- 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
- Sharp AQUOS 830 Series
- JVC BlackCrystal BC3000
- Panasonic VIERA C3
- Sony NSX Series
- 47" 1080p LED-backlit
- 240 Hz
- Internet enabled
Released June, 2010
Rated 80% by by c|net (Aug, 2010)Via HDMI the XVT3 performed as well as any 1080p display should, resolving every line of a 1,920x1,080-pixel source with crisp details and no overscan.
Rated 100% by by 2KJ73 (Jan, 2012)As for the picture, once the picture settings were adjusted (good settings for this TV are all over the internet), and I turned it to a high def channel (using a good HDMI cable-Monster HDMI cable reg $39 for $10 at Wal-Mar), I was blown away!
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Vizio XVT Series compared to the Panasonic VIERA X3
“47
LED-backlit
Rated 79% by by c|net (Apr, 2010)The 55-incher's 5 HDMI inputs (the 47-inch model has four) trump the competition, for what it's worth.
50”
Plasma
Rated 100% by by G.-Ray (Oct, 2011)I don't even have this new 42 inch connected to any high def source yet, and with just an upconverting DVD player using HDMI the picture is gorgeous!
size
47"
50"
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.
VIERA X3 by Joel-R. (Jul, 2011)It is only a 720p display, however when mated to HD sources the difference between 720p and 1080p is negligible at this screen size.
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 Panasonic VIERA X3
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.
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the Panasonic VIERA X3
| Much higher native resolution | 1920 x 1080 | vs | 1024 x 768 |
|---|---|---|---|
| More than 2.5x higher native resolution | |||
| Average power consumption | 1 Watt | vs | 250 Watts |
| Consumes 250x less power | |||
| Has built-in Ethernet | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; access streaming content over the Internet | |||
| Significantly more HDMI ports | 4 | vs | 2 |
| Twice as many HDMI ports | |||
| Much slimmer | 76 mm | vs | 358 mm |
| 4.7x slimmer | |||
| More USB ports | 3 | vs | 2 |
| 1 more USB ports | |||
| Supports picture-in-picture | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; keep an eye on two channels at once | |||
| Lighter | 24,992 g | vs | 31,524 g |
| More than 20% lighter | |||
Advantages compared to the Vizio XVT Series
| Many more D-Sub inputs | 15 | vs | 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 more D-Sub inputs; great for hooking up to a computer | |||
| Supports ISFccc | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; supports professional calibration to achieve the most accurate color reproduction | |||
| Is DLNA DMP | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; easier to share and enjoy your digital photos, music and video | |||
| Bigger | 50" | vs | 47" |
| Around 10% bigger | |||
| More PC audio inputs | 1 | vs | 0 |
| 1 more PC audio inputs | |||
| More highly reviewed by consumers | 86.26% | vs | 80.74% |
| Around 10% more highly reviewed by consumers | |||
Reviews Word on the street
Vizio XVT Series | Panasonic VIERA X3 | ||
 |   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 99 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by adk-high-peaks Rated 100% by by J.-Roach (Apr, 2011) Rated 100% by by Sarah-Harrison (Dec, 2011) | |
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wifi
Vizio XVT Series 47" Extra HDMI | Rated 100% by by Buffy (Aug, 2011)The wifi works great and I love having so much to choose from without paying anything extra.
Panasonic VIERA X3 50" | Rated 100% by by W.-Oman (Jul, 2011)The TV is WIFI compatible and I spent the extra money to buy the Panasonic brand WIFI adaptor, DY WL 10.
video streaming
Vizio XVT Series 47" Extra HDMI | Rated 100% by by Paul-on-the-Mesa (May, 2011)The Vizio XVT323SV is easy to set up, has a wonderful bluetooth remote, has many inputs for many different devices, and it streams Netflix very well.
Vizio XVT Series 47" Extra HDMI | Rated 80% by by Gregory-C.-Ristow--Greg-R. (Jun, 2011)I received my 32-inch Vizio from Amazon yesterday, and after I turned it on and went through the initial setup process, Hulu Plus did not show up.
network
Panasonic VIERA X3 50" | Rated 100% by by Jackson-Pollock (Mar, 2011)Given that the current price on the 42" X3 is comparable to a non-network TV, just for these virtues this set represents a great buy.
movies
Panasonic VIERA X3 50" | Rated 100% by by Christine (Aug, 2011)It has a media menu that I found to be very useful considering that I enjoy listening to Pandora radio, watching movies on Netflix and so forth I dont even need my computer to access all these pages I can sign up directly from my TV without the need of extra cables whatsoever.
content
Vizio XVT Series 47" Extra HDMI | Rated 100% by by Lilipi (Feb, 2011)This TV has only 1 set of red-yellow-white inputs so I had to purchase a different cord for our gaming system but that was easily solved; just make sure you look at your needs before ordering and add the extras you need.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Vizio M Series 6-way tie: More HDMI ports |
 | 4 | Panasonic VIERA C3 Most composite A/V ports |
 | 6 | Vizio E Series 4-way tie: Has Wi-Fi |
 | 7 | Sharp AQUOS LC-52LE640U Highest contrast ratio |
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