Vizio has lengthy been referred to as a price range TV model, however over the previous few years the corporate began to push into premium territory with its P-Series and OLED TVs, in addition to the rotating Elevate Dolby Atmos soundbar. This 12 months, Vizio is specializing in its extra reasonably priced mid-range units. That contains its M-Series Quantum X (MQX) TVs, which ship a bevy of options that avid gamers will respect, in addition to the M-Series Elevate soundbar, which brings the rotating Dolby Atmos performance of the unique Elevate all the way down to a decrease price-range.

All of the units make it clear that Vizio is making an attempt to intention for a market that is demanding higher specs and options, but in addition does not wish to pay an excessive amount of for Vizio’s most premium {hardware}. The 50-inch 4K MQX TV is especially geared in the direction of avid gamers, because it affords a 240Hz refresh price whereas enjoying in 1080p. Players who wish to see sooner body charges usually decrease their resolutions to 1080p, even with 4K or higher-resolution displays. So it is not onerous to think about the 50-inch MQX being paired up with a gaming PC, particularly because it helps AMD FreeSync Premium VRR.

The MQX household of TVS — at 50, 65 and 75-inches — are loaded up with Quantum dot know-how and VIzio’s new IQ Ultra Plus Processor. The firm says they’re going to cowl 80 p.c of the Rec. 2020 shade house, which technically makes it top-of-the-line TVs in the marketplace for shade accuracy (at the very least, according to RTings’s testing). The MQX TVs even have full-array backlighting and 32 local-dimming zones, which ought to assist to enhance distinction and black ranges, in addition to 1,000 nits of peak brightness.

When it involves gaming, the MQX units provide a 120 Hz native refresh price (the 50″ model is a bit unique with its 1080p 240Hz mode), as well as sub-8ms lag at 120Hz. That may sound a bit high compared to PC monitors touting less than a millisecond of lag, but it’s on the faster end of current TVs. There are also four HDMI 2.1 ports, enough for every new console and a PC, as well as a new “Game” menu that ought to make it simpler to regulate your settings.

During a short demo on Vizio’s touring demo bus (which undoubtedly stood out in a close-by suburban park), the MQX TVs regarded virtually pretty much as good as Vizio’s 2020-era P-series TVs. Colors popped off the display throughout daytime scenes in Moana, and the bevy of native dimming zones stored gentle from bleeding into darkish areas of the display. It’s clear that Vizio has made loads of progress for the reason that final batch of M-series units. The new MQX TVs will begin at $630 after they arrive later this month.

Vizio continues to be retaining its current higher-end units in the marketplace, however you will see some adjustments throughout the remainder of its lineup too. The M-series Quantum 6 TVs additionally characteristic Quantum Dots and Full Array backlighting and some useful gaming options like FreeSync VRR, Dolby Vision and three HDMI 2.1 ports. The 43-inch MQ6 TV will begin at simply $350, however there will even be sizes between 55 and 75-inches to select from.

Stepping one other degree down, there’s Vizio’s new V-series TVs, which even have fairly a number of gaming smarts with a a lot decrease $290 beginning worth for the 43-inch entry. Those will even vary as much as 75-inches and can embody options like VRR and three HDMI 2.1 ports. From the demos I’ve seen, these seem to to be the perfect selection for avid gamers on a price range. At the underside finish, as soon as once more, are the D-series 1080p units. These have all the time excelled at being low-cost TVs for small rooms, and it appears to be like like Vizio is continuous that development this 12 months. Still, even they’ve some gaming options, like low enter lag and VRR. They’ll vary from 24 to 43 inches and can begin at $160 after they arrive this month.

If you’ve got been eyeing Vizio’s first Elevate soundbar, which options rotating audio system that may bounce off of your ceiling for over-head Dolby Atmos sound, you’ve got now bought a less expensive choice to think about: the aptly-titled M-Series Elevate. Starting at $800, it affords 5.1.2 sound (5 audio system, a subwoofer and two peak channels) throughout 13 audio system, together with two small rear audio system for encompass sound. During regular programming, the Dolby Atmos audio system level in the direction of you to widen the sound stage, however as soon as it detects an Atmos supply, they flip as much as offer you enveloping sound.

Judging from the bevy of Moana songs I listened to, the M-Series Elevate sounds spectacular, however I used to be shocked that it felt a bit tinnier and weaker than Sonos’s Arc soundbar. That gadget goes for a similar worth, and whereas it does not embody rear audio system or a subwoofer, it delivers far richer sound and extra plausible Atmos imaging. The M-Series Elevate could make extra sense if Vizio lowers the value a bit. The authentic Elevate is barely $200 extra, in any case, you’d assume there could be an even bigger distinction for a mid-range different. If you are searching for one thing extra compact, there’s additionally the brand new M-Series All-in-One, which options twin built-in subwoofers, DTS:X and a low $200 beginning worth.