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
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.
- High native contrast for deep blacks in dim scenes.
- Removes judder from 24p sources.
- Good reflection handling.
- Low SDR peak brightness.
- Narrow viewing angle.
- Noticeable uniformity issues.
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.
- Good reflection handling.
- Low SDR peak brightness.
- Narrow viewing angle.
- Poor upscaling.
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.
- Good reflection handling.
- Good response time for smooth motion.
- Low SDR peak brightness.
- Narrow viewing angle.
- Noticeable uniformity issues.
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.
- Good response time for smooth motion.
- VRR support to reduce screen tearing.
- Low input lag.
- No local dimming feature.
- Limited to 60Hz refresh rate and HDMI 2.0 bandwidth.
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.
- High native contrast for deep blacks in dim scenes.
- No local dimming feature.
- Doesn't get bright enough to make highlights pop.
- Can't display wide range of colors.
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.
- High native contrast for deep blacks in dim scenes.
- Good response time for smooth motion.
- VRR support to reduce screen tearing.
- Low input lag.
- 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.
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.
- Good reflection handling.
- Low input lag.
- Displays proper chroma 4:4:4 for clear text.
- Low SDR peak brightness.
- Narrow viewing angle.
- Noticeable uniformity issues.
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 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.
Popular TV Comparisons
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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