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If you're on a budget, the Vizio MQ6 '23 is significantly less expensive and still delivers a good overall picture quality. However, if you can spend more and value a better visual experience for movies, series, and cartoons, the Vizio M-Series has slightly better overall performance in these areas. Both struggle with bright room performance, so neither is ideal if you'll be watching a lot in a very sunny room. The M-Series also offers slightly better sound with more speaker power and an extra HDMI port for connectivity. Both are similar for gaming and sports content viewing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD)
- The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Vizio M-Series (LCD).
Advantages of the Vizio M-Series (LCD)
- Very good for cartoons & animation
Key differences
Cartoons & Animation
7.4
8.3
8.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
7.7/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
5.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is good.
The Vizio MQ6 '23 is good for watching cartoons and animation due to its good colors out of the box and very good color gamut, ensuring vibrant and accurate representations. However, the Vizio M-Series outperforms it slightly with very good performance in both colors out of the box and color gamut, offering a more vivid and wider range of colors for animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.1
7.6
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) and Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) are both good for news, talk, & other TV, though the Vizio M-Series (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Vizio MQ6 '23 is suitable for watching news and TV programs due to its effective upscaling of low-resolution content and good SDR brightness, ensuring clarity in various content quality. Similarly, the Vizio M-Series performs well with talk shows and general TV viewing because of its reliable upscaling coupled with good SDR brightness, and very good colors out of the box which enhance the viewing experience.
Cost
$500
$750
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) has a price of $500 and the Vizio M-Series (LCD) costs $750.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.4
7.6
6.00/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) and Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.3
7.6
6.00/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
7.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.7/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) and Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) are both good for movies & TV.
The Vizio MQ6 '23 is well-suited for movies and cinematic TV due to its very good contrast, effective local dimming, and excellent black uniformity, which enhance the depth and detail in dark scenes. The slightly older Vizio M-Series also excels in these areas with even higher contrast and comparable performance in local dimming and black uniformity, making both models suitable for viewers who prioritize picture quality in cinema-like environments.
Sports
6.2
6.2
4.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
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
7.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) and Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Vizio MQ6 '23 and Vizio M-Series both have fair response times and motion processing, which are crucial for sports viewing as they help in reducing motion blur during fast scenes. However, both TVs struggle with reflections handling and have limited viewing angles, leading to diminished picture quality in bright rooms or when viewed from the side; they also have just fair gray uniformity, which can affect the appearance of sports fields..
Gaming
6.5
6.4
6.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.7/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
4.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
60.0/100
5.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) and Vizio M-Series (LCD) are both only fair for gaming.
The Vizio MQ6 '23 and Vizio M-Series both have similar performance when it comes to gaming, with fair response times and very good input lag, meaning gamers can expect decent reactivity and minimal delay between their actions and what appears on screen. However, they are not ideal for hardcore gaming, as their refresh rates are limited to 60Hz which is standard, but not optimal for high-frame-rate gaming.
Bright Room
6.3
6.6
5.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
5.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) and Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) are both only fair for bright room.
The Vizio MQ6 '23 and the Vizio M-Series both have fair performance for SDR and HDR brightness, making them suitable for moderately lit rooms but less ideal for very bright environments. Both TVs handle reflections adequately; however, their contrast and color performance—while respectable with good color gamut and volume—may not fully counteract the effects of glare in bright rooms.
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How the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) and the Vizio M-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) | Vizio M-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $750 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Vizio | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 3, 2022 | July 4, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | M65Q6M | M65Q7-J01 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | SmartCast | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.7/10 | 8/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.3/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.4/10 | 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) | 32.6" x 56.9" x 3.3" | 32.9" x 57" x 3.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.4" x 56.9" | 34.1" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 39.3 lbs | 51.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 200 | 400 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6.5/10 | 5.7/10 | |
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 | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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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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