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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're on a budget and looking for a more cost-effective option, the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is often less expensive than the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD). The original V-Series may have a slight edge in overall picture quality, especially for movies and series as well as animated content. However, if you're interested in gaming, the V-Series '22 offers a better gaming experience. Both TVs may struggle in bright rooms, but the V-Series '22 has a marginal improvement in handling reflections and maintaining picture quality in well-lit environments. Neither TV is exceptional in a dark room, with both having subpar black uniformity, which is important for watching content with dark scenes. If you are keen on sound quality, the V-Series '22 has a slight advantage despite both having similar speaker setups. In summary, for a lower price and better movie watching experience, go with the original V-Series. If gaming performance and sound are more important to you, and you don't mind spending a bit more, consider the V-Series '22. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Vizio V-Series (LCD)
- Good for cartoons & animation
Advantages of the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD)
- The Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Vizio V-Series (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.8
6.2
8.21/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Vizio V-Series (LCD) and Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) both have only fair picture quality, though the Vizio V-Series (LCD) has somewhat better picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.3
5.8
8.21/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
7.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.2/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
5.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) is poor.
The Vizio V-Series (LCD) has a high contrast and excellent black uniformity, which translates to deeper blacks and better shadow detail, making it more suitable for movies and cinematic TV than the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) which has lower contrast and poorer black uniformity resulting in less distinct dark scenes and reduced visual depth. Both TVs lack local dimming and have limited color volume and gray uniformity; however, the older V-Series model performs slightly better in preserving color richness and avoiding uneven screen color, contributing to its fair performance compared to the poor performance of the newer model in this regard.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.3
5.7
5.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
5.5/10
The Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) is poor.
The Vizio V-Series (LCD) is fair for watching news and TV programs primarily because it has higher upscaling quality and performs better in terms of SDR brightness, which is critical for clear images in such content. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) is poorer for these types of content because it has lower contrast which affects picture depth, and the upscaling is not as refined, resulting in a less clear picture when viewing lower resolution content.
Cost
$390
$334
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The Vizio V-Series (LCD) has a price of $390 and the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) costs $334.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.1
6.0
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
5.5/10
5.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio V-Series (LCD) and Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Vizio V-Series and the Vizio V-Series '22 both have fair performance when watching sports due to their fair motion processing and response time, which are very important for fast action scenes. However, they may struggle with reflections handling and viewing angles, and also have only fair gray uniformity which becomes noticeable during sports with large uniform color fields like a football field or hockey rink.
Gaming
5.6
5.8
5.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.7/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
5.4/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) and Vizio V-Series (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
The Vizio V-Series (LCD) has a very good response time but is let down by limited motion processing capabilities and a standard refresh rate, which can detract from fast-paced gaming experiences. Similarly, the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) also has a very good response time and input lag, but its fair motion processing and standard refresh rate do not provide the smoothest gaming performance, especially in more demanding games.
Cartoons & Animation
7.0
6.7
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
5.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
8.3/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
5.9/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.4/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Vizio V-Series (LCD) to be good for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) is only fair.
The Vizio V-Series (LCD) has "very good" colors out of the box and a "poor" color gamut which results in a good performance for cartoons and animation, offering vibrant colors right away. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD), despite having "excellent" colors out of the box, also has a "poor" color gamut, but its overall color performance is only considered fair, suggesting there may be other aspects affecting its performance for animation.
Bright Room
5.8
5.9
5.1/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
5.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
5.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) and Vizio V-Series (LCD) are both poor for bright room.
The Vizio V-Series (LCD) and the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) are considered poor for watching TV in bright rooms primarily due to their low SDR and HDR brightness levels, which means they do not get bright enough to overcome glare in well-lit environments. Additionally, both TVs handle reflections only fairly, not optimally reducing the impact of light sources on the screen, and while they have decent contrast and color performance, these factors cannot compensate for the lack of brightness and reflection handling in bright rooms.
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How the Vizio V-Series (LCD) and the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Vizio V-Series (LCD) | Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$390 | $334 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Vizio | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 3, 2021 | August 3, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | V555-J01 | V555M | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 55" | 55" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | SmartCast | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.4/10 | 6.1/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 6.9/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 5.9/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.7/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.4/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 6.1/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 28.5" x 49.1" x 3.4" | 28.1" x 48.4" x 3.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 30.9" x 49.1" | 30.5" x 48.3" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 30.1 lbs | 28.5 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 200 | 300 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 8.2/10 | 6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
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 | Yes, Bypass only | Yes | |
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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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