The Vizio MQ6 '23 is typically much less expensive and offers good overall picture quality, better for watching movies, series, and animation. It has a higher dark room score, which means it performs better in low-light environments.
On the other hand, the Vizio Quantum Pro costs more but provides higher gaming performance and a brighter picture, which is advantageous for well-lit rooms. It also features a 120Hz panel, which can offer smoother motion for sports and gaming. However, it has a lower dark room performance than the MQ6.
If you are on a budget and mainly watch movies and prefer darker viewing environments, the MQ6 '23 would be a suitable choice. If you can invest more and prioritize gaming or watching TV in bright rooms, the Quantum Pro would be the better option. 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 Quantum Pro (LCD)
Good for bright room
Very good for gaming
Good for use as monitor
Good viewing angle
Very good reflections
Key differences
Movies & TV
7.3/10
6.6/10
6.00/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
7.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.4/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
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 Quantum Pro (LCD) is only fair.
The Vizio MQ6 '23 excels in movies and cinematic TV due to its higher contrast and superior black uniformity, which are crucial for deep blacks and dark scene details, but it has a narrower viewing angle which might be less suitable for wide seating arrangements.
Gaming
6.5/10
8.1/10
6.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
4.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
5.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
The Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is only fair.
The Vizio Quantum Pro offers better performance for gaming due to having superior response time and input lag compared to Vizio MQ6 '23, which is crucial for fast-paced gaming where quicker reactions are needed. Additionally, the Vizio Quantum Pro's higher refresh rate enables smoother motion, making it more suitable for gaming where fast and fluid visuals are important.
Bright Room
6.3/10
7.7/10
5.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.2/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
5.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.4/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.4/10
The Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is only fair.
The Vizio MQ6 '23 provides good SDR brightness and fair handling of reflections which is suitable for bright rooms, yet its HDR brightness is poor, limiting the range of contrast especially in very bright or dark scenes. On the other hand, the Vizio Quantum Pro offers both very good SDR and good HDR brightness along with very good reflection handling, ensuring vibrant images and greater visibility in brightly lit environments.
Cost
$498
$598
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The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) has a price of $498 and the Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) costs $598.
The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) and Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Sports
6.2/10
6.4/10
4.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
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
8.9/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) and Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Vizio MQ6 '23 has slower response time and poorer motion processing compared to the Vizio Quantum Pro, which both affect clarity during fast sports scenes. However, the Quantum Pro handles reflections better and offers wider viewing angles, making it more suitable for brighter rooms and larger groups, even though both TVs have similar gray uniformity, which is still somewhat important for sports viewing.
Cartoons & Animation
7.4/10
7.5/10
8.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.0/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
7.7/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.7/10
5.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) and Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) are both good for cartoons & animation.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.1/10
6.6/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) to be good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) is only fair.
The Vizio MQ6 '23 delivers a good balance for watching news and TV programs, offering a strong performance in upscaling and in SDR (Standard Dynamic Range) brightness, which indicates clear visuals in typical viewing conditions. On the other hand, while the Vizio Quantum Pro excels with very good SDR brightness which improves daytime viewing, it may not upscale lower resolution content as effectively, making standard broadcasts and talk shows appear less sharp compared to the MQ6.
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Spec Comparison
Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD)
Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD)
GENERAL
Price
Price
$498
$598
Brand
Brand
Vizio
Vizio
Release Date
Release Date
August 3, 2022
September 1, 2023
Full name
Full name
M65Q6M
VQP65C
Screen Size
Screen Size
65"
65"
Screen Resolution
Screen Resolution
4K
4K
Screen Type
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Screen Sub-type
Screen Sub-type
LED FALD VA
LED FALD IPS
Smart TV
Smart TV
Yes
Yes
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
4
Coax Ports
Coax Ports
1
1
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
Yes
HDR Supported formats
HDR Supported formats
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
Accessibility
Accessibility
Voice Commands
Voice Commands
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES
Picture Quality Score
Picture Quality Score
7.4/10
7.3/10
Bright Room Score
Bright Room Score
6.3/10
7.8/10
Gaming Score
Gaming Score
6.5/10
8.2/10
Movies & TV Score
Movies & TV Score
7.4/10
6.7/10
Sports Score
Sports Score
6.2/10
6.5/10
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
7.1/10
6.7/10
Cartoons & Animation Score
Cartoons & Animation Score
7.5/10
7.6/10
Use as Monitor Score
Use as Monitor Score
6.2/10
7.2/10
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"
32.7" x 56.9" x 2.9"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
35.4" x 56.9"
35.5" x 56.9"
Weight without Stand
Weight without Stand
39.3 lbs
39.68 lbs
VESA Mount
VESA Mount
400 x 200
400 x 300
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
5.6/10
Local Dimming
Local Dimming
6.5/10
6/10
Gaming Local Dimming
Gaming Local Dimming
7/100
7/100
Game HDR Brightness Score
Game HDR Brightness Score
5.9/10
7.5/10
SDR Brightness Score
SDR Brightness Score
7/10
8.9/10
HDR Brightness Score
HDR Brightness Score
5.8/10
7.4/10
Gray Uniformity
Gray Uniformity
5.8/10
6/10
Black Uniformity
Black Uniformity
7.4/10
5.4/10
Viewing Angle
Viewing Angle
5/10
7.2/10
Reflections Score
Reflections Score
6.7/10
8.4/10
Upscaling
Upscaling
6.7/10
5.7/10
Motion Processing
Motion Processing
5/10
3.9/10
Color Gamut Score
Color Gamut Score
8/10
8/10
Color Volume Score
Color Volume Score
7.2/10
8.2/10
Response Time Score
Response Time Score
6.4/10
8/10
Input Lag Score
Input Lag Score
8.8/10
7.7/10
Colors Out of the Box Score
Colors Out of the Box Score
7.7/10
6.7/10
Quality Control
Quality Control
7/10
6.3/10
Chroma Subsampling Score
Chroma Subsampling Score
7/10
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
Yes
DTS:X
DTS:X
Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only
Yes
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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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