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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Market Context
    1. Market Context
  5. Design
    1. Style
    2. Accelerated Longevity Test
    3. Stand
    4. Back
    5. Borders
    6. Thickness
    7. Build Quality
  6. Picture Quality
    1. Contrast
    2. SDR Brightness
    3. Local Dimming
    4. Local Dimming In Game Mode
    5. HDR Brightness
    6. HDR Brightness In Game Mode
    7. Gray Uniformity
    8. Black Uniformity
    9. Viewing Angle
    10. Reflections
    11. Pre Calibration
    12. Post Calibration
    13. 480p Input
    14. 720p Input
    15. 1080p Input
    16. 4k Input
    17. 8k Input
    18. Pixels
    19. Color Gamut
    20. Color Volume
    21. Gradient
    22. Temporary Image Retention
    23. Permanent Burn-In Risk
  7. Motion
    1. Response Time
    2. Flicker-Free
    3. Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
    4. Motion Interpolation
    5. Stutter
    6. 24p Judder
    7. Variable Refresh Rate
  8. Inputs
    1. Input Lag
    2. Supported Resolutions
    3. Advanced Console Compatibility
    4. Inputs Specifications
    5. Input Photos
    6. Total Inputs
    7. Audio Passthrough
  9. Sound Quality
    1. Frequency Response
    2. Distortion
  10. Smart Features
    1. Interface
    2. Ad-Free
    3. Apps and Features
    4. Remote
    5. TV Controls
    6. In The Box
    7. Misc
  11. Comments

Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 vs Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Vizio M Series Quantum 2019
Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020

Tested using Methodology v1.5

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Tested using Methodology v1.6

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Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 Picture
Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020 Picture

Variants

  • M558-G1 (55")
  • M658-G1 (65")
  • M55Q8-H1 (55")
  • M65Q8-H1 (65")

Our Verdict

Vizio M Series Quantum 2019

Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020

Overall, the Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 is a bit better than the Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020. The M Series Quantum 2019 has a better contrast ratio and local dimming, faster response time, and significantly better black uniformity. However, if you're planning on playing video games, the M8 Series Quantum 2020 has much lower input lag and variable refresh rate support.

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Notice: Two or more of the products selected have been tested with different test methodologies, so some of the results below aren't directly comparable. Learn how our test benches and scoring system work, and read more about the latest changes to our TVs test methodology.

Main Differences for

Threshold 

0.10

Mixed Usage 

7.9
7.7

Local Dimming 
 

7.5
5.5

Full Comparison

Market Context

Market Context 
 

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Design

Style  

Design Picture  

Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 Design Picture
Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020 Design Picture

Curved  

No
No

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Accelerated Longevity Test 
 

Uniformity Pictures  

Longevity Graph  

Stand  

Stand Picture  

Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 Stand Picture
Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020 Stand Picture

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Back  

Back Picture  

Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 Back Picture
Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020 Back Picture

Wall Mount  

VESA 400x200
VESA 400x200

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Borders  

Borders Picture  

Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 Borders Picture
Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020 Borders Picture

Borders  

0.51" (1.3 cm)
0.47" (1.2 cm)

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Thickness  

Thickness Picture  

Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 Thickness Picture
Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020 Thickness Picture

Max Thickness  

2.87" (7.3 cm)
2.91" (7.4 cm)

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Build Quality 
 

7.0
7.0

Build quality picture  

Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 Build quality picture
Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020 Build quality picture

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Picture Quality

Contrast 
 

9.3
9.0

Checkerboard Picture  

Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 Checkerboard Picture
Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020 Checkerboard Picture

Native Contrast 
 

7,000 : 1
5,066 : 1

Contrast with local dimming 
 

9,815 : 1
8,117 : 1

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SDR Brightness 
 

7.6
7.7

Real Scene Peak Brightness 
 

364 cd/m²
366 cd/m²

Peak 2% Window 
 

325 cd/m²
504 cd/m²

Peak 10% Window 
 

487 cd/m²
581 cd/m²

Peak 25% Window 
 

476 cd/m²
528 cd/m²

Peak 50% Window 
 

414 cd/m²
412 cd/m²

Peak 100% Window 
 

345 cd/m²
366 cd/m²

Sustained 2% Window 
 

322 cd/m²
492 cd/m²

Sustained 10% Window 
 

479 cd/m²
573 cd/m²

Sustained 25% Window 
 

472 cd/m²
526 cd/m²

Sustained 50% Window 
 

407 cd/m²
412 cd/m²

Sustained 100% Window 
 

345 cd/m²
366 cd/m²

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL) 
 

0.026
0.026

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Local Dimming 
 

7.5
5.5

LD Video, Moving Object  

LD Video, Real Content  

LD Video, Real Content Side View  

Local Dimming 
 

Yes
Yes

Backlight 
 

Full-Array
Full-Array

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Local Dimming In Game Mode 
 

5.5

LD Video, Moving Object  

LD Video, Real Content  

LD Video, Real Content Side View  

Local Dimming 
 

Yes

Backlight 
 

Full-Array

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HDR Brightness 
 

6.0
6.6

EOTF  

Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 EOTF
Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020 EOTF

Real Scene Highlight 
 

387 cd/m²
483 cd/m²

Peak 2% Window 
 

322 cd/m²
336 cd/m²

Peak 10% Window 
 

481 cd/m²
511 cd/m²

Peak 25% Window 
 

472 cd/m²
569 cd/m²

Peak 50% Window 
 

412 cd/m²
500 cd/m²

Peak 100% Window 
 

344 cd/m²
378 cd/m²

Sustained 2% Window 
 

319 cd/m²
333 cd/m²

Sustained 10% Window 
 

474 cd/m²
505 cd/m²

Sustained 25% Window 
 

468 cd/m²
565 cd/m²

Sustained 50% Window 
 

405 cd/m²
498 cd/m²

Sustained 100% Window 
 

343 cd/m²
376 cd/m²

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL) 
 

0.026
0.032

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HDR Brightness In Game Mode 
 

6.6

Game Mode EOTF  

Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020 Game Mode EOTF

Real Scene Highlight 
 

485 cd/m²

Peak 2% Window 
 

334 cd/m²

Peak 10% Window 
 

512 cd/m²

Peak 25% Window 
 

570 cd/m²

Peak 50% Window 
 

500 cd/m²

Peak 100% Window 
 

378 cd/m²

Sustained 2% Window 
 

332 cd/m²

Sustained 10% Window 
 

506 cd/m²

Sustained 25% Window 
 

565 cd/m²

Sustained 50% Window 
 

499 cd/m²

Sustained 100% Window 
 

377 cd/m²

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL) 
 

0.032

Gray Uniformity 
 

6.9
6.7

50% Uniformity Picture  

Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 50% Uniformity Picture
Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020 50% Uniformity Picture

50% Std. Dev. 
 

2.459%
2.329%

50% DSE 
 

0.214%
0.243%

5% Uniformity Picture  

Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 5% Uniformity Picture
Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020 5% Uniformity Picture

5% Std. Dev. 
 

1.297%
0.947%

5% DSE 
 

0.135%
0.138%

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Black Uniformity 
 

9.8
9.3

Native Black Uniformity Picture  

Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 Native Black Uniformity Picture
Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020 Native Black Uniformity Picture

Native Std. Dev. 
 

0.436%
0.392%

Black Uniformity Picture with Local Dimming  

Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 Black Uniformity Picture with Local Dimming
Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020 Black Uniformity Picture with Local Dimming

Std. Dev. w/ L.D. 
 

0.537%
1.221%

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Viewing Angle 
 

5.5
5.2

Viewing Angle Video  

Chroma Graph  

Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 Chroma Graph
Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020 Chroma Graph

Color Washout 
 

23°
21°

Hue Graph  

Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 Hue Graph
Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020 Hue Graph

Color Shift 
 

22°
20°

Lightness Graph  

Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 Lightness Graph
Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020 Lightness Graph

Brightness Loss 
 

28°
29°

Black Level Raise 
 

42°
18°

Gamma Shift 
 

16°
20°

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Reflections 
 

7.5
7.4

Reflections Picture  

Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 Reflections Picture
Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020 Reflections Picture

Average Room Off Picture  

Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 Average Room Off Picture
Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020 Average Room Off Picture

Bright Room Off Picture  

Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 Bright Room Off Picture
Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020 Bright Room Off Picture

Screen Finish 
 

Semi-gloss
Semi-gloss

Total Reflections 
 

5.1%
5.2%

Indirect Reflections 
 

0.5%
0.6%

Calculated Direct Reflections 
 

4.6%
4.6%

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Pre Calibration 
 

7.6
7.4

Pre White Balance Picture  

Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 Pre White Balance Picture
Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020 Pre White Balance Picture

Pre Gamma Curve Picture  

Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020 Pre Gamma Curve Picture

Pre Color Picture  

Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 Pre Color Picture
Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020 Pre Color Picture

White Balance dE 
 

3.31
3.64

Color dE 
 

2.43
2.45

Gamma 
 

2.10
2.21

Color Temperature 
 

5,991 K
5,999 K

Picture Mode 
 

Calibrated Dark
Calibrated Dark

Color Temp Setting 
 

Normal
Warm

Gamma Setting 
 

2.2
2.2

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Post Calibration 
 

9.6
9.6

Post White Balance Picture  

Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 Post White Balance Picture
Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020 Post White Balance Picture

Post Gamma Curve Picture  

Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 Post Gamma Curve Picture
Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020 Post Gamma Curve Picture

Post Color Picture  

Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 Post Color Picture
Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020 Post Color Picture

White Balance dE 
 

0.23
0.19

Color dE 
 

0.82
0.77

Gamma 
 

2.19
2.20

Color Temperature 
 

6,514 K
6,488 K

White Balance Calibration 
 

11 point
20 point

Color Calibration 
 

Yes
Yes

Auto-Calibration Function 
 

No

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480p Input 
 

7.0
7.0

480p Picture  

Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 480p Picture
Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020 480p Picture

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720p Input 
 

7.0
7.0

720p Picture  

Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 720p Picture
Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020 720p Picture

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1080p Input 
 

9.0
9.0

1080p Picture  

Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 1080p Picture
Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020 1080p Picture

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4k Input 
 

10
10

4k Picture  

Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 4k Picture
Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020 4k Picture

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8k Input 
 

0.0
0.0

8k Picture  

Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 8k Picture
Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020 8k Picture

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Pixels 
 

Pixels Picture  

Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 Pixels Picture
Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020 Pixels Picture

Type  

LED
LED

Sub-Type 
 

VA
VA

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Color Gamut 
 

8.9
8.8

Wide Color Gamut 
 

Yes
Yes

Color Gamut DCI-P3 Picture  

Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 Color Gamut DCI-P3 Picture
Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020 Color Gamut DCI-P3 Picture

DCI P3 xy 
 

97.66%
96.99%

DCI P3 uv 
 

98.55%
98.02%

Color Gamut Rec.2020 Picture  

Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 Color Gamut Rec.2020 Picture
Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020 Color Gamut Rec.2020 Picture

Rec 2020 xy 
 

79.17%
76.41%

Rec 2020 uv 
 

81.28%
81.38%

EOTF  

Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 EOTF
Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020 EOTF

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Color Volume 
 

8.3
8.0

P3 Color Volume ITP Picture  

Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020 P3 Color Volume ITP Picture

Normalized DCI P3 Coverage ITP 
 

88.9%
86.3%

10,000 cd/m² DCI P3 Coverage ITP 
 

37.4%
40.9%

2020 Color Volume ITP Picture  

Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture

Normalized Rec 2020 Coverage ITP 
 

76.0%
73.3%

10,000 cd/m² Rec 2020 Coverage ITP 
 

31.4%
34.4%

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Gradient 
 

8.3
8.0

Gradient Picture  

Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 Gradient Picture
Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020 Gradient Picture

Color Depth 
 

10 Bit
10 Bit

Red (Std. Dev.) 
 

0.109
0.100

Green (Std. Dev.) 
 

0.116
0.099

Blue (Std. Dev.) 
 

0.083
0.096

Gray (Std. Dev.) 
 

0.088
0.141

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Temporary Image Retention 
 

10
10

Image Retention Picture  

Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 Image Retention Picture
Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020 Image Retention Picture

IR after 0 min recovery 
 

0.00%
0.00%

IR after 2 min recovery 
 

0.00%
0.00%

IR after 4 min recovery 
 

0.00%
0.00%

IR after 6 min recovery 
 

0.00%
0.00%

IR after 8 min recovery 
 

0.00%
0.00%

IR after 10 min recovery 
 

0.00%
0.00%

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Permanent Burn-In Risk 
 

10
10

Permanent Burn-In Risk 
 

No
No

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Motion

Response Time 
 

8.1
7.3

Motion Blur Picture  

Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 Motion Blur Picture
Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020 Motion Blur Picture

Response Time Chart  

Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 Response Time Chart
Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020 Response Time Chart

80% Response Time 
 

4.9 ms
5.0 ms

100% Response Time 
 

11.4 ms
18.1 ms

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Flicker-Free 
 

7.9
7.9

Backlight chart 
 

Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 Backlight chart
Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020 Backlight chart

Flicker-Free 
 

No
No

PWM Dimming Frequency 
 

480 Hz
480 Hz

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Black Frame Insertion (BFI) 
 

10
10

BFI Picture  

Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 BFI Picture
Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020 BFI Picture

BFI Frequency Picture  

Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 BFI Frequency Picture
Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020 BFI Frequency Picture

Optional BFI 
 

Yes
Yes

Min Flicker For 60 fps 
 

60 Hz
60 Hz

60Hz For 60 fps 
 

Yes
Yes

120Hz For 120 fps 
 

N/A
N/A

Min Flicker for 60 fps in Game Mode 
 

60 Hz
60 Hz

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Motion Interpolation 
 

Motion Interpolation (30 fps) Picture  

Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 Motion Interpolation (30 fps) Picture
Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020 Motion Interpolation (30 fps) Picture

Motion Interpolation (30 fps) 
 

No
No

Motion Interpolation (60 fps) Picture  

Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 Motion Interpolation (60 fps) Picture
Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020 Motion Interpolation (60 fps) Picture

Motion Interpolation (60 fps) 
 

No
No

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Stutter 
 

7.1
8.1

Frame Hold Time @ 24 fps 
 

30.3 ms
23.6 ms

Frame Hold Time @ 60 fps 
 

5.3 ms
0.0 ms

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24p Judder 
 

7.8
7.8

Judder-Free 24p 
 

Yes
Yes

Judder-Free 24p via 60p 
 

No
No

Judder-Free 24p via 60i 
 

No
No

Judder-Free 24p via Native Apps 
 

Yes
Yes

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Variable Refresh Rate 
 

0.0
7.3

Native Refresh Rate 
 

60 Hz
60 Hz

Variable Refresh Rate 
 

No
Yes

HDMI Forum VRR 
 

No
Unknown

FreeSync 
 

No
Yes

G-SYNC Compatible 
 

No
No

4k VRR Maximum 
 

N/A
60 Hz

4k VRR Minimum 
 

No VRR support
40 Hz

1080p VRR Maximum 
 

N/A
60 Hz

1080p VRR Minimum 
 

No VRR support
40 Hz

1440p VRR Maximum 
 

N/A
60 Hz

1440p VRR Minimum 
 

No VRR support
40 Hz

VRR Supported Connectors 
 

No VRR support
HDMI

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Inputs

Input Lag 
 

8.0
9.6

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

20.6 ms
11.0 ms

1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode 
 

64.4 ms
68.2 ms

1440p @ 60Hz 
 

N/A
27.6 ms

4k @ 60Hz 
 

20.7 ms
10.8 ms

4k @ 60Hz + 10-Bit HDR 
 

20.5 ms
10.0 ms

4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 
 

20.5 ms
10.0 ms

4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode 
 

64.5 ms
67.7 ms

4k @ 60Hz With Interpolation 
 

N/A
N/A

8k @ 60Hz 
 

N/A
N/A

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

N/A
N/A

1440p @ 120Hz 
 

N/A
N/A

4k @ 120Hz 
 

N/A
N/A

1080p with Variable Refresh Rate 
 

N/A
10.5 ms

1440p with VRR 
 

N/A
N/A

4k with VRR 
 

N/A
10.9 ms

8k with VRR 
 

N/A
N/A

Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) 
 

No
Yes

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Supported Resolutions 
 

7.5
8.3

Resolution  

4k
4k

1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 
 

Yes
Yes

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

No
No

1440p @ 60Hz 
 

No
Yes (native support)

1440p @ 120Hz 
 

No
No

4k @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 
 

Yes
Yes

4k @ 120Hz 
 

No
No

8k @ 30Hz or 24Hz 
 

No
No

8k @ 60Hz 
 

No
No

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Advanced Console Compatibility 
 

PS5 Screenshot  

Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020 PS5 Screenshot

Xbox Series X Screenshot  

Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020 Xbox Series X Screenshot

Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) 
 

No
Yes

PS5, 4k @ 120Hz + HDR 
 

No

PS5, 4k @ 120Hz 
 

No

PS5, 4k @ 60Hz + HDR 
 

Yes

PS5, 1440p @ 120Hz 
 

No

PS5, 1080p @ 120Hz 
 

No

PS5, Variable Refresh Rate 
 

PS5 can't do VRR yet

Xbox Series X, 4k @ 120Hz + HDR 
 

No

Xbox Series X, 4k @ 120Hz 
 

No

Xbox Series X, 4k @ 60Hz + HDR 
 

Yes

Xbox Series X, 1440p @ 120Hz 
 

No

Xbox Series X, 1080p @ 120Hz 
 

No

Xbox Series X, Variable Refresh Rate 
 

Yes

Inputs Specifications  

HDR10 
 

Yes
Yes

HDR10+ 
 

Yes
Yes

Dolby Vision 
 

Yes
Yes

HLG 
 

Yes
Yes

3D 
 

No

HDMI 2.0 Full Bandwidth 
 

Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)

HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth 
 

No
No

CEC  

Yes
Yes

HDCP 2.2  

Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)

USB 3.0 
 

No
No

Variable Analog Audio Out  

Yes
Yes

Wi-Fi Support  

Yes (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)
Yes (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)

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Input Photos  

Side Inputs Picture  

Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 Side Inputs Picture
Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020 Side Inputs Picture

Rear Inputs Picture  

Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 Rear Inputs Picture
Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020 Rear Inputs Picture

Total Inputs  

HDMI  

4
4

USB  

1
1

Digital Optical Audio Out  

1
1

Analog Audio Out 3.5mm  

0
0

Analog Audio Out RCA  

1
1

Component In  

0
0

Composite In  

1
1

Tuner (Cable/Ant)  

1
1

Ethernet  

1
1

DisplayPort  

0
0

IR In  

0
0

SD/SDHC  

0
0

Audio Passthrough 
 

ARC 
 

Yes (HDMI 1)
Yes (HDMI 1)

eARC support 
 

No
Yes

Dolby Atmos via TrueHD via eARC 
 

No
Yes

DTS:X via DTS-HD MA via eARC 
 

No
Yes

5.1 Dolby Digital via ARC 
 

Yes
Yes

5.1 DTS via ARC 
 

Yes
Yes

5.1 Dolby Digital via Optical 
 

Yes
Yes

5.1 DTS via Optical 
 

Yes
Yes

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Sound Quality

Frequency Response 
 

6.7
6.0

Frequency Response  

See details on graph tool
See details on graph tool

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

119.87 Hz
134.54 Hz

Std. Dev. @ 70 
 

2.84 dB
3.39 dB

Std. Dev. @ 80 
 

2.92 dB
3.70 dB

Std. Dev. @ Max 
 

4.97 dB
4.07 dB

Max 
 

89.1 dB SPL
83.8 dB SPL

Dynamic Range Compression 
 

4.44 dB
2.46 dB

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Distortion 
 

7.4
6.5

Total Harmonic Distortion 
 

See details on graph tool
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Weighted THD @ 80 
 

0.084
0.576

Weighted THD @ Max 
 

0.404
1.267

IMD @ 80 
 

1.98%
2.62%

IMD @ Max 
 

4.46%
6.93%

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Smart Features

Interface 
 

7.0
7.0

Smart TV Picture  

Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 Smart TV Picture
Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020 Smart TV Picture

Smart OS  

SmartCast
SmartCast

Version  

1.27
1.40

Ease of Use 
 

Easy
Easy

Smoothness 
 

Not Smooth
Average

Time Taken to Select YouTube 
 

3 s
9 s

Time Taken to Change Backlight 
 

3 s
3 s

Advanced Options 
 

Many
Many

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Ad-Free 
 

10
10

Ads Picture  

Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 Ads Picture
Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020 Ads Picture

Ads 
 

No
No

Opt-out 
 

No Add
No Ads

Suggested Content in Home 
 

Yes
Yes

Opt-out of Suggested Content 
 

No
No

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Apps and Features 
 

6.5
6.5

Apps Picture  

Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 Apps Picture
Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020 Apps Picture

App Selection 
 

Great
Great

App Smoothness 
 

Average
Average

Cast Capable 
 

Yes
Yes

USB Drive Playback 
 

Yes
Yes

USB Drive HDR Playback 
 

Yes
Yes

HDR in Netflix 
 

Yes
Yes

HDR in YouTube 
 

Yes
Yes

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Remote 
 

6.0
6.0

Remote Picture  

Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 Remote Picture
Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020 Remote Picture

Size 
 

Medium
Medium

Voice Control 
 

No
Search, Some Other Features

CEC Menu Control 
 

Yes
Yes

Other Smart Features 
 

No
No

Remote App  

Vizio SmartCast Mobile
Vizio SmartCast Mobile

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TV Controls  

Controls Picture  

Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 Controls Picture
Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020 Controls Picture

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In The Box  

In The Box Picture  

Vizio M Series Quantum 2019 In The Box Picture
Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020 In The Box Picture

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Misc  

Power Consumption  

78 W
69 W

Power Consumption (Max)  

194 W
181 W

Firmware  

2.1.6.3
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Vizio M Series Quantum 2019

Vizio M8 Series Quantum 2020

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