Sony XR83A80L
Sony
95 Overall Score
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Roku Pro Series 75R8C5 75"
Roku
79 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony XR83A80L
No customer feedback yet
Roku Pro Series 75R8C5 75"
88 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
This Roku TV earns high praise for its stunning picture quality, vibrant colors, and excellent brightness, especially in the 2025 model. Users love the intuitive Roku interface and the innovative Pro Remote with backlit buttons and no batteries. While the built-in speakers are surprisingly good for most, one reviewer found them underwhelming and prefers a soundbar. A minor early issue with local dimming zones resolved itself, and the TV is considered a great value, particularly at sale prices.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Vibrant colors and brightness
- Intuitive Roku interface
- Innovative Pro Remote with backlit buttons
- No batteries needed for remote
Cons
- Built-in speakers not immersive for some
- Must disable TV speakers for soundbar use
- Initial local dimming zone issue
- Delivery service issues with free setup
Picture quality 5
Built in speakers 4
Roku interface 3
Remote control 2
Value for money 3
Delivery service 2
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Specifications
| Sony XR83A80L | Roku Pro Series 75R8C5 75" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 83" | 75" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | OLED★ | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 676 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | Near Infinite (Black Pixels Emit | — |
| Color Gamut | XR Triluminos Pro | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | XR OLED Motion Technology | — |
| 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, Amazon Alexa | Not Applicable, Not Applicable |
| Screen Mirroring | Miracast, Apple AirPlay | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Works With | Alexa, Google Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0.2 | 4 |
| Wattage | 60W★ | — |
| 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 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 400x400 | 400mm x 400mm |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 390W | 60W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 390 kWh | 377 kWh★ |
| Weight | 25.00 kg★ | 37.24 kg |
Pros & Cons
Sony XR83A80L
- Strong smart (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong display (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong audio (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
Roku Pro Series 75R8C5 75"
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong display (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong gaming (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Sony XR83A80L0.029score per dollar
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Roku Pro Series 75R8C5 75"0.066score per dollar
Roku Pro Series 75R8C5 75" offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony XR83A80L
Scores 95 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 41 specs.
