If you're on a tight budget, the Vizio D-Series could be the right choice as it's significantly more affordable and still manages to offer good performance for cartoons and animations. However, it falls short in bright rooms and doesn't provide the best gaming experience. In contrast, the LG UP8000 costs more but delivers a better viewing angle, making it a better option for a room where viewers might be spread out around the TV. It also has a greater sound output with more HDMI ports, which might benefit you if you plan to connect multiple devices. Neither TV excels in picture quality, but the Vizio does better when displaying grays, while the LG offers a slightly better color gamut but with poor local dimming, affecting dark scene performance. If having support for High Dynamic Range (HDR) formats is important, the LG supports HLG and is a better choice as a monitor due to its chroma subsampling capabilities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG UP8000 (LCD)
Good viewing angle
Advantages of the Vizio D-Series (LCD)
Good for cartoons & animation
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.7/10
6.6/10
5.10/10
CONTRAST
6.86/10
5.8/10
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 LG UP8000 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.3/10
6.2/10
5.10/10
CONTRAST
6.86/10
5.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
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 LG UP8000 (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
5.9/10
7.1/10
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.8/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.4/10
6.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
6.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The Vizio D-Series (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the LG UP8000 (LCD) is poor.
Cost
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The LG UP8000 (LCD) has a price of $480 and the Vizio D-Series (LCD) costs $170.
"What we liked on this one was the very sharp 4K images it could display, its good up-scaling capabilities, nice viewing angles and extremely low input lag. Lastly the new webOS 6.0 is great even if it needs some time to get your bearings while the redesigned Magic Remote feels fresh even if functionality remains the same."
"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."
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About LG
LG, a prominent TV brand from Korea, has played a significant role in popularizing OLED TVs. OLED technology is hailed as the future of TV technology. Their TVs employ WebOS, a proprietary smart TV software that not only offers seamless functionality but also includes gaming-specific features, earning praise from players worldwide. Often regarded as the gateway to unparalleled viewing experiences, LG's mid-range OLEDs come highly recommended, making them a worthwhile investment for those willing to stretch their budget for superior quality.
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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