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Vizio M Series 2015 Review (M43-C1, M49-C1, M50-C1, M55-C2, M60-C3, M65-C1, M70-C3, M75-C1, M80-C3)

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Review updated Mar 01, 2017 at 06:31 am

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By Cedric Demers

7.4

Mixed Usage

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This TV was replaced by the Vizio M Series 2016

Type

LED

Refresh Rate

120 Hz (except 55″ and smaller)

Resolution

4k

The new Vizio M-Series for 2015 is a good budget 4k TV, and in some cases, even better than the P Series. As long as you don’t expect a perfect TV, it is a good purchase.

Our Verdict

7.4

Mixed Usage

For the price, the new M Series for 2015 is a really good 4k TV. It upscales 1080p better than the P Series, however, its local dimming is not as good. The two main downsides to this TV are the long motion blur trail and the loss of saturation at an angle.

See our Mixed Usage Recommendations

8.1

Movies

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7.0

TV Shows

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7. 0

Sports

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8.1

Video Games

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7.0

HDR Movies

5.5

HDR Gaming

5.6

PC Monitor

See our PC Monitor Recommendations

  • 7.4

    Mixed Usage

  • 8. 1

    Movies

  • 7.0

    TV Shows

  • 7.0

    Sports

  • 8.1

    Video Games

  • 7. 0

    HDR Movies

  • 5.5

    HDR Gaming

  • 5.6

    PC Monitor

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Design

Curved

No

The 2015 Vizio M looks higher-end than last year’s did. It even feels slightly more premium than the P Series.

This TV has a very wide stand with cast metal feet. It is very sturdy, but you will need a table as wide as the TV itself.

Dimensions for 60″ TV stand: 47″ x 10″

Borders

0.59″ (1.5 cm)

Max Thickness

2.6″ (6.6 cm)

Picture Quality

Native Contrast

4,233 : 1

This TV’s contrast ratio is great. The local dimming feature did have an effect on the black level of our checkboard pattern, but it also affected the white boxes, which isn’t good.

Local Dimming

Yes

Backlight

Full-Array

As with the E series, the local dimming dims the highlights. It darkens brighter objects on the screen considerably when they are alone on a dark background. In our test video, you can see that the white dot is darker than it should be. Of course, there is less blooming that way, but it’s not good to have the object appear too dark. The P Series handled our test pattern better, and it has more zones, too.

SDR Peak 2% Window

310 cd/m²

SDR Peak 50% Window

310 cd/m²

50% Std. Dev.

3.743%

50% DSE

0.198%

With solid colors, you can see some dirty screen effect caused by the full array backlight. There’s also a pretty significant amount of deviation to the uniformity.

LCD Type

VA (except 49″)

Color Shift

20°

Brightness

30°

Black Level

19°

This TV loses saturation when you are off-axis.

Update 01/06/2017: We have changed the methodology of testing. Since this is an old TV which we don’t have anymore, we extrapolated the results from 2016 TVs.

Native Std. Dev.

0.633%

The black uniformity was great, even when local dimming was turned off.

Color Depth

10 Bit

White Balance dE

1.94

Color dE

3.4118

Gamma

2.25

The white balance calibration is really good by default under the ‘Calibrated’ picture mode. However, the colors are a bit off.

White Balance dE

0.17

Color dE

0.642

Gamma

2.2

The red and blue colors couldn’t be completely fixed, but the rest is great.

We had to increase sharpness to 25 for our 480p test, as otherwise it was really blurry. See here for more details. The P Series didn’t have that issue. The noise reduction features work, but they are not very effective. Also, setting ‘Reduce Block Noise’ to ‘High’ resulted in a drastic loss of sharpness, so we used Medium instead.

Sharpness also had to be increase to 25 for 720p content to make it looks less blurry.

Upscaled 1080p content looks a lot better than on the P Series, under the exact same settings.

4k content looks great on the M series 2015.

Wide Color Gamut

No

DCI P3 xy

69.2%

DCI P3 uv

73.09%

Rec 2020 xy

49.65%

Rec 2020 uv

53.26%

Reflection

1.8%

Screen Finish

Semi-gloss

It reflects an average amount of light.
It can get bright enough that it should be able to handle almost any room.

3D Type

No

Type

LED

Motion

Refresh Rate

120 Hz (except 55″ and smaller)

Response Time

15.1 ms

Overshoot

16.4 ms

Unfortunately, like the P Series, this TV has a very long trail following moving objects. In our picture, you can see that the brighter trail even continues outside the picture. This shouldn’t be an issue with normal content, but it could be a problem for video games.

PWM Dimming Frequency

120 Hz

BFI Frequency

60 Hz

BFI In Game Mode

Yes

Judder-free 24p

Yes

Judder-free 24p via 60p

Yes

Judder-free 24p via 60i

Yes

Motion Interpolation (30 fps)

Yes

Motion Interpolation (60 fps)

Yes

Inputs

1080p @ 60Hz

18. 5 ms

1080p With Interpolation

43.9 ms

1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode

103.6 ms

4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4

N/A

4k @ 60Hz + HDR

N/A

4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 + 8 bit HDR

N/A

The input lag is really low when using the HDMI 5 input and turning on ‘Game Low Latency’.

Resolution

4k

1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4

No

1080p @ 120Hz

Yes

4k @ 30Hz @ 4:4:4

No

4k @ 60Hz

Yes

4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4

No

It doesn’t support chroma 4:4:4 unfortunately at any resolution/refresh rate. This doesn’t matter for movies or even video games, you will only see a difference for a PC monitor. 4:2:2 works though.

1080p @ 120fps works (although only for the 60″ model and up), which is great for gaming on a PC.

HDMI port 5 behaves differently from the others. See our Additional Review Notes

HDMI

5

USB

1

Digital Optical Audio Out

1

Analog Audio Out 3.5mm

0

Analog Audio Out RCA

1

Component In

1 (shared)

Composite In

1 (shared)

Tuner (Cable/Ant)

1

Ethernet

1

DisplayPort

0

IR In

0

SD/SDHC

0

HDR10

No

Dolby Vision

No

5.1 Passthrough ARC Dolby Digital

Yes

5.1 Passthrough ARC DTS

Yes

5. 1 Passthrough Optical Dolby Digital

Yes

5.1 Passthrough Optical DTS

Yes

HDMI 2.0 Full Bandwidth

No

ARC

Yes (HDMI 1)

USB 3

Yes (1)

HDCP 2.2

Yes (HDMI 1,2,5)

CEC

Yes

MHL

No

Variable Analog Audio Out

Yes

Sound Quality

Std. Dev. @ 70

4.53 dB SPL

Std. Dev. @ 80

4.64 dB SPL

Std. Dev. @ Max

6.02 dB SPL

Max

92.1 dB SPL

Low-end Cutoff

126 Hz

Relatively good frequency response and loudness. However, at higher volumes, the frequency response gets worse and pumping artifacts may be present. The bass extension is not the best.

Distortion @ 70

0.021

Distortion @ 80

0.029

Distortion @ Max

0.17

Low distortion at lower volumes, but the distortion becomes significant when the TV is pushed hard.

Smart Features

Major Apps Available

  • Netflix
  • YouTube
  • Vudu
  • Hulu Plus
  • Crackle
  • Amazon Video
  • Pandora
  • Spotify

    Check out our full review of Vizio’s smart features.

  • Smart OS

    Basic

    Vizio’s app selection is limited, as is its codec support. There is no web browser.

    The back of the remote is a QWERTY keyboard, which is handy for inputting text. A smart remote like you get with higher-end LG and Samsung TVs would be better, though.

    Ad-free

    Yes

    Opt-out

    N/A

    Remote

    QWERTY

    Power Consumption

    113 W

    Power Consumption (Max)

    250 W

    Firmware

    1.0.6

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    This TV was replaced by the Vizio M Series 2015

    The Vizio M Series LED TV is great, but depending on the size and your usage, you might prefer to get the cheaper E Series instead.

    Our Verdict

    7.7

    Mixed Usage

    The Vizio M Series has better uniformity than the cheaper E Series and more effective local dimming, too. It also adds the motion interpolation feature. However, depending on the size, it might have a significantly lower contrast ratio (but better viewing angle). If you don’t plan on using either the motion interpolation or the local dimming, get the cheaper E Series instead.

    Pros

    • Great viewing angle. The colors stay the same even when viewed from the side (depends on size; see the Q&A section for details).

    • Low amount of reflection. The picture quality in bright rooms is great.

    Cons

    • Low contrast ratio. In a dark room, the blacks are gray (depends on size; see the Q&A section for details).

    • Better gray uniformity than the E Series, but it still has some issues.

    • The full array local dimming feature works better than the E Series, but we don’t recommend using it (see the Q&A section for details).

    • 7.7

      Mixed Usage

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    Design

    The design of the M Series is less bland than on the E Series. It is thinner, and the frame has a brushed metal finish.

    The stand feels flimsy. The TV moves a lot when you push it.

    0.63″ (1.6 cm)

    2.09″ (5.3 cm)

    Picture Quality

    Black

    0.09 cd/m²

    White

    102.4 cd/m²

    Contrast

    1,138 : 1

    The Vizio M552i-B2 that we tested had a low contrast ratio. If you have a dark room with only one light turned on, the black color will appear grayish. This depends on the size. See the Q&A section for details.

    The bottom right corner of the screen is noticeably brighter than the rest. Aside from this, there are no clouding issues.

    The gray uniformity of the M series is an improvement over the E Series. You can no longer see the individual LEDs behind the LCD layer. However, narrow darker bands create a dirty screen effect on panning shots.

    Viewing Angle

    37°

    Our unit had an excellent viewing angle. The saturation of the colors stays great. This also depends on the size. See the Q&A section for details.

    Reflection

    1.8%

    Surface Type

    Semi-gloss

    It has a semi-gloss finish, but it does a good job of keeping the reflection under control.

    Max white

    352.5 cd/m²

    The Vizio M Series LED TV can get very bright, almost more than any other TV that we tested.

    Motion

    The motion blur is average-good for an LED. Contrary to the E series, the ‘Motion Blur Reduction’ feature does not reduce the blur (see the Q&A section for details).

    Motion Interpolation

    Yes

    Inputs

    Input Lag

    41.5 ms

    The input lag is average-good. To achieve this number, make sure that you start off with either Game or Computer mode (which will get renamed to Custom X when you change one of the values). Otherwise, the input lag is 133 ms.

    1 USB

    1 HDMI

    1 Composite In

    1 Component In

    3 HDMI

    1 Audio Out

    1 Digital Optical Audio Out

    1 Ethernet

    1 RF In

    Smart Features

    The smart features are limited. There is no web browser. The app store is powered by Yahoo.

    The remote is more advanced than the one available on the E Series. There is a full QWERTY keyboard on the back of the remote.

    Vizio M-series review 2016

    After the successful launch of P-Series 4K TVs with full array LED backlighting in 2014, Vizio released new models in 2015 and 2016 that outperform their younger brothers in performance. The 2015 D-Series and M-Series models have been merged with the 2016 lineups, while the P-Series lineup has been upgraded to the second generation of 4K HDR TVs. In our review of the Vizio M-series 2016, we will try to talk about the innovations of this line.

    Overview of M50-D1, M55-D0, M60-D1, M65-D0, M70-D3, M80-D3

    In 2016, the Vizio P-Series is the flagship line, and for the price it is the main competitor to 4K TVs in general. The new M-Series is a continuation of the flagship, but with some “lighter” features, so these TVs are on the second step of Vizio. The 2016 M-Series offers a combination of superb picture quality, excellent motion picture processing, advanced smart TV features, and at the same time an affordable price.

    Highlights

    Vizio’s new M-series TV range is one of the preferred TVs for its good value for money market today. Sure, the P-Series is a bit better, but the 2016 M-Series is cheaper with HDR support, great colors, good action handling, and smart TV features. It can be assumed that the combination of price and such characteristics is the best option on the 4K device market.

    This M-series range, as well as the P-series, supports Dolby Vision HDR and HDR10 technologies, allowing you to view a variety of content with maximum HDR compatibility, whether it’s streaming video or an optional external 4K Blu-ray source. M-Series allows you to view the latest modern 4K content technology, even if you take into account the new developments in the standard in 2017.

    Vizio offers a wide range of screen sizes to suit all budgets. Depending on the screen size, different specifications are applied, but more on that later. In short, the 50-inch M-Series uses a 32-zone local dimming system, while the price of such a model will be about $840, while the 80-inch M-Series model is expanded to 64-zone dimming, and the price of such a huge screen will be $4000 .

    Of course, $4000 is expensive, but you must admit that 80 inches is just a monster! On the other hand, the 60-inch Vizio M60-D1 TV has a slightly lower contrast ratio due to the use of an IPS matrix, but nevertheless provides excellent color reproduction.

    The manufacturer has made some adjustments to the lighting system. Thorough and compact full-array LED lighting is used in the M-series. As already mentioned, for a TV with a 50 diagonal M50-D1, a 32-zone dimming system is used, starting from models of 55″ and up to 80″, 64-zone backlighting is used in the M-Series. It’s not as effective as the 126 and 128 zone screen dimming used in the P-Series, but it works great in this line. For such a price for the end device, this indicator is excellent.

    In conclusion, I would like to note the operating system. Vizio uses its own pseudo operating system based on the SmartCast application. This is a complete upgrade and a new level of interface for Vizio 4K TVs starting in 2016. Essentially, SmartCast is a platform displayed on your mobile control device (tablet or tablet remote control).

    Commands are transmitted via the user’s device. Can be installed on Android or iOS mobile devices. The M-Series comes with a 6-inch tablet for this purpose. The entire list of available models of Vizio M-series 2016 TVs is given in the characteristics table.

    Disadvantages

    As the manufacturer suggests, there should be almost no dissatisfied with Vizio M-Series 4K 2016 TVs. However, as we guess, there is always a fly in the ointment in a barrel of honey. Therefore, we will try to note the weaknesses of the M-Series.

    First. The imaginary SmartCast operating system and its applications can sometimes fail, sadly. If SmartCast is installed on “your” smartphone or tablet, and the connection between SmartCast and 4K TV is lost, then BlueTooth connection will have to wait for some time. Some users have reported a one-minute connection recovery!

    In addition, the “responsiveness” of the TV to the commands given is several times inferior to simple remote controls. Therefore, the second “defect” of SmartCast is more annoying to the user than the first one – this is the input delay.

    In addition, the M-series televisions do not provide the bright picture that the user would like to see with this local dimming system. Although this is a minor disadvantage, end users should be aware of this. Overall peak brightness and contrast levels are excellent, but they don’t quite match Samsung’s SUHD performance. It is possible that such a comparison is too biased, but an advanced user will be slightly disappointed.

    Vizio TVs are great at scaling non-4K content, but only if the input format is Full HD – there’s nothing to argue about. But if the conversion is from 720p or 480p SD, there may be some image distortion. As a rule, almost all models of 4K TVs have similar problems since 2015.

    Verdict

    Overall, Vizio’s 2016 M-Series TVs generate nothing but positive reviews. The overall picture quality is top notch, and the price of the TVs puts them on par with more advanced 4K TV brands. Perhaps, when compared with the models of 2015, then all the pluses are obvious. No wonder the manufacturer pays special attention to the M-Series in terms of quality characteristics and recommends for purchase.

    Vizio M-Series Specifications

    • Available in 50, 54.6, 64.5, 75 and 80 inches.
    • Smart TV platform introduced by Vizio SmartCast Mobile Smart TV.
    • Support for HEVC (H.265, H.264).
    • VP9 support.
    • HD to UHD scaling.
    • HDCP 2.2 support.
    • 120 Hz (Clear Action 360) on 50″ and 55″ models, 240 Hz (Clear Action 720) on 60″, 65″, 70″ and 80″ models.
    • Full-array LED backlight with multi-zone local dimming.
    • Screen resolution 3840 x 2160 pixels in UHD mode.
    • Wireless – Integrated Wi-Fi, RJ-45 Ethernet port.
    • Remote control: via Android tablet with SmartCast service, optional conventional keypad.
    • Interfaces: five HDMI 2.0a ports (four in 50 inch model), two USB ports, Ethernet RJ-45 port, digital optical audio output, component input, RCA audio output.
    • The sound system supports DTS Studio Sound and DTS TruSurround.
    • 5140:1 contrast ratio.
    • Black level 0.021 cd/m2.
    • No 3D technology.
    • Octa-core processor.

    Features

    HDR

    Dolby Vision HDR and HDR10 support became available with the 2016 software update from the smallest to the largest Vizio M-Series 4K UHD TV. It is worth noting here that the manufacturer is disingenuous, stating this. If you remember, the UHD Alliance certifies TVs that have a peak brightness of at least 1100 nits and a contrast ratio of 5000:1 or more. Clearly, the 2016 Samsung SUHD 4K TV and Vizio P-Series qualify for HDR certification by a big margin. Therefore, M-Series TVs can be partly attributed to supporting HDR specifications.

    SmartCast

    The Vizio SmartCast app is available on all 2016 4K TVs and comes with a 6″ Full HD Android OS tablet starting with the 55″ M-Series. It serves as a remote control with the SmartCast app installed. It’s new to 4K TVs and, in a way, it’s convenient and practical. The user can additionally use it at his own discretion. In addition, for “younger” models, it became possible to use “personal” devices by installing SmartCast. In addition to the pros, there are also disadvantages, which we talked about above.

    Access to 4K content

    After the 2014 and 2015 Vizio 4K TV models, the manufacturer decided to include support for decoding HEVC and VP9 formats in the specification. Since the beginning of 2016, TVs support HEVC and VP9 format. This allows for a wider spectrum for viewing UHD streaming content. Dolby Vision and HDR10 support playback of HDR content from 4K Blu-ray discs, online Amazon Prime, Vudu and Netflix. These facts indicate a significant improvement in the quality of the content being played compared to 2015.

    Octa-core processor

    Most of the premium TVs we’ve reviewed so far have been equipped with a quad-core processor. But with the release of Vizio M-Series (as in Vizio P-Series), more powerful eight-core processes began to be installed, providing excellent content processing. Overall, the new processor provides not only excellent streaming, but also playback of all video on the screen, including dynamic scenes in M-series TVs.

    Connections

    M-Series TVs have almost all interfaces for connecting external devices that are common in all modern 4K TVs. Five HDMI 2.0 ports (after a software update appear in the HDMI 2.0a specification), a pair of USB 2.0 ports, and the usual component/composite and digital audio outputs. Internet connection is via Ethernet RJ-45 port or via built-in Wi-Fi adapter, both interfaces are used for content streaming and control via SmartCast remote control (if there is no Bluetooth connection).

    It is worth noting that users do not need to use the SmartCast app itself to access online content. If you’re familiar with Vudu or Netflix (or any other Cast-enabled app), you can access the app directly from your TV screen. The same operation can be done through the Chrome browser on your laptop or computer, as you wish.

    M-series price 2016
    The Vizio M-Series 4K TV range is available in a large number of screen sizes, so the price will appeal to any buyer. So, for example, the price of the Vizio M50-D1 with a 50-inch diagonal can be found for $850. Do you agree that this is a great price for the Vizio M55-D0? For all other models prices in the following price categories:
    Vizio M80-D3 – 80-inch screen $4000;
    Vizio M70-D3 – 70″ screen $2000;
    Vizio M65-D0 – 65″ screen $1500;
    Vizio M60-D1 – 60″ screen $1300;
    Vizio M55-D0 – 55″ screen $1000.

    The results of the review of the M-series

    In conclusion, the review of the Vizio M-Series 4K TV is summarized. According to professionals, there are more positive aspects than minor problems. Focusing on the price of the TV and the reliability of the device, good quality can be noted. However, if you don’t like how low-res video is scaled, then you should consider more expensive models from other brands.

    In addition, it is desirable for the manufacturer to increase the peak brightness of the image, based on the local screen dimming technology used. Colors are generally good, but the Vizio P-Series is noticeably better. If you return to the OS, then the SmartCast application may “fall off” at times. This will strain the user with reconnects, although this problem may be solved in the future with a software update. By the way, the question of how to order a Vizio TV in Russia remains relevant.

    Pros
    • Excellent image contrast.
    • Convenient control via SmartCast.
    • Greater color accuracy.
    • Good processing of dynamic scenes.
    • Excellent value.
    • Rich deep black.
    • Large selection of screen sizes and prices.
    • HDR10 and Dolby Vision support.
    Cons
    • SmartCast is sometimes buggy.
    • The peak image brightness could be better.
    • No HDR Wide Color Gamut.

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    If previous years have taught us anything, it’s that Vizio’s M-series TVs really know how to impress while keeping prices in a place that most people can afford.

    And this is not something that will change in 2018.

    To that end, Vizio’s 2018 M-Series greatly improves on last year’s models by increasing the contrast ratio and increasing the number of local dimming zones.

    This is still unlikely to be a real threat to ultra-bright OLED or Samsung screens, but these small improvements will likely make this year’s M-Series even better.

    design

    If you haven’t seen them yet, Vizio’s M-Series TVs have a sleeker look compared to their smaller brothers, the D-Series and S-Series, as Vizio accentuates their black bezel look on three

    Top and the sides of the M series have thin borders that are flush with the glass, while the bottom is somewhat larger and protrudes slightly.

    On the TV itself, you’ll notice the return of SmartCast’s patented Vizio OS, which combines Google Cast with a small library of streaming apps.

    Why is it good?

    In addition, you have the ability to cast any additional content from your phone to your TV using the built-in Chromecast.

    We couldn’t tell in our short demo if the new software will be faster than last year, but we heard from Vizio that YouTube TV is coming soon.

    Also new for 2018 is smart assistant support via Alexa and Google Assistant.

    While Alexa can turn the TV on and off, adjust the volume, and play or pause, Google Assistant is a little more skilled.

    According to Vizio, you can expect the 65-inch TV version (Vizio M65-F0) to be the most popular size in 2018, but in case you’re looking for something smaller or larger, M-Series

    Introducing the

    The

    M-Series has several small improvements over last year’s model, such as full array lighting and up to 48 local dimming zones in the case of the 70-inch model.