While Vizio's latest M-series update that adds Dolby Vision HDR to the feature mix appears to have captured the attention of value-oriented videophiles, the new Vizio SmartCast E-Series of Ultra HD displays offer home theater junkies on extra-tight budgets a viable option. Vizio refers to the new models as home theater displays and not TVs because the company has forsaken the built-in tuner and remote that has defined home viewing for so long.
The new TVs work with Vizio's SmartCast app. The iOS and Android-compatible app allow mobile device screens to serve as a remote. These entry-level models are officially known as the SmartCast E-Series Home Theater Display collection. Screen sizes range from 43" to 70" with Ultra-HD resolution. Furthermore, the E-series continues to offer 1080p HDTVs at screen sizes from 32" to 55", a range where the extra detail offered by UHD is hard or impossible to see. Vizio is rolling out the new E-series models as you read this.

Ultra HD Models

Vizio SmartCast 43" E-Series Ultra HD Home Theater Display (E43u-D2) MSRP $470
Vizio SmartCast 48" E-Series Ultra HD Home Theater Display (E48u-D0) MSRP $550
Vizio SmartCast 50" E-Series Ultra HD Home Theater Display (E50u-D2) MSRP $600
Vizio SmartCast 55" E-Series Ultra HD Home Theater Display (E55u-D0) MSRP $700
Vizio SmartCast 60" E-Series Ultra HD Home Theater Display (E60u-D3) MSRP $970
Vizio SmartCast 65" E-Series Ultra HD Home Theater Display (E65u-D3) MSRP $1100
Vizio SmartCast 70" E-Series Ultra HD Home Theater Display (E70u-D3) MSRP $1700

HD Models

Vizio SmartCast 32" E-Series HDTV (E32-D1) MSRP $230
Vizio SmartCast 40" E-Series HDTV (E40-D0) MSRP $300
Vizio SmartCast 43" E-Series HDTV (E43-D2) MSRP $370
Vizio SmartCast 48" E-Series HDTV (E48-D0) MSRP $400
Vizio SmartCast 50" E-Series HDTV (E50-D1) MSRP $470
Vizio SmartCast 55" E-Series HDTV (E55-D0) MSRP $570