Sony BRAVIA 2 II K43S20M2 43"
Sony
72 Overall Score
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Roku Select Series HD 32R2E5 32"
Roku
36 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K43S20M2 43"
No customer feedback yet
Roku Select Series HD 32R2E5 32"
62 out of 100 high confidence 47 reviews
The Roku TV receives mixed reviews with a significant number of users praising its ease of use, smart features, and value for money, especially for smaller spaces like dorm rooms or bedrooms. However, there are recurring complaints about dead-on-arrival units and poor picture quality, with some customers reporting units that failed within weeks. Overall, it's a decent budget option but with notable reliability and quality control issues.
Pros
- Easy to use and navigate
- Good value for money
- Clear picture quality
- Perfect size for small spaces
- Built-in Roku streaming
Cons
- High rate of dead on arrival units
- Poor picture quality and blurriness
- Unit fails within weeks of use
- Wide leg spacing requires new stand
- Complicated antenna channel setup
Ease of use 10
Picture quality 11
Reliability 5
Value for money 9
Setup process 7
Size and fit 8
Scores
Smart Home
Budget
Streaming
Portable
Outdoor
Corporate
Gaming
Sports
Movies
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 2 II K43S20M2 43" | Roku Select Series HD 32R2E5 32" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 43" | 32" |
| Resolution | 4K★ | HD |
| Panel Type | LED | LED |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Motion Tech | Motionflow XR 240 | — |
| Processor | 4K Processor X1 | — |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG | — |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| ALLM | ✓★ | — |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Roku Voice, Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Works With | — | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 20W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✗ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos | Dolby Audio |
| eARC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | 2.0 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Ethernet | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 95W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 180 kWh | 63 kWh★ |
| Weight | 7.80 kg | 3.40 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K43S20M2 43"
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong smart (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Roku Select Series HD 32R2E5 32"
- Strong smart (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average display (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average hdr (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average gaming (17th percentile)17th %ile
Pricing
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K43S20M2 43"0.180score per dollar
vs
Roku Select Series HD 32R2E5 32"0.298score per dollar
Roku Select Series HD 32R2E5 32" offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony BRAVIA 2 II K43S20M2 43"
Scores 72 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 13 of 36 specs.
