Roku Select Series 55R5D5 55"
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K55S20M2 54.6"
What Buyers Say
Roku Select Series 55R5D5 55"
The Roku 55" Class Select Series 4K QLED Smart TV is widely praised for its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and easy setup, especially for the price. Many users appreciate the built-in Roku platform for its intuitive interface and app availability. However, a notable minority report serious issues like screen failure, speaker static, and software glitches within weeks of purchase, with some experiencing problems across multiple units. Overall, it is seen as a great value for budget-conscious buyers, but reliability concerns temper the enthusiasm.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Vibrant colors
- Easy setup
- Great value for money
- Intuitive Roku interface
Cons
- Screen failure within weeks
- Speaker static noise
- Software glitches
- Stripped mounting screws
- Annoying setup sign-ins
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K55S20M2 54.6"
The Sony 55" BRAVIA 2 II LED 4K UHD Smart Google TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from users. Reviewers consistently praise its stunning picture quality, vibrant colors, and excellent clarity, often describing the experience as breathtaking. The TV is also noted for being easy to set up, having decent built-in speakers, and offering great value for its price, with professional sales support mentioned as a bonus.
Pros
- Amazing picture quality
- Vibrant and accurate colors
- Easy to set up
- Decent built-in speakers
- Great value for the price
Cons
- No negative points mentioned
Scores
Specifications
| Roku Select Series 55R5D5 55" | Sony BRAVIA 2 II K55S20M2 54.6" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 54.6" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Motion Tech | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | Motionflow XR 240 |
| Processor | HDR Plus | 4K Processor X1 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10+, HLG | HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | — |
| ALLM | — | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Roku TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Roku Voice, Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Miracast | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | — | 20W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Audio | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x100 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 207W | 141W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 207 kWh★ | 238 kWh |
| Weight | 9.12 kg★ | 13.20 kg |
Pros & Cons
Roku Select Series 55R5D5 55"
- Strong smart (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong hdr (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong connectivity (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K55S20M2 54.6"
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong smart (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong audio (77th percentile)
Pricing
Roku Select Series 55R5D5 55" offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 78 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 37 specs.
