The Vizio M-Series generally costs more but offers better overall picture quality and performance in dark rooms. It's more suited if you frequently watch movies and want a higher quality display. The Vizio V-Series is more budget-friendly but may not perform as well with reflections in bright rooms and has lower picture and sound quality. Choose the V-Series for casual watching or if saving money is a priority, and choose the M-Series for a better viewing experience at a higher cost. 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 V-Series (LCD)
The Vizio V-Series (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Vizio M-Series (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.6/10
6.8/10
7.88/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.6/10
6.3/10
7.88/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
6.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.7/10
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) is good for movies & TV, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is better suited for movies and cinematic TV because it supports local dimming and has good color reproduction, factors which improve contrast and color depth important for a cinematic experience. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series (LCD), while also having a high contrast ratio, lacks local dimming and has poorer color volume and gamut, resulting in less rich colors and depth, thus providing a less immersive experience.
Gaming
6.4/10
5.6/10
6.7/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
4.6/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
60.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
6.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is only fair for gaming, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is poor.
The Vizio M-Series provides a fair gaming experience because it has a better response time and input lag compared to the Vizio V-Series, which has poor ratings in these areas; these two factors are critical for gaming as they affect how quickly the TV displays images and reacts to input, which is crucial when timing and quick reactions are needed, like in video games.
Cartoons & Animation
8.3/10
7.0/10
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
7.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.3/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is good.
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is very good at displaying cartoons & animation due to its excellent colors out of the box and very good color gamut, which ensures vibrant and accurate hues essential for animated content. On the other hand, the Vizio V-Series (LCD), while still good for cartoons & animation, has a less impressive color gamut, meaning it may not display colors as vividly, but it still offers very good colors out of the box which is crucial for animated visuals.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.6/10
6.3/10
7.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Vizio M-Series performs better for watching news and TV programs due to its good SDR brightness and upscaling, which ensures that lower-resolution content is displayed clearly. Meanwhile, the Vizio V-Series is considered fair in this regard because it has poorer SDR brightness, which can affect visibility in well-lit rooms, and it lacks local dimming which can enhance contrast in various scenes.
Bright Room
6.6/10
5.8/10
5.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
7.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
5.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is only fair for bright room, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$625
$810
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) has a price of $625 and the Vizio V-Series (LCD) costs $810.
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) and Vizio V-Series (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Vizio M-Series has fair response time which affects its motion clarity when watching fast-paced sports, while its reflections handling is only fair, potentially reducing visibility in bright rooms. The Vizio V-Series has poorer response time, leading to more motion blur during fast sports sequences, and its fair reflections handling also poses a challenge in well-lit environments. Both models have limited viewing angles which can affect group sports viewing, and they exhibit only fair gray uniformity which might be noticeable during sports with large uniform areas like ice rinks or fields.
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How the Vizio M-Series (LCD) and the Vizio V-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
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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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