If you want better dark room performance, movie watching, and HDR gaming, the Samsung Q60A is a good choice, despite its higher cost. It offers good overall picture quality with strong contrast and effective upscaling for high-definition content. However, for brightly lit rooms or if cost is a key concern, the Vizio V-Series might be a more suitable option although it has a poorer bright room performance. Both TVs are similar for gaming due to poor response time and input lag, but for general TV watching, cartoons, and animation, they perform adequately. Neither is exceptional for sports due to fair motion processing and viewing angles. Keep in mind that neither have great speaker quality, so you might consider external speakers for better sound. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Q60A (LCD)
Good for bright room
Good for news, talk, & other TV
Very good for cartoons & animation
Good for upscaling
Good motion processing
Advantages of the Vizio V-Series (LCD)
The Vizio V-Series (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung Q60A (LCD).
Key differences
Cartoons & Animation
8.2/10
7.0/10
7.5/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
8.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The Samsung Q60A (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is good.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.3/10
6.3/10
8.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Samsung Q60A (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
Bright Room
7.2/10
5.8/10
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
8.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Samsung Q60A (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$498
$198
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The Samsung Q60A (LCD) has a price of $498 and the Vizio V-Series (LCD) costs $198.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Q60A (LCD) to have good picture quality, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.5/10
6.3/10
7.13/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
7.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.7/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Q60A (LCD) and Vizio V-Series (LCD) are both only fair for movies & TV.
Sports
6.5/10
6.1/10
7.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
8.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Q60A (LCD) and Vizio V-Series (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
Gaming
5.6/10
5.6/10
5.7/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
6.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
The Vizio V-Series (LCD) and Samsung Q60A (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
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How the Samsung Q60A (LCD) and the Vizio V-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
"The least expensive QLED is a solid choice for Samsung fans. Right out of the gate my eye was drawn to the Samsung. It is bright. The quantum dots let the Q60A produce far deeper, richer colors than the Vizio and TCL"
"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 Samsung
Samsung, a South Korean electronics manufacturer, holds the title of being the largest global TV vendor in terms of units sold. They offer a diverse lineup of TV products that cater to various budget ranges. A notable achievement in recent years is the development of Quantum Dots, a technology that enhances color reproduction, resulting in richer and more vibrant hues. Samsung TVs are well-regarded for their high manufacturing quality and user-friendly software, making them an excellent choice for consumers seeking an intuitive viewing experience.
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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