- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How they compare
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Compare with...
- Vizio M Series
- JVC BlackCrystal BC3000
- Panasonic VIERA C3
- Sony NSX Series
- Vizio E Series
- 55" 1080p LED-backlit
- 240 Hz
- Internet enabled
Released June, 2010
Rated 20% by by Vincent-Fox--vpfox (Aug, 2011)Packed with the latest technology, this high performance HDTV combines advanced picture quality, immersive virtual high definition sound and premium wireless Internet connectivity with built-in Wi-Fi 802.11n dual-band so you can enjoy the convenience of on-demand movies, TV shows, social networking, music, photos and more with just the push of a button on the premium Bluetooth QWERTY keyboard universal remote.
Rated 80% by by BrunoIt is the perfect size using the rule of thumb that you should sit at least two times the size of the screen away from it.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Vizio XVT Series compared to the Sharp AQUOS 830 Series
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LED-backlit
Rated 100% by by Amit-Patel--itismeap (Mar, 2011)The WiFi setup was easy and it connected to my secure WiFi with ease.
60”
LED-backlit
Rated 80% by by Twiddles42Detail - images are crisp and a number of settings can smooth jagged edges (QuadPixel), add sharpness, clear up DVD compression artifacting ("noise reduction") to an extent, etc.Weight - for being 40", this weighs less than my 32" CCFL set.
size
55"
60"
XVT Series by rod (Feb, 2011)The picture is the BEST, very EZ set up, screen perfect for me in size, and most of all.....my wife loves it!!!!!Buy one of this model from the many picture sizes available and you will be as happy as I am.
AQUOS 830 Series by Picky-Parker (Jul, 2011)The screen also seems to be very anti static/dust as my whole setup was very dusty but the screen itself was clean.
thickness
XVT Series by sbenisch (Jan, 2011)Perfect depth and variety and accuracy of colors, with the blacks being smooth and silky and deep.
Performance Real world tests of Vizio XVT Series vs Sharp AQUOS 830 Series
power consumption
XVT Series by c|net (Aug, 2010)We did not test the power consumption of this size in the Vizio XVT3SV series, but we did test the 55-inch model.
AQUOS 830 Series by Vaidy (Sep, 2011)Then on, I set my eyes on LED attracted by their low power consumption (13$/year if used 5 hrs a day all days on this one).
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the Sharp AQUOS 830 Series
| Supports local dimming | Yes | vs | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat common; backlight zones are selectively turned off to enhance the picture's contrast | |||
| Has Wi-Fi | built-in, 802.11n | vs | None |
| Most TVs don't have Wi-Fi; access streaming content with no wires | |||
| Average power consumption | 1 Watt | vs | 107 Watts |
| Consumes 107x less power | |||
| Supports picture-in-picture | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; keep an eye on two channels at once | |||
| Faster refresh rate | 240 Hz | vs | 120 Hz |
| 2x faster refresh rate; minimize motion blur for sports and action movies | |||
Advantages compared to the Vizio XVT Series
| Has CEC | Aquos Link | vs | None |
|---|---|---|---|
| Very few TVs support CEC; control all your devices with one remote | |||
| Is DLNA DMP | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; easier to share and enjoy your digital photos, music and video | |||
| Bigger | 60" | vs | 55" |
| Around 10% bigger | |||
| Much thinner bezel width at widest point | 25.4 mm | vs | 55.88 mm |
| 2.2x thinner bezel width at widest point | |||
| Significantly thinner bezel width at narrowest point | 25.4 mm | vs | 55.88 mm |
| 2.2x thinner bezel width at narrowest point | |||
| More highly reviewed by consumers | 88.7% | vs | 80.74% |
| Around 10% more highly reviewed by consumers | |||
| More RF inputs | 1 | vs | 0 |
| 1 more RF inputs | |||
| More PC audio inputs | 1 | vs | 0 |
| 1 more PC audio inputs | |||
| Slightly slimmer | 41 mm | vs | 76 mm |
| Around 50% slimmer | |||
Reviews Word on the street
Vizio XVT Series | Sharp AQUOS 830 Series | ||
 |   Rated by 895 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by JMART (Jan, 2012) Rated 100% by by Joshua--Joshers (Dec, 2011) Rated 100% by by Chauffeur (Aug, 2012) |  Rated by 209 users at amazon.com Rated 80% by by Clinton-Yang--Dooozey (Sep, 2011) Rated 100% by by Best-Buy (Aug, 2011) | |
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sharpness
Sharp AQUOS 830 Series 60" | Rated 40% by by Mike-Lightman (Nov, 2011)I called the super Sharp tech support people, and they had me turn off all the extra stuff-like 120Hz Fine Motion-they push as enhancements.
Sharp AQUOS 830 Series 60" | Rated 80% by by KetanFor refurbished unit warranty is for one month only but Sharp was ready to replace with extra $300.
Sharp AQUOS 830 Series 60" | Rated 100% by by Betty-J.-Rascon--Bettrick (Dec, 2011)I purchased this TV 3 months ago and the picture quality is so clear because of the extra color from Quattron.
picture quality
Vizio XVT Series 55" | Rated 100% by by W.-O-Meara--Bill-in-NY (Dec, 2010)Whether you like the picture brighter, or your colors extra vibrant...or more natural...you will be able to adjust this set perfectly.
Vizio XVT Series 55" | Rated 80% by by BTX (Aug, 2010)If you have extra money to burn, the LG will give you a more stunning high def picture with better black levels, but you probably will dislike the LG's speakers, especially if you listen to a lot of music with the volume raised.
Vizio XVT Series 55" | Rated 100% by by TJ (Jul, 2011)The picture quality is excellent and the extras are plentiful.
panel
Vizio XVT Series 55" | Rated 80% by by Barry-J.-Schneider--need2actIf you can go up to 42", can afford an extra 1" of depth and the additional cost, then I'd recommend the XVT423SV: Better technology (full array w/local dimming, 10 mil:1 contrast, 240HZ) making the viewing experience even better.
Vizio XVT Series 55" | Rated 100% by by Husker (Feb, 2011)I wasn't interested in 3D and never will be so I wasn't going to pay extra for that feature even though eventually all TVs will have a dumb 3D feature.
Vizio XVT Series 55" | Rated 100% by by Vinny (Apr, 2011)My wife thought it a little dull at first, due to the matte finish, but now love the matte finish due to the suppressed reflection from our bright windows and prefers the standard setting over the vivid, extra bright images as you can watch it for longer periods without straining your eyes - and you want to watch it for longer periods!
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Vizio M Series 6-way tie: More HDMI ports |
 | 3 | Panasonic VIERA C3 Rated the best by consumers |
 | 5 | Vizio E Series 3-way tie: Has Wi-Fi |
 | 7 | Hisense LTDN42V77US 6-way tie: High native resolution |
 | 8 | Sansui HDLCD3250 4-way tie: More D-Sub inputs |
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