- 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...
- Sharp AQUOS 830 Series
- Vizio XVT3D Series
- Sony NSX Series
- Panasonic VIERA C3
- Vizio E Series
- 47" 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.
- 47" 1080p LCD
- 120 Hz
Released August, 2010
Rated 80% by by rtg74 (Sep, 2011)The small footprint works perfect for our needs and it is lightweight enough to move without much effort.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Vizio XVT Series compared to the M 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.
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LCD
size
47"
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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.
M Series by Grandbied9 (Dec, 2010)The price was right for where I wanted it and I am very pleased, it doesn't take up much room but has a nice size screen.
thickness
XVT Series by sbenisch (Jan, 2011)Perfect depth and variety and accuracy of colors, with the blacks being smooth and silky and deep.
M Series by La (Jan, 2011)Very thin, energy efficent, volume is the best, great color and picture glad I didn't buy any other brand or tv.
Performance Real world tests of Vizio XVT Series vs M 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.
M Series by Raymond-Pacheco (May, 2011)I picked this model because it has 10W (total) speakers, low power consumption, headphone output, has all the connections you might need and it's not internet ready - (I prefer to use a separate Roku box).
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the M Series 47"
| Has built-in Ethernet | Yes | vs | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat common; access streaming content over the Internet | |||
| Many more USB ports | 3 | vs | 1 |
| Three times as many USB ports | |||
| Has Wi-Fi | optional, 802.11n | vs | None |
| Most TVs don't have Wi-Fi; access streaming content with no wires | |||
| Supports picture-in-picture | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; keep an eye on two channels at once | |||
| Average power consumption | 1 Watt | vs | 86 Watts |
| Consumes 86x less power | |||
| Significantly faster refresh rate | 240 Hz | vs | 120 Hz |
| 2x faster refresh rate; minimize motion blur for sports and action movies | |||
Advantages compared to the XVT Series 47" Extra HDMI
| Lighter | 21,001 g | vs | 24,992 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| More than 15% lighter | |||
Reviews Word on the street
Vizio XVT Series | Vizio M Series | ||
 |   Rated by 895 users at amazon.com Rated 80% by by Ayush (May, 2011) Rated 100% by by Richard-Nash (Dec, 2010) Rated 80% by by ellenk (Feb, 2011) | Rated by 1522 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by EZ-writer--Curmudgeon (Jun, 2010) Rated 100% by by The-Spud (Mar, 2013) Rated 80% by by Zep (Nov, 2012) | |
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apps
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.
Vizio M Series 47" | Rated 40% by by Anthony--sequenceomegaThe TV functionality and some extra features like Netflix work well.
hdmi
Vizio XVT Series 47" Extra HDMI | Rated 60% by by Smitty1 (Oct, 2010)I attached a HDMI cable from my Dell laptop to the Vizio XVT473SV and things seemed good.
Vizio XVT Series 47" Extra HDMI | Rated 100% by by SeS--SeSAt some point I'll test it again and call Vizio or call upon my extended warranty, but I really only need 2 HDMI connections, and this TV has 4, so no big deal.
Vizio XVT Series 47" Extra HDMI | Rated 100% by by SeS--SeSthe VIZIO logo on the front is too big and too bright - pretty distracting, and so much so that I got a razor blade and custom cut some electrical tape such that only the 2 "i" letters appear - hardly notice the tape and not so annoying.-one of the HDMI ports on one of the 3 units acts strangely.
video
Vizio M Series 47" | Rated 80% by by parateer (Feb, 2012)You need an extra Foot and a half of HDMI cable to just plug in no matter how you are using the TV.
Vizio M Series 47" | Rated 80% by by K.-McAllister (Nov, 2010)It does not come with an HDMI cable, but I keep extras handy.
Vizio M Series 47" | Rated 100% by by C.-Miltenberger (Jul, 2011)I could have used a few extra analog inputs (composite and component)...not everything comes with HDMI.
panel
Vizio XVT Series 47" Extra HDMI | 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 47" Extra HDMI | 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 47" Extra HDMI | 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!
ports
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.
Vizio M Series 47" | Rated 80% by by Paul-Andrew-Anderson (Jul, 2011)Now, since you can do this with any PC (tower or laptop) with a wired connection (RGB or HDMI) to any modern TV, the decision becomes, if you want to spend extra for the Internet App on any TV brand, or for now, just buy a tether and use a PC until they master the technology.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 3 | Sony NSX Series Most USB ports |
 | 4 | Panasonic VIERA C3 Most composite A/V ports |
 | 5 | Vizio E Series 4-way tie: Has Wi-Fi |
 | 8 | Sony HX750 Supports Skype |
