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    M50QXM-K01
    A 50-inch TV from Vizio, and with 2160p resolution, 4 HDMI inputs, and one USB port. This TV is internet enabled.
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    A 50-inch TV from Vizio, and with 2160p resolution, 4 HDMI inputs, and one USB port. This TV is internet enabled.

    CR Expert Take

    How did it perform in our owner surveys and expert lab testing?

    What goes into the Overall Score?

    Ratings Scorecard

    OWNER SURVEYS

    Predicted Reliability
     /  5
    Owner Satisfaction
     /  5

    EXPERT LAB TESTS

    HD picture quality
     /  5
    UHD picture quality
     /  5
    HDR
     /  5
    Viewing angle
     /  5
    Motion blur
     /  5
    Sound quality
     /  5
    Versatility
     /  5
    Data privacy
     /  5
    Data security
     /  5
    Screen size (in.)
     /  5
    TV resolution type
     /  5
    Display type (Backlight)
     /  5
    Internet-enabled
     /  5

    Detailed Test Results

    PICTURE QUALITY Picture quality was very good, overall. Reproduction of fine image detail was excellent. Color accuracy was very good, with flesh tones in particular, looking natural. Contrast—the difference between the darkest blacks and brightest whites—in dark scenes was okay, so images had some depth, but it was not the best. Black levels were OK and maintained some contrast in darker scenes, but they fell short of the better TVs. The quality appeared to worsen as we viewed from the sides—see our Viewing Angle results, below. Its reproduction of smooth edges on image content for "up-converted" HD-to-UHD images was very good with minimal "jaggies" (jagged edges). Deinterlacing of 1080i video was excellent. Its frame-rate compensation for 1080i film-based content was excellent.

    HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE (HDR) PERFORMANCE HDR performance was ineffective. In our tests, the display did not have the peak brightness capability necessary (by HDR standards) to reproduce the extended contrast on our HDR content.

    VIEWING ANGLE This Vizio model has a moderate viewing angle—decent—but not as good as the better-performers. The best viewing position for this model is directly in front. In our tests, the picture did show some slight dimming from the sides, but not to a distracting degree. When we viewed the TV from the sides, image quality got worse. the picture showed a slight loss of color. Black levels visibly brightened, and reduced the contrast especially on dark scenes. Lastly, we viewed the image from above and below center screen, and noticed good vertical viewing angle performance, with only slight changes in color, contrast, and black level.

    MOTION BLUR In our motion tests, this Vizio LCD (LED) had very good motion performance, with minimal blurring.

    SOUND QUALITY We got good sound quality, about average among the models we've tested. When watching a blockbuster movie, a concert, or TV show, it can deliver decent performance but just not like the better performers. In our listening evaluations, we found the bass (low frequency sound) to be very weak and very well defined. Treble (high frequency sound) was very good. The treble was generally neutral. This TV should be OK if the room isn't too noisy—we found the speakers could produce a good volume level. Our bass-heavy music track revealed a slight buzz. Overall, though imperfect, most people would find this sound quality acceptable.

    EASE OF USE Consider the TV's stand is 34 inches wide when choosing a table top to place it on. The remote controls doesn't need to be pointed at the TV. It has a simplified design with a reduced set of buttons. The remote has a microphone use to issue voice commands. The TV also has a microphone which can be used to issue voice commands without the remote.

    INTERNET FEATURES This TV provides internet functionality with access to limited library of applications. Movie streaming services that can be downloaded to this TV, or are built-in, include Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Disney Plus, Hulu, Max/HBO Max, Netflix, YouTube.

    CONNECTIONS This model has 4 HDMI inputs one USB port, an optical digital audio out, headphone out, an Ethernet port, 802.11ax/WiFi 6E wireless networking, and AirPlay—for sharing videos, photos, music, and more from Apple devices to the TV.

    WHAT'S INCLUDED A remote control.

    About

    The Vizio M50QXM-K01 is a 50-inch LCD (LED) 4K UHD TV with a native resolution of 3840 × 2160 (2160p). It includes an Ethernet jack allowing for a wired connection to your home network. It also has 802.11ax/WiFi 6E WiFi, so you can connect it to your home network wirelessly. It has 4 HDMI inputs and one USB port. It measures 26.75 inches high by 44 inches wide by 10 inches deep, including its base. The panel itself is 3.5 inches thick including any protrusions.

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