Sony BRAVIA XR A90K 48"
Sony
76 Overall Score
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Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
Roku
79 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA XR A90K 48"
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
Scores
Gaming
Smart Home
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Portable
Movies
Outdoor
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA XR A90K 48" | Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 48" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | QLED |
| Backlight | OLED★ | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | Near Infinite (Black Pixels Emit | infinite |
| Color Gamut | XR Triluminos Pro | — |
| Motion Tech | XR OLED Motion | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | Roku Smart Picture Max |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, 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, Apple Siri | Not Applicable, Not Applicable |
| Screen Mirroring | Google Cast, Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Works With | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home | |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | — | 4 |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 235W★ |
| Energy Star | — | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 238 kWh★ |
| Weight | 13.40 kg★ | 18.55 kg |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA XR A90K 48"
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong smart (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong hdr (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong display (79th percentile)
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong gaming (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Sony BRAVIA XR A90K 48"0.080score per dollar
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Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"0.121score per dollar
Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55" offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Roku Pro Series 55R8C5 55"
Scores 79 overall, wins 1 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 38 specs.
