The Vizio M6 Series Quantum 2022, also known simply as the M6 or MQ6, is a budget 4k TV released in 2022 as part of Vizio's 2023 lineup. It's a simpler variant of the Vizio M Series Quantum X 2022. This TV replaces the Vizio M6 Series Quantum 2021 and has many of the same features, like the Vizio SmartCast system, variable refresh rate (VRR) support, and eARC support. It's available in a wide range of sizes, from 43 to 75 inches, so you'll likely find the right size for your needs.
Our Verdict
The Vizio M6 is alright for most uses. It's mediocre for watching movies in a dark room, as it lacks a local dimming feature to improve dark scene performance. It also has problems upscaling lower-resolution content like from DVDs, and if you watch 4k HDR content, it doesn't get bright enough to make highlights pop. It's also mediocre for watching TV in a bright room as it doesn't get bright enough to fight glare. On the other hand, it's decent for gaming thanks to its low input lag and decent response time, and it supports a few advanced gaming features like VRR.
- Fantastic native contrast ratio.
- Decent reflection handling.
- Trouble upscaling lower-resolution content.
- No local dimming feature.
- Narrow viewing angle.
The Vizio M6 is mediocre for watching TV shows in well-lit rooms. It has decent reflection handling, but it's so dim that it can't overcome glare in a bright room. It also struggles to clear up low-quality or low-resolution content, so it's disappointing for streaming shows from low-quality sources or for watching series sets on DVD. The Vizio SmartCast system supports most of the common streaming apps, but it feels slow and buggy at times.
- Decent reflection handling.
- Trouble upscaling lower-resolution content.
- Narrow viewing angle.
- Low peak brightness.
The Vizio MQ6 is mediocre for watching sports. It has a decent response time, so there's little blur behind fast-moving objects. Unfortunately, it has a narrow viewing angle that makes the image look washed out from the sides, so it's not ideal for watching the big game with a large group of friends. It can't handle glare, either. Finally, it has very limited picture processing capabilities, so it's not a good choice if you watch sports from cable boxes as it doesn't upscale lower-resolution content properly.
- Decent reflection handling.
- Decent response time.
- Trouble upscaling lower-resolution content.
- Narrow viewing angle.
- Low peak brightness.
The Vizio MQ6 is decent for gaming. It has low input lag for a responsive feel and has VRR support to reduce screen tearing. It also has a decent response time, resulting in relatively little motion blur behind fast-moving objects. However, it's limited to a 60Hz panel and HDMI 2.0 bandwidth, so it can't take full advantage of the PS5 or Xbox Series X.
- Fantastic native contrast ratio.
- Decent response time.
- Low input lag.
- Limited VRR range.
- Only max refresh rate of 60Hz.
The Vizio M6 is alright for watching movies in a completely dark room. It has high native contrast and good black uniformity, so dark scenes look good overall, but it lacks a local dimming feature to improve the TV's dynamic range. It displays a wide range of colors in HDR, but it doesn't get bright enough to make those colors look vivid and for highlights to pop, so overall, HDR adds very little.
- Fantastic native contrast ratio.
- Wide HDR color gamut.
- No local dimming feature.
- Only removes 24p judder from apps.
- Doesn't make highlights pop.
The Vizio M6 is decent for gaming in HDR, but only thanks to its gaming performance. It delivers a decent gaming experience thanks to its low input lag, decent response time, and VRR support. It also displays deep blacks and has a wide color gamut for HDR but lacks a local dimming feature. Sadly, it doesn't deliver a satisfying HDR experience as it can't get bright enough to make highlights pop and colors look vivid, so HDR adds very little to the overall gaming experience.
- Fantastic native contrast ratio.
- Good black uniformity.
- Decent response time.
- Low input lag.
- No local dimming feature.
- Limited VRR range.
- Only max refresh rate of 60Hz.
- Doesn't make highlights pop.
The Vizio MQ6 is decent for PC use. Its low input lag delivers a responsive desktop experience, and it has a decent response time, too. Chroma 4:4:4 is displayed properly with all supported resolutions, which is essential for clear text from a PC, but there are some issues displaying a native 4k signal that you can notice if you sit close. Also, if you sit too close, the edges of the screen look washed out due to its narrow viewing angle.
- Decent reflection handling.
- Decent response time.
- Low input lag.
- Displays proper chroma 4:4:4.
- Narrow viewing angle.
- Low peak brightness.
- Only max refresh rate of 60Hz.
Changelog
- Updated Sep 26, 2025: We uploaded the latest brightness measurements and uniformity photos for the Accelerated Longevity Test.
- Updated Jul 08, 2025: We uploaded the latest brightness measurements and uniformity photos for the Accelerated Longevity Test.
- Updated Apr 17, 2025: We uploaded the latest brightness measurements and uniformity photos for the Accelerated Longevity Test.
- Updated Feb 11, 2025: We uploaded the latest brightness measurements and uniformity photos for the Accelerated Longevity Test.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the 55-inch Vizio M6 Series Quantum 2022 (M55Q6M-K04), and the results are also valid for the 43-inch, 65-inch, 70-inch, and 75-inch sizes. It's part of their M Series lineup released in 2022, which they label as their 2023 models. Note that this TV is different from the 50, 65, and 75-inch Vizio M Series Quantum X 2022 models, which the manufacturer advertises to have a higher refresh rate, get brighter, and have a local dimming feature.
| Size | Model Code |
|---|---|
| 43" | M43Q6M-K04 |
| 55" | M55Q6M-K04 |
| 65" | M65Q6M-K04 |
| 70" | M70Q6M-K03 |
| 75" | M75Q6M-K03 |
You can see the label for our unit here.
Popular TV Comparisons
The Vizio MQ6 is an okay budget TV, but considering its upscaling issues and low peak brightness, there are better options available from brands like Hisense or TCL. It's also a bit of a downgrade compared to its predecessor, the Vizio M6 Series Quantum 2021, which is disappointing.
See our recommendations for the best budget TVs, the best 55-inch TVs, and the best smart TVs.
The Vizio M7 Series Quantum 2021 is much better than the Vizio M6 Series Quantum 2022. The M7 has more features like local dimming which results in a better picture quality in dark scenes. It also gets brighter if you want to use it in a well-lit room, and if you watch movies it removes 24p judder from native apps and 24p sources, while the M6 can only remove it from native apps.
The Vizio M6 Series Quantum 2022 is a higher-end model than the Vizio V Series 2022, but the performance is very similar. The main difference is that the M6 has a wider color gamut thanks to its quantum dot technology, allowing it to display a wider range of colors. However, the V Series is still better in a few areas, like the peak brightness and color accuracy, and it removes 24p judder from Blu-rays, which the M6 can't do.
The Vizio M6 Series Quantum 2022 is the newer version of the Vizio M6 Series Quantum 2021, and it's a downgrade in a few areas. The 2022 doesn't remove 24p judder from native 24p sources like the 2021 model, which is disappointing for watching movies. However, motion looks better on the 2022 version because it has a quicker response time and it has a backlight strobing feature, which the 2021 model doesn't have.
The Vizio M Series Quantum X 2022 is significantly better than the Vizio M6 Series Quantum 2022. The M Series Quantum X has much better picture quality, as it gets brighter in both SDR and HDR, and it has a decent full array local dimming feature, so bright highlights stand out. The M Series Quantum X is also better for gaming, as it has a higher native refresh rate and a wider variable refresh rate range.
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
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