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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize overall picture quality and newer technology, the Vizio MQ6 '23 would be a better fit for you. It offers better performance for movies and series, and has better dark room performance than the Vizio V-Series. The MQ6 also includes voice commands for ease of use. However, if you're looking to save money, the Vizio V-Series is generally less expensive and still suitable for cartoons and animation. It has a slightly better sound power but lacks local dimming, which means it may not perform as well in dark environments compared to the MQ6. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD)
- Good for dark room
- Good for movies & TV
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
Advantages of the Vizio V-Series (LCD)
- The Vizio V-Series (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.4
6.8
6.00/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.3
6.3
6.00/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
7.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.7/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Vizio MQ6 '23 offers a better watching experience for movies and cinematic TV due to its good contrast and local dimming feature, which enhances on-screen depth and black uniformity, thus providing more vivid and dramatic visuals. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series, while having slightly better contrast, lacks local dimming, leading to less depth and weaker black uniformity, resulting in a fair overall quality for movie viewing with less impressive dark scene reproduction.
Gaming
6.5
5.6
6.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
4.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
5.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is only fair for gaming, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.1
6.3
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Vizio MQ6 '23 is better at upscaling lower resolution content, providing good SDR brightness, and delivering colors out of the box that are better suited for watching news and talk shows compared to the Vizio V-Series. Although the V-Series has a slightly better contrast performance, it falls short in SDR brightness and color accuracy, which are important for such content.
Cost
$448
$390
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) has a price of $448 and the Vizio V-Series (LCD) costs $390.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.2
6.1
4.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) and Vizio V-Series (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Vizio MQ6 '23 has a fair response time and motion processing which are crucial for watching fast-paced sports, but its handling of reflections and viewing angles are only fair, which could affect visibility in well-lit rooms or from wide angles. On the other hand, the Vizio V-Series struggles with motion processing, which is important for smooth action in sports, but like the MQ6 '23, it also has fair reflection handling and viewing angles, and both have somewhat important gray uniformity that is considered fair.
Cartoons & Animation
7.4
7.0
8.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.7/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
5.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) and Vizio V-Series (LCD) are both good for cartoons & animation.
The Vizio MQ6 '23 is great for watching cartoons and animation because it offers very good colors out of the box and a very good color gamut, ensuring that animated content looks vibrant and colorful. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series offers slightly less impressive color performance with good colors out of the box, but its color gamut isn't as expansive, which could make some colors in cartoons and animations look less rich.
Bright Room
6.3
5.8
5.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
5.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) to be only fair for bright room, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is poor.
The Vizio MQ6 '23 performs adequately in bright rooms due to its good SDR and HDR brightness, while reflections handling is fair, aiding in reducing glare. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series struggles more with bright conditions as it has poor SDR brightness, which makes it less capable of overcoming ambient light, even though its reflections handling is similarly fair.
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How the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) and the Vizio V-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) | Vizio V-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$448 | $390 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Vizio | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 2, 2022 | June 3, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | M55Q6M | V555-J01 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 55" | 55" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | SmartCast | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.7/10 | 6.4/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.3/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.5/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.4/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.2/10 | 6.1/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 28.07" x 48.35" x 3.19" | 28.5" x 49.1" x 3.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 30.48" x 48.5" | 30.9" x 49.1" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 29.4 lbs | 30.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 200 | 300 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 6/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 16 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | Yes, Bypass only | |
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Geoffrey Morrison | June 2021
"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 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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