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Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 TV Review

Tested using Methodology v1.5
Reviewed Jul 26, 2019 at 09:59 am
Latest change: Test bench update May 21, 2020 at 08:51 am
Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 Picture
7.9
Mixed Usage
Value for price beaten by
: Not at the latest test bench
8.5
Movies
Value for price beaten by
: Not at the latest test bench
7.5
TV Shows
Value for price beaten by
: Not at the latest test bench
7.5
Sports
Value for price beaten by
: Not at the latest test bench
7.9
Video Games
Value for price beaten by
: Not at the latest test bench
8.2
HDR Movies
Value for price beaten by
: Not at the latest test bench
7.9
HDR Gaming
Value for price beaten by
: Not at the latest test bench
7.5
PC Monitor
Value for price beaten by
: Not at the latest test bench
This TV was replaced by the Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020

The Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 is an impressive 4k TV with a great picture quality. It uses a VA panel and has outstanding contrast ratio, exceptional black uniformity, and an excellent color gamut. The full array local dimming performs surprisingly well, and HDR content looks decent, though it's limited by the TV's peak brightness. Motion handling is good, and there's an optional black frame insertion feature to further reduce blur. Unfortunately, there are some issues with uniformity, and like most VA panels, the viewing angles are poor. Nonetheless, it's an all-around great TV that performs well for most uses.

Our Verdict

7.9 Mixed Usage

The Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 is a great TV for mixed usage. It delivers an impressive picture quality that's suitable for any type of content and performs well in both bright and dark rooms. Unfortunately, the viewing angles make it less ideal for those with a wide seating arrangement, but its overall performance should satisfy most people. Additionally, it has an exceptionally low input lag for those who want to game or use it as a PC monitor.

Pros
  • Deep, uniform blacks.
  • Impressive color gamut.
  • Excellent low input lag.
Cons
  • Mediocre dirty screen effect (DSE).
8.5 Movies

The Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 is a great TV for watching movies. With its full array local dimming feature and outstanding contrast ratio, this TV can produce deep inky blacks, which is great for watching movies in a dark room setting. It also has good upscaling performance for lower resolution content and remarkable motion handling to keep the picture crisp during fast-moving scenes.

7.5 TV Shows

The Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 is good for watching TV shows in a bright living room. It has great reflection handling and great peak brightness with SDR content, so glare shouldn't be an issue. Unfortunately, the image degrades at an angle, and older, lower resolution shows aren't upscaled as well as on other TVs.

7.5 Sports

The Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 is a good TV for watching sports, as it has outstanding motion handling that keeps the picture clear during fast-paced moments. However, the TV has some dirty screen effect that may be distracting for some, and the narrow viewing angles make it less ideal for watching with a group of friends.

7.9 Video Games

The Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 is an excellent TV for gaming. Although the refresh rate is limited to 60Hz, it has a remarkably low input lag and outstanding motion handling. Unfortunately, it doesn't support FreeSync variable refresh rate and doesn't have an 'Auto Low Latency' mode. However, the exceptional black uniformity of this TV makes it a great choice for dark room gaming.

8.2 HDR Movies

The Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 is a great TV for watching movies in HDR. It has an impressive contrast ratio and good local dimming feature. This TV also has an impressive color gamut. Unfortunately, it only has decent peak brightness in HDR.

7.9 HDR Gaming

The Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 is an excellent TV for HDR gaming. It has outstanding low input lag and an excellent response time, for a responsive gaming experience. It also looks amazing in a dark room, due to the impressive contrast ratio, outstanding black uniformity, and good local dimming feature. This TV also has an impressive color gamut, but only decent peak brightness in HDR, although most games have an option to adjust the game to match the TV's peak brightness.

7.5 PC Monitor

The M Series Quantum 2019 is a great TV for use as a PC monitor. It has outstanding low input lag for a responsive desktop experience, and it has an excellent response time, so there's very little blur behind fast-moving objects. This TV can also display proper chroma 4:4:4 in any of the supported modes. Unfortunately, the image degrades at an angle.

  • 7.9 Mixed Usage
  • 8.5 Movies
  • 7.5 TV Shows
  • 7.5 Sports
  • 7.9 Video Games
  • 8.2 HDR Movies
  • 7.9 HDR Gaming
  • 7.5 PC Monitor
  1. Updated May 21, 2020: Converted to Test Bench 1.5.
  2. Updated Feb 21, 2020: Converted to Test Bench 1.4.
  3. Updated Jul 26, 2019: Review published.
  4. Updated Jul 24, 2019: Early access published.
  5. Updated Jul 23, 2019: Our testers have started testing this product.
  6. Updated Jul 22, 2019: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.
  7. Updated Jun 11, 2019: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.

Differences Between Sizes And Variants

We tested the 65" M Series Quantum 2019, version M658-G1, and we expect our results to be valid for the 55" (M558-G1) model as well. 

If someone comes across a different type of panel or if their M Series Quantum 2019 doesn't correspond to our review, let us know and we will update the review. Note that some tests, such as the gray uniformity, may vary between individual units.

Update 11/19/2019: Vizio has split their M-Series lineup into three tiers (M6, M7 and M8). We've tested the M7 variant, and we expect it to be very similar to the M6 variant. See our M7 Series Quantum 2019 review for our full results.

Size Model Series Peak Brightness Dimming Zones
55" M558-G1 M8 600 90
65" M658-G1 M8 600 90

We don't know the manufacturing date of our M658-G1, but the label is available here.

Compared To Other TVs

Comparison picture

Top left: Vizio P-Series Quantum 2018 (PQ65-F1). Bottom left: Samsung Q70R (QN55Q70R). Middle: Vizio M-Series Quantum 2019 (M658-G1). Top right: Samsung Q60R (QN55Q60R). Bottom right: Sony X800G (XBR-55X800G).

The M Series Quantum 2019 is a great TV, and outperforms many similarly-priced models. See our recommendations for the best TVs, the best 4k TVs, and the best 4k gaming TVs.

Vizio V Series 2019
40" 43" 43" 50" 55" 55" 60" 65" 65" 70" 75"

The Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 is much better than the Vizio V Series 2019. The M Series has a local dimming feature that improves dark room performance and can get much brighter, which is great for a bright room. Finally, the M Series can deliver crisper motion thanks to its faster response time.

Samsung Q60/Q60R QLED
43" 49" 55" 65" 75" 82"

The Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 is a slightly better TV than the Samsung Q60/Q60R QLED. The Vizio has better picture quality thanks to its local dimming feature, better black uniformity, better reflection handling, better gradient performance, and wider color gamut. On the other hand, the Samsung has better motion handling and lower input lag, making it a better choice for sports or video games. The Samsung also has a smoother smart interface.

Samsung Q70/Q70R QLED
49" 55" 65" 75" 82" 85"

The Samsung Q70/Q70R QLED and the Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 are similarly-performing TVs. The Samsung looks and feels more premium, can get significantly brighter with HDR content, has better motion handling, and has much better smart features. On the other hand, the Vizio has better local dimming, better black uniformity, and is generally available for much cheaper.

TCL 6 Series 2018
55" 65" 75"

The Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 and the TCL R617 are very similar overall. The M Series has a better local dimming feature and much better black uniformity, so it's a better choice for a dark room. The R617 is a lot brighter, and has an optional motion interpolation feature.

Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020
55" 65"

Overall, the Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 is a bit better than the Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020. The M Series Quantum 2019 has a better contrast ratio and local dimming, faster response time, and significantly better black uniformity. However, if you're planning on playing video games, the M8 Series Quantum 2020 has much lower input lag and variable refresh rate support.

Hisense H8G
50" 55" 65" 75"

The Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 is a bit better than the Hisense H8G. The Vizio displays deeper blacks and its local dimming feature is better. It also produces a much wider color gamut, has better out-of-the-box color accuracy, and the response time is quicker. Meanwhile, the Hisense gets brighter, it upscales lower resolution content better, and the built-in Android TV is easier to use and it has apps available to download.

Vizio M7 Series Quantum 2019
43" 50" 55" 65"

The Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 is slightly better than the Vizio M7 Series Quantum 2019. The M Series (M8) has more local dimming zones and slightly better contrast ratio and delivers deeper blacks in a dark room, which is important when watching movies or HDR movies. The M7 has just slightly better reflection handling which is important in brighter rooms with many lights.

TCL 6 Series/R625 2019
55" 65"

The Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 and the TCL 6 Series/R625 2019 are very similar overall, each with their strengths and weaknesses. The M Series Quantum has a better response time, resulting in clearer motion with less blur, and it has better reflection handling. The TCL, on the other hand, has an optional motion interpolation feature, great if you enjoy the soap opera effect.

Hisense H9F
55" 65"

The Hisense H9F is a bit better than the Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 for most uses. The H9F is a lot brighter and it has a faster response time, which is great for gaming. The H9F can also interpolate motion up to 120Hz, whereas the M Series Quantum 2019 has no motion interpolation feature. The M Series Quantum 2019, on the other hand, has much better black uniformity, and a more versatile black frame insertion feature, making it a slightly better choice for a completely dark room.

Vizio P Series Quantum X 2019
65" 75"

The Vizio P Series Quantum X 2019 is a slightly better TV than the Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 for most uses. The Quantum X looks more premium and well-built and has a few more input options. It's a much better choice if you watch a lot of HDR movies or game in HDR, as its screen can get significantly brighter, especially with HDR content. Its brighter screen also makes it better suited for very well-lit rooms as it shows much fewer reflections. On the other hand, the M Series Quantum has better black uniformity, much more accurate colors out-of-the-box, much better gradient performance, and better built-in speakers.

Vizio P Series Quantum 2019
65" 75"

The Vizio P Series Quantum 2019 is a bit better than the Vizio M Series Quantum 2019. The P Series has a better response time, and it can interpolate lower frame rate content as high as 120 fps. The M Series has no motion interpolation feature but has better black uniformity.

LG UM7300
43" 49" 50" 55" 65"

The Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 is a much better TV than the LG UM7300. The Vizio has much deeper blacks, higher peak brightness, much better black uniformity, a much wider color gamut, and better motion handling. On the other hand, the LG has much wider viewing angles thanks to its IPS panel, a much better smart interface, and a larger and more robust remote control.

Vizio M Series 2018
55" 65" 70"

The Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 is better than the Vizio M Series 2018. The M Series Quantum 2019 has better contrast, a better local dimming system, and a much better color gamut.

LG B8 OLED
55" 65"

The LG B8 OLED and the Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 have different panel types, each with advantages and disadvantages. The LG B8 is an OLED TV and has perfect blacks that deliver an outstanding dark room performance. It also has wider viewing angles, which is great if you have a large room. The Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 is an LED TV that can get brighter, suitable for brighter rooms, and doesn't have a permanent burn-in risk.

Samsung RU8000
49" 55" 65" 75" 82"

The Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 is very similar to the Samsung RU8000, but each has its own strengths and weaknesses. The Vizio has better contrast, a full array local dimming feature, and a much better color gamut, making it a better choice for movies and HDR. The Samsung, on the other hand, has a motion interpolation feature and some better gaming features, including support for FreeSync variable refresh rate, a lower input lag, and faster response time.

Samsung RU7100
43" 50" 55" 58" 65" 75"

The Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 is much better than the Samsung RU7100. The Vizio has a full array local dimming feature and can remove 24p judder, which is great for watching movies in a dark room. The Vizio can get brighter and handle reflection better, as well, so it's also better for a bright room. The Samsung, on the other hand, has a motion interpolation feature to please soap opera effect fans.

Hisense H8F
50" 55" 65"

The Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 is a slightly better TV than the Hisense H8F. The Vizio has much better local dimming, looks more accurate out-of-the-box, has much better gradient performance, has a wider color gamut, and has better motion handling. On the other hand, the Hisense can get brighter for HDR content, upscales SD and 720p content better, and uses Android TV for its smart features, which has a much wider selection of available apps.

Vizio P Series Quantum 2018
65"

The Vizio P Series Quantum 2018 is much better than the Vizio M Series Quantum. The P Series is significantly brighter, has better reflection handling, a faster response time, and it has an optional motion interpolation feature.

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Test Results

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Market Context
Market Context
Market Context

The Vizio M Series Quantum is a mid-range 4k Vizio TV, and it directly replaces the Vizio M Series 2018. It's available in three variants: the M7 variant, the M8 variant, and a Black Friday variant known as the M6. The M Series Quantum's main competitors are the Samsung RU8000, Sony X850F, and LG SM8600.

Design
7.0
Design
Style
Curved No

The Vizio M Series Quantum 2019's design is ordinary. It has a clean, minimalist design with wide-set feet, but overall, it's fairly plain.

Design
Stand

The feet are wide and require a table nearly the full width of the TV, which isn't ideal, especially for the larger sizes.

Footprint of the 65" stand: 50.6" x 11.7"

Design
Back
Wall Mount VESA 400x200

The back of the TV is a mix of metal and hard plastic, and the inputs are located on the left along with the TV's controls. The inputs are easy to access, even when the TV is wall-mounted.

Unfortunately, there's no cable management.

Design
Borders
Borders 0.51" (1.3 cm)

The borders are fairly thin and shouldn't be distracting.

Design
Thickness
Max Thickness 2.87" (7.3 cm)

The M series Quantum is reasonably thin, but slightly thicker than last year's model.

7.0
Design
Build Quality

The Vizio M Series Quantum has a decent build quality. It's mostly made out of hard plastic and the stand supports the TV well, though there's a bit of wobble to it. Our unit has a slight tilt backwards, but we're not sure if this is by design or a defect.

Picture Quality
9.3
Picture Quality
Contrast
Native Contrast
7,000 : 1
Contrast with local dimming
9,815 : 1

The M Series Quantum has an outstanding native contrast ratio, similar to the Vizio V Series 2019. This results in excellent deep blacks, great for dark-room viewing. With local dimming enabled, the contrast ratio is boosted significantly, similar to the Samsung Q70/Q70R QLED.

7.5
Picture Quality
Local Dimming
Local Dimming
Yes
Backlight
Full-Array

The local dimming feature on the M Series is good. It can struggle a bit with fast-moving objects, as the backlight tries to keep up from zone to zone, causing the object's leading edge to look dimmer. Smaller objects can also appear dimmer, but blooming is kept to a minimum and you shouldn't notice significant brightness change when using subtitles.

Higher settings on the TV cause the TV's overall brightness to increase. Although we normally recommend the 'Medium' setting, it might be too bright for some environments, in which case the 'Low' setting might be better.

The M7 Series Quantum 2019 variants have a slightly worse local dimming feature, with fewer dimming zones.

7.6
Picture Quality
SDR Peak Brightness
SDR Real Scene Peak Brightness
364 cd/m²
SDR Peak 2% Window
325 cd/m²
SDR Peak 10% Window
487 cd/m²
SDR Peak 25% Window
476 cd/m²
SDR Peak 50% Window
414 cd/m²
SDR Peak 100% Window
345 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 2% Window
322 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 10% Window
479 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 25% Window
472 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 50% Window
407 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 100% Window
345 cd/m²
SDR ABL
0.026

The Vizio M658-G1 has great peak brightness, but it isn't quite as bright as the M Series 2018. There's some variation in brightness with different content (ABL), but it shouldn't cause any issues for most people.

We measured the peak brightness after calibration, with the 'Calibrated Dark' Picture Mode, and the Color Temperature set to 'Normal'.

The local dimming feature affects the TV's peak brightness, and higher settings result in a higher peak brightness. We measured the peak brightness with the Active Full Array setting on 'Medium'. Lower settings result in a lower peak brightness, so you may need to adjust this setting depending on your viewing conditions. The 'High' setting resulted in a dimmer image with some real content.

If you prefer a brighter image, or a colder color temperature over an accurate one, with the 'Vivid' Picture Mode and the 'Cool' Color Temperature, we measured a peak brightness of 634 cd/m² for a short period of time, as measured on the 10% test window.

The M7 Series Quantum 2019 variants have a slightly lower peak brightness.

6.0
Picture Quality
HDR Peak Brightness
HDR Real Scene Peak Brightness
387 cd/m²
HDR Peak 2% Window
322 cd/m²
HDR Peak 10% Window
481 cd/m²
HDR Peak 25% Window
472 cd/m²
HDR Peak 50% Window
412 cd/m²
HDR Peak 100% Window
344 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 2% Window
319 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 10% Window
474 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 25% Window
468 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 50% Window
405 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 100% Window
343 cd/m²
HDR ABL
0.026

Decent peak HDR brightness, slightly worse than last year's models.

We tested the HDR peak brightness with no calibration settings, using the 'Calibrated Dark' Picture Mode, with the Backlight set to '50'.

The local dimming feature affects the TV's peak brightness, and higher settings result in a higher peak brightness. We measured the peak brightness with the Active Full Array setting on 'Medium'. Lower settings result in a lower peak brightness, so you may need to adjust this setting depending on your viewing conditions. The 'High' setting resulted in a dimmer image with some real content.

If accuracy isn't as important to you, or if you prefer a colder color temperature, the 'Vivid' Picture Mode hit a peak brightness of 581 cd/m² for a short period of time, with the Backlight set to '100', Color Temperature set to 'cool', and local dimming on 'High'.

The M7 Series Quantum 2019 variants have a slightly lower peak brightness.

6.9
Picture Quality
Gray Uniformity
50% Std. Dev.
2.459%
50% DSE
0.214%
5% Std. Dev.
1.297%
5% DSE
0.135%

The M Series' gray uniformity is decent, but there are vertical bands across the entire screen and some vignetting at the top corners. This dirty screen effect can be distracting, especially when watching sports.

5.5
Picture Quality
Viewing Angle
Color Washout
23°
Color Shift
22°
Brightness Loss
28°
Black Level Raise
42°
Gamma Shift
16°

The viewing angles on the Vizio M Series are disappointing. Like most VA panels, images look washed out when viewed from an angle and there's significant color shifting. Unfortunately, it doesn't have the Enhanced Viewing Angle that Vizio implemented in its Vizio P Series Quantum X 2019.

9.8
Picture Quality
Black Uniformity
Native Std. Dev.
0.436%
Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
0.537%

The M Series Quantum has outstanding black uniformity, one of the best we've seen so far. There's almost no noticeable blooming around our test cross, and no backlight bleed.

7.5
Picture Quality
Reflections
Screen Finish
Semi-gloss
Total Reflections
5.1%
Indirect Reflections
0.5%
Calculated Direct Reflections
4.6%

The M Series Quantum 2019 has great reflection handling. Bright light sources aren't completely diffused across the screen, so bright lights or windows opposite the TV can still be distracting. This TV has much better reflection handling than the TCL R625.

7.6
Picture Quality
Pre Calibration
White Balance dE
3.31
Color dE
2.43
Gamma
2.10
Color Temperature
5,991 K
Picture Mode
Calibrated Dark
Color Temp Setting
Normal
Gamma Setting
2.2

With our pre-calibration settings, the M Series Quantum 2019 has good accuracy. Gamma mostly follows the target curve, but some really bright scenes are noticeably over-brightened. There are some minor inaccuracies in colors, but most people won't notice anything. The color temperature is warm, giving the white point a slight red-yellow tint.

9.6
Picture Quality
Post Calibration
White Balance dE
0.23
Color dE
0.82
Gamma
2.19
Color Temperature
6,514 K
White Balance Calibration
11 point
Color Calibration
Yes
Auto-Calibration Function
No

After calibration, this TV has excellent accuracy. Gamma follows the target perfectly, with almost no variation from 2.2. Color errors are almost completely corrected, and any remaining inaccuracies are completely unnoticeable. The color temperature is extremely close to our target of 6500 K, and the white balance is essentially perfect.

You can see our recommended settings here.

7.0
Picture Quality
480p Input

Like all recent Vizio TVs we've tested, 480p content, like DVDs, isn't upscaled as well as most TVs. Not everyone will be bothered by this, but it can be noticeable.

7.0
Picture Quality
720p Input

720p content, like most cable channels, is decently upscaled, but like with 480p content, it's a bit worse than most other TVs.

9.0
Picture Quality
1080p Input

1080p content, like Blu-rays or older consoles, is upscaled nearly perfectly, and looks almost identical to 4k content.

10
Picture Quality
4k Input

4k content is displayed perfectly, with no pixel issues or sub-pixel dimming. Unlike the higher-end Vizio TVs, like the Vizio P Series Quantum X 2019, there's no Enhanced Viewing Angle feature, so there's no spatial dithering.

0
Picture Quality
8k Input
Picture Quality
Pixels
Type LED
Sub-Type
VA
8.9
Picture Quality
Color Gamut
Wide Color Gamut
Yes
DCI P3 xy
97.66%
DCI P3 uv
98.55%
Rec 2020 xy
79.17%
Rec 2020 uv
81.28%

The Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 has an impressive color gamut, one of the widest we've ever measured.

The EOTF doesn't follow the PQ Curve very well. Darker scenes are displayed accurately, but it starts tone mapping very early, and all scenes above around 100 cd/m² appear darker than they should be. In 'Game' mode, the backlight defaults to '100', which causes the EOTF to display darker scenes brighter than they should be, as shown by this EOTF. With the backlight set to '50', the EOTF more closely tracks the PQ curve.

If you find HDR too dim, changing the Backlight to '100' results in a brighter image, as shown by this EOTF. If you want an even brighter image, decreasing the gamma will probably improve the brightness a bit more, but we don't expect it to impact the apparent brightness as much as the backlight setting.

8.3
Picture Quality
Color Volume
Normalized DCI P3 Coverage ITP
88.9%
10,000 cd/m² DCI P3 Coverage ITP
37.4%
Normalized Rec 2020 Coverage ITP
76.0%
10,000 cd/m² Rec 2020 Coverage ITP
31.4%

This TV has great color volume; again, one of the best we've tested. It can't quite fill out its color gamut, but can display most colors at any brightness level, including dark, saturated colors.

8.3
Picture Quality
Gradient
Color Depth
10 Bit
Red (Std. Dev.)
0.109
Green (Std. Dev.)
0.116
Blue (Std. Dev.)
0.083
Gray (Std. Dev.)
0.088

The M Series Quantum has great gradient handling. There's some noticeable banding in most colors, but it isn't very noticeable. Unfortunately, there's no smooth gradation feature to improve gradients.

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%

There are no signs of temporary image retention on the M Series Quantum 2019, even immediately after displaying our high-contrast static test image for 10 minutes.

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

We don't expect VA panels to experience permanent image retention, as the VA panel in our long-term test appears immune.

Motion
8.1
Motion
Response Time
80% Response Time
4.9 ms
100% Response Time
11.4 ms

This TV has an excellent response time. There's some slight overshoot in most transitions, but this isn't very noticeable. There are duplications in motion, as seen in the above photo, due to the flicker of the backlight.

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

The M Series Quantum 2019 uses PWM to dim its backlight, and there's flicker at all backlight levels below 100. The 480Hz flicker is identical to last year's M Series 2018, but behaves very differently from the 120Hz flicker on the Vizio P Series Quantum X 2019. This high flicker frequency does cause noticeable duplications in motion, which can be seen in our response time photo.

10
Motion
Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
Optional BFI
Yes
Min Flicker for 60 fps
60 Hz
60 Hz for 60 fps
Yes
120 Hz for 120 fps
N/A
Min Flicker for 60 fps in Game Mode
60 Hz

This TV has an optional black frame insertion feature which can improve the appearance of motion. When enabled, this feature reduces the backlight flicker frequency to 60Hz, which helps to reduce the amount of persistence blur. This results in more noticeable duplications in motion.

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

Unfortunately, this TV doesn't have a motion interpolation feature.

7.1
Motion
Stutter
Frame Hold Time @ 24 fps
30.3 ms
Frame Hold Time @ 60 fps
5.3 ms

Due to the TV's fast response time, there's some noticeable stutter when watching 24p content, like movies. This is especially noticeable with slow-panning shots.

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 M Series Quantum 2019 can remove judder from 24p sources and from the native apps, as long as Film Mode is enabled. Unfortunately, it can't remove judder from 24p content sent through a 60p/i source, like a cable box.

0
Motion
Variable Refresh Rate
Native Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
No
HDMI Forum VRR
No
FreeSync
No
G-SYNC Compatible
No
4k VRR Maximum
N/A
4k VRR Minimum
No VRR support
1080p VRR Maximum
N/A
1080p VRR Minimum
No VRR support
1440p VRR Maximum
N/A
1440p VRR Minimum
No VRR support
VRR Supported Connectors
No VRR support

This TV has a 60Hz panel, but doesn't support any advanced variable refresh rate features, like FreeSync or HDMI Forum's VRR feature.

Inputs
8.0
Inputs
Input Lag
1080p @ 60 Hz
20.6 ms
1080p @ 60 Hz Outside Game Mode
64.4 ms
1440p @ 60 Hz
N/A
4k @ 60 Hz
20.7 ms
4k @ 60 Hz + 10 bit HDR
20.5 ms
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4
20.5 ms
4k @ 60 Hz Outside Game Mode
64.5 ms
4k @ 60 Hz With Interpolation
N/A
8k @ 60 Hz
N/A
1080p @ 120 Hz
N/A
1440p @ 120 Hz
N/A
4k @ 120 Hz
N/A
1080p with Variable Refresh Rate
N/A
1440p with VRR
N/A
4k with VRR
N/A
8k with VRR
N/A
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
No

The M Series Quantum 2019 has excellent low input lag, as long as Game Low Latency is enabled. Unlike many top Vizio TVs, including the Vizio P Series Quantum X 2019, there's no dedicated low latency port. Instead, all four HDMI ports have the same low latency.

See our recommended settings for gaming here.

7.5
Inputs
Supported Resolutions
Resolution 4k
1080p @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
1080p @ 120 Hz
No
1440p @ 60 Hz
No
1440p @ 120 Hz
No
4k @ 60 Hz
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
4k @ 120 Hz
No
8k @ 30 Hz or 24 Hz
No
8k @ 60 Hz
No

The M Series Quantum 2019 can only support 1080p and 4k resolutions at 60Hz. For chroma 4:4:4 to be displayed properly, the Picture Mode must be set to 'Computer'. Higher bandwidth formats, like 4k @ 60Hz 4:4;4 requires that the Full UHD Color setting be enabled for the port in use.

See our recommended settings for PC gaming here.

Inputs
Input Photos
Inputs
Total Inputs
HDMI 4
USB 1
Digital Optical Audio Out 1
Analog Audio Out 3.5mm 0
Analog Audio Out RCA 1
Component In 0
Composite In 1
Tuner (Cable/Ant) 1
Ethernet 1
DisplayPort 0
IR In 0
SD/SDHC 0
Inputs
Inputs Specifications
HDR10
Yes
HDR10+
Yes
Dolby Vision
Yes
HLG
Yes
3D
No
HDMI 2.0 Full Bandwidth
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
HDMI 2.1
No
CEC Yes
HDCP 2.2 Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
USB 3.0
No
Variable Analog Audio Out Yes
Wi-Fi Support Yes (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)

Update 12/09/2019: Vizio has added support for HDR10+ on most 2019 and 2018 models.

This TV supports Dolby Vision from all sources.

Inputs
Audio Passthrough
ARC
Yes (HDMI 1)
eARC support
No
Dolby Atmos via TrueHD via eARC
No
DTS:X via DTS-HD MA via eARC
No
5.1 Dolby Digital via ARC
Yes
5.1 DTS via ARC
Yes
5.1 Dolby Digital via Optical
Yes
5.1 DTS via Optical
Yes

The M Series Quantum 2019 supports ARC over HDMI port 1, but it doesn't support eARC. It can pass DTS and Dolby Digital over ARC, but for DTS to work over optical, the Digital Audio Out setting must be set to 'Bitstream'.

Sound Quality
6.7
Sound Quality
Frequency Response
Low-Frequency Extension
119.87 Hz
Std. Dev. @ 70
2.84 dB
Std. Dev. @ 80
2.92 dB
Std. Dev. @ Max
4.97 dB
Max
89.1 dB SPL
Dynamic Range Compression
4.44 dB

Decent frequency response. The low-frequency extension (LFE) is bad, resulting in very limited bass, with no thump or rumble and very little punch. The response above the LFE is good, and dialog is clear, but it lacks airiness a bit. It can get quite loud, but unfortunately, there's significant pumping and compression at louder volumes.

7.4
Sound Quality
Distortion
Weighted THD @ 80
0.084
Weighted THD @ Max
0.404
IMD @ 80
1.98%
IMD @ Max
4.46%

Decent distortion performance. The total amount of harmonic distortion (THD) produced is below 80db SPL, which is good, but it increases noticeably at max volume.

Smart Features
7.0
Smart Features
Interface
Smart OS SmartCast
Version 1.27
Ease of Use
Easy
Smoothness
Not Smooth
Time Taken to Select YouTube
3 s
Time Taken to Change Backlight
3 s
Advanced Options
Many

Update 11/26/2019: We've retested the TV with the latest SmartCast interface, and found it to be much faster.

The interface is visually appealing and easy to use, but unfortunately, it's not very smooth.

10
Smart Features
Ad-Free
Ads
No
Opt-out
No Add
Suggested Content in Home
Yes
Opt-out of Suggested Content
No

Like other Vizio TVs we've tested, there are no ads. There's a row of suggested content, though, on the main page, and this can't be disabled.

6.5
Smart Features
Apps and Features
App Selection
Great
App Smoothness
Average
Cast Capable
Yes
USB Drive Playback
Yes
USB Drive HDR Playback
Yes
HDR in Netflix
Yes
HDR in YouTube
Yes

There are a few apps pre-loaded on the M Series Quantum 2019, but like other Vizio TVs, there's no way to add additional apps.

6.0
Smart Features
Remote
Size
Medium
Voice Control
No
CEC Menu Control
Yes
Other Smart Features
No
Remote App Vizio SmartCast Mobile

The remote is very basic, and is identical to the remote included with other Vizio TVs. There are a few dedicated buttons for the most popular streaming features, but the remote has no other advanced features, like voice control.

Smart Features
TV Controls

The physical controls offer basic control of the TV, including power, volume control, and inputs.

Smart Features
In The Box

  • Remote
  • Batteries
  • User Manual
  • Power Cable (not shown)

Smart Features
Misc
Power Consumption 78 W
Power Consumption (Max) 194 W
Firmware 2.1.6.3