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Updated April 10, 2024·
The Samsung N5300 offers a budget-friendly option and might be suitable if you are not particular about picture quality and mainly watch content in a bright room, but keep in mind, it doesn't perform well in dark settings. The Vizio M-Series costs more but significantly improves picture quality for movies and has better performance in both dark and bright environments. The Vizio also offers a larger screen, better gaming experience, and supports more HDR formats, which could enhance viewing for movies and sports. However, if a tight budget is a primary concern and your viewing is casual, the Samsung could be sufficient. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung N5300 (LCD)
- Good motion processing
- Very good viewing angle
Advantages of the Vizio M-Series (LCD)
- Good for dark room
- Good for movies & TV
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.6
7.6
5.102564103/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
5.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
ADS / IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Samsung N5300 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.3
7.6
5.102564103/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
5.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.7/10
6.3/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Samsung N5300 (LCD) is poor.
Gaming
4.9
6.4
5.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.7/10
4.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
60.0/100
5.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is only fair for gaming, while the Samsung N5300 (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
5.7
8.3
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
5.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
5.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
6.2/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Samsung N5300 (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.6
7.6
5.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
6.3/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Samsung N5300 (LCD) is poor.
Bright Room
5.7
6.6
8.1/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
5.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
5.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is only fair for bright room, while the Samsung N5300 (LCD) is poor.
Cost
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The Samsung N5300 (LCD) has a price of $250 and the Vizio M-Series (LCD) costs $500.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.7
6.2
7.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
4.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
6.3/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
5.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
No
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung N5300 (LCD) and Vizio M-Series (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
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How the Samsung N5300 (LCD) and the Vizio M-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung N5300 (LCD) | Vizio M-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$250 | $500 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2018 | July 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | UN40N5300 | M50Q7-J01 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 40" | 50" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 1080P | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Tizen | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.4/10 | 8/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 0 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 5.7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 5.8/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 4.9/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.3/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 20.9" x 36.3" x 2.9" | 25.5" x 43.8" x 3.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 21.8" x 36.3" | 26.7" x 43.8" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 15.4 lbs | 26.3 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 200 | 200 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 8 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | No | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 5.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 5.7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | No | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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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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