Choose the Vizio D-Series if you're looking for a budget-friendly TV with decent overall picture quality suitable for a variety of content, including movies and sports, and you don't require cutting-edge gaming features or exceptional performance in a bright room. It's a solid choice for a secondary TV or for those on a tight budget. However, it doesn't excel in bright rooms and lacks advanced features like local dimming and wide color gamut.
On the other hand, the LG QNED90 is a premium option that offers a significantly better gaming experience, improved bright room performance, and superior picture quality with features like local dimming and a wide color gamut. It's also better for use as a monitor and supports advanced HDR formats, making it ideal for movie enthusiasts and gamers who prioritize image quality and are willing to invest in a high-end TV. Keep in mind, it's not the best for wide viewing angles due to its IPS panel, and the sound quality is only average, so you might want to consider an external sound system. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG QNED90 (LCD)
Good for bright room
Good for dark room
Very good for gaming
Very good for news, talk, & other TV
Good for use as monitor
Good motion processing
Good viewing angle
Advantages of the Vizio D-Series (LCD)
Good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.3/10
6.6/10
5.60/10
CONTRAST
6.86/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.4/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The LG QNED90 (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.8/10
6.2/10
5.60/10
CONTRAST
6.86/10
5.3/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The LG QNED90 (LCD) and Vizio D-Series (LCD) are both only fair for movies & TV, though the LG QNED90 (LCD) is somewhat better.
The LG QNED90 offers better local dimming and finer control over its lighting zones affecting contrast and black uniformity, which are crucial for movie watching in darkened rooms, but its larger size might not suit smaller spaces where the Vizio D-Series fits better. However, the darker scenes may not look as consistent on the Vizio D-Series due to lower black uniformity and local dimming capabilities, despite its superior contrast ratio; colors out of the box are excellent but this might not compensate for its overall performance in movie watching scenarios.
Sports
6.7/10
6.1/10
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
6.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
No
The LG QNED90 (LCD) and Vizio D-Series (LCD) are both only fair for sports, though the LG QNED90 (LCD) is somewhat better.
The LG QNED90 offers a very good response time and fair handling of reflections, which would benefit fast-moving sports content, but it has an only fair viewing angle, making it less ideal for wide seating areas. On the other hand, the Vizio D-Series is rated fair for response time, therefore less optimal for fast-paced sports, but it handles reflections well; however, with a poor rating in both viewing angle and gray uniformity, it might present quality consistency issues from different seats and uneven coloring on sports fields.
Gaming
8.1/10
5.6/10
7.6/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
6.0/10
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
10.0/100
8.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
The LG QNED90 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
7.6/10
7.1/10
7.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.8/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.4/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
5.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The LG QNED90 (LCD) and Vizio D-Series (LCD) are both good for cartoons & animation, though the LG QNED90 (LCD) is somewhat better.
The LG QNED90 is good for watching cartoons and animation because the colors out of the box, color gamut, and color volume are all rated good, which ensures rich and accurate colors. Meanwhile, the Vizio D-Series excels with colors out of the box but has limitations in color gamut and color volume, leading to less vibrant wide-ranging colors despite excellent initial color accuracy.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.0/10
6.7/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The LG QNED90 (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The LG QNED90 is highly regarded for watching news and other TV programs due to its very good upscaling abilities and good color performance straight out of the box, qualities that are particularly important for these types of content. In contrast, the Vizio D-Series, while it has excellent color accuracy out of the box, is only rated as fair in upscaling and has poorer color gamut and volume, leading to a less impressive overall viewing experience for the same content.
Bright Room
7.7/10
5.7/10
7.7/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.0/10
The LG QNED90 (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$2,000
$170
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The LG QNED90 (LCD) has a price of $2,000 and the Vizio D-Series (LCD) costs $170.
"When it comes to HDR brightness it has very bright highlights and impressive HDR. In terms of design the QNED90 looks beautiful. The TV did great with fast response times, excellent reactions and instant rendering of all our commands. If you look for a good performing premium 4K TV the QNED90 ticks all the boxes."
"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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