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Element Amazon Fire TV
Vizio M Series XLED 2017
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TypeLED
Sub-TypeVA
Resolution4k
TypeLED
Sub-TypeVA
Resolution4k
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Element Amazon Fire TV
Vizio M Series XLED 2017
The Vizio M Series XLED 2017 is much better than the Element Amazon Fire TV. The Vizio M Series supports HDR and has a local dimming feature that improves dark room performance. It also has lower input for gaming and is more consistent in removing judder from 24p sources. The Fire TV has an optional motion interpolation feature that can make motion appear smoother by introducing some soap opera effect.
Variants
- EL4KAMZ4317 (43")
- EL4KAMZ5017 (50")
- EL4KAMZ5517 (55")
- EL4KAMZ6517 (65")
- M50-E1 (50")
- M55-E0 (55")
- M65-E0 (65")
- M70-E3 (70")
- M75-E1 (75")
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Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
6.6
7.4
Local Dimming
0.0
5.5
Motion Interpolation
7.0
0.0
Full Comparison
Design
Style
7.0
7.5
Design Picture
Curved
No
No
Stand
Stand Picture
Back
Back Picture
Wall Mount
VESA 200x200
VESA 400x400
Borders
Borders Picture
Borders
0.55" (1.4 cm)
0.71" (1.8 cm)
Thickness
Thickness Picture
Max Thickness
3.31" (8.4 cm)
2.56" (6.5 cm)
Temperature
Temperature picture
Maximum Temperature
100 °F (38 °C)
99 °F (37 °C)
Average Temperature
96 °F (36 °C)
93 °F (34 °C)
Build Quality
6.5
7.0
Build quality picture
Picture Quality
Contrast
8.8
9.0
Checkerboard Picture
Native Contrast
5,129 : 1
5,606 : 1
Contrast with local dimming
N/A
5,861 : 1
Local Dimming
0.0
5.5
Local Dimming Video
Local Dimming
No
Yes
Backlight
Direct
Full-Array
SDR Peak Brightness
7.5
7.5
SDR Real Scene Peak Brightness
292 cd/m²
316 cd/m²
SDR Peak 2% Window
308 cd/m²
178 cd/m²
SDR Peak 10% Window
309 cd/m²
272 cd/m²
SDR Peak 25% Window
310 cd/m²
269 cd/m²
SDR Peak 50% Window
309 cd/m²
302 cd/m²
SDR Peak 100% Window
310 cd/m²
321 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 2% Window
308 cd/m²
178 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 10% Window
309 cd/m²
270 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 25% Window
310 cd/m²
268 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 50% Window
309 cd/m²
301 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 100% Window
310 cd/m²
320 cd/m²
SDR ABL
0.000
0.035
HDR Peak Brightness
0.0
7.1
HDR Real Scene Peak Brightness
N/A
407 cd/m²
HDR Peak 2% Window
N/A
628 cd/m²
HDR Peak 10% Window
N/A
793 cd/m²
HDR Peak 25% Window
N/A
774 cd/m²
HDR Peak 50% Window
N/A
431 cd/m²
HDR Peak 100% Window
N/A
353 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 2% Window
N/A
615 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 10% Window
N/A
774 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 25% Window
N/A
760 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 50% Window
N/A
425 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 100% Window
N/A
350 cd/m²
HDR ABL
N/A
0.050
Gray Uniformity
6.6
7.2
50% Uniformity Picture
50% Std. Dev.
3.762%
4.099%
50% DSE
0.229%
0.184%
5% Uniformity Picture
5% Std. Dev.
1.620%
0.938%
5% DSE
0.107%
0.109%
Viewing Angle
5.0
4.2
Viewing Angle Video
Color Shift Picture
Color Shift
34°
18°
Brightness Picture
Brightness
46°
30°
Black Level Picture
Black Level
9°
18°
Black Uniformity
8.5
8.8
Native Black Uniformity Picture
Native Std. Dev.
0.764%
0.625%
Black Uniformity Picture with Local Dimming
Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
N/A
0.928%
Reflections
7.0
7.1
Reflections Picture
Average Room Off Picture
Bright Room Off Picture
Screen Finish
Semi-gloss
Semi-gloss
Total Reflections
5.1%
6.3%
Indirect Reflections
4.4%
0.9%
Pre Calibration
6.7
8.5
Pre Calibration Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
Picture Mode
Custom
Calibrated Dark
White Balance dE
4.04
2.14
Color dE
3.50
2.02
Gamma
2.01
2.20
Color Temperature
6,162 K
6,167 K
Post Calibration
6.7
9.5
Post Calibration Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
Picture Mode
Custom
Calibrated Dark
White Balance dE
4.04
0.13
Color dE
3.50
1.08
Gamma
2.01
2.20
Color Temperature
6,121 K
6,502 K
480p Input
8.0
7.0
480p Picture
720p Input
8.0
7.0
720p Picture
1080p Input
9.0
9.0
1080p Picture
4k Input
10
10
4k Picture
Color Gamut
7.0
7.5
Wide Color Gamut
No
Yes
Color Gamut DCI-P3 Picture
DCI P3 xy
77.61%
81.60%
DCI P3 uv
84.41%
88.29%
Color Gamut Rec.2020 Picture
Rec 2020 xy
55.92%
60.45%
Rec 2020 uv
62.56%
70.01%
EOTF
Color Volume
6.1
6.1
P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
Normalized DCI P3 Coverage ITP
70.7%
77.9%
10,000 cd/m² DCI P3 Coverage ITP
28.7%
40.7%
2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
Normalized Rec 2020 Coverage ITP
50.5%
43.1%
10,000 cd/m² Rec 2020 Coverage ITP
20.5%
22.6%
Gradient
8.7
8.5
Gradient Picture
Color Depth
10 Bit
10 Bit
Red (Std. Dev.)
0.081
0.096
Green (Std. Dev.)
0.099
0.107
Blue (Std. Dev.)
0.082
0.086
Gray (Std. Dev.)
0.094
0.094
Temporary Image Retention
10
10
Image Retention Picture
IR after 0 min recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR after 2 min recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR after 4 min recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR after 6 min recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR after 8 min recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR after 10 min recovery
0.00%
0.00%
Permanent Burn-In Risk
10
10
Permanent Burn-In Risk
No
No
Pixels
Pixels Picture
Type
LED
LED
Sub-Type
VA
VA
Motion
Response Time
8.3
7.9
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Chart
80% Response Time
5.7 ms
6.6 ms
100% Response Time
15.1 ms
18.3 ms
Flicker-Free
3.5
7.9
Backlight chart
Flicker-Free
No
No
PWM Dimming Frequency
220 Hz
480 Hz
Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
4.3
9.2
BFI Picture
BFI Frequency Picture
Optional BFI
No
Yes
Min Flicker for 60 fps
220 Hz
60 Hz
60 Hz for 60 fps
No
Yes
120 Hz for 120 fps
N/A
N/A
Min Flicker for 60 fps in Game Mode
220 Hz
60 Hz
Motion Interpolation
7.0
0.0
Motion Interpolation (30 fps) Picture
Motion Interpolation (30 fps)
Yes
No
Motion Interpolation (60 fps) Picture
Motion Interpolation (60 fps)
No
No
Stutter
7.7
8.2
Frame Hold Time @ 24 fps
26.6 ms
23.4 ms
Frame Hold Time @ 60 fps
1.6 ms
0.0 ms
24p Judder
2.2
7.8
Judder-Free 24p
No
Yes
Judder-Free 24p via 60p
No
No
Judder-Free 24p via 60i
No
No
Judder-Free 24p via Native Apps
Yes
Yes
Variable Refresh Rate
0.0
0.0
Native Refresh Rate
60 Hz
60 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
No
No
4k VRR Maximum
N/A
N/A
4k VRR Minimum
N/A
N/A
1080p VRR Maximum
N/A
N/A
1080p VRR Minimum
N/A
N/A
VRR Supported Connectors
N/A
N/A
Inputs
Input Lag
5.3
7.0
1080p @ 60Hz
69.3 ms
49.3 ms
1080p @ 60Hz + HDR
N/A
49.4 ms
1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
86.0 ms
66.0 ms
1080p @ 120Hz
N/A
N/A
4k @ 60Hz
69.5 ms
47.3 ms
4k @ 60Hz + HDR
N/A
47.8 ms
4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
N/A
47.3 ms
4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 + 8 bit HDR
N/A
47.1 ms
4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
69.5 ms
63.9 ms
4k With Interpolation
142.0 ms
N/A
4k @ 120 Hz
N/A
N/A
4k with Variable Refresh Rate
N/A
N/A
1080p with Variable Refresh Rate
N/A
N/A
Supported Resolutions
1.7
6.7
Resolution
4k
4k
1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
No
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
No
No
1440p @ 60Hz
No
No
4k @ 30Hz @ 4:4:4
No
Yes
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
No
Yes
4k @ 120Hz
No
No
Side Inputs
Side Inputs Picture
Rear Inputs
Rear Inputs Picture
Total Inputs
HDMI
4
4
USB
2
2
Digital Optical Audio Out
1
1
Analog Audio Out 3.5mm
1
0
Analog Audio Out RCA
0
1
Component In
1 (shared)
1
Composite In
1 (shared)
0
Tuner (Cable/Ant)
1
0
Ethernet
1
1
DisplayPort
0
0
IR In
0
0
SD/SDHC
1
0
Inputs Specifications
HDR10
No
Yes
Dolby Vision
No
Yes
HLG
No
Yes
3D
No
No
5.1 Passthrough ARC Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
5.1 Passthrough ARC DTS
No
Yes
5.1 Passthrough Optical Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
5.1 Passthrough Optical DTS
No
Yes
HDMI 2.0 Full Bandwidth
No
Yes (HDMI 1)
HDMI 2.1 Full Bandwidth
No
No
ARC
Yes (HDMI 1)
Yes (HDMI 1)
USB 3.0
Yes (1)
No
HDCP 2.2
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
CEC
Yes
Yes
MHL
No
No
Variable Analog Audio Out
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Support
Yes (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)
Yes (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)
Sound Quality
Frequency Response
5.9
6.3
Frequency Response
Low-Frequency Extension
160.00 Hz
142.54 Hz
Std. Dev. @ 70
5.20 dB
3.49 dB
Std. Dev. @ 80
5.20 dB
3.60 dB
Std. Dev. @ Max
5.53 dB
5.44 dB
Max
93.6 dB SPL
89.4 dB SPL
Dynamic Range Compression
4.01 dB
3.75 dB
Distortion
6.8
6.6
Total Harmonic Distortion
Weighted THD @ 80
0.040
0.131
Weighted THD @ Max
0.302
10.517
IMD @ 80
10.99%
1.41%
IMD @ Max
23.35%
6.67%
Smart Features
Interface
7.5
7.0
Smart TV Picture
Smart OS
Fire TV
SmartCast
Version
N/A
1.27
Ease of Use
Easy
Easy
Smoothness
Very Smooth
Not Smooth
Time Taken to Select YouTube
4 s
15 s
Time Taken to Change Backlight
6 s
4 s
Advanced Options
Some
Many
Ad-Free
0.0
10
Ads Picture
Ads
Yes
No
Opt-out
No
N/A
Suggested Content in Home
Yes
Yes
Opt-out of Suggested Content
No
No
Apps and Features
7.0
6.5
Apps Picture
App Selection
Many
Many
App Smoothness
Average
Not Smooth
Cast Capable
Yes
Yes
USB Drive Playback
Yes
Yes
USB Drive HDR Playback
N/A
No
HDR in Netflix
N/A
Yes
HDR in Amazon Video
N/A
No
HDR in YouTube
N/A
No
Remote
8.0
6.0
Remote Picture
Size
Small
Medium
Voice Control
Many Features
No
CEC Menu Control
Yes
Yes
Other Smart Features
No
No
Remote App
7.0
8.0
Remote App Picture
Acts as the Remote
Yes
Yes
Directly Launches Apps and Inputs
Apps Only
Inputs Only
Inputs Text in YouTube
No
N/A
Inputs Text in Netflix
Yes
Yes
Streams Device Files
No
No
Controls TV Settings
No
All
Voice Control
Yes
No
TV Controls
Controls Picture
In The Box
In The Box Picture
Misc
Power Consumption
57 W
77 W
Power Consumption (Max)
133 W
184 W
Firmware
Fire OS 5.2.5.1 (577224220)
3.2.13.3
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