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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Vizio P-Series is a midrange-priced TV that generally offers better overall picture quality, gaming performance, and is more suitable for bright rooms compared to the Vizio V-Series. It has higher contrast, better local dimming, and superior HDR performance. The P-Series is also a better choice for dark room viewing. However, it is typically more expensive than the budget-priced V-Series. If cost is a major concern and you mainly watch general content like news or animated shows, the V-Series might suffice. It's a good fit for casual viewing but may fall short for serious gaming or vibrant HDR movie experiences. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Vizio P-Series (LCD)
- Very good for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Good for gaming
- Good for movies & TV
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the Vizio V-Series (LCD)
- The Vizio V-Series (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Vizio P-Series (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.9
6.8
8.00/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.7
6.3
8.00/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
7.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.7/10
5.7/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Vizio P-Series excels in movie and cinematic TV watching due to its superior contrast, effective local dimming, and black uniformity, which contribute to deeper blacks and a more immersive viewing experience, especially in dark scenes. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series is fair in this regard because although it offers a good contrast ratio, the absence of local dimming and less effective black uniformity can make dark scenes look less realistic and lessen the overall impact of cinematic content.
Gaming
7.7
5.6
6.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
5.3/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good for gaming, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is poor.
The Vizio P-Series excels in gaming due to its fair response time and good input lag, which means it's faster to react to gaming inputs and has a smoother picture during fast-moving scenes. Whereas the Vizio V-Series is considered poor for gaming because it has poor response time and while its input lag is very good, the lower refresh rate of 60Hz compared to the P-Series' 120Hz might not be as smooth for fast-paced gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
8.3
7.0
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.2/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is good.
The Vizio P-Series displays colors accurately straight out of the box and has a very good color gamut, which means it can show a wide range of colors vividly, making it very good for watching cartoons and animation. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series also has good accuracy for colors out of the box but possesses a less impressive color gamut, which results in it being good rather than very good for animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.2
6.3
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
5.7/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Vizio P-Series provides a very good SDR brightness and upscaling, which ensures that standard definition content like news and talk shows is displayed with clarity and appropriate brightness, making it good for these types of programs. In comparison, the Vizio V-Series has a fair performance in these areas, with colors out of the box not as accurately represented as the P-Series, and without local dimming to enhance contrast, resulting in just fair suitability for watching news and talk shows.
Bright Room
8.9
5.8
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
8.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$998
$400
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) has a price of $998 and the Vizio V-Series (LCD) costs $400.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.4
6.1
5.3/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
5.7/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) and Vizio V-Series (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) offers fair motion processing, which is significant for sports, but has limited viewing angles, making it less ideal for large groups. The Vizio V-Series (LCD), while less capable in motion processing, handles reflections better, so it may be more suitable for a room with many light sources, but like the P-Series, it also has limited viewing angles and fair gray uniformity, affecting the viewing experience during dynamic sports scenes.
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Spec Comparison
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| Vizio P-Series (LCD) | Vizio V-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$998 | $400 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Vizio | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2021 | June 5, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | P65Q9-J01 | V655-J09 | |
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 | 6.9/10 | 6.4/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.9/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.8/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.8/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.4/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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" | 33.1" x 57.4" x 2.5" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34.7" x 57" | 35.6" x 57.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 53.3 lbs | 39.2 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 | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 8/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 30 W | 18 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | Yes, 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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Geoffrey Morrison | June 2021
"Vizio's cheapest 4K HDR TV packs in a lot for a low price. The voice control via the remote works well, about as well as Roku's version on devices that have it. So if you know your way around a TV menu, or want to be able to dial in the picture even on an inexpensive TV, the Vizio is the better choice"
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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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