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VIZIO M Series Quantum 65 Class 64 5 Diag 4K HDR Smart TV
Last Updated: January 13, 2020 (Refresh Now)
7.3
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Picture Quality
47tv, color, vizio, vivid, picture quality
+96%
-4%
" ... Picture wise this TV is beautiful. ... "
" ... Great picture for the money colors ... "
" ... The Vizio has a beautiful picture but the tv turned itself on independently several times per day. ... "
" ... Picture quality is pretty good being that this m series is replacing e series. ... "
" ... Excellent picture and good audio. ... "
" ... The picture quality is great. ... "
" ... I was telling her to go with the 65” TV for a little more, But the 55” just had a much better picture overall (seeing the two TVs side by side in person). ... Visio has come a long way overall with its picture quality in the last decade, and this TV definitely stood out from many of the popular brands which were at a much higher price range. ... The picture quality is amazing, and the price tag was just perfect. ... "
" ... The picture quality is amazing (My first 4K tv). ... "
Device Compatibility
33vizio, smart tv, stream, apple airplay, airplay
+79%
-21%
" ... Also, it has airplay built in so we can send video from the iPad or iPhone. ... "
" ... My 3rd Vizio . ... "
" ... Great TV, one of the reasons I purchased this model was the fact it came with Apple airplay, well sort of but not really. ... We found an downloadable update on the Vizio website copied to a USB and updated the TV ourselves. ... "
" ... The set is Alexa compatible, though you will require an Alexa device to use that feature. ... "
" ... In summary, it is a great set, exceeding my expectations but it is frustrating that Vizio's biggest complaints go back years and do not seem to be fixed yet. ... "
" ... My first smart tv. ... "
" ... Connect to 5Ghz for best internet. ... "
" ... After reading everyone's reviews on here, I thought this was a great TV. ... "
Software Platform
30apps, vizio, smartcast, smart tv, chromecast
+67%
-33%
" ... 2) nice operating system with some access to free content. ... "
" ... Excellent TV, the initial setup took 15 minutes update after update. ... "
" ... i was really surprised at how easy the smartcast feature is to use with my laptop or phone .no buffering or connection issues . ... "
" ... It has a lot of common apps for streaming like Prime Video, VUDU, Netflix, and HULU. ... I kept the tv and purchased a ROKU Ultra and it is almost the perfect entertainment system. ... "
" ... It is good to have Amazon Prime and Netflix built in. ... "
" ... Very pleased with this TV, lots of apps and free tv. ... "
" ... I’m pretty happy with the Visio though it has some nice features in the latest software update including HomeKit. ... "
" ... Incidentally, Alexa works well with the setup for On/Off, volume and channel change and all my old Vizio remotes still work with this newest model. ... "
Resolution
24vizio, hdr, tv m558 g1, tv, smart tv m558
+96%
-4%
" ... Games like Resident Evil 2 take full advantage of the HDR mode this TV has and makes games look even better if you have the PS4. ... "
" ... 4K is amazing! ... "
" ... I won't compare but I consider the Vizio M series a mid range 4k TV with high end features. ... "
" ... I am very pleased with the purchase of my Vizio 65in TV. ... "
" ... I am replacing a cheap LG 1080P LED TV that I got about five years ago I and am super impressed with the blacks and the colors. ... The Vizio P series has 120 (even though they claim its 240, 240 effective refresh rate TVs don't actually exist). ... "
" ... The upgrade of lower res streaming (720/1080p) is exceptional, far exceeding the original picture shown on a good 1080p TV set. ... One of the biggest frustrations of a 4K UHD HDR TV is that vert few streams are actually done in 4K resolution. ... Most have to be upscaled from the 720 or 1080 original stream so the set's ability to upscale is actually more important than the ability to render a 4K image. ... (Don't forget that your internet speed can be greatly compromised by 4K streams.) ... "
" ... replaced an older vizio smart tv that was going dim probably due to led array deteriorating ,this tv has great picture and audio features its processing power for streaming ,gaming is very fast compared to the 7 yr old model i had. ... "
" ... The picture quality is amazing (My first 4K tv). ... "
Price
21tv, money, worth, price range, overall
+86%
-14%
" ... For this price point, its a great bang for your buck. ... "
" ... If you want a no-compromise experience at a practical price, look no further. ... "
" ... It's not the best tv overall, but at this price range I think it is the best. ... "
" ... Great tv for the money. ... "
" ... My son has a Samsung,in the same price range, with UHD that makes everything look fantastic. ... "
" ... Exactly what I wanted for the price point. ... "
" ... For the price compared to other manufacturers you can't go wrong, just make sure you get the M558 series not the M557. ... "
" ... Great TV for the price. ... "
Color
19vivid, picture, calibrated dark, blacks, local dimming
+95%
-5%
" ... The new Vizio does not cloud at all and performs similar to an OLED in terms of producing deep blacks. ... Another aspect we like about this TV is the color saturation. ... Colors appear bright, saturated, and do not suffer any bleeding. ... Colors pop off of the screen. ... The 90 dimming zones appear to be effective and white text on a black background appears crisp. ... "
" ... Awesome TV with local dimming which produce nice blacks! ... "
" ... The color is really nice just be sure to go into the menu and on your input to enable hd color. ... Last years M series had 20M:1 contrast ratio and this one has 5M:1 like the E series previously had. ... "
" ... Color saturation is good with minimal or no bleedover, even when contrast is high. ... "
" ... This model has 90 local dimming zones and 600 nit brightness. ... I chose "Calibrate Dark" which gives me a great picture with a touch less brightness. ... So, for normal tv fare, I think Calibrated Dark is great, for movies the Vivid setting might be best. ... "
" ... The blacks were very black, and the colors were overall vibrant. ... They recommend using the “Calibrated Dark” picture mode and have other recommendations for improved color accuracy. ... "
" ... Pictures of bright and clear the blacks are very deep. ... "
" ... The only adjustment I did was switched to 'standard' mode from 'vivid'. ... "
Display Clarity
16local dimming, vizio, flat screen, tv, scenes
+69%
-31%
" ... Colors pop off of the screen. ... We keep the local dimming setting on low and it works as well as any high-end LED television in terms of minimizing blooming. ... "
" ... Audio quality is surprisingly good for a flat screen, and can be very loud. ... "
" ... Likes: true 10 bit display, HLG support, quantum dots, FALD, 600 nits. ... "
" ... This is our third Vizio TV and the biggest screen to date (65”). ... "
" ... Was looking for a 65 inch that was bright and had vivid color for a low price. ... "
" ... Icing on the cake but really convenient if I just want to get something up on the screen really quickly. ... "
" ... Tv is bright, I don't have glare anymore on the screen. ... "
" ... It replaced a LCD Vizio that I have had for 10 years. ... "
Product Reliability
15weeks, sent, later, resolved, vizio
+33%
-67%
" ... Update: The discoloration in the screen has resolved itself over the course of a few weeks. ... "
" ... I may have received a defective model, but I think not as I see others having the same issue. ... "
" ... Original Issue: On or About December 3rd, 2019 ... My "Other" Vizio's, although Never lasting more than Five (5) years . ... I'VE GOT ONE BEFORE THEY DISCONTINUED IT, OR JUST STOPPED THE MANUFACTURE OF IT, REPLACING IT WITH THE 3.1 SOUND BAR AND INCREASED THE PRICE OVER $70.00!! ... "
" ... I have to turn this unit off/on at least every 2 hours. ... "
" ... I started to run into some very annoying issues after some time had passed. ... "
" ... This week the main start up page which was always terribly slow to load stopped loading. ... "
" ... I’ve only have the new one installed for a week so I will leave a message if I have problems with this one as well! ... "
" ... This tv, from my personal experience is a no no, i don't know if the one they sent me is the only defective one, but due to my personal experience, i will not recommend this tv to anyone. ... "
Setup
14easy, set, install, tv, took
+100%
" ... we have no idea how long it will last, but so far it was easy to install and is doing everything it is supposed to do? ... "
" ... Initial setup was a mixed bag. ... "
" ... It’s not my first rodeo, and the install went perfectly. ... "
" ... It was easy to unpack and set up. ... "
" ... Setup was easy. ... "
" ... The setup process was generally pretty easy and I was really impressed with the overall build quality. ... "
" ... The setup was exhilarating. ... "
" ... Set-up is easy, if somewhat tedious as the unit had to download and install three iterations of updates before it declared itself ready. ... As for the set itself, the on board software required updating during set up - it took while but was a straightforward procedure. ... "
Marketplace
14amazon, sent, sitting, setup, back
+71%
-29%
" ... Great picture and specs. ... "
" ... It has a good picture if you look directly at it. ... "
" ... Really nice picture . ... "
" ... And sitting on the armrests, the same picture as sitting in the middle. ... "
" ... Amazon was very helpful as usual. ... "
" ... 1) decent picture for the money (minus the blue dot and line!!). ... "
" ... The picture is great, as advertised, and setup was fast. ... "
Ease of Use
13setup, easy to navigate, set, easy to use, quality
+92%
-8%
" ... Great TV, easy to use. ... "
" ... The setup was exhilarating. ... "
" ... we have no idea how long it will last, but so far it was easy to install and is doing everything it is supposed to do? ... "
" ... It was easy to unpack and set up. ... "
" ... System settings are very easy to navigate. ... "
" ... The setup process was generally pretty easy and I was really impressed with the overall build quality. ... "
" ... Interface is easy to navigate as well. ... "
" ... Easy to use, set up. ... "
Remote
12tv, operation, miss, seven, settings
+58%
-42%
" ... Vizio's remote has long taken criticism for it's operation and things have not improved much. ... "
" ... The remote is a little touchy and with it connected to Alexa makes it come on really fast. ... "
" ... My dog chewed the remote and I was able to get another one also on Amazon for about seven bucks which is a nice bonus. ... "
" ... Remote is easy to use and there's a manual built into the TV to explain everything. ... "
" ... Better remote than Roku TV that I'm used to and the built in Chromecast is really convenient ... "
" ... Some people online hate on the remote but I find the remote to be totally fine, plus this is an easy fix too, you can get a universal remote if you don't like it. ... "
" ... The CEC technology works perfectly so besides changing any settings, I use the Android TV remote (small and simple) for everything, including powering everything on/off and volume adjustments. ... "
Gaming
11games, tv, hdr, watching, totally
+82%
-18%
" ... Low latency mode allows for pretty good gaming in the games I’ve tried so far. ... "
" ... I do game a little and the reviews that I have seen said this TV has very low latency which is good for gaming but I have not had a chance to test it out yet. ... Despite the bad review for gamers below, it does seem like this TV is totally fine for gaming at 60 frames per second or less. ... "
" ... It was a game changer. ... "
" ... I use it for gaming and streaming and could not be happier with the image quality. ... "
" ... Games like Resident Evil 2 take full advantage of the HDR mode this TV has and makes games look even better if you have the PS4. ... "
" ... Such a beautiful tv to look at while watching movies and playing hdr games ... "
" ... the 4k HDR looks amazing when using a ps4 pro, and games play just fine. ... I have seen some reviews say games don't play well, but its been great to me and no problems. ... "
" ... Are way more vivid and worth the extra cost and gaming great on it for ... "
Sound Quality
11bar, audio, vizio, speakers, picture
+73%
-27%
" ... Audio quality is surprisingly good for a flat screen, and can be very loud. ... "
" ... sound is a 4 out of 5 but overall the tv quality is just too good . ... "
" ... The ONLY "Redeeming" quality this TV has is it's Picture and Sound . ... and the "Sound Quality" is 100% due to the 3.0 Vizio Sound Bar That I Use. ... "
" ... The sound is acceptable in that it is comparable to other sets this size but is still nothing to write home about. ... A sound bar is definitely a requirement for good sound unfortunately the old Vizio sound bar that I have is not very compatible. ... "
" ... Native sound is pretty good too. ... "
" ... We added a VISIO Sound Bar which makes the sound even better. ... "
" ... Weakness on the audio quality and most important the image looking sideways is as good the image facing front. ... "
" ... Excellent picture and good audio. ... "
Apps
11tv, app, smartcast, vizios, netflix
+55%
-45%
" ... It has a lot of common apps for streaming like Prime Video, VUDU, Netflix, and HULU. ... "
" ... The only thing that didn’t work is Vizios watch free app. ... "
" ... Has tons of applications. ... "
" ... 2) nice operating system with some access to free content. ... "
" ... Very pleased with this TV, lots of apps and free tv. ... "
Product As Described
10sitting, setup
+80%
-20%
" ... Great picture and specs. ... "
" ... It has a good picture if you look directly at it. ... "
" ... Really nice picture . ... "
" ... And sitting on the armrests, the same picture as sitting in the middle. ... "
" ... 1) decent picture for the money (minus the blue dot and line!!). ... "
" ... The picture is great, as advertised, and setup was fast. ... "
Ports
9tv, input, vizio, ethernet, connection
+78%
-22%
" ... It's currently connected to our network using its built in wifi, but it also has an ethernet port for a faster, more robust connection if desired. ... Ports are plentiful - there are four HDMI inputs, one USB Type A port and the above mentioned ethernet. ... You can also connect coax or conventional Composite video sources, though I don't know anyone that uses such things anymore. ... "
" ... Switching from Eco power to Quick start in theTV Menu seems to have solved the problem, as well as disconnecting the HDMI input from my Sony receiver - which I did not need. ... I use the optical audio output from the TV to the receiver for surround sound but did not need to have the HDMI connection. ... "
" ... The Smartcast feature is great, bringing dozens of free TV channels into play to the point that I may pull the plug on a couple of streaming services. ... "
" ... I chose to use hard wire ethernet to speed up the connection process, and later setup my wireless connection. ... But, to be honest, I know that using wired connections will be much quicker and reliable than wireless. ... "
" ... Plug a FireStick in and hit the switch input button and FireStick is on the list. ... "
" ... We found an downloadable update on the Vizio website copied to a USB and updated the TV ourselves. ... "
Delivery
8tv, box
+50%
-50%
" ... Revised: December 11th, 2019 ... "
" ... Box was damaged. ... "
" ... It’s either got to be a manufacturing defect or mishandling during shipment. ... "
" ... Item arrived broken in the box. ... "
Features
6smart, price
+100%
" ... The smart TV features work well. ... "
" ... It has Many Features Listed Already in the Description. ... "
" ... It has ton's of features and add-ons. ... "
" ... I felt that the price was very good for the amount of features that it has, especially compared to TVs in this price range from 2-3 years ago. ... "
" ... This television is beautiful and has some amazing features. ... "
Capacity
5bedroom, rooms, room, living room, 55
+60%
-40%
" ... For a 55" tv, most living rooms will have the sofa at least 7 feet away. ... I am actually trying to justify purchasing another for the bedroom. ... "
" ... This is our main TV in the Great Room. ... "
" ... We use this set in our master bedroom where the room lighting is usually dark so it was important to us that the television we chose to purchase had great black depth and uniformity. ... "
Returns
5weeks, send, said, refund, back
-100%
" ... Finally, they agreed to send me a refund for the unit, and sent me a box to pack it in, and finally, after 5 weeks of tribulations, the unit is going back to Visio today. ... They said it may take several weeks to process the return and ... send me the refund check. ... "
" ... They have not contacted me back. ... "
" ... Looked like it was someone else's return that I got. ... "
" ... I’m returning it ... "
" ... I had to return it. ... "
Screen Protection
5pixel, dead, away, weeks, resolved
+40%
-60%
" ... It is fair to expect some screen issues due to variances in manufacturing, but I don’t think that the problems becoming worse over time are common in that instance. ... "
" ... Update: The discoloration in the screen has resolved itself over the course of a few weeks. ... Not a dead pixel, but something else. ... "
" ... Screen was defective right out of the box. ... "
Video Playback
4movies, watching, games, watch, video
+100%
" ... Such a beautiful tv to look at while watching movies and playing hdr games ... "
" ... It has a lot of common apps for streaming like Prime Video, VUDU, Netflix, and HULU. ... "
" ... I have so much shows and movies on iTunes I wanted to be able to watch them on my TV with no problem and this TV does just that. ... "
" ... Loving this TV so far for football games and movies. ... "
Defective Delivery
4box
-100%
" ... Box was damaged. ... "
" ... Either that or I got a defective product. ... "
" ... I may have received a defective model, but I think not as I see others having the same issue. ... "
" ... Item arrived broken in the box. ... "
Comfort
4like, first, volume, set, money
+25%
-75%
" ... Bottom line: Like it fell off the truck. ... "
" ... Has terrible flickering that gives my eye fatigue and headache with prolonged usage. ... "
Build Quality
4metal, material, box
+100%
" ... Build quality seems good - the supplied feet are metal, easy to install and fasten securely. ... "
" ... I am still experimenting with what is best for different source material. ... "
" ... The packaging and protection meant no damage upon arrival. ... "
" ... The TV looks very modern, has thin bezels, and is sturdy when attached to the metal legs. ... "
Controls
3switch, select, hit, button, firestick
+100%
" ... Menu is easy to use. ... "
" ... Plug a FireStick in and hit the switch input button and FireStick is on the list. ... "
" ... Unit is small and I have big hands, easy to hit streaming channel keys when turning on/off. ... "
Device Stand
3tv, vesa, set, pedestal, one
+100%
" ... The set is also VESA mount compatible for those that wish to wall mount it. ... "
" ... Relatively light, so easy for 2 people to lift and set upon a wall mount. ... Does anyone ever stand at this position to watch tv? ... "
" ... I prefer a pedestal given my space, so I bought the freestanding Echogear pedestal for $40 which uses the VESA mounting spots (the same ones used to wall mount). ... "
Cables
3tv, cord, app
+100%
" ... 55” M-Quantum Vizio TV has all the bells and whistles I wanted to cut the cord on cable. ... "
" ... Good cable management is a must to keep things tidy and the various connections easy to trace. ... "
" ... For cord cutters this TV is great because it comes with Pluto that offers lots of free content. ... "
Wifi
3fi, internet
+67%
-33%
" ... Connect to 5Ghz for best internet. ... "
" ... Just plug it in and configure the Wi-Fi. ... "
ISP
3stream
+67%
-33%
" ... Connect to 5Ghz for best internet. ... "
" ... If you stream from another device (e.g. ... "
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