The Vizio P-Series offers superior overall picture quality, making it a strong choice for movies and gaming, thanks to its higher gaming score and the presence of local dimming for enhanced contrast. It's also better equipped for bright rooms. For those on a budget or who prioritize general TV watching and cartoons, the Vizio V-Series '22 is less expensive but does not perform as well in dark or very bright environments and lacks local dimming, which affects contrast. The V-Series offers exceptional upscaling for lower resolution content but has a lower response time, which could affect fast-moving content enjoyment. The P-Series may be preferable for a more immersive experience, whereas the V-Series may be more suitable for casual viewing and cost savings. 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 '22 (LCD)
The Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Vizio P-Series (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.9/10
6.2/10
8.00/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.7/10
5.8/10
8.00/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
7.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.2/10
5.7/10
UPSCALING
5.5/10
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 '22 (LCD) is poor.
The Vizio P-Series offers significantly better contrast, effective local dimming, and superior black uniformity, making it well-suited for watching movies and cinematic TV. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series has a lower contrast ratio, lacks local dimming, and shows weaker black uniformity, leading to a less ideal viewing experience for the same content.
Gaming
7.7/10
5.8/10
6.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.7/10
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
5.8/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good for gaming, while the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) is poor.
The Vizio P-Series is better suited for gaming with a faster response time and is capable of a higher refresh rate for smoother gameplay compared to the Vizio V-Series '22, which has a fair response time and is limited to a lower refresh rate, impacting the fluidity of motion in games. The V-Series, while having very good input lag, falls short in performance for gaming due to its lower scores in crucial areas like response time and refresh rate capabilities.
Cartoons & Animation
8.3/10
6.7/10
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
8.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
7.2/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.4/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) is only fair.
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is considered very good for watching cartoons and animation because it shows colors well right out of the box and has a very good color gamut, ensuring a wide and vivid color spectrum. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD), though exhibiting excellent colors out of the box, offers only fair performance in color gamut, which means it can't display as wide a range of colors.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.2/10
5.7/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
5.7/10
UPSCALING
5.5/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) is poor.
The Vizio P-Series provides a very good upscaling ability and SDR brightness, enhancing the details and making it suitable for watching news and TV programs in well-lit conditions. On the other hand, the Vizio V-Series '22 has fair performance in these areas, leading to less clarity and lower brightness, which may not be ideal for such content, especially in brighter rooms.
Bright Room
8.9/10
5.9/10
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
8.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
8.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) is poor.
The Vizio P-Series is well-suited for bright rooms due to its higher SDR and HDR brightness and more effective handling of reflections, which helps maintain picture quality under various lighting conditions. Conversely, the Vizio V-Series '22 struggles in this regard because it has lower brightness in both SDR and HDR and does not handle reflections as well, leading to a less ideal viewing experience in brightly lit environments.
Cost
$998
$750
$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 '22 (LCD) costs $750.
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) and Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) and Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) TVs are both considered fair for watching sports because they exhibit decent response times and handle reflections well, which are very important for fast-paced games and environments with lighting variations, but they have limited viewing angles and only fair gray uniformity, which could affect the viewing experience from different positions and when displaying large, uniform fields commonly seen in sports.
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How the Vizio P-Series (LCD) and the Vizio V-Series '22 (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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