The LG UP7000 is at a lower midrange price point and is often significantly less expensive than the Vizio P-Series.
Alternatively, the Vizio P-Series is more expensive.
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Advantages of the LG UP7000 (LCD)
Good for upscaling
Advantages of the Vizio P-Series (LCD)
Very good for bright room
Good for dark room
Good for gaming
Good for movies & TV
Good for news, talk, & other TV
Very good for cartoons & animation
Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.6/10
7.9/10
5.37/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) has good picture quality, while the LG UP7000 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.1/10
7.7/10
5.37/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
5.1/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the LG UP7000 (LCD) is poor.
The LG UP7000 struggles with movies and cinematic TV due to its lower contrast, lack of local dimming, and poor black uniformity which are critical for a good movie experience, whereas the Vizio P-Series excels in these areas, also offering good color accuracy and volume right out of the box which enhances the picture quality.
Gaming
5.6/10
7.7/10
5.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
6.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
5.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good for gaming, while the LG UP7000 (LCD) is poor.
The LG UP7000 has a poor response time which can lead to blur in fast-paced games, yet it offers best-in-class input lag, making it highly responsive to gaming inputs. Conversely, the Vizio P-Series has a fair response time, providing a sharper image during motion, and good input lag ensuring games still feel responsive.
Cartoons & Animation
5.6/10
8.3/10
5.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.3/10
5.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
5.2/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.2/10
6.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the LG UP7000 (LCD) is poor.
The Vizio P-Series is favored for cartoons and animation due to its "very good" colors out of the box and color gamut, which contribute to vivid and accurate on-screen images. In contrast, the LG UP7000 is considered poor for such content as it struggles with both out-of-the-box color accuracy and a limited color gamut, resulting in less vibrant and true-to-life pictures.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.9/10
7.2/10
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the LG UP7000 (LCD) is poor.
The LG UP7000 struggles with upscaling and has poor color accuracy out of the box, which affects picture quality for news and TV programs, especially considering its fair SDR brightness. In contrast, the Vizio P-Series delivers very good SDR brightness and better color accuracy out of the box, alongside superior contrast and effective local dimming, making it more suitable for watching these types of content.
Bright Room
5.9/10
8.9/10
6.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
6.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
5.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.6/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the LG UP7000 (LCD) is poor.
The LG UP7000 struggles in bright rooms due to fair SDR and HDR brightness performance and poor reflection handling, whereas the Vizio P-Series excels in the same environment with very good scores for both SDR and HDR brightness, alongside very good reflection handling, making it more suitable for well-lit spaces.
Cost
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The LG UP7000 (LCD) has a price of $620 and the Vizio P-Series (LCD) costs $998.
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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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