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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sony X77L typically costs less and offers a good sports content viewing experience and wide viewing angles, which is convenient for watching with groups. However, it has limited dark room performance, which might not be ideal for movies in low lit environments. The Vizio M-Series is usually more expensive but delivers superior overall and movie picture quality and has better contrast. It may not perform as well in bright rooms compared to the Sony and has a narrower viewing angle, which could reduce picture quality when watching from the side. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X77L (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
- Good viewing angle
Advantages of the Vizio M-Series (LCD)
- Good for dark room
- Good for movies & TV
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.6
7.6
3.58/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Sony X77L (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.2
7.6
3.58/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
5.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.7/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Sony X77L (LCD) is poor.
The Vizio M-Series offers a far better contrast, notably superior black uniformity, and effective local dimming, which are all critical for a good movie and cinematic TV watching experience, while the Sony X77L falls short in these areas, making it less suitable for those who prioritize picture quality in darker environments. Additionally, the Vizio M-Series delivers richer, more consistent colors and better gray uniformity out of the box, contributing to a more vibrant and uniform picture that enhances movie viewing, as opposed to the Sony X77L which does not perform as well in these respects.
Sports
6.8
6.2
8.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X77L (LCD) and Vizio M-Series (LCD) are both only fair for sports, though the Sony X77L (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Sony X77L may not be ideal for sports enthusiasts due to its below-average response time, meaning fast movements can leave a trail on the screen, although it manages reflections decently and has wide viewing angles which is beneficial for groups. In contrast, the Vizio M-Series, despite its better response time which keeps fast action clear, suffers from narrow viewing angles and poor gray uniformity, making it less suitable for large groups or off-angle viewing and can display uneven shades during sports events with large uniform fields like football or golf.
Gaming
5.8
6.4
5.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.7/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
8.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
5.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
60.0/100
6.4/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is only fair for gaming, while the Sony X77L (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
6.0
8.3
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
8.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Sony X77L (LCD) is only fair.
The Vizio M-Series displays cartoons and animations better than the Sony X77L due to its superior color gamut, delivering a wider range of colors which is very important for animated content. Additionally, it has a better color volume which is somewhat important, providing more variation in color shades while maintaining brightness and contrast.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.0
7.6
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Sony X77L (LCD) is only fair.
The Vizio M-Series is considered good for viewing news and other TV programs because it offers better local dimming than the Sony X77L, which can enhance contrast and provide a clearer picture, especially in dark scenes. Although both TVs have good upscaling capabilities and can handle standard dynamic range (SDR) content well, the Vizio also has a higher contrast and better colors out of the box, which makes it a better choice for programs that don't require the wide viewing angles where the Sony excels.
Bright Room
6.0
6.6
7.7/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
6.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) and Sony X77L (LCD) are both only fair for bright room, though the Vizio M-Series (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Sony X77L provides fair performance in a bright room mainly because of its good SDR brightness and moderate reflection handling, but its lower contrast could affect the depth of black levels. On the other hand, the Vizio M-Series offers fair bright room viewing as well, with better contrast enhancing black levels but with less effective HDR brightness and similarly adequate handling of reflections. Both TVs might not deliver vibrant colors in bright conditions, given their fair color volume and color gamut capabilities.
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The Sony X77L (LCD) has a price of $548 and the Vizio M-Series (LCD) costs $550.
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How the Sony X77L (LCD) and the Vizio M-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X77L (LCD) | Vizio M-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$548 | $550 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 3, 2023 | July 2, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | KD-55X77L | M55Q7-J01 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 55" | 55" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.1/10 | 8/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 5.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.9/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 28.5" x 49" x 2.9" | 28.1" x 48.3" x 3.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 31.1" x 49" | 29.3" x 48.3" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 33.8 lbs | 30.5 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 300 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 3.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3/10 | 5.7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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Milton Clark | September 2023
"For an entry-level model, Sony’s X77L is a decent 4K TV. It’s color reproduction, along with crisp and clean picture images revealed plenty of detail and clarity thanks in part to Sony’s excellent video processing."
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About Sony
Sony stands as a highly experienced and widely trusted TV manufacturer, earning a reputation that surpasses all others. A Japanese company, Sony has been making TVs for far longs than it has been making Playstation game consoles. Sony's high-end TVs are often regarded as the ultimate choice for videophiles, representing the epitome of quality, albeit at a premium price point. Renowned for their advanced and precise motion handling, as well as their cutting-edge local dimming algorithms, Sony consistently delivers unparalleled performance in these areas. They include Google TV software with all their TV sets, which grants access to the largest selection of apps available and they also include Bravia Core which is a movie streaming platform specifically for Sony TVs that offers higher picture quality by using more bandwidth.
About Vizio
Vizio is an American company. While they initially gained recognition for offering budget-friendly TVs, they have successfully expanded their product lineup to include high-end options as well. They manufacture TVs primarily in Mexico, China, and Vietnam. Similar to many Korean TV brands, Vizio developed its own smart TV software called SmartCast. In the past, SmartCast was not the best smart TV software, but it has evolved so that it is now good for using your TV and connecting to streaming services.
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