Our Verdict
The Vizio M Series has better uniformity than the cheaper E Series and more effective local dimming, too. It also adds the motion interpolation feature. However, depending on the size, it might have a significantly lower contrast ratio (but better viewing angle). If you don't plan on using either the motion interpolation or the local dimming, get the cheaper E Series instead.
- Great viewing angle. The colors stay the same even when viewed from the side (depends on size; see the Q&A section for details).
- Low amount of reflection. The picture quality in bright rooms is great.
- Low contrast ratio. In a dark room, the blacks are gray (depends on size; see the Q&A section for details).
- Better gray uniformity than the E Series, but it still has some issues.
- The full array local dimming feature works better than the E Series, but we don't recommend using it (see the Q&A section for details).
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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.
Test Results
Older Test Bench: This product has been tested using an older TV test methodology, before a major update. Some of the test results below aren't directly comparable with other TVs. Learn more
