Sony BRAVIA 8 II K65XR80M2 65"
Roku Pro Series 75R8C5 75"
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA 8 II K65XR80M2 65"
The Sony BRAVIA 8 II 65-inch OLED TV delivers stunning picture quality with deep blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent contrast, making it a top choice for movies and gaming. However, many users report significant issues with the Google TV interface, including a confusing layout, unreliable voice commands, and a non-backlit remote. Build quality and firmware stability are also concerns, with some units failing within months and requiring frustrating warranty service.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality with deep blacks
- Vibrant and accurate colors
- Excellent contrast and brightness
- Great for movies and gaming
- Good built-in sound quality
Cons
- Confusing Google TV interface
- Unreliable voice commands
- Non-backlit remote control
- Firmware stability issues
- Poor warranty service experience
Roku Pro Series 75R8C5 75"
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
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 8 II K65XR80M2 65" | Roku Pro Series 75R8C5 75" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 75" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | OLED★ | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | Near Infinite (Black Pixels Emit | — |
| Color Gamut | Quantum Dot panel and XR Triluminos Max | — |
| 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 | Not Applicable, Not Applicable |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Google Cast | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Works With | Alexa, Google Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 7.1 | 4 |
| Wattage | 2W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 400mm x 400mm |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 397W | 60W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 338 kWh★ | 377 kWh |
| Weight | 22.91 kg★ | 37.24 kg |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA 8 II K65XR80M2 65"
- Strong display (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong audio (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
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 (87th percentile)87th %ile
Pricing
Roku Pro Series 75R8C5 75" offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 39 specs.
