Overall its backlight performance is quite respectable.īefore I pulled out my fancy TV measurement gear to gather a bunch of performance data, I grabbed a bunch of snacks and a few diet sodas and I just sat and watched TV. While we reviewed the 65-inch M65QXM-K03 model, our review also applies to the 50-inch and 75-inch models.

The menu system takes a little getting used to, but if you just want to hit the power button and start watching Netflix, the MQX will get you there quickly enough. Overall, I give the Vizio MQX’s usability a thumbs up. I know that may seem like a very specific call-out, but when I tested the 2022 M-Series, I did so alongside the new M-Series Elevate soundbar, which supports Dolby Atmos, and I was disappointed some of my favorite test clips on Diseny+ wouldn’t be usable. One other important note: As I write this, the Disney+ app does not support Dolby Atmos audio. As I said though, this problem is not SmartCast-specific. My only lingering complaint about how SmartCast works is that, just like most smart TV platforms today, ads tend to sit front and center - shows and movies Vizio thinks you’ll want to watch are placed above the apps you may really want to get to. The SmartCast layout isn’t to my particular taste, but there’s nothing specifically bad about it. All of this is a huge step forward for Vizio and SmartCast. Apps load quickly too, and to date, have never crashed on me. The initial setup of the TV ran noticeably faster on the new M-Series than I’ve experienced in the past, and I find navigating the TV’s menus and apps to be sufficiently snappy and responsive. I’ve gone so far as to suggest anyone purchasing a Vizio TV should also plan to purchase a streaming device from Roku, Chromecast, or Apple, but I’m pleased to report that’s no longer necessary - SmartCast now runs extremely well on Vizio’s 2022 M-Series. It’s been slow, laggy, and generally frustrating to use. For the past few years, the SmartCast smart TV platform has been the chief target of my complaints with Vizio TVs.

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