The Vizio MQX is one of the most affordable TVs with full-array local dimming, which allows it to replicate TV episodes, movies, and games with sufficient contrast and pop to do HDR justice. The MQX has fewer dimming zones than more expensive TVs such as the TCL 6-Series, but it has 16 zones on the 50-inch, 30 zones on the 65-inch, and 42 zones on the 75-inch, which is more than enough for excellent overall picture quality, with bright highlights, dark black levels, punchy contrast, and accurate color.
Unlike the M7 from last year, the MQX features a real 120Hz refresh rate, allowing compatibility with 4K/120Hz transmissions from gaming consoles such as the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5, and it performed well in our testing. In the M-Series, Vizio supports both main HDR standards, HDR10 and Dolby Vision. If you can’t afford the TCL 6-Series but want a better image than the 4-Series, the Vizio MQX is a good compromise.
The Vizio MQX TV is available for online purchase on Best Buy for $800 (65-inch), and is available in 50-, 65-, and 75-inch variants.
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