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If you're on a tight budget and need a smaller screen, the Vizio D-Series could be a good choice for basic viewing, but keep in mind that its overall picture quality, performance in bright rooms, and gaming experience are lesser. Conversely, the Vizio M-Series offers better picture quality and performance in darker rooms, which is preferable for movies and series, with improved speakers and more HDMI ports for connecting devices. However, it comes at a higher price. Both have poor local dimming and HDR brightness, limiting their HDR performance. Neither is optimal for wide seating due to limited viewing angles, but the M-Series supports more advanced HDR formats, offering a potentially better future-proof option if you plan to use HDR content. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Vizio D-Series (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
- Good reflections
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
6.6
7.6
6.86/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
6.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.2
7.6
6.86/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
6.1/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.7/10
7.5/10
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 Vizio D-Series (LCD) is only fair.
Gaming
5.6
6.4
6.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.7/10
6.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
10.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
60.0/100
5.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is only fair for gaming, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
7.1
8.3
5.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
6.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
5.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
9.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
7.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is good.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.7
7.6
5.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is only fair.
Bright Room
5.7
6.6
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
5.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
5.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is only fair for bright room, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$170
$500
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Vizio D-Series (LCD) has a price of $170 and the Vizio M-Series (LCD) costs $500.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.1
6.2
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
6.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
5.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
No
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) and Vizio D-Series (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
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How the Vizio D-Series (LCD) and the Vizio M-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Vizio D-Series (LCD) | Vizio M-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$170 | $500 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Vizio | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 2, 2022 | July 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | D32fM-K01 | M50Q7-J01 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 50" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 1080P | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | SmartCast | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 2 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 6.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 5.8/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.2/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 16.8" x 28.1" x 3.1" | 25.5" x 43.8" x 3.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 18.9" x 28.1" | 26.7" x 43.8" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 8.4 lbs | 26.3 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 100 x 100 | 200 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | No | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 6.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3/10 | 5.7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 10 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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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 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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