Sony Bravia XR48A90K 48"

Sony Bravia XR48A90K 48"

Sony
85 Overall Score
vs
Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"

Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"

Roku
78 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Sony Bravia XR48A90K 48"

85 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

The Sony A90K OLED TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, deep blacks, and excellent motion handling, especially for gaming and streaming. Users praise its responsive Google TV interface and solid build, though some note the high price and that competitors like LG C2 or Samsung S95B may offer better value for certain uses. A few initial complaints about skin tones and motion smoothing were later retracted after proper calibration, highlighting the TV's learning curve.

Pros
  • Stunning OLED picture quality
  • Deep blacks and excellent contrast
  • Great motion handling for gaming
  • Responsive Google TV interface
  • Solid build quality
Cons
  • High price compared to competitors
  • Not ideal for bright rooms
  • Initial skin tone issues before calibration
  • Motion smoothing artifacts at higher settings
  • Sound not comparable to dedicated audio systems
👍 Picture quality 8
👍 Motion handling 5
🤔 Value for money 5
👍 Smart tv interface 4
👍 Build quality 3
👍 Sound quality 3

Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"

92 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

This Roku TV is a hit with buyers, who praise its sharp, bright picture and surprisingly good built-in sound that even made one user ditch their soundbar. Setup is a breeze for existing Roku households, and the voice-controlled sleep timer and standby backdrops are appreciated extras. The price is seen as a great value, with several users already planning to buy another.

Pros
  • Sharp and bright picture
  • Excellent built-in sound
  • Easy setup with Roku
  • Voice-controlled sleep timer
  • Great value for price
Cons
  • No cons mentioned
👍 Picture quality 4
👍 Sound quality 4
👍 Ease of setup 4
👍 Value for money 3
👍 Roku integration 3
👍 Voice control 2

Scores

Budget
Sony
88
Roku
93
Smart Home
Sony
92
Roku
85
Streaming
Sony
88
Roku
79
Gaming
Sony
79
Roku
60
Sports
Sony
77
Roku
66
Portable
Sony
72
Roku
50
Movies
Sony
69
Roku
60
Corporate
Sony
64
Roku
67
Outdoor
Sony
52
Roku
47

Specifications

Sony Bravia XR48A90K 48"Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"
Display
Size48"55"
Resolution4K4K
Panel TypeOLED★QLED
BacklightOLED★Full-Array LED
Aspect Ratio16:916:9
Curved✗✗
Picture Quality
Contrast RatioXR OLED Contrast Pro—
Color GamutXR Triluminos Pro—
Motion TechX-Motion ClarityVariable Refresh Rate (VRR)
ProcessorCognitive Processor XRRoku Smart Picture Max
HDR
HDR FormatsHDR10, HLG, Dolby VisionDolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
Dolby Vision✓✓
HDR10+✗✓★
HLG✓✓
Gaming
Refresh Rate120 Hz★60 Hz
Response Time8.5 ms★—
VRRVRRVRR
ALLM✓✓
Game Mode✓✓
Smart TV
PlatformGoogle TVRoku TV
Voice AssistantGoogle Assistant, Amazon AlexaRoku Voice, Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant
Screen MirroringMiracast, Apple AirPlayApple AirPlay 2, Miracast
Works WithApple HomeKitApple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home
Audio
Speaker Config2.13
Wattage25W★20W
Dolby Atmos✓✓
Surround SoundDTS Digital SurroundDolby Atmos, Dolby Audio
eARC✗✓★
Connectivity
HDMI Ports44
HDMI Version2.12.1
USB Ports2★1
Wi-FiWi-FiWi-Fi 6★
Bluetooth4.25.2★
Ethernet✓✓
Optical Audio✓✓
VESA Mount300x300300x300
Power & Size
Energy Star✗✗
Annual Energy162 kWh★175 kWh
Weight13.43 kg12.43 kg★

Pros & Cons

Sony Bravia XR48A90K 48"

  • Strong smart (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong hdr (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong gaming (86th percentile)86th %ile

Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"

  • Strong smart (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile

Pricing

Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55" is $1,068 cheaper (4.2x less).

Sony Bravia XR48A90K 48"0.061score per dollar
vs
Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55"0.235score per dollar

Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55" offers 3.9x better value for money

Verdict

★ Winner: Sony Bravia XR48A90K 48"

Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 39 specs.

Sony Bravia XR48A90K 48" Better at:

GamingMoviesSportsOutdoorPortableStreamingSmart Home

Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 55" Better at:

BudgetCorporate

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