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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you're on a tight budget, the Amazon 4-Series might be appealing due to its lower price. However, it's important to note that the Vizio M-Series offers better performance across most content types, including movies, sports, and gaming. The Vizio M-Series also provides superior picture quality in both dark and bright rooms, along with better sound and motion handling capabilities. If these aspects are important for your viewing experience and you don't mind spending a bit more, the Vizio M-Series would be the preferable choice. Keep in mind, though, that neither TV excels in bright room conditions, but the Vizio fares somewhat better. The Amazon TV may fall short in overall picture and sound quality, which could impact enjoyment of various content. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Amazon 4-Series (LCD)
- The Amazon 4-Series (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Vizio M-Series (LCD).
Advantages of the Vizio M-Series (LCD)
- Good for dark room
- Good for movies & TV
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.7
7.6
7.13/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.2
7.6
7.13/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
5.9/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.7/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) is poor.
Sports
5.7
6.2
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is only fair for sports, while the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) is poor.
Gaming
5.5
6.4
5.6/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.7/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
60.0/100
5.7/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is only fair for gaming, while the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
5.4
8.3
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
3.4/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
5.9/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.7
7.6
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) is poor.
Bright Room
6.1
6.6
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
5.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) and Amazon 4-Series (LCD) are both only fair for bright room, though the Vizio M-Series (LCD) is somewhat better.
Cost
$330
$550
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Amazon 4-Series (LCD) has a price of $330 and the Vizio M-Series (LCD) costs $550.
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How the Amazon 4-Series (LCD) and the Vizio M-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Amazon 4-Series (LCD) | Vizio M-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$330 | $550 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Amazon | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 3, 2021 | July 2, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 4K55N400A | M55Q7-J01 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 55" | 55" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Fire OS | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.1/10 | 8/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 5.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.1/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.3/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 5.8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 28.3" x 57.2" x 3.5" | 28.1" x 48.3" x 3.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 29.8" x 57.2" | 29.3" x 48.3" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 42.5 lbs | 30.5 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 300 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 5.7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 16 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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Tech Advisor
Jim Martin | May 2023
"The attraction here is that the 4-Series uses Amazon’s Fire TV interface. Picture quality is good but unexceptional. At the discounted prices, which can seemingly be had regularly, they are better value."
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About Amazon
Amazon, the largest online retailer in North America, has forged partnerships with TCL and Hisense to produce white-label TVs incorporating their Fire OS software. These Amazon-branded TVs typically compete in the low-end and mid-range segments, offering compelling price points. Leveraging their strong reputation, Amazon has swiftly built brand trust in the TV market despite being relatively new to it. To enhance their popularity, these TVs integrate features from the Amazon ecosystem, including Alexa, providing users with a seamless and interconnected TV experience.
About Vizio
Vizio is an American company. While they initially gained recognition for offering budget-friendly TVs, they have successfully expanded their product lineup to include high-end options as well. They manufacture TVs primarily in Mexico, China, and Vietnam. Similar to many Korean TV brands, Vizio developed its own smart TV software called SmartCast. In the past, SmartCast was not the best smart TV software, but it has evolved so that it is now good for using your TV and connecting to streaming services.
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