Vizio offers competitive performance in each price bracket that their products cover. For many years, they were a leading brand for value compared to price, as their TVs tend to perform great in dark rooms, but they've slowly lost their lead over the past few years as the brand's release schedule has slowed down. We buy and test dozens of TVs each year, but Vizio doesn't release many models anymore, so you won't find many Vizio TV reviews on our website. Unfortunately, most of the Vizio models that we've tested are now older, and most are hard to find. If you want us to test a specific Vizio model, you can vote on which new TVs you want us to buy and test.
Below, you can find our pick for the best Vizio television. If you're willing to explore options from other TV brands, check out our articles on the best budget TVs, the best TVs, and the best gaming TVs. To learn more about this year's TV landscape, check out our 2026 TV lineup page.
Updates
- 06/04/2026Vizio Mini LED Quantum 4K reviewed
- 11/17/2023Vizio Quantum QLED reviewed
- 11/10/2023Vizio V5 Series 2021 updated
- 10/27/2023Vizio V Series 2022 updated
- 10/26/2023Vizio M6 Series Quantum 2022 updated
We buy and test dozens of TVs yearly, taking an objective, data-driven approach to deliver results you can trust. Our testing process is complex, with hundreds of individual tests that take over a week to complete. Most of our tests use specially designed test patterns that mimic real content, but we also use the same sources you have at home to ensure our results match the real-world experience. We use two main tools for our testing: a Colorimetry Research CR-100 colorimeter and a CR-250 spectroradiometer.
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Best Vizio TV
Mixed UsageHome TheaterBright RoomSportsGamingBrightnessBlack LevelColorMotion HandlingGame Mode ResponsivenessProcessing (In Development)Resolution:4kNative Refresh Rate:60HzScreen Finish:GlossyPanel Type:LCDSub-Type:IPSDolby Vision:YesSee all our test resultsSizes:43" 50" 55" 65" 75" 85"The best Vizio TV we've tested is the Vizio Mini LED Quantum 4K. This 2026 model features Mini LED local dimming, with okay picture quality overall and a decent selection of extra features. It's bright enough to handle a bit of glare during the day, with okay colors and surprisingly decent accuracy out of the box. It's not the best choice for use in a dark room, as it has low contrast and an ineffective local dimming feature, so there's a lot of light bleeding around bright areas on dark backgrounds.
It's okay for console gamers, with a few basic features like VRR and a 120Hz mode, but only at a lower resolution, so you have to choose between getting the smoothest motion or getting the sharpest image. It has a really great viewing angle, making it a great choice for a wide seating arrangement. It runs the latest version of Vizio's custom VIZIO OS smart interface, which is just their new name for the SmartCast interface they've always used. It has most of the big names in streaming, but you won't find as wide a selection of apps as you would on other TVs.
Compared To Other Brands
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Competitively priced.For the same features, Vizio TVs are priced very competitively. In some cases, they're several hundred dollars cheaper than the competition.
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Good picture quality in a dark room.All their higher-end and mid-range models have a full-array local dimming backlight, which helps to produce deep blacks.
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Good gaming features.
Vizio TVs usually include gaming features like VRR support, even in their budget-friendly models.
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Quality control issues.From firmware issues to a cheaper design or look, Vizio TVs feel like they cut some corners. Many issues are eventually fixed with firmware updates, but not all of them.
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Sub-par upscaling.
Low-quality content like DVDs or SD channels doesn't look as sharp as it does with other TV brands.
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Limited smart interface.
The VIZIO OS (formerly SmartCast) interface feels laggy and often crashes, and you can't download any extra apps other than the pre-installed ones.
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Mostly inactive.
Vizio sparingly releases new models. If you want one of their TVs, you might have to look for an older or used model.
Vizio vs Samsung
Generally, high-end Samsung TVs outperform Vizio TVs but cost more. Some people might not like Vizio's VIZIO OS platform because it has a lot of bugs. Samsung TVs offer more versatile options with wide viewing angles and tend to be brighter.
Vizio vs Sony
Unlike Sony, Vizio offers inexpensive entry-level TVs with good value. Sony TVs are usually brighter and have more polish in their construction, and they tend to have exceptional image processing. Plus, their Google-based smart features include Vizio's Chromecast capabilities and more. Sony TVs are typically more expensive, making them less ideal for those on a budget.
Vizio vs LG
LG's LCD TVs are nothing to write home about; Vizio offers a better value proposition if you're shopping for a budget LCD model. However, LG has the widest variety of OLEDs for sale out of any TV manufacturer. These OLEDs are generally better than anything Vizio has to offer.
Vizio vs Hisense
Hisense is a budget brand like Vizio, but they're much more active and routinely release new models. Not only do they have a wider variety of TVs than Vizio offers, but Hisense's offerings are of very high quality for the price, so you're more likely to find what you're looking for when shopping for a Hisense when compared to Vizio.
Vizio vs TCL
TCL used to be a budget brand like Hisense and Vizio, but their TVs have been creeping up in price. Still, they're generally cheaper than the big-name brands and offer various quality TVs at every price point. They're much more active in the market than Vizio is, so much like with Hisense, you're more likely to find a good quality TV at an attractive price when shopping for a TCL than you will with Vizio at the moment.
Overall, Vizio TVs are well-priced and have good picture quality. However, they don't have the high-end feel of some other brands, and their OS is laggy at times and not as full-featured as the competitors, as there are often a ton of bugs associated with their TVs that can even get worse over time. If you don't care about your TV's smart features, most Vizio TVs offer decent value. However, since most of their models are very hard to find in North America, you're better off shopping for a TV from other brands like Hisense and TCL.
2026 Lineup
Vizio doesn't seem very focused on their TV lineup; they stopped selling TVs in Canada entirely in 2020 and have released very few new models in the US since 2020. They released a handful of mid-range models in the US in 2022, including the Vizio M6 Series Quantum 2022 and the Vizio M Series Quantum X 2022, as well as two new models in 2023: the Vizio Quantum Pro QLED and the Vizio Quantum QLED. Between 2024 and 2025, they only released a handful of budget models that we never tested.
However, in 2026, Vizio released the Vizio Mini LED Quantum 4K, which can be purchased at Walmart and Sam's Club in the US. This new TV is available in a wide range of sizes and positions itself as one of the cheapest Mini LED models on the market.
Recent Updates
Jun 22, 2026:
We replaced the Vizio Quantum Pro QLED, as it's no longer available and has been replaced by the Vizio Mini LED Quantum 4K. We also removed the Vizio M6 Series Quantum 2022, as it's old and not worth buying over the Mini LED Quantum.
Apr 02, 2026:
We updated the 2026 Lineup section and revised some text throughout the article for clarity.
Nov 26, 2025:
We confirmed the accuracy and availability of our current picks.
Sep 04, 2025:
We confirmed the availability of our current picks and refreshed some text throughout the article for clarity.
Apr 30, 2025:
Removed the Vizio P Series Quantum 2021 as our top pick due to a lack of availability and replaced it with the Vizio Quantum Pro QLED. We also refreshed some text throughout the article for accuracy.
Conclusion
In general, Vizio TVs have decent picture quality for their price, offering good value. However, there are often a ton of bugs associated with their TVs, so you have to prepare to face that if you want a Vizio. Their smart platform leaves much to be desired, though, and some people might want to consider upgrading to a set-top box like a Roku or NVIDIA Shield TV. You also have very few options if you want a Vizio TV, as their presence in North America has drastically declined in recent years, so you're usually best off shopping for models from other similar brands like Hisense and TCL.
If you want more detailed information on Vizio's models, you can find a list of our Vizio TV reviews below. Just keep in mind that our scores aren't comparable across different test benches, so the TVs in the list below score higher than they would today.