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Vizio M6 Series TV Review

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88
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With great contrast and vivid colors, the Vizio M6 is an affordable entry into quality 4K visuals, but those willing to spend slightly more may want to consider options with higher brightness, wider viewing angles, or HDMI 2.1 support.

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Product Snapshot

Overview

The Vizio M6 Series 2022 is a budget-minded smart TV available in sizes from 43 to 75 inches. It uses Vizio’s SmartCast TV interface and offers variable refresh rate support and eARC support for home audio systems. Its native refresh rate is 60Hz. Like most of the Best TVs on sale today, it supports HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. Inputs include 3 HDMI ports, a USB port, analog audio out, and an ATSC tuner.

It supports chroma 4:4:4 1080p 60Hz signals, which helps it display text well when in use as a PC monitor. Keep reading to see how this TV stacks up, or browse the best smart TVs on the market today.

Consensus

our Verdict

The 2022 Vizio M6 Series Quantum has a disappointing 252 cd/m2 peak brightness but shines with a fantastic 8,516:1 native contrast ratio, deep, uniform blacks, and a wide color gamut. It handles reflections well but isn’t bright enough to overcome glare in well-lit rooms. Inputs are adequate for most users, though it’s missing Ethernet and HDMI 2.1.

Auto low latency modes make it a reasonable choice for gamers on a budget, but it’s missing G-Sync compatibility. The tested refresh rate is just 60Hz. The M6 struggles with upscaling and has a below-average 30-degree viewing angle. Still, it’s one of the more affordable 4K TVs on the market, and its quantum dot technology enables excellent color and native contrast, making it a good value for image quality.

Reason to Buy

  • Impressive 8,516:1 native contrast ratio
  • LED panel with vibrant colors
  • Convenient remote control
  • Variable refresh rate support
  • Affordability

Reason to Avoid

  • Not bright enough to overcome glare in well-lit spaces
  • Lacks HDMI 2.1 support
  • Narrow viewing angles
  • Average black levels and contrast
  • 60Hz refresh rate is not ideal for fast-paced gaming

Vizio M6 Series TV Specs

Backlight TypeBacklight TypeDirect Lit
Display TypeLED
HDMI Inputs3
HDR FormatDolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
LED Panel TypeLED Panel TypeOLED
Max Resolution3840 x 2160 (4k)
Panel TypePanel TypeLED
Refresh Rate60 Hz
Screen size43", 55", 65", 70", 75"
Smart PlatformSmart PlatformSmartCast
Sync TechnologySync Technologyn/a
VRRVRRn/a

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Score Card

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Expert Score

81

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Customer Score

88

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True Score

83

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    101.4

    Category Trust Score

    71
    The Vizio MQ6 is decent for most uses. It’s decent for watching movies in dark… read more

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    Kelsey Linhares

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