Let me debunk the Myth that an equivalent Sony TV offers better picture quality than the 60% less expensive Vizio TV with some simple cold hard facts and test results.
From the Sony XBR55X850C review on rtings.com
Contrast:
Sony X850C = 9.1
Vizio M60 = 9.2
Black Uniformity:
Sony X850C = 9.3
Vizio M60 = 9.5
Gray Uniformity:
Sony X850C = 5.5
Vizio M60 = 5.9
Upscaling:
Sony X850C = 7.0 for 480p and 720p, 9.0 for 1080p
Vizio M60 = 7.5 for 480p and 720p, 9.0 for 1080p
Input Lag:
Sony X850C = 8.2
Vizio M60 = 9.9
Overall the Sony is a 7.9 and the Vizio is an 8.0 according to rtings.com
In fairness the Sony does do some things better. For instance its 3D is very good and you can’t get 3D at all on the Vizio. The Sony Bezel is very thin. In addition the viewing angle is inconsequentially better.
However, 4:4:4 only works at 4K @ 30 FPS on the Sony just like the Vizio M-series. The review makes it look like 4:4:4 works on the Sony at a quick glance and not on the Vizio when both Tvs actually work the same.
Really, the bashing of Vizio with no real evidence to back up those claims just has to stop. There are very valid reasons to buy the Sony in this example over the Vizio. For instance 3D is very important to some people. 1080p @ 120 FPS won’t work on the Vizio in sizes smaller than 60”. And the stand of the Sony is not as wide.
That being said you can’t possibly say that picture quality is better with the Sony. At the very least they are equals. However, the Sony most definitely is at least 60% more expensive in the 55” size than the Vizio.
I really wish that everyone would just stick to what works and what doesn’t work with these TVs in the forum and not blindly promote one TV over another simply because of the brand name.
Sony Review on rtings.com
http://www.rtings.com/reviews/tv/lcd-led/sony/x850c
Vizio Review on rtings.com
http://www.rtings.com/reviews/tv/lcd-led/vizio/m-series-2015
There are situations where I would recommend both of these TVs. Both are great sets. However, when it comes to picture quality it is quite clear which one is better even regardless of price in this case.
From the Sony XBR55X850C review on rtings.com
Contrast:
Sony X850C = 9.1
Vizio M60 = 9.2
Black Uniformity:
Sony X850C = 9.3
Vizio M60 = 9.5
Gray Uniformity:
Sony X850C = 5.5
Vizio M60 = 5.9
Upscaling:
Sony X850C = 7.0 for 480p and 720p, 9.0 for 1080p
Vizio M60 = 7.5 for 480p and 720p, 9.0 for 1080p
Input Lag:
Sony X850C = 8.2
Vizio M60 = 9.9
Overall the Sony is a 7.9 and the Vizio is an 8.0 according to rtings.com
In fairness the Sony does do some things better. For instance its 3D is very good and you can’t get 3D at all on the Vizio. The Sony Bezel is very thin. In addition the viewing angle is inconsequentially better.
However, 4:4:4 only works at 4K @ 30 FPS on the Sony just like the Vizio M-series. The review makes it look like 4:4:4 works on the Sony at a quick glance and not on the Vizio when both Tvs actually work the same.
Really, the bashing of Vizio with no real evidence to back up those claims just has to stop. There are very valid reasons to buy the Sony in this example over the Vizio. For instance 3D is very important to some people. 1080p @ 120 FPS won’t work on the Vizio in sizes smaller than 60”. And the stand of the Sony is not as wide.
That being said you can’t possibly say that picture quality is better with the Sony. At the very least they are equals. However, the Sony most definitely is at least 60% more expensive in the 55” size than the Vizio.
I really wish that everyone would just stick to what works and what doesn’t work with these TVs in the forum and not blindly promote one TV over another simply because of the brand name.
Sony Review on rtings.com
http://www.rtings.com/reviews/tv/lcd-led/sony/x850c
Vizio Review on rtings.com
http://www.rtings.com/reviews/tv/lcd-led/vizio/m-series-2015
There are situations where I would recommend both of these TVs. Both are great sets. However, when it comes to picture quality it is quite clear which one is better even regardless of price in this case.