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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you're on a tight budget, the Vizio D-Series could serve well for basic TV watching and cartoons, especially in a room that isn't too bright. However, if you're looking for superior picture quality, particularly for movies and you watch in a darker room, the LG A1 OLED is the better option, with excellent dark room performance, colors, and viewing angles. The OLED's better quality comes with a higher price, and its screen may be more reflective in bright rooms. For gaming, the LG A1 performs better, but keep in mind neither of these TVs have high refresh rates, which can be important for fast-paced gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG A1 (OLED)
- Very good for dark room
- Good for gaming
- Very good 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
- Very good for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
- Very good viewing angle
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the Vizio D-Series (LCD)
- The Vizio D-Series (LCD) has no clear advantages over the LG A1 (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.2
6.6
10.00/10
CONTRAST
6.86/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.4/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
WBC
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The LG A1 (OLED) has very good picture quality, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.9
6.2
10.00/10
CONTRAST
6.86/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The LG A1 (OLED) is very good for movies & TV, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is only fair.
Sports
8.0
6.1
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
6.0/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
No
The LG A1 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is only fair.
Gaming
7.0
5.6
9.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
6.0/10
8.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
10.0/100
6.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
The LG A1 (OLED) is good for gaming, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
8.0
7.1
8.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.8/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.4/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
9.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The LG A1 (OLED) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is good.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.4
6.7
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The LG A1 (OLED) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is only fair.
Bright Room
6.6
5.7
8.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
6.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
8.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.0/10
The LG A1 (OLED) is only fair for bright room, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$1,300
$170
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The LG A1 (OLED) has a price of $1,300 and the Vizio D-Series (LCD) costs $170.
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How the LG A1 (OLED) and the Vizio D-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG A1 (OLED) | Vizio D-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $170 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | LG | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2021 | June 2, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | OLED48A1 | D32fM-K01 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 48" | 32" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 1080P | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | webOS | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.6/10 | 6/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 2 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.3/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.7/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.9/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 24.3" x 42.2" x 1.8" | 16.8" x 28.1" x 3.1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 26.7" x 42.2" | 18.9" x 28.1" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 33.1 lbs | 8.4 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 200 | 100 x 100 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | No | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 10/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 3/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 10 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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Nick Pino | July 2021
"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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