Sony BRAVIA XR83A80L 83"
Roku Pro Series 75R8C5 75"
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA XR83A80L 83"
The Sony Bravia XR A80L OLED TV receives mostly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality and excellent performance with gaming consoles like the PS5. However, several users express frustration with outdated Android 10 software and slow updates, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these software concerns, the TV is praised for its realistic visuals and build quality.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Excellent gaming performance with PS5
- Realistic visuals
- Great build quality
- Easy to use for seniors
Cons
- Outdated Android 10 software
- Slow software updates
- Software issues detract from 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 XR83A80L 83" | 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 | 42.00 kg | 37.24 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA XR83A80L 83"
- 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 (87th percentile)87th %ile
Pricing
Roku Pro Series 75R8C5 75" offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 41 specs.
