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Vizio VF551XVT

Based on 8 reviews

Excellent:

3
Good:

4
Average:

1
Bad:

0

Pros

This LED TV has 5 HDMI inputs.
Deep blacks, Effective remote control, Great value, 240Hz mode is improving.
Affordable 55-inch LED HDTV, 5 HDMI inputs, Good not great picture quality, Surprisingly robust sound system.
Very attractive price for a large-screen, LED-backlit LCD HDTV. 240MHz technology reduces motion blur. Accurate colors. Robust port selection. Low power consumption.
Big, crisp 1080p picture at a reasonable price, Packs two of the hottest technologies in LCD: local dimming LED backlighting and frame rate enhancement, TruSurround HD and TruVolume take builtin TV audio to a whole new level
Inexpensive for a local dimming LED-based LCD; can produce extremely deep black levels; less blooming than many local dimming models; relatively accurate color; solid dejudder processing; plenty of connectivity with five HDMI and one PC input; energy e...

Cons

The Vizio VF551XVT does not offer a size larger than 47.
Limited user calibration options, Remote lacks discrete inputs, Only 1 component video input on rear of set
Quality not as good as competition, Poor design (lose the silver trim), Remote should be better, No Internet capability.
Uninspired design. Narrow viewing-angle performance. Some noticeable artifacts in 1080p content.
A few negligible pet peeves, like a notalwaysresponsive remote control, Even now, staring at VIZIO's 240SPSenhanced moving images, I'm still not a fan of "Smooth Motion" video
Backlight fluctuates with program content; below-average shadow detail; fewer picture controls than some high-end HDTVs; ho-hum styling.

By TopTenREVIEWS on June 01, 2010

The Vizio VF551XVT is a solid TV and but not the best on the...

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By Audioholics on March 19, 2010

The Vizio VF551XVT is a steal. We even found this TV at our local warehouse store for under $1800. At that price it's no wonder they are flying off the shelves. It's also not just inexpensive, it's got some excellent quality and features...

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By Here's How on March 08, 2010

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By The Buzz Media on March 07, 2010

As I mentioned, Im not a professional TV reviewer like Robert Heron. Im just a technical guy that loves a nice crisp HD picture and I wanted to take the time to write that the Vizio VF551XVT delivers that well when you give it a nice...

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By Digital Trends on January 29, 2010

Vizios VF551XVT offers full-array LED backlighting on a budget, if you can stomach the dingy industrial design....

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By Home Theater Review on January 03, 2010

All in all, I'm very impressed with the VF551XVT's performance. It doesn't have the refinement I've seen from the best higher-end panels, but its picture quality is really quite good. It's an excellent all-purpose TV, well suited for...

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By Home Theater on January 01, 2010

Superb video processing , Improved menu operation and calibration controls , So-so black level and shadow detail on real-world material At the 2009 CES, Vizio took the wraps off of its first LCD HDTV with LED backlighting and local dimming, which...

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By Home Theater HiFi on December 21, 2009

In the world of flat panel HDTVs, VIZIO has the largest market share, mainly because right from the start, they offered good quality at very low prices. This forced the competition to lower their prices as well, but VIZIO still is the least...

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By AVguide on December 08, 2009

With the arrival of their VF551XVT, Vizio joins the ranks of LCD flat panel makers offering LED backlighting with local dimming A little over six years or so ago, I transitioned from a career in audio and video product development and marketing...

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By PC Mag on November 17, 2009

Despite an uninspired design and some minor picture issues, the 55-inch, LED-based Vizio VF551XVT delivers an overall solid picture and is one of the best HDTV bargains you'll find. And, it won't boost your electric...

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