The Samsung Frame Series is a premium-priced TV that stands out with its unique frame, which can display photos and art to match your room's style when not in use, and it includes a 120Hz refresh rate suitable for fast action and gaming. However, it must be wall-mounted, as it doesn't come with a traditional stand. On the other hand, the Vizio V-Series is much more budget-friendly and still offers good picture quality, but with a lower 60Hz refresh rate, making it less ideal for fast-paced content. If your budget allows and you appreciate design and fluid motion for games and sports, the Samsung Frame Series is a solid choice; if you're looking to save money and need a basic TV with decent performance for everyday use, the Vizio V-Series could serve you well. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Frame Series (LCD)
Good for bright room
Good for gaming
Good for news, talk, & other TV
Very good for cartoons & animation
Good for use as monitor
Good for upscaling
Good motion processing
Good reflections
Advantages of the Vizio V-Series (LCD)
The Vizio V-Series (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung Frame Series (LCD).
Key differences
Sports
6.8/10
6.1/10
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) and Vizio V-Series (LCD) are both only fair for sports, though the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Samsung Frame Series has a better response time and motion processing for watching sports, which results in smoother action with less blur, but its narrower viewing angle and only fair reflections handling might reduce the viewing quality in a room with wide seating or lots of light. The Vizio V-Series, while slightly worse in response time and much worse in motion processing, causing more motion blur, does have a better handling of reflections and a somewhat better gray uniformity that minimizes distracting areas during sports viewing, but its narrow viewing angle still remains a downside.
Gaming
7.8/10
5.6/10
8.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
7.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is good for gaming, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Frame Series offers better gaming performance with higher response time and input lag scores, and supports a 120Hz refresh rate, which means smoother motion and less blur during fast-paced games. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series has lower gaming performance due to its lower response time and input lag scores, and it is limited to a 60Hz refresh rate, resulting in more motion blur and a less responsive gaming experience.
Cartoons & Animation
8.1/10
7.0/10
7.2/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
7.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is good.
The Samsung Frame Series excels with vibrant and accurate colors straight out of the box and offers a good color gamut, making it ideal for animation where these aspects are very important. On the other hand, the Vizio V-Series also displays good colors without adjustment but falls behind in color gamut, which can impact the richness of on-screen colors.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.5/10
6.3/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Samsung Frame Series delivers very good upscaling and colors out of the box, providing clearer images and more accurate colors for standard definition content like news and talk shows compared to the Vizio V-Series, which offers fair upscaling and colors out of the box, resulting in less refined picture quality. Additionally, with its superior SDR brightness, the Samsung Frame Series can handle bright rooms better, whereas the Vizio may appear dim under similar conditions.
Bright Room
7.3/10
5.8/10
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
8.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
6.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
7.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is poor.
The Samsung Frame Series is better suited for bright rooms compared to the Vizio V-Series because it has very good SDR brightness and handles reflections well. On the other hand, the Vizio V-Series struggles with poor SDR brightness and only fair performance in reflections handling, making it less ideal for well-lit environments.
Cost
$1,598
$400
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Samsung Frame Series (LCD) has a price of $1,598 and the Vizio V-Series (LCD) costs $400.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Frame Series (LCD) to have good picture quality, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.2/10
6.3/10
7.75/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
6.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.7/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio V-Series (LCD) and Samsung Frame Series (LCD) are both only fair for movies & TV.
The Samsung Frame Series may not provide the best viewing experience for movies and cinematic TV due to its lack of local dimming which affects contrast, black uniformity, and hence the depth of dark scenes, although it has good color accuracy out of the box.
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How the Samsung Frame Series (LCD) and the Vizio V-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
"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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