The Vizio M-Series is often significantly less expensive and offers good performance for movies, series, and cartoons, making it suitable if you're on a budget and primarily watch these types of content. However, it's not as bright as the Vizio Quantum Pro, so it may not perform as well in very sunny rooms.
The Vizio Quantum Pro is often significantly more expensive, but it has a higher gaming score, meaning it's a better option if you're a gamer looking for responsive gameplay. It also offers better performance in bright rooms compared to the M-Series, which is a plus if you plan to watch TV in a well-lit environment. Give Feedback
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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
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
7.6/10
6.6/10
7.88/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
6.7/10
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 M-Series (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) is only fair.
Gaming
6.4/10
8.1/10
6.7/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
60.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
6.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
The Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Vizio M-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) has fair response time and very good input lag which is suited for casual gaming, but the Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) offers very good response time and good input lag, making it more responsive and better suited for more competitive gaming; additionally, the Quantum Pro has a higher refresh rate that can contribute to smoother gameplay.
Cartoons & Animation
8.3/10
7.5/10
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.0/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
7.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
8.3/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.7/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) is good.
The Vizio M-Series excels in displaying cartoons and animation thanks to its 'very good' score for colors out of the box, meaning it can produce vibrant and accurate hues immediately upon setup, which is crucial for the vivid palettes often found in animation. In contrast, the Vizio Quantum Pro has a 'fair' score in the same category, leading to less accurate color reproduction when first used, but shares a 'very good' color gamut score with the M-Series, ensuring a wide range of colors can be displayed by both TVs.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.6/10
6.6/10
7.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) is only fair.
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) excels in upscaling lower-resolution content and provides vibrant colors straight out of the box, which enhances the viewing experience of news, talk shows, and other TV programs. In contrast, the Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) is not as strong in upscaling and delivers fair colors without calibration, which may not be as satisfactory for watching content that doesn't necessitate high SDR brightness or advanced color capabilities.
Bright Room
6.6/10
7.7/10
5.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.2/10
7.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
5.8/10
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 M-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is fair for bright room viewing because it has good SDR brightness and handles reflections fairly. In comparison, the Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) performs better in bright rooms due to its very good SDR brightness and very good reflection handling.
Cost
$750
$598
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) has a price of $750 and the Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) costs $598.
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) and Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Sports
6.2/10
6.4/10
4.6/10
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
7.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) and Vizio M-Series (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Vizio M-Series has a higher response time which is good for watching fast-moving sports, but the viewing angle and handling of reflections are not as impressive, leading to potentially poorer viewing experiences from the side or in bright rooms. On the other hand, the Vizio Quantum Pro offers better viewing angles and reflection handling, making it a more versatile choice for varied seating and lighting, but the response time and motion processing is lower which might result in more motion blur during fast-paced events.
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How the Vizio M-Series (LCD) and the Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
Vizio M-Series (LCD)
Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD)
GENERAL
Price
Price
$750
$598
Brand
Brand
Vizio
Vizio
Release Date
Release Date
July 4, 2021
September 1, 2023
Full name
Full name
M65Q7-J01
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
8/10
6.4/10
NextGen Ready
NextGen Ready
No
No
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
4
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
None
Voice Commands
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES
Picture Quality Score
Picture Quality Score
7.6/10
7.3/10
Bright Room Score
Bright Room Score
6.7/10
7.8/10
Gaming Score
Gaming Score
6.5/10
8.2/10
Movies & TV Score
Movies & TV Score
7.6/10
6.7/10
Sports Score
Sports Score
6.3/10
6.5/10
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
7.6/10
6.7/10
Cartoons & Animation Score
Cartoons & Animation Score
8.4/10
7.6/10
Use as Monitor Score
Use as Monitor Score
6.3/10
7.2/10
PHYSICAL
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
32.9" x 57" x 3.4"
32.7" x 56.9" x 2.9"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
34.1" x 57"
35.5" x 56.9"
Weight without Stand
Weight without Stand
51.1 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
7.9/10
5.6/10
Local Dimming
Local Dimming
5.7/10
6/10
Gaming Local Dimming
Gaming Local Dimming
6/100
7/100
Game HDR Brightness Score
Game HDR Brightness Score
6/10
7.5/10
SDR Brightness Score
SDR Brightness Score
7.5/10
8.9/10
HDR Brightness Score
HDR Brightness Score
5.8/10
7.4/10
Gray Uniformity
Gray Uniformity
6.8/10
6/10
Black Uniformity
Black Uniformity
6.8/10
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
4.6/10
3.9/10
Color Gamut Score
Color Gamut Score
8.2/10
8/10
Color Volume Score
Color Volume Score
7.9/10
8.2/10
Response Time Score
Response Time Score
6.7/10
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
8.3/10
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
20 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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