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
7.4/10
8.3/10
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
7.1/10
7.6/10
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
$460
$625
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) has a price of $460 and the Vizio M-Series (LCD) costs $625.
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) and Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.3/10
7.6/10
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
6.2/10
6.2/10
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
6.5/10
6.4/10
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
6.3/10
6.6/10
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
Price
$460
$625
Brand
Brand
Vizio
Vizio
Release Date
Release Date
August 4, 2022
July 5, 2021
Full name
Full name
M70Q6M
M70Q7-J03
Screen Size
Screen Size
70"
70"
Screen Resolution
Screen Resolution
4K
4K
Screen Type
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Screen Sub-type
Screen Sub-type
LED FALD VA
LED FALD VA
Smart TV
Smart TV
Yes
Yes
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
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
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
None
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
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
7.1/10
7.6/10
Cartoons & Animation Score
Cartoons & Animation Score
7.5/10
8.4/10
Use as Monitor Score
Use as Monitor 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)
35.4" x 61.1" x 2.9"
35.4" x 61.1" x 2.9"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
38.2" x 61.1"
36.6" x 61.1"
Weight without Stand
Weight without Stand
54.5 lbs
55.7 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
Gaming Local Dimming
Gaming Local Dimming
7/100
6/100
Game HDR Brightness Score
Game HDR Brightness Score
5.9/10
6/10
SDR Brightness Score
SDR Brightness Score
7/10
7.5/10
HDR Brightness Score
HDR Brightness Score
5.8/10
5.8/10
Gray Uniformity
Gray Uniformity
5.8/10
6.8/10
Black Uniformity
Black Uniformity
7.4/10
6.8/10
Viewing Angle
Viewing Angle
5/10
5/10
Reflections Score
Reflections Score
6.7/10
6.7/10
Upscaling
Upscaling
6.7/10
6.7/10
Motion Processing
Motion Processing
5/10
4.6/10
Color Gamut Score
Color Gamut Score
8/10
8.2/10
Color Volume Score
Color Volume Score
7.2/10
7.9/10
Response Time Score
Response Time Score
6.4/10
6.7/10
Input Lag Score
Input Lag Score
8.8/10
8.8/10
Colors Out of the Box Score
Colors Out of the Box Score
7.7/10
8.3/10
Quality Control
Quality Control
7/10
7/10
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
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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