If you prioritize a high-quality picture and excellent dark room performance, and you're willing to pay a higher price, the LG A2 OLED TV is the stronger choice. Its OLED technology delivers perfect blacks and a wider viewing angle, which is great for movies, series, and diverse content viewing.
On the other hand, the Vizio V-Series LCD TV is more budget-friendly, making it a suitable option if you're looking to spend less. However, it won't perform as well in dark rooms and its lower picture quality scores indicate it may not match the LG in terms of picture crispness and color representation.
Both models may not be ideal for very bright rooms as they have moderate bright room performance. For gamers, both TVs have some gaming features, although the LG A2 may provide a slightly better experience. If robust sound is important, consider that neither TV is noted for having great speakers. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG A2 (OLED)
Good for bright room
Excellent for dark room
Good for gaming
Excellent for movies & TV
Very good for sports
Very good for news, talk, & other TV
Very good for cartoons & animation
Very good for use as monitor
Good for upscaling
Very good motion processing
Excellent viewing angle
Very good reflections
Advantages of the Vizio V-Series (LCD)
The Vizio V-Series (LCD) has no clear advantages over the LG A2 (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.7/10
6.8/10
10.00/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
LED
WBC
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The LG A2 (OLED) has very good picture quality, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.2/10
6.3/10
10.00/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.7/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The LG A2 (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The LG A2 excels in watching movies and cinematic TV because of its superb contrast, flawless local dimming, and excellent black uniformity, which create deep, immersive blacks - crucial for dark scenes. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series falls short in these areas, particularly lacking local dimming and having weaker gray and black uniformity, leading to less impressive dark scene reproduction.
Sports
8.2/10
6.1/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG A2 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The LG A2 OLED has excellent response time and motion processing, making it very good for watching fast-paced sports without motion blur or ghosting, while Vizio V-Series LCD's poor response time can lead to more motion blur during sports. Additionally, the LG A2's very good handling of reflections and wide viewing angles surpasses the fair performance of the Vizio V-Series in both aspects, ensuring a clearer picture from different angles even in a bright room.
Gaming
7.1/10
5.6/10
9.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
6.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
The LG A2 (OLED) is good for gaming, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is poor.
The LG A2 (OLED) is better for gaming than the Vizio V-Series (LCD) because it has an excellent response time allowing for smoother motion, while the Vizio V-Series has a poor response time which can result in more noticeable blurring during fast action scenes.
Cartoons & Animation
8.7/10
7.0/10
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The LG A2 (OLED) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is good.
The LG A2 OLED TV is considered very good for watching cartoons and animation because it has very good color accuracy out of the box and a very good color gamut, ensuring vibrant and true-to-life colors. In comparison, the Vizio V-Series LCD TV, while also having very good colors out of the box, offers a poorer color gamut, which might lead to less vivid colors in animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6/10
6.3/10
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The LG A2 (OLED) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The LG A2 offers excellent upscaling and very good SDR brightness which results in a clear and vibrant display for news and TV programs; it also benefits from superior colors out of the box and a wider color gamut. The Vizio V-Series, although cheaper, provides lower upscaling quality and fair SDR brightness, which may lead to a less detailed and dimmer image, while the colors and contrast performance are not as impressive compared to the LG A2.
Bright Room
7.0/10
5.8/10
9.1/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
7.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
6.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
8.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The LG A2 (OLED) is good for bright room, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is poor.
The LG A2 OLED displays brighter images in both SDR and HDR and handles reflections better, making it well-suited for bright rooms. Conversely, the Vizio V-Series LCD struggles with lower brightness and poorer reflection handling which compromises its performance in well-lit environments.
Cost
$1,997
$400
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The LG A2 (OLED) has a price of $1,997 and the Vizio V-Series (LCD) costs $400.
"Movie fans will find a lot here to love, and the A2 series’ low prices compared with other OLED TVs will keep their wallets happy. Images had the deep blacks and detailed shadows typical of the best 4K TVs, while colors looked both fully saturated and clean. Also, the A2’s out-of-box picture performance in Filmmaker mode was mostly accurate, requiring only slight adjustments to optimize brightness, color, and contrast."
"Vizio's cheapest 4K HDR TV packs in a lot for a low price. The voice control via the remote works well, about as well as Roku's version on devices that have it. So if you know your way around a TV menu, or want to be able to dial in the picture even on an inexpensive TV, the Vizio is the better choice"
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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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