If saving money is a priority and you're looking for a TV that performs decently with cartoons and animation, the Vizio D-Series could be appealing, though it does struggle in bright light situations and isn't ideal for gaming or sports viewing. On the other hand, if you're willing to spend a bit more, the Hisense A4H displays colors out of the box very well and has very good motion processing, making it more suitable if you watch a lot of fast-moving content, but like the Vizio, it's not great in bright rooms and also has limited gaming performance. Both TVs have their shortcomings in dark room settings, and neither is particularly strong when it comes to sound or using as a monitor. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense A4H (LCD)
Good viewing angle
Advantages of the Vizio D-Series (LCD)
Good for cartoons & animation
Good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.3/10
6.6/10
3.80/10
CONTRAST
6.86/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.4/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Vizio D-Series (LCD) has only fair picture quality, while the Hisense A4H (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.2/10
6.2/10
3.80/10
CONTRAST
6.86/10
5.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
7.8/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
No
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Vizio D-Series (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the Hisense A4H (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
5.9/10
7.1/10
6.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.8/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.4/10
5.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.3/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The Vizio D-Series (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the Hisense A4H (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.0/10
6.7/10
5.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.8/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Vizio D-Series (LCD) and Hisense A4H (LCD) are both only fair for news, talk, & other TV, though the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is somewhat better.
Bright Room
4.7/10
5.7/10
7.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
5.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
2.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.0/10
The Vizio D-Series (LCD) and Hisense A4H (LCD) are both poor for bright room, though the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is somewhat better.
Cost
$145
$170
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
The Hisense A4H (LCD) has a price of $145 and the Vizio D-Series (LCD) costs $170.
"A Full HD TV that has the wits of most 4K TVs at a bottom-barrel price point. It has decent black levels thanks to its full array lighting and the above-par brightness will surprise you. Compared to the competition, the Vizio D-Series is probably the most affordable TV out there from a reputable manufacturer which makes it compelling."
Get a great deal on the Hisense A4H (LCD) or the Vizio D-Series (LCD)
About Hisense
Hisense, a Chinese TV manufacturer, entered the US market in approximately 2011 and has since acquired TV divisions from various companies such as Toshiba, Sharp, Hitachi, and NEC. Currently ranking as the fourth largest vendor in terms of sales volume, Hisense aims to capture a wide range of TV budget segments. They offer exceptional value with TVs that often outperform their competitors at similar price points, making them a compelling choice for consumers. In the US, they use Google TV as their smart TV software which provides the largest app selection and a very modern user interface, however it is not as user friendly as the software from other vendors.
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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