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Updated January 10, 2024·
If budget is a concern and you're looking for an affordable option, the Vizio MQ6 '23 is typically much less expensive than the Vizio P-Series. While the picture quality of the MQ6 '23 is decent, the P-Series offers superior overall picture quality, which may be noticeable if you care a lot about image fidelity. For gaming, the P-Series stands out with a higher gaming score, making it the better choice for gamers, especially if you play fast-paced or competitive games. On the other hand, the MQ6 '23 still offers good performance for casual gaming. When it comes to watching in bright rooms, the P-Series has a higher bright room score, suggesting it handles reflections better and maintains picture quality in well-lit environments. If you often watch movies and want better contrast and vibrant colors, the P-Series might be worth the additional cost, thanks to its higher movie/series score, contrast, and better performance in dark rooms. But if you're aiming to save money and don't need the top-tier gaming or bright room performance, the MQ6 '23 could serve well for general TV watching, news, and TV shows where extreme picture quality might not be as critical. 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 P-Series (LCD).
Advantages of the Vizio P-Series (LCD)
- Very good for bright room
- Good for gaming
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Gaming
6.5
7.7
6.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.0/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
4.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
5.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good for gaming, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is only fair.
The Vizio MQ6 '23 has a fair response time and very good input lag, which makes it decent for gaming, yet may present slight delays in fast-paced games. On the other hand, the Vizio P-Series also has a fair response time but with just good input lag, and with its higher refresh rate, it provides a smoother gaming experience, making it more suitable for quick reaction games.
Cartoons & Animation
7.4
8.3
8.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.3/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
7.7/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.2/10
5.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is good.
The Vizio MQ6 '23 has a good color accuracy out of the box, which is essential for cartoons and animation since it ensures that the colors intended by the content creators are displayed accurately without the need for subsequent calibration. Conversely, the Vizio P-Series excels with a very good color gamut, meaning it can display a wider range of colors, which is particularly beneficial for vibrant, colorful content often found in animated material.
Bright Room
6.3
8.9
5.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
5.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.6/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is only fair.
The Vizio P-Series displays a brighter image for standard and high dynamic range content and handles reflections better, making it superior for viewing in bright rooms compared to the Vizio MQ6 '23, which has fair SDR and HDR brightness and reflection handling, potentially leading to a less vivid picture in well-lit environments.
Cost
$500
$998
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) has a price of $500 and the Vizio P-Series (LCD) costs $998.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.4
7.9
6.00/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) and Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.3
7.7
6.00/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
7.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) and Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) are both good for movies & TV.
The Vizio MQ6 '23 provides a strong contrast ratio and effective local dimming, enhancing movie and cinematic TV enjoyment with deeper blacks, although its black uniformity is slightly less consistent than the more advanced Vizio P-Series, which offers superior contrast, local dimming for more effectively dark scenes, and better overall black uniformity. While both TVs have respectable colors out of the box and color volume, the P-Series edges out with better gray uniformity and a more consistent viewing experience from different angles, making it a more versatile choice for mixed-content viewing.
Sports
6.2
6.4
4.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) and Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Vizio MQ6 '23 has difficulty with handling reflections and a limited viewing angle which makes it less ideal for sports viewing in bright rooms or with large groups, whereas the Vizio P-Series offers improved reflections handling but still has a restricted viewing angle which can affect the viewing experience from off-center positions. Both models have fair response times and motion processing, but their mediocre gray uniformity could detract from the uniformity of the playing field during sports broadcasts.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.1
7.2
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) and Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) are both good for news, talk, & other TV.
The Vizio MQ6 '23 and Vizio P-Series both perform well for watching news and TV programs due to their proficient upscaling and SDR brightness; the MQ6 delivers good upscaling and SDR brightness, suitable for most content, while the P-Series steps up with very good SDR brightness and slightly better contrast, enhancing clarity and detail, especially in bright settings. Colors out of the box and color gamut of both TVs are rated very good, providing vibrant and accurate colors without the need for immediate calibration, though the P-Series offers incremental advantages in local dimming and contrast, contributing to deeper blacks for an improved viewing experience.
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How the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) and the Vizio P-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) | Vizio P-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $998 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Vizio | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 3, 2022 | July 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | M65Q6M | P65Q9-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 | 6.9/10 | |
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 | 7.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.3/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.2/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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" | 34.7" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 39.3 lbs | 53.3 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 | 8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 16 W | 30 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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Brian Westover | October 2021
"We were even more pleased to see that performance had improved across the board, with the display offering better color, brightness, and shorter lag times than the already excellent Roku model. Color accuracy was great right out of the box. The TCL 5-Series Google TV becomes a great option for demanding gamers."
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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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