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Vizio V Series 2022 TV Review

Tested using Methodology v1.11
Review updated Oct 27, 2023 at 10:57 am
Latest change: Retest Feb 13, 2024 at 11:44 am
Vizio V Series 2022 Picture
6.9
Mixed Usage
Value for price beaten by
: Hisense U6/U6H
6.3
TV Shows
Value for price beaten by
: Sony X75K
6.4
Sports
Value for price beaten by
: Sony X75K
7.5
Video Games
Value for price beaten by
: TCL Q5/Q550G QLED
7.1
HDR Movies
Value for price beaten by
: Hisense U6/U6H
7.6
HDR Gaming
Value for price beaten by
: TCL Q5/Q550G QLED
7.5
PC Monitor
Value for price beaten by
: TCL Q5/Q550G QLED

The Vizio V Series 2022 is an entry-level 4k TV. It's part of Vizio's 2023 lineup, released in 2022, sitting between the 1080p Vizio D Series 2022 and the Vizio M6 Series Quantum 2022. It replaces the Vizio V5 Series 2021, and while it has many of the same features, it has a few extra gaming perks like variable refresh rate (VRR) support to reduce screen tearing. It's available in a wide range of sizes, from 43 to 75 inches, so there's something for just about any room setup. It comes with the same Vizio SmartCast system as other Vizio TVs, which is user-friendly and gives you access to both Google Chromecast and Apple AirPlay to cast content from your phone.

Our Verdict

6.9 Mixed Usage

The Vizio V Series is okay overall. It's decent for watching movies in a dark room thanks to its high native contrast ratio and good black uniformity, but it doesn't have a local dimming feature to further improve the contrast. It's not well-suited for watching TV in a well-lit room, though, as it doesn't get bright enough to fight glare, and it has a narrow viewing angle that makes the image look washed out from the sides. It's good for gaming thanks to its variable refresh rate (VRR) support to reduce screen tearing, low input lag, and quick response time.

Pros
  • High native contrast for deep blacks in dim scenes.
  • Removes judder from 24p sources.
  • Good reflection handling.
Cons
  • Low SDR peak brightness.
  • Narrow viewing angle.
  • Noticeable uniformity issues.
6.3 TV Shows

The Vizio V Series is mediocre for watching shows during the day. Although it has good reflection handling, it doesn't get bright enough to fight a ton of glare, so it's hard to see the screen in a bright room. The Vizio SmartCast OS is user-friendly and comes with most popular streaming services, but there's no way to add more, so your favorite shows might not be available. Unfortunately, it has a narrow viewing angle that makes the image look washed out from the sides, so it isn't ideal for a wide viewing area. It also struggles to upscale low-resolution content well, and its image processing is very limited with low-quality content.

Pros
  • Good reflection handling.
Cons
  • Low SDR peak brightness.
  • Narrow viewing angle.
  • Poor upscaling.
6.4 Sports

The Vizio V Series is mediocre for watching sports. Fast-moving players and objects look good thanks to its quick response time, but it has some uniformity issues that are distracting when watching sports. Although it has good reflection handling, it doesn't get bright enough to fight glare in a bright room. Sadly, it isn't a good choice for wide seating areas as it has a narrow viewing angle, and the image looks washed out from the sides.

Pros
  • Good reflection handling.
  • Good response time for smooth motion.
Cons
  • Low SDR peak brightness.
  • Narrow viewing angle.
  • Noticeable uniformity issues.
7.5 Video Games

The Vizio V Series is a good TV for gaming. It has a quick response time and low input lag for a smooth and responsive gaming experience, and it has VRR support to reduce screen tearing. It also looks good in dark rooms as it has a high contrast ratio, but it lacks a local dimming feature to further improve it. Sadly, it can't take full advantage of the Xbox Series X or PS5 as it lacks HDMI 2.1 bandwidth and is limited to a 60Hz refresh rate.

Pros
  • Good response time for smooth motion.
  • VRR support to reduce screen tearing.
  • Low input lag.
Cons
  • No local dimming feature.
  • Limited to 60Hz refresh rate and HDMI 2.0 bandwidth.
7.1 HDR Movies

The Vizio V Series is decent for watching movies in a dark room. It has a high native contrast ratio to display deep, uniform blacks in dim scenes and shadow details. It lacks a local dimming feature to further improve the contrast, though, so blacks are raised and washed out when bright highlights are on the screen. Unfortunately, HDR adds very little, as it can't get very bright and can't display a wide color gamut. Overall, HDR content looks dull and dim.

Pros
  • High native contrast for deep blacks in dim scenes.
Cons
  • No local dimming feature.
  • Doesn't get bright enough to make highlights pop.
  • Can't display wide range of colors.
7.6 HDR Gaming

The Vizio V Series TV is good for gaming in HDR, but mainly due to its gaming capabilities, as HDR doesn't really add anything. It provides a good gaming experience thanks to its low input lag, quick response time, and VRR support to reduce screen tearing. Although it has a good contrast ratio for deep blacks, it doesn't provide a satisfying HDR experience because it doesn't get bright enough to make highlights pop and can't display a wide range of colors.

Pros
  • High native contrast for deep blacks in dim scenes.
  • Good response time for smooth motion.
  • VRR support to reduce screen tearing.
  • Low input lag.
Cons
  • No local dimming feature.
  • Limited to 60Hz refresh rate and HDMI 2.0 bandwidth.
  • Doesn't get bright enough to make highlights pop.
  • Can't display wide range of colors.
7.5 PC Monitor

The Vizio V Series is good for use as a PC monitor. It displays proper chroma 4:4:4 with any resolution, which helps it display clear text when using it as a monitor. It also has low input lag for a responsive feel, and motion looks good thanks to the quick response time. It has good reflection handling if you have a few lights around, but it doesn't get bright enough to fight intense glare. Sadly, it has a narrow viewing angle, and the edges look washed out if you sit too close.

Pros
  • Good reflection handling.
  • Low input lag.
  • Displays proper chroma 4:4:4 for clear text.
Cons
  • Low SDR peak brightness.
  • Narrow viewing angle.
  • Noticeable uniformity issues.
  • 6.9 Mixed Usage
  • 6.3 TV Shows
  • 6.4 Sports
  • 7.5 Video Games
  • 7.1 HDR Movies
  • 7.6 HDR Gaming
  • 7.5 PC Monitor
  1. Updated Feb 13, 2024: We uploaded the latest brightness measurements and uniformity photos for the Accelerated Longevity Test.
  2. Updated Dec 05, 2023: We uploaded the latest brightness measurements and uniformity photos for the Accelerated Longevity Test.
  3. Updated Oct 27, 2023: We've updated the text in the review to reflect our latest test methodology updates.
  4. Updated Oct 12, 2023: We uploaded the latest brightness measurements and uniformity photos for the Accelerated Longevity Test.
  5. Updated Aug 09, 2023: We uploaded the latest brightness measurements and uniformity photos for the Accelerated Longevity Test.
  6. Updated Jun 07, 2023: We uploaded the latest brightness measurements and uniformity photos for the Accelerated Longevity Test.
  7. Updated Apr 28, 2023: We've updated the text to match the latest changes to our test methodology.
  8. Updated Apr 28, 2023: Converted to Test Bench 1.11. With this update, we've added a new Upscaling: Sharpness Processing test and revamped our Blooming test so the scores and picture better match the real world experience. With this change, it was necessary to remove the Black Crush test. Finally, we've updated our usage scores to better align our scores with user expectations.
  9. Updated Apr 03, 2023: We uploaded the brightness measurements and uniformity photos after running the TV for four months in our Accelerated Longevity Test.
  10. Updated Feb 24, 2023: We retook the contrast measurements, as there was a mistake with the results entered during the Test Methodology 1.9 update for this TV.
  11. Updated Feb 16, 2023: We uploaded the brightness measurements and uniformity photos after running the TV for two months in our Accelerated Longevity Test.
  12. Updated Feb 16, 2023: Converted to Test Bench 1.10. With this update we've revamped our Gradient testing, added a new test for Low Quality Content Smoothing, and expanded our Audio Passthrough testing.
  13. Updated Dec 12, 2022: Updated to Test Bench 1.9, modifying our Contrast testing and splitting our local dimming testing into multiple sections covering Blooming, Black Crush, and Lighting Zone Transitions. You can see our full changelog here.
  14. Updated Nov 17, 2022: We uploaded the initial brightness measurements and uniformity photos for the Accelerated Longevity Test.
  15. Updated Oct 11, 2022: Review published.
  16. Updated Oct 05, 2022: Early access published.
  17. Updated Sep 22, 2022: Our testers have started testing this product.
  18. Updated Aug 22, 2022: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.
  19. Updated Aug 05, 2022: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.

Differences Between Sizes And Variants

We bought and tested the 55-inch Vizio V Series TV (V555M-K01), and the results are also valid for the 43-inch, 50-inch, 58-inch, 65-inch, 70-inch, and 75-inch models. Released in 2022, it's part of their 2023 lineup of TVs, which includes the Vizio M6 Series Quantum 2022. The 65-inch size has two model codes available, and the only difference seems to be with their speakers and a slight difference in design, but other than that, both models perform the same.

Size Model Code(s)
43" V435M-K04
50"  V505M-K09
55" V555M-K01
58" V585M-K01 
65" V655M-K03, V655M-K04
70" V705M-K03
75" V755M-K03

You can see the label for our unit here.

Compared To Other TVs

The Vizio V Series 2022 is an okay entry-level TV that provides better gaming features and performance than some other budget-friendly models. However, you can still find better options if you want to stream your favorite content and want a good smart system with an actual app store.

See our recommendations for the best budget TVs, the best TVs under $500, and the best 55-inch TVs.

Vizio D3 Series 2021
40" 43" FHD - 24" FHD - 32" HD - 24" HD - 32"

The Vizio V Series 2022 is better than the Vizio D3 Series 2021. This is mostly due to the V Series being a 4k TV versus 1080p on the D3 Series. Due to its higher resolution and ability to do HDR, the V Series displays a sharper image that can take advantage of 4k content. The V Series is also brighter in SDR, so it can overcome more glare, but it's still too dim to be used in a bright room.

Samsung CU7000/CU7000D
43" 50" 55" 58" 65" 70" 75" 85"

The Samsung CU7000/CU7000D and the Vizio V Series 2022 are very similar TVs with only a few minor differences. The Vizio has a better contrast ratio, so blacks are deeper in a dark room. The Vizio is also better for gaming as it supports VRR for much less screen tearing than the CU7000. However, the CU7000 has better PQ EOTF tracking and accuracy before and after calibration, so it delivers an image that is closer to the content creator’s intent. The CU7000 also has better gray uniformity, so there is less of the distracting dirty screen effect when using the TV as a PC monitor or when watching sports.

Samsung TU7000
43" 50" 55" 58" 60" 65" 70" 75" 82" 85"

The Vizio V Series 2022 and the Samsung TU7000 are both okay TVs. The Vizio is better in a few areas, like its peak brightness, reflection handling, color accuracy, and motion handling, and it has VRR support, so it's the better choice for gaming or using it in a well-lit room. However, the Samsung TV has better upscaling, which is important if you watch a lot of low-resolution content like DVDs.

Vizio M6 Series Quantum 2022
43" 55" 65" 70" 75"

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.

Samsung AU8000
43" 50" 55" 60" 65" 70" 75" 85"

The Samsung AU8000 and the Vizio V Series 2022 are both okay entry-level TVs. Each has their strengths and weaknesses, as the Vizio has more gaming features like VRR support and better motion handling. However, the picture quality is better overall on the Samsung because it gets brighter in SDR, has better upscaling, and has fewer uniformity issues.

Vizio V5 Series 2021
43" 50" 55" 58" 65" 70" 75" 85"

The Vizio V Series 2022 is the newer version of the Vizio V5 Series 2021. Both TVs are very similar overall, with the main difference being that the 2022 model has VRR support for gaming, which the 2021 model doesn't have. The 2022 model improves in a few areas, like its peak brightness and response time, while the 2021 model has better upscaling, so choosing one over the other depends on which aspects are important to you.

Vizio Quantum QLED
55" 65" 75"

The Vizio V Series 2022 is better than the Vizio Quantum QLED only if you're in a dark room; for everyone else, the Quantum is a better choice. The Quantum has a much wider viewing angle and better uniformity, and it gets brighter to overcome glare in a bright room. The Quantum is also a bit better for gamers, thanks to its support for 1080p @ 120Hz gaming. On the other hand, the older V Series is only better for use in a dark room, as it has much higher contrast and better black uniformity.

Vizio V Series 2020
40" 43" 50" 55" 58" 60" 65" 70" 75"

The Vizio V Series 2022 is a newer version of the Vizio V Series 2020. The 2022 model improves in a few areas, like peak brightness, motion handling, and color accuracy, and it has a few extra features like VRR support for gamers. Because of this, the 2022 model is the better choice as a budget-friendly TV.

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Test Results

perceptual testing image
Design
Design
Style
Curved No

The Vizio V Series has a simple design with thin bezels on three sides, and a thicker bottom bezel, and its body is mainly black.

Design
Accelerated Longevity Test
Uniformity Pictures
Design
Stand

The stand consists of two V-shaped feet that hold the screen well. The display is also high enough off the table that most soundbars fit in front without blocking the image.

Footprint of the 55-inch TV: 39" x 11" x 3.15" to the bottom of the screen.

Design
Back
Wall Mount VESA 300x200

The back consists of a metal back panel and plastic housing for the inputs. As the inputs are towards the center of the TV, they're hard to reach, particularly if you have it against the wall. Sadly, there isn't anything for cable management.

Design
Borders
Borders 0.36" (0.9 cm)
Design
Thickness
Max Thickness 3.31" (8.4 cm)

The section where the inputs are sticks out, and the TV doesn't sit flush against the wall if you mount it.

7.0
Design
Build Quality

The build quality is decent. It's well-put-together, and there aren't any obvious quality control problems. The stand supports the TV well, as there's minimal wobble, and although there's a bit of flex on the back near the inputs, this is normal for most TVs. Overall, it feels good for an entry-level model, but it doesn't have anything premium about it.

Picture Quality
7.1
Picture Quality
Contrast
Contrast
8,691 : 1
Native Contrast
8,691 : 1

This TV has an excellent native contrast ratio, so blacks are deep in very dark scenes. There's no local dimming feature, though, so when bright highlights are on the screen, black levels rise considerably and look more gray.

10
Picture Quality
Blooming

This TV doesn't have a local dimming feature, so there's no localized blooming around bright highlights in dark scenes. Instead, the entire screen looks gray and washed out.

10
Picture Quality
Lighting Zone Transitions
Local Dimming
No
Backlight
Direct
Dimming Zones Count Of Tested TV
N/A

Since there's no per-zone local dimming feature, there's no noticeable change in brightness as bright highlights move across the screen. Although advertised to have a 'Full-Array Backlight', this just means it uses direct LED backlighting with the LED backlights placed directly behind the panel and not along the edges.

7.5
Picture Quality
Contrast And Dark Details In Game Mode

There's no difference in dark scene performance when you're in 'Game' mode.

5.1
Picture Quality
HDR Brightness
Hallway Lights (~1950 cd/m²)
157 cd/m²
Yellow Skyscraper (~700 cd/m²)
185 cd/m²
Landscape Pool (~300 cd/m²)
175 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
265 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
266 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
266 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
266 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
266 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
265 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
266 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
266 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
266 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
266 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.000

This TV has poor HDR peak brightness. It doesn't get bright enough to display an impactful HDR experience with bright scenes, and since it lacks a local dimming feature, bright specular highlights don't stand out at all. Overall, HDR adds very little and looks flat and dull.

These measurements are after calibrating the HDR white point, with the following settings:

  • Picture Mode: Calibrated Dark
  • Tone Mapping: 50
  • Color Temperature: Warm
  • Gamma: 2.2

5.2
Picture Quality
HDR Brightness In Game Mode
Hallway Lights (~1950 cd/m²)
158 cd/m²
Yellow Skyscraper (~700 cd/m²)
185 cd/m²
Landscape Pool (~300 cd/m²)
177 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
267 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
268 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
268 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
268 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
268 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
267 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
267 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
268 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
268 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
268 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.000

The HDR brightness in Game Mode is once again poor and looks the same as outside of Game Mode.

These measurements are after calibrating the HDR white point, with the following settings:

  • Picture Mode: Calibrated Dark
  • Game Low Latency: On
  • Tone Mapping: 50
  • Color Temperature: Warm
  • Gamma: 2.2

8.6
Picture Quality
PQ EOTF Tracking
600 Nit Tracking Delta
0.0087
1000 Nit Tracking Delta
0.0087
4000 Nit Tracking Delta
0.0087

The Vizio V Series has excellent PQ EOTF tracking overall. It follows the target nearly perfectly, but as there's a sharp roll-off at the peak brightness, there are a lot of details lost in bright scenes. Since it lacks a local dimming feature, it also can't display perfect blacks, so shadow details are raised a bit.

6.1
Picture Quality
SDR Brightness
Real Scene Peak Brightness
256 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
272 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
271 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
271 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
270 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
270 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
271 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
271 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
271 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
270 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
270 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.000

The Vizio V Series has okay SDR peak brightness. It doesn't get bright enough to fight glare from strong light sources, so it's best to use it in a dim or moderately-lit room. It gets slightly brighter than the Vizio M6 Series Quantum 2022, but the difference is insignificant.

These measurements are after calibration, with the following settings:

  • Picture Mode: Calibrated Dark
  • Backlight: 100
  • Color Temperature: Warm
  • Gamma: 2.2

6.8
Picture Quality
Color Gamut
Wide Color Gamut
No
DCI P3 xy
75.09%
DCI P3 uv
81.28%
Rec 2020 xy
54.05%
Rec 2020 uv
59.78%

Unlike the higher-end M Series models from Vizio, this TV doesn't have a quantum dot layer, so it can't display a wide range of colors in HDR. It has good coverage of the commonly-used DCI-P3 color space but it isn't as good as other TVs and has limited Rec. 2020 coverage, so it isn't future-proof. The tone mapping is terrible in both color spaces, so colors aren't displayed accurately.

6.0
Picture Quality
Color Volume
1,000 cd/m² DCI P3 Coverage ITP
35.4%
10,000 cd/m² Rec 2020 Coverage ITP
18.8%
White Luminance
265 cd/m²
Red Luminance
54 cd/m²
Green Luminance
194 cd/m²
Blue Luminance
18 cd/m²
Cyan Luminance
212 cd/m²
Magenta Luminance
72 cd/m²
Yellow Luminance
248 cd/m²

This TV has mediocre HDR color volume. Limited by its incomplete color gamut and low peak brightness, it can't display bright or dark colors well.

9.0
Picture Quality
Pre Calibration
White Balance dE
1.41
Color dE
1.32
Gamma
2.17
Color Temperature
6,473 K
Picture Mode
Calibrated Dark
Color Temp Setting
Warm
Gamma Setting
2.2

The Vizio V Series has fantastic accuracy in SDR with the most accurate settings before calibration. There are hardly any inaccuracies with most colors, and even the white balance is incredible, except pure white is a bit off. Gamma and the color temperature are both very close to their targets.

9.5
Picture Quality
Post Calibration
White Balance dE
0.22
Color dE
1.09
Gamma
2.20
Color Temperature
6,522 K
White Balance Calibration
20 point
Color Calibration
Yes

Although it's not really needed for an accurate image, the accuracy after calibration to the 6500K white point is incredible. The TV is easy to calibrate, and calibrating the white balance fixed most color inaccuracies, too.

See our full calibration settings here.

5.9
Picture Quality
Gray Uniformity
50% Std. Dev.
4.014%
50% DSE
0.257%
5% Std. Dev.
2.296%
5% DSE
0.130%

This TV has disappointing gray uniformity. There's noticeable backlight bleed throughout and vignetting towards the sides. It's noticeable while watching content with large areas of uniform color, like sports or scenes with panning shots, or when you're using it as a PC monitor. Even in near-dark scenes, the backlight bleed and vignetting are still visible.

7.5
Picture Quality
Black Uniformity
Std. Dev.
N/A
Native Std. Dev.
1.017%

The black uniformity is good. There's very little clouding in the center of the screen, but there's backlight bleed and vignetting towards the sides. Unfortunately, it doesn't have a local dimming feature to improve dark scene performance.

5.2
Picture Quality
Viewing Angle
Color Washout
24°
Color Shift
45°
Brightness Loss
28°
Black Level Raise
11°
Gamma Shift
13°

The Vizio V Series has a narrow viewing angle, so it's a poor choice for wide seating areas, as people off to the sides won't see the same image as those in front.

7.5
Picture Quality
Reflections
Screen Finish
Semi-gloss
Total Reflections
5.1%
Indirect Reflections
0.7%
Calculated Direct Reflections
4.1%

The reflection handling is good. Although it doesn't get bright, its semi-gloss finish does enough to reduce glare from small light sources, like if you have a lamp or some spotlights in your room.

8.0
Picture Quality
HDR Native Gradient
100% Black to 50% Gray
6.0
50% Gray to 100% White
10
100% Black to 50% Red
6.0
50% Red to 100% Red
10
100% Black to 50% Green
6.0
50% Green to 100% Green
10
100% Black to 50% Blue
6.0
50% Blue to 100% Blue
10

This TV has great gradient handling in HDR. There's some noticeable banding in darker shades of all colors, but brighter shades are displayed perfectly.

4.2
Picture Quality
Low-Quality Content Smoothing
Smoothing
3.0
Detail Preservation
7.0

Unfortunately, the processing features of this TV are very limited, and it can't smooth out low-quality content at all. There's still significant macro-blocking and pixelization, and fine details aren't maintained.

4.5
Picture Quality
Upscaling: Sharpness Processing

Unfortunately, this TV has poor upscaling when watching 480p content from a DVD or other low-resolution, low-bitrate sources. Edges aren't very sharp, fine details are lost, and text is blurry.

The optimal settings for a sharp image with no over-sharpening are as follows:

  • Sharpness: 26
  • Super Resolution: Low

Picture Quality
Pixels
Subpixel Layout
BGR
Type LED
Sub-Type
VA

This TV uses a BGR sub-pixel structure, which doesn't affect image quality; however, it can negatively affect text clarity when using the TV as a PC monitor. You can read more about it here. It also has dithering in blue pixels, negatively impacting the 4k upscaling as some images aren't as sharp.

Motion
7.6
Motion
Response Time
80% Response Time
5.5 ms
100% Response Time
14.7 ms

This TV has a good response time. Most motion looks smooth, but there's still a bit of inverse ghosting and image duplication due to the backlight flicker.

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

This TV uses pulse width modulation to dim its backlight at any Backlight setting below its max. Since this TV isn't very bright anyway, you should leave the brightness at max, and it won't be an issue.

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

Unfortunately, the Vizio V Series doesn't have the option to introduce flicker, and it always flickers at 480Hz with its backlight setting below its max.

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

There's no motion interpolation feature to bring lower-frame-rate content up to 60 fps.

7.7
Motion
Stutter
Frame Hold Time @ 24 fps
27.0 ms
Frame Hold Time @ 60 fps
2.0 ms

Despite the quick response time, there isn't too much stutter with low-frame-rate content.

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 Vizio V Series removes judder from 24p sources, like Blu-rays and native apps, which helps with the appearance of motion in movies. However, it can't remove judder from 60p/i sources, like cable boxes.

7.3
Motion
Variable Refresh Rate
Native Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
HDMI Forum VRR
Yes
FreeSync
Yes
G-SYNC Compatible
No
4k VRR Maximum
60 Hz
4k VRR Minimum
40 Hz
1080p VRR Maximum
60 Hz
1080p VRR Minimum
40 Hz
1440p VRR Maximum
60 Hz
1440p VRR Minimum
40 Hz
VRR + Local Dimming No Local Dimming

This TV supports variable refresh rate (VRR) technology to reduce screen tearing.

Inputs
9.6
Inputs
Input Lag
1080p @ 60Hz
11.4 ms
1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
52.4 ms
1080p @ 120Hz
N/A
1080p @ 144Hz
N/A
1440p @ 60Hz
11.3 ms
1440p @ 120Hz
N/A
1440p @ 144Hz
N/A
4k @ 60Hz
11.2 ms
4k @ 60Hz + 10-Bit HDR
11.1 ms
4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
11.1 ms
4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
35.4 ms
4k @ 60Hz With Interpolation
N/A
4k @ 120Hz
N/A
4k @ 144Hz
N/A
8k @ 60Hz
N/A

The Vizio V Series has low input lag in Game Mode to provide a responsive gaming experience without much delay.

7.1
Inputs
Supported Resolutions
Resolution 4k
480p @ 59.94Hz (Widescreen)
Yes
720p @ 59.94Hz
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
No
1080p @ 144Hz
No
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes (forced resolution required)
1440p @ 120Hz
No
1440p @ 144Hz
No
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
4k @ 120Hz
No
4k @ 120Hz @ 4:4:4
No
4k @ 144Hz
No
8k @ 30Hz or 24Hz
No
8k @ 60Hz
No

The Vizio V Series supports most common signals up to 4k @ 60Hz, including with proper chroma 4:4:4, which helps with text clarity when using it as a PC monitor. It accepts a 120Hz signal with 1080p and 1440p resolutions, but it skips frames.

Inputs
PS5 Compatibility
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
Yes
4k @ 120Hz
No
1440p @ 120Hz
No
1080p @ 120Hz
No
HDR
Yes
VRR
Yes

Without HDMI 2.1 bandwidth and a 120Hz refresh rate, this TV can't take full advantage of the PS5 as it's limited to signals up to 60Hz.

Inputs
Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
Yes
4k @ 120Hz
No
1440p @ 120Hz
No
1080p @ 120Hz
No
HDR
Yes
VRR
Yes

Without HDMI 2.1 bandwidth and a 120Hz refresh rate, this TV can't take full advantage of the Xbox Series X as it's limited to signals up to 60Hz.

Inputs
Inputs Specifications
HDR10
Yes
HDR10+
Yes
Dolby Vision
Yes
HLG
Yes
HDMI 2.0 Full Bandwidth
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3)
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
No
CEC Yes
HDCP 2.2 Yes (HDMI 1,2,3)
ATSC Tuner
1.0
USB 3.0
No
Variable Analog Audio Out Yes
Wi-Fi Support Yes (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)

Although the manufacturer advertises the HDMI inputs as HDMI 2.1, they're limited to HDMI 2.0 bandwidth, so you can't take advantage of the extra bandwidth of HDMI 2.1. As its tuner only supports ATSC 1.0, you can't stream over-the-air 4k content. It's also advertised to support Wi-Fi 6E, but this only works with Wi-Fi 6E-compatible devices for faster speeds.

Inputs
Input Photos
Inputs
Total Inputs
HDMI 3
USB 1
Digital Optical Audio Out 1
Analog Audio Out 3.5mm 0
Analog Audio Out RCA 1
Component In 0
Composite In 0
Tuner (Cable/Ant) 1
Ethernet 1
DisplayPort 0
IR In 0

The RCA Analog Audio output is great if you have an older two-channel sound system that requires this connection.

Inputs
Audio Passthrough
ARC/eARC Port
eARC
eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus
Yes
eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
Yes
eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT
Yes
eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1
Yes
eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA
Yes
eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
Yes
eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream)
2.0
ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1
Yes
ARC: DTS 5.1
Yes
Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1
Yes
Optical: DTS 5.1
Yes

The Vizio V Series supports eARC with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X signals. You can pass this high-quality audio to a compatible receiver with a single HDMI connection.

Sound Quality
6.5
Sound Quality
Frequency Response
Low-Frequency Extension
126.99 Hz
Std. Dev. @ 70
3.95 dB
Std. Dev. @ 80
3.58 dB
Std. Dev. @ Max
4.98 dB
Max
89.1 dB SPL
Dynamic Range Compression
3.31 dB

The Vizio V Series has an okay frequency response. Like most TVs, it gets loud and has a well-balanced sound profile in the mid-range, resulting in clear dialogue, but it doesn't produce much bass, so you'll need to get a subwoofer for the best sound experience possible.

5.9
Sound Quality
Distortion
Weighted THD @ 80
0.069
Weighted THD @ Max
0.600
IMD @ 80
7.78%
IMD @ Max
53.46%

The Vizio V Series has disappointing distortion handling. While there isn't much distortion at moderate listening levels, it gets much worse and more distracting at its max volume.

Smart Features
7.0
Smart Features
Interface
Smart OS SmartCast
Version 51.8
Ease of Use
Easy
Smoothness
Average
Time Taken to Select YouTube
3 s
Time Taken to Change Backlight
3 s
Advanced Options
Many

The Vizio V Series comes with the Vizio SmartCast system. It's easy to learn but feels laggier than other operating systems as it's web-based and feels slow at times. There are a few bugs, like the fact that the SmartCast was unavailable on initial startup until we reset the TV, which we also experienced with the Vizio M6 Series Quantum 2022.

0
Smart Features
Ad-Free
Ads
Yes
Opt-out
No
Suggested Content in Home
Yes
Opt-out of Suggested Content
No

Like with most TV brands, there are ads throughout the interface, but they aren't always there.

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

The Vizio SmartCast platform doesn't have an app store because all the apps are web-based. It means you can only use the ones it already has, but there's a large selection of apps to start with, and you can cast content from your phone.

6.5
Smart Features
Remote
Size
Medium
Voice Control
Search, Some Other Features
CEC Menu Control
Yes
Other Smart Features
No
Remote App VIZIO Mobile

The included remote is basic and only has a few necessary navigation buttons, including quick-access buttons to popular streaming services. There's a mic in the remote, or you can use the app on your phone to access the voice assistant features, which you can ask to open apps and switch inputs, but you can't search for content.

Smart Features
TV Controls

There's a single button on the bottom left side to turn the TV on/off and change inputs.

Smart Features
In The Box

  • Remote control
  • 2x AAA batteries
  • User guides

Smart Features
Misc
Power Consumption 58 W
Power Consumption (Max) 99 W
Firmware 1.510.24.2-5