This is not to say that the V-Series is a slouch, however.
That $80 is easy to justify if, for example, you’ve just invested in an Xbox Series X or PlayStation 5. The 55-inch M-Series, for example, is only about $80 more than the 55-inch V-Series. The superior color production, added luminance, and inclusion of FreeSync will improve the experience for everyone, but especially avid gamers.Īdditionally, if you compare the two series on a size-by-size basis, the M-Series isn’t that much more expensive than the V-Series. While the V-Series wins in the all-important category of price, the M-Series offers better performance and a couple of additional enhancements for your money. The prices of the M-Series (seen here) and the V-Series aren't too far apart, and the M-Series' inclusion of quantum dots and FreeSync are probably worth spending a little bit more. In addition, the V-Series is available in a 58-inch model, while the M-Series is not.
While somewhat close in price, all of the V-Series’ size options are more affordable than their M-Series counterparts. Here’s how each size shakes out from a price standpoint: There are six size options available for the MQ6 variant.
Despite differences in hardware, both variants fall under the M-Series namesake for the purposes of Vizio’s 2021/2022 lineup. Similar to last year’s M-Series, whose Q7 and Q8 variants featured different hardware specs, the newest M-Series is also available in two variants: the MQ7 (which we’ve yet to test), and the MQ6. Here’s how the V5 V-Series lineup shakes out for pricing: Alternatively, the “V6” V-Series is available in 70- and 75-inch sizes, both of which feature improved gaming performance.
The primary V-Series lineup-referred to as the “V5” V-Series-is available in seven size options ranging from 43 to 75 inches. But there are also some critical differences between the two that you ought to know before reaching for your credit card. They’re similar in cost, similar in hardware, and share the same goal: to offer a great, versatile experience for a friendlier price than the competition. The Vizio V-Series and the Vizio M-Series are from Vizio's latest lineup of mid-range TVs for 2021 and beyond. But determining between TVs in Vizio's catalog, which use a letter to determine each different series, can be pretty confusing. In many ways, Vizio’s success can be attributed to its terrific track record of carefully cutting corners while still giving shoppers what they want: dependable, value-packed TVs that don’t skimp on features and performance. Over the past decade, Vizio has risen to prominence by offering fantastic TVs with cutting-edge features, often accompanied by aggressively competitive price tags.