Best 4K televisions Vizio M-Series 2016 Vizio P-Series 2016
Reviews and ratings are from CNet.com.
LG OLEDC7P
The good: The LG C7 is the bestperforming TV we’ve tested to date. It delivers perfect black levels, wide viewing angles, accurate color and a great bright-room picture. It’s compatible with both major HDR formats, and HDR image quality is better than last year. Its striking design features a super-slim panel.
The bad: It’s really expensive, and prices are likely to drop.
The cost: $2,745.00 to $4,999.99
The bottom line: The LG C7 is the best overall TV we’ve ever tested, but patient shoppers are likely to be rewarded by price drops in the coming months.
TCL P series Roku TV (2017)
The good: The affordable TCL P series has excellent overall image quality, with deep black levels, rich contrast and accurate color. Its Roku Smart TV platform is the best available, with a simple interface and extensive streaming app support. The TV handles both HDR10and Dolby Vision high dynamic range sources.
The bad: TCL cancelled the 50- and 65-inch sizes, so now it will only be available in the 55-inch size. The cost: $735.00
The bottom line: With excellent picture quality and all the latest features for a rock-bottom price, the TCL P series is one of the best TV values of the year. Too bad it only comes in one size.
The good: The affordable Vizio M series has excellent overall picture quality that competes well against even more expensive TVs. It can handle both highdynamic-range formats. The remote is a fully functional Android tablet. The Google Cast system offers more apps and frequent updates than many dedicated smart-TV systems.
The bad: Using the tablet for settings and streaming apps is often more of a hassle than traditional onscreen menus. No builtin tuner, so you can’t watch over-the-air antenna broadcasts unless you attach a separate tuner.
The cost: $1,298.00 to $1,299.99
The bottom line: Despite the inconvenience of its tablet-based menus and apps, the Vizio M series’ excellent image quality and value make it a top choice for the price.
The good: The Vizio P-Series has outstanding overall picture quality that competes well against the highest-end TVs. It can handle both high-dynamic-range formats. The remote is a fully functional Android tablet. The Google Cast system offers more apps and frequent updates than many dedicated smart-TV systems.
The bad: Using the tablet for settings and streaming apps is often more of a hassle than traditional onscreen menus. No builtin tuner, so you can’t watch over-the-air antenna broadcasts unless you attach a separate tuner.
The cost: $999.99 to $1,097.00
The bottom line: Forget the “free tablet,” the real story with Vizio’s excellent P-Series TV is top-notch picture quality and future-ready features at an affordable price.