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Vizio D Series 1080p 2017 TV Review

Tested using Methodology v1.2
Reviewed Jan 09, 2018 at 09:02 am
Latest change: Test bench update Mar 12, 2018 at 02:53 pm
Vizio D Series 1080p 2017 Picture
6.0
Mixed Usage
Value for price beaten by
: Not at the latest test bench
4.9
Movies
Value for price beaten by
: Not at the latest test bench
6.9
TV Shows
Value for price beaten by
: Not at the latest test bench
7.1
Sports
Value for price beaten by
: Not at the latest test bench
6.9
Video Games
Value for price beaten by
: Not at the latest test bench
3.7
HDR Movies
3.8
HDR Gaming
6.7
PC Monitor
Value for price beaten by
: Not at the latest test bench

The Vizio D Series 1080p 2017 is a mediocre Full HD LED Smart TV with a wide viewing angle. It has a low input lag for gaming and a decent handling of motion, but its picture quality is poor due to its non-uniform screen and low brightness. Its Smart features can also seem a bit antiquated compared to the more modern interfaces most people are used to.

Our Verdict

6.0 Mixed Usage

Subpar TV overall. The Vizio D Series 1080p 2017's redeeming qualities are far and few between. While its wide viewing angle adds flexibility, its poor picture quality makes it difficult to enjoy.

Pros
  • Wide viewing angle
Cons
  • Poor picture quality
  • Low brightness
  • Mediocre handling of motion
4.9 Movies

Bad TV for watching movies in a dark room. Its poor contrast and exceptionally uneven blacks cause distracting clouding in letterboxes and a dull looking image with blacks that often look grey. It also lacks a local dimming feature to alleviate some of these issues. It's also limited by its lower 1080p resolution.

6.9 TV Shows

Average TV for watching TV shows in a brighter environment. Its wide viewing angle makes it easy to place the TV in an abnormal environment like a kitchen where you might not view it from directly in front. However, its low brightness can't neutralize reflections and its smart features are a bit out of date.

7.1 Sports

Passable TV for watching sports. The D Series 2017's handling of motion is acceptable, and it can display the uniform colors of sports fields without major issues with blotchiness. Unfortunately, it isn't the best at handling the 720p resolution used with most sports broadcasts, and its low brightness can cause issues while watching daytime games.

6.9 Video Games

Passable TV for playing video games. The D Series has a low input lag causing no major issues with responsiveness, and its motion blur performance is also decent. Unfortunately, its poor picture quality can make more graphics-oriented games look a bit dull.

3.7 HDR Movies

HDR is not supported.

3.8 HDR Gaming

HDR is not supported.

6.7 PC Monitor

Mediocre TV to use as a PC monitor. Its wide viewing angle makes it usable from a closer sitting position, but its lower resolution and lack of 4:4:4 support makes it less usable in a more productive setting.

  • 6.0 Mixed Usage
  • 4.9 Movies
  • 6.9 TV Shows
  • 7.1 Sports
  • 6.9 Video Games
  • 3.7 HDR Movies
  • 3.8 HDR Gaming
  • 6.7 PC Monitor
  1. Updated Mar 12, 2018: Converted to Test Bench 1.2.
  2. Updated Jan 09, 2018: Review published.
  3. Updated Jan 07, 2018: Our testers have started testing this product.
  4. Updated Oct 16, 2017: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.

Differences Between Sizes And Variants

The Vizio D Series 1080p 2017 TV has a few variants. The one we bought is the 32" with SKU D32f-E1. The smaller 24" variant uses a lower 768p resolution than the larger models. Some other differences can be found depending on sizes as illustrated in the table below.  Our review is not valid for the 4k UHD variations of the Vizio D Series 2017.

If someone comes across a different type of panel or if their Vizio D Series 1080p 2017 doesn't correspond to our review, let us know and we will update the review.

Update 01/24/2018: The 50" model (D50f-E1) likely uses a VA panel, as explained in this Q&A. We expect it to score better overall than the IPS panel D32f-E1 we reviewed, due to having a much better contrast ratio and black uniformity; although its viewing angle will be worse, similar to last year's D50-D1.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

Size Model Resolution Effective Refresh Rate Real Refresh Rate HDMI #
24" D24h-E1 768p 60 Hz 60 Hz 1
32" D32f-E1 1080p 60 Hz 60 Hz 2
39" D39f-E1 1080p 120 Hz 60 Hz 2
40" D40f-E1 1080p 120 Hz 60 Hz 2
43" D43f-E1 1080p 120 Hz 60 Hz 2
48" D48f-E0 1080p 120 Hz 60 Hz 3
50" D50f-E1 1080p 120 Hz 60 Hz 3
55" D55f-E2 1080p 120 Hz 60 Hz 3

 

Black Friday models

The D43n-E4 on sale at Walmart is a basic variant of the D Series 1080p 2017 which lacks smart features. Except for the standard interface, we expect its performance to be similar to the model we've reviewed.

Compared To Other TVs

Comparison picture

Top left: LG LJ5500 (43LJ5500). Bottom left: TCL S305 (40S305). Middle: Vizio D Series 1080p 2017 (D32F-E1). Top right: Samsung M5300 (UN32M5300). Bottom right: TCL D100 (40D100).  Unlike our other photographs, this picture wasn't taken under a controlled environment, so do not draw conclusions from it.

The D Series 1080p 2017 isn't very expensive, but it competes against a slew of other cheap TVs that often offer much better value for money. See our recommendations for the best TVs under $300 and the best budget TVs.

TCL S Series/S305 2018
28" 32" 40" 43" 49"

The Vizio D Series 1080p 2017 has an IPS panel that makes it more suitable for wide viewing arrangements, whereas the TCL 3 Series S305 has a VA panel and is more suitable for darker environments. The TCL S305 has significantly better contrast ratio and better black uniformity so blacks are deep and uniform. This is great if you watch HDR movies. On the other hand, the Vizio D Series 1080p 2017 has slightly better viewing angles which can be good if you use it as a PC monitor and slightly better input lag for those who play video games.

Samsung N5300
32" 43"

The Samsung N5300 is somewhat better than the Vizio D Series 1080p 2017. The Samsung N5300 is brighter and has better reflection handling, so it's more suitable for a brighter room. It also has a better smart platform. The Vizio D Series 1080p 2017 has a lower input lag which is great if you play games and can remove 24p judder from older content.

TCL S Series/S405 4k 2018
43" 49" 55" 65"

The two TVs are quite different. The Vizio D Series 1080p 2017 is a 1080p basic TV, that due to its IPS panel, has better viewing angles than the TCL S405. On the other hand, the TCL S405 has a significantly better 4k resolution, can handle HDR input signal, and is capable of showing basic HDR content. Also, the TCL S405 has a much better contrast ratio and can display deep blacks, which is great when watching movies in a dark room. Finally, the TCL S405 has significantly better inputs for use as a PC monitor and a bit better input lag to please those who play video games.

TCL 1 Series/D100
32" 40" 49"

If you have a room with a wide seating arrangement, the Vizio D series 1080p 2017 is a better choice as it has better viewing angles. On the other hand, the TCL D100 has much better contrast and can display a better picture quality if you sit directly in front. The Vizio is a smart TV whereas the TCL D100 does not have a smart feature platform. If you wish to use it as a smart TV, you need to use an external box or dongle. The Vizio has a lower input lag, and this is great if you play video games, whereas the TCL D100 can display crisp text when used as a monitor since it supports 4:4:4.

LG LJ5500
43" 49" 55"

The LG LJ5500 and the Vizio D Series 1080p 2017 have very similar performance. The Vizio D Series 1080p 2017 has better reflection handling, which is great for bright rooms, whereas the LG LJ5500 has somewhat better SDR peak brightness which helps it fight glare when watched in bright rooms. The Vizio D Series 1080p 2017 has marginally better viewing angles and is slightly better for use as a PC monitor as it shows no problem with temporary image retention.

Samsung M5300
32" 40" 43" 49" 50"

The Samsung M5300 is a better TV than the Vizio D Series 1080p 2017. The Samsung M5300 has better motion interpolation to handle those fast-moving scenes in movies and when used as a PC monitor can display properly a 1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 signal. The Samsung M5300 has marginally better SDR peak brightness that is apparent when watching TV shows in brighter rooms and slightly better contrast ratio and black uniformity to improve picture quality when watching movies or HDR content in a dark room.

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Test Results

Design
6.0
Design
Style
Curved No

The design of the Vizio D Series 1080p 2017 is similar to most other recent Vizio TVs. The stand looks the same as the E Series 2017 and is slightly more stylish than the 2016 model. The whole body of the TV is plastic, and the TV appears a bit thick when viewed from the side.

Design
Stand

The stand of this Vizio is very similar to other Vizio TVs from this year and previous years. It is almost as wide as the TV, and is made of plastic but supports the TV well and feels stable.

Footprint of the 32" TV stand: 7.8" x 25.1"

Design
Back
Wall Mount VESA 100x100

The rear of the TV is quite basic and looks almost identical to the D Series 1080p 2016 from last year. The inputs are relatively easy to access when placed close to a wall, as they run parallel to the TV which is good.

Design
Borders
Borders 0.67" (1.7 cm)

The borders of this Vizio have an average thickness and look quite basic. They do have a slight textured finish on the side though, which is a good touch.

Design
Thickness
Max Thickness 3.03" (7.7 cm)

The TV appears quite thick when viewed at an angle. Like most TVs, the thickest part is near the base. It will stick out from the wall a bit if mounted.

Design
Temperature
Maximum Temperature
95 °F (35 °C)
Average Temperature
91 °F (33 °C)

The TV runs fairly cool, only getting warm to the touch in a few places on the back.

6.0
Design
Build Quality

The whole exterior of the TV is plastic, however, this is common to most competition in the price bracket. This isn't likely an issue for normal use.

Picture Quality
5.6
Picture Quality
Contrast
Native Contrast
803 : 1
Contrast with local dimming
N/A

The 2017 Vizio D 1080p TV has a disappointing contrast ratio. With a contrast ratio of 800:1, this place this TV in the lower ranking of the 2017 TV we have tested, even when compared to other IPS TVs. When set in a dark room, blacks look more like gray and dark scene really suffer. When set in a brighter room setting, the picture quality is a bit better, but the image won't have as much of an impact than other IPS with a higher contrast ratio.

Update 01/24/2018: The 50" model (D50f-E1) likely uses a VA panel, as explained in this Q&A. We expect it to have a much higher contrast ratio, similar to last year's D50-D1, but a worse viewing angle.

0
Picture Quality
Local Dimming
Local Dimming
No
Backlight
Direct

The Vizio D 1080p 2017 does not have a local dimming feature. There is an option named 'Backlight Control', but this is not a local dimming feature, but more a frame dimming, which dims all the screen depending on what is displayed on the screen.

5.7
Picture Quality
SDR Peak Brightness
SDR Real Scene Peak Brightness
172 cd/m²
SDR Peak 2% Window
195 cd/m²
SDR Peak 10% Window
195 cd/m²
SDR Peak 25% Window
195 cd/m²
SDR Peak 50% Window
195 cd/m²
SDR Peak 100% Window
195 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 2% Window
195 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 10% Window
195 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 25% Window
195 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 50% Window
195 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 100% Window
195 cd/m²
SDR ABL
0.000

Plot over time

Disappointing SDR peak brightness, only good enough for a moderately lit room, as in a bright room the TV will appear dim by comparison. Fortunately, the brightness is very consistent no matter the content played, though in our real scene test, the edge of the screen is a little more dim than the center. This brightness is similar to the competing TCL S405 and S305, but not nearly as bright as the Samsung M5300 or the LG LJ5500.

Update 12/13/2018: The SDR ABL value wasn't calculated, which resulted in a slightly lower score. This has been updated.

0
Picture Quality
HDR Peak Brightness
HDR Real Scene Peak Brightness
N/A
HDR Peak 2% Window
N/A
HDR Peak 10% Window
N/A
HDR Peak 25% Window
N/A
HDR Peak 50% Window
N/A
HDR Peak 100% Window
N/A
HDR Sustained 2% Window
N/A
HDR Sustained 10% Window
N/A
HDR Sustained 25% Window
N/A
HDR Sustained 50% Window
N/A
HDR Sustained 100% Window
N/A
HDR ABL
N/A

HDR is not supported.

7.2
Picture Quality
Gray Uniformity
50% Std. Dev.
5.247%
50% DSE
0.168%
5% Std. Dev.
0.610%
5% DSE
0.113%

The overall gray uniformity is better than average. On the 50% gray uniformity test picture, we can see that the 4 corners are a bit darker than the center and also that there are some faint vertical and horizontal bands that are also a bit darker. The vertical and horizontal band are often visible on TV with full array backlight, and unfortunately here, it causes some dirty screen effect.

On the 5% gray uniformity, not much can be noticed when looking at the test picture, which is a good result for this specific test.

7.1
Picture Quality
Viewing Angle
Color Shift
38°
Brightness
44°
Black Level
75°

Decent viewing angle, even for a TV with an IPS panel, and far better than all TVs with a VA panel. Blacks stay black, and colors and brightness remain decent when the TV is viewed at moderate angles. This makes this TV a good choice for a room where people often sit to the side of the TV and view it from an angle.

3.7
Picture Quality
Black Uniformity
Native Std. Dev.
3.510%
Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
N/A

The black uniformity of the Vizio D 1080p 2017 is poor. Flashlighting is visible on each corner and near the edge of almost all the screen leaving almost only the center of the screen free of real uniformity issues.

7.7
Picture Quality
Reflections
Screen Finish
Semi-gloss
Total Reflections
5.5%
Indirect Reflections
0.5%

The Vizio D Series 1080p 2017 is decent at handling reflections. It has a semi-gloss finish which diffuses reflections across the screen, reducing their intensity. It should be fine for an average-lit room but may be an issue in a bright room.

5.4
Picture Quality
Pre Calibration
Picture Mode
Calibrated Dark
White Balance dE
5.08
Color dE
5.06
Gamma
2.08
Color Temperature
6,510 K

Out of the box, when set on the most accurate setting, the accuracy of this TV is disappointing. Both white balance dE and color dE are just above the 5.0 mark, which is high enough that anyone could notice that the TV is not really accurate. The gamma is above our 2.2 target and the gamma curve is also not tracking our flat target, with a dip in the darker and also in the lighter end.

The most accurate setting for this TV was the 'Calibrated Dark' picture setting with a combination of the 'Normal' color temerature. All other picture modes available have even higher level of inaccuracy, and are therefore not recommended.

9.1
Picture Quality
Post Calibration
Picture Mode
Calibrated Dark
White Balance dE
0.87
Color dE
1.49
Gamma
2.19
Color Temperature
6,688 K

After calibration, the Vizio D 1080p 2017 has an excellent accuracy. The white balance dE was brought down to 0.87, which is accurate enough that most people would not notice the inaccuracy. The Color dE was brought down to 1.49, which is a big improvement over the dE of 5.06, but with a dE of 1.49, professional would still notice some color inaccuracy. As for the gamma, it is now tracking more closely our 2.2 target, but the dip in the brighter IRE points could not be corrected to bring the gamma curve completely flat.

You can find out calibration settings here.

7.5
Picture Quality
480p Input

Low-quality sources such as DVDs look good. The image is a bit softer than usual, however, this isn't an issue for most people.

7.5
Picture Quality
720p Input

720p content such as sports is displayed well. The image is quite soft, but this isn't a big difference.

10
Picture Quality
1080p Input

Native 1080p sources are displayed well, and appear detailed.

0
Picture Quality
4k Input

This TV doesn't support a 4k input.

6.9
Picture Quality
Color Gamut
Wide Color Gamut
No
DCI P3 xy
77.17%
DCI P3 uv
83.17%
Rec 2020 xy
54.89%
Rec 2020 uv
59.88%

Standard color gamut, only good enough for SDR content, which uses the Rec 709 color space. This gamut wouldn't be good for HDR, but this TV doesn't support HDR anyway.

5.5
Picture Quality
Color Volume
Normalized DCI P3 Coverage ITP
63.9%
10,000 cd/m² DCI P3 Coverage ITP
20.8%
Normalized Rec 2020 Coverage ITP
45.4%
10,000 cd/m² Rec 2020 Coverage ITP
14.8%

Poor HDR color volume, as expected of an SDR only TV. The volume is good enough for most SDR content, but dark colors will be shown brighter than intended because of the TV's mediocre contrast ratio, and their color will be shifted because of the TV's blue tinted black point.

7.0
Picture Quality
Gradient
Color Depth
8 Bit
Red (Std. Dev.)
0.138
Green (Std. Dev.)
0.177
Blue (Std. Dev.)
0.128
Gray (Std. Dev.)
0.133

The Vizio D 1080p 2017 perform well displaying our gradient test image. 8-bit banding is visible, particularly in the blue shade of color, leaving the rest of the color and grayscale free of issues. Since this TV does not support HDR, an 8-bit panel does cause any issues as SDR content only support 8-bit content.

10
Picture Quality
Temporary Image Retention
IR after 0 min recovery
0.00%
IR after 2 min recovery
0.00%
IR after 4 min recovery
0.00%
IR after 6 min recovery
0.00%
IR after 8 min recovery
0.00%
IR after 10 min recovery
0.00%

Good result for the Vizio D 1080p 2017, as no image retention can be seen on our test picture, which is a good result for an IPS TV.

10
Picture Quality
Permanent Burn-In Risk
Permanent Burn-In Risk
No

Although some IPS panels can suffer from temporary image retention, this doesn't appear to be permanent as seen in our long-term test.

Picture Quality
Pixels
Type LED
Sub-Type
IPS (except 50")
Motion
7.7
Motion
Response Time
80% Response Time
8.0 ms
100% Response Time
17.7 ms

Good pixel response time, shown by how short the trail is that followed our moving logo. Most of the blur in the photo is due to image persistence. This response time is good enough for watching fast-moving content, and is better than the competing TCL S305, but isn't quite as good as the Samsung M5300.

7.9
Motion
Flicker-Free
Flicker-Free
No
PWM Dimming Frequency
480 Hz

The TV only dims the backlight using PWM, so the screen will always have flicker when not at maximum backlight, and the flicker will get more severe at lower backlight levels. Fortunately, the flicker is at 480 Hz so it shouldn't be too bothersome, but it will cause some double image artifacts during fast motion, as shown in the photo in the Response Time box.

2.9
Motion
Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
Optional BFI
No
Min Flicker for 60 fps
480 Hz
60 Hz for 60 fps
No
120 Hz for 120 fps
N/A
Min Flicker for 60 fps in Game Mode
480 Hz

The TV unfortunately lacks a black frame insertion setting to reduce the flicker frequency to 60 Hz, which would clear up motion during gaming.

0
Motion
Motion Interpolation
Motion Interpolation (30 fps)
No
Motion Interpolation (60 fps)
No

The TV does not have a motion interpolation function, though this is common for Vizio TVs.

8.1
Motion
Stutter
Frame Hold Time @ 24 fps
24.0 ms
Frame Hold Time @ 60 fps
0.0 ms

The Vizio D series is great at showing content smoothly, without stutter. For 60Hz content such as sports the image appears very smooth, as the image doesn't remain static (the frame changes before the transition completes). For 24Hz content such as movies the image is also smooth, as the static image time is reduced by half.

7.8
Motion
24p Judder
Judder-Free 24p
Yes
Judder-Free 24p via 60p
No
Judder-Free 24p via 60i
No
Judder-Free 24p via Native Apps
Yes

The 2017 Vizio D 1080p TV can display without judder 24p movies playing from 24p sources like DVD and Blu-ray players. When 24p movies play via 60p/60i sources, they do present judder and there is no way to remove it, unfortunately.

To remove judder from 24p movies playing from 24p sources, simply turn on 'Film Mode'.

0
Motion
Variable Refresh Rate
Native Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
No
4k VRR Maximum
N/A
4k VRR Minimum
N/A
1080p VRR Maximum
N/A
1080p VRR Minimum
N/A
VRR Supported Connectors
N/A

As with other 2017 models, the D Series 1080p doesn't support any variable refresh rate features.

Inputs
8.8
Inputs
Input Lag
1080p @ 60Hz
24.9 ms
1080p @ 60Hz + HDR
N/A
1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
25.0 ms
1080p @ 120Hz
N/A
4k @ 60Hz
N/A
4k @ 60Hz + HDR
N/A
4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
N/A
4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 + 8 bit HDR
N/A
4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
N/A
4k With Interpolation
N/A
4k @ 120 Hz
N/A
4k with Variable Refresh Rate
N/A
1080p with Variable Refresh Rate
N/A

Great low input lag, good enough for all but the most competitive gamers. The TV always has low input lag as long as 'Film Mode' is off; the 'Game' picture mode has the same input lag as all the other modes. Activating 'Game Low Latency' disables 'Film Mode', so we recommend turning on 'Game Low Latency' when gaming. We recommend leaving 'Film Mode' on 'Auto' for HDMI ports that aren't used for gaming, as it removes 24p judder.

0
Inputs
Supported Resolutions
Resolution 1080p
1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
No
1080p @ 120Hz
No
1440p @ 60Hz
No
4k @ 30Hz @ 4:4:4
No
4k @ 60Hz
No
4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
No
4k @ 120Hz
No

Only basic resolutions are supported. The TV cannot show 4k as it has a 1080p panel, and it cannot properly show 4:4:4 color, even in the computer picture mode, so when using the TV as a PC monitor text may appear a little unclear.

Inputs
Side Inputs
Inputs
Rear Inputs
Inputs
Total Inputs
HDMI 2
USB 1
Digital Optical Audio Out 1
Analog Audio Out 3.5mm 0
Analog Audio Out RCA 1
Component In 1 (shared)
Composite In 1 (shared)
Tuner (Cable/Ant) 1
Ethernet 1
DisplayPort 0
IR In 0
SD/SDHC 0

Note that some models of the D Series 1080p 2017 do have more HDMI inputs. See the sizes and variants section for the full list of differences.

Inputs
Inputs Specifications
HDR10
No
Dolby Vision
No
HLG
No
3D
No
5.1 Passthrough ARC Dolby Digital
Yes
5.1 Passthrough ARC DTS
Yes
5.1 Passthrough Optical Dolby Digital
Yes
5.1 Passthrough Optical DTS
Yes
HDMI 2.0 Full Bandwidth
No
HDMI 2.1 Full Bandwidth
No
ARC
Yes (HDMI 2)
USB 3.0
No
HDCP 2.2 No
CEC Yes
MHL No
Variable Analog Audio Out Yes
Wi-Fi Support Yes (2.4 GHz)
Sound Quality
6.2
Sound Quality
Frequency Response
Low-Frequency Extension
134.54 Hz
Std. Dev. @ 70
4.70 dB
Std. Dev. @ 80
4.50 dB
Std. Dev. @ Max
5.71 dB
Max
90.7 dB SPL
Dynamic Range Compression
3.80 dB

Mediocre response. The D Series' below average low-frequency extension causes it to sound thin overall, and a significant bump in the lower-mid frequencies reduce clarity and make for a boomy, muddy sound. It does get pretty loud though.

6.8
Sound Quality
Distortion
Weighted THD @ 80
0.294
Weighted THD @ Max
1.367
IMD @ 80
3.47%
IMD @ Max
4.73%

Passable distortion performance. The D Series, like most speakers, produces more THD at higher volumes, but it stays at a low enough quantity to not cause major issues. IMD remains reasonable as well since the TV does not produce aliasing artifacts.

Smart Features
6.5
Smart Features
Interface
Smart OS Vizio Internet Apps Plus
Version 7
Ease of Use
Average
Smoothness
Not Smooth
Time Taken to Select YouTube
1 s
Time Taken to Change Backlight
4 s
Advanced Options
Many

The TV has a fairly basic smart interface, consisting of a settings menu, an app quick menu and an app full menu. This makes the interface easy to understand, but its ease of use is hampered by lag and stutter; button presses take a quarter second before the TV responds, and all animations are low frame rate and janky. The interface is still very usable and it never crashed, but navigation is never a pleasant experience.

10
Smart Features
Ad-Free
Ads
No
Opt-out
N/A
Suggested Content in Home
No
Opt-out of Suggested Content
N/A

The TV has no ads in its main interface, though third-party apps can still have ads. The TV also has no annoying suggested content except for a separate 'Featured Apps' section, which is nice.

6.0
Smart Features
Apps and Features
App Selection
Not Many
App Smoothness
Not Smooth
Cast Capable
Yes
USB Drive Playback
Yes
USB Drive HDR Playback
N/A
HDR in Netflix
N/A
HDR in Amazon Video
N/A
HDR in YouTube
N/A

The TV comes preloaded with most of the popular apps such as Netflix, Amazon Video and YouTube. Unfortunately, the TV's app store doesn't have many more apps; only 82 apps total were available on our unit. The apps themselves were stable and usable, but they had lag and stuttery animations when interacted with, like the rest of the interface.

6.5
Smart Features
Remote
Size
Medium
Voice Control
No
CEC Menu Control
Yes
Other Smart Features
No

The TV comes with a basic remote with surprisingly good buttons and ergonomics. The buttons have great tactile feedback and a short travel depth, far better than the rubber chunk buttons found on most basic remotes. The layout of the buttons is also fairly good, centering all commonly used buttons within easy reach of the navigation pad. The remote is fairly light and has a curved back for a good in hand feel.

0
Smart Features
Remote App
Acts as the Remote
N/A
Directly Launches Apps and Inputs
N/A
Inputs Text in YouTube
N/A
Inputs Text in Netflix
N/A
Streams Device Files
N/A
Controls TV Settings
N/A
Voice Control
N/A

Vizio's old smart TV platform has no app, unlike the newer SmartCast platform.

Smart Features
TV Controls

The TV has physical buttons for power, volume up/down and changing inputs, like most other Vizio TVs.

Smart Features
In The Box

  • Manual
  • Remote
  • Batteries

Smart Features
Misc
Power Consumption 22 W
Power Consumption (Max) 34 W
Firmware V7.1.13