The Vizio P-Series LCD TV offers a better overall viewing experience, especially for gaming, movies, and use in bright rooms. However, it's typically much more expensive than the Vizio D-Series LCD TV. The D-Series is more budget-friendly, but won’t perform as well in dark or bright environments, and it has lower picture quality overall. If cost is a major concern and you have a smaller space, the D-Series could be suitable. For larger spaces and a higher budget, with an emphasis on quality and gaming, the P-Series is the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Vizio D-Series (LCD)
Good for upscaling
Advantages of the Vizio P-Series (LCD)
Very good for bright room
Good for dark room
Good for gaming
Good for movies & TV
Good for news, talk, & other TV
Very good for cartoons & animation
Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.6/10
7.9/10
6.86/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
6.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.2/10
7.7/10
6.86/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
6.1/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Vizio P-Series provides superior performance for movies and cinematic TV due to its higher contrast, more effective local dimming, and better black uniformity compared to the Vizio D-Series, this results in deeper blacks and more detailed dark scenes which are crucial for a good movie-watching experience. Meanwhile, the Vizio D-Series offers excellent colors out of the box but falls short in areas that are very important for movies and cinematic content, making it less ideal for this purpose.
Gaming
5.6/10
7.7/10
6.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.0/10
6.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
10.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
5.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good for gaming, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is poor.
The Vizio P-Series is better suited for gaming because it has lower input lag and a higher refresh rate, allowing for smoother gameplay compared to the Vizio D-Series, which has higher input lag and only a standard refresh rate that might result in less fluid motion during fast-paced games.
Cartoons & Animation
7.1/10
8.3/10
5.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.3/10
6.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
5.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
9.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.2/10
7.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is good.
The Vizio D-Series is good for cartoons and animation because it offers excellent colors right out of the box, which is important for the vivid displays often found in that content, but it falls short with a poor color gamut, which can affect color variety and richness. Conversely, the Vizio P-Series is very good for such content with both a good initial color setup and a very good color gamut, ensuring a wide range of vibrant colors, but it's also superior in color volume, contrast, and SDR brightness, contributing to a more dynamic and immersive viewing experience.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.7/10
7.2/10
5.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Vizio P-Series LCD TV is superior for watching news and other TV programs because it offers very good SDR brightness, enhancing visibility and clarity in various lighting conditions, and good color performance right out of the box, providing vibrant and accurate colors without need for adjustments. In contrast, the Vizio D-Series is less suitable for these purposes due to its poor SDR brightness, which might not be sufficient in bright rooms, and excellent out of the box color performance that doesn't compensate for the overall picture quality limitations.
Bright Room
5.7/10
8.9/10
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
5.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
5.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
7.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.6/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$170
$998
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Vizio D-Series (LCD) has a price of $170 and the Vizio P-Series (LCD) costs $998.
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) and Vizio D-Series (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Vizio D-Series has a fair response time and motion processing which may lead to some blur during fast sports scenes; its reflection handling is good, which helps in bright rooms, but its narrow viewing angles could limit the view for a group of people. The Vizio P-Series, with a fair response time, may also show some blur during rapid movements, and despite good reflection handling, the poor viewing angles are a concern, whereas fair gray uniformity affects the appearance of a consistent playing field.
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How the Vizio D-Series (LCD) and the Vizio P-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
"A Full HD TV that has the wits of most 4K TVs at a bottom-barrel price point. It has decent black levels thanks to its full array lighting and the above-par brightness will surprise you. Compared to the competition, the Vizio D-Series is probably the most affordable TV out there from a reputable manufacturer which makes it compelling."
"We were even more pleased to see that performance had improved across the board, with the display offering better color, brightness, and shorter lag times than the already excellent Roku model. Color accuracy was great right out of the box. The TCL 5-Series Google TV becomes a great option for demanding gamers."
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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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