- Improved compact remote
- Crisp and natural image
Cons
- Acoustic surface audio lacks punch
- ATSC 3.0 tuner issues on some channels
- Missing remote control in some units
- Requires Google account for smart features
- Sound system recommended for best experience
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
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA K77XR8B 77" | Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 77" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | QLED |
| Backlight | OLED★ | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | glossy |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | Near Infinite | infinite |
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | — |
| Motion Tech | XR OLED Motion | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| 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 | Google Assistant | Not Applicable, Not Applicable |
| Screen Mirroring | Miracast, Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Works With | Google Home | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1 | 4 |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Surround, DTS, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD, DTS:X | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 438W | 235W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 238 kWh★ |
| Weight | 32.30 kg | 18.55 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA K77XR8B 77"
- Strong display (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong smart (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
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
Pricing
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" offers 2.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 39 specs.
