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

Vizio M Series XLED 2017 vs TCL P Series/P607 2017

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Vizio M Series XLED 2017
TCL P Series/P607 2017

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Vizio M Series XLED 2017 Picture
TCL P Series/P607 2017 Picture

Variants

  • M50-E1 (50")
  • M55-E0 (55")
  • M65-E0 (65")
  • M70-E3 (70")
  • M75-E1 (75")
  • 55P607 (55")

Our Verdict

Vizio M Series XLED 2017

TCL P Series/P607 2017

The TCL P607 is better than the Vizio M Series 2017. The TCL P607 has much better input lag both for HDR and SDR and a better response time, which is great if you play video games. The TCL P607 is better for watching TV shows in bright rooms as its brightness can fight glare better and it has better reflection handling. On the other hand, the Vizio M Series 2017 is better for movies as it has better black uniformity and better 24p judder removal, which is great if you watch low fps movies. Finally, the Vizio M Series 2017 has better gray uniformity that makes it marginally better for sports fans.

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Main Differences for

Threshold 

0.10

Mixed Usage 

7.4
7.7

SDR Peak Brightness 
 

7.5
8.5

Reflections 
 

7.1
7.6

Full Comparison

Design

Style  

7.5
6.5

Design Picture  

Vizio M Series XLED 2017 Design Picture
TCL P Series/P607 2017 Design Picture

Curved  

No
No

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Stand  

Stand Picture  

Vizio M Series XLED 2017 Stand Picture
TCL P Series/P607 2017 Stand Picture

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Back  

Back Picture  

Vizio M Series XLED 2017 Back Picture
TCL P Series/P607 2017 Back Picture

Wall Mount  

VESA 400x400
VESA 200x200

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Borders  

Borders Picture  

Vizio M Series XLED 2017 Borders Picture
TCL P Series/P607 2017 Borders Picture

Borders  

0.71" (1.8 cm)
0.67" (1.7 cm)

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Thickness  

Thickness Picture  

Vizio M Series XLED 2017 Thickness Picture
TCL P Series/P607 2017 Thickness Picture

Max Thickness  

2.56" (6.5 cm)
2.99" (7.6 cm)

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Temperature  

Temperature picture  

Vizio M Series XLED 2017 Temperature picture
TCL P Series/P607 2017 Temperature picture

Maximum Temperature 
 

99 °F (37 °C)
93 °F (34 °C)

Average Temperature 
 

93 °F (34 °C)
88 °F (31 °C)

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Build Quality  

7.0
7.0

Build quality picture  

Vizio M Series XLED 2017 Build quality picture
TCL P Series/P607 2017 Build quality picture

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Picture Quality

Contrast 
 

9.0
9.3

Checkerboard Picture  

Vizio M Series XLED 2017 Checkerboard Picture
TCL P Series/P607 2017 Checkerboard Picture

Native Contrast 
 

5,606 : 1
6,437 : 1

Contrast with local dimming 
 

5,861 : 1
7,269 : 1

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Local Dimming 
 

5.5
6.0

Local Dimming Video  

Local Dimming 
 

Yes
Yes

Backlight 
 

Full-Array
Full-Array

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SDR Peak Brightness 
 

7.5
8.5

SDR Real Scene Peak Brightness 
 

316 cd/m²
504 cd/m²

SDR Peak 2% Window 
 

178 cd/m²
334 cd/m²

SDR Peak 10% Window 
 

272 cd/m²
521 cd/m²

SDR Peak 25% Window 
 

269 cd/m²
687 cd/m²

SDR Peak 50% Window 
 

302 cd/m²
624 cd/m²

SDR Peak 100% Window 
 

321 cd/m²
567 cd/m²

SDR Sustained 2% Window 
 

178 cd/m²
332 cd/m²

SDR Sustained 10% Window 
 

270 cd/m²
519 cd/m²

SDR Sustained 25% Window 
 

268 cd/m²
684 cd/m²

SDR Sustained 50% Window 
 

301 cd/m²
621 cd/m²

SDR Sustained 100% Window 
 

320 cd/m²
563 cd/m²

SDR ABL 
 

0.035
0.039

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HDR Peak Brightness 
 

7.1
7.3

HDR Real Scene Peak Brightness 
 

407 cd/m²
489 cd/m²

HDR Peak 2% Window 
 

628 cd/m²
327 cd/m²

HDR Peak 10% Window 
 

793 cd/m²
515 cd/m²

HDR Peak 25% Window 
 

774 cd/m²
683 cd/m²

HDR Peak 50% Window 
 

431 cd/m²
623 cd/m²

HDR Peak 100% Window 
 

353 cd/m²
566 cd/m²

HDR Sustained 2% Window 
 

615 cd/m²
323 cd/m²

HDR Sustained 10% Window 
 

774 cd/m²
512 cd/m²

HDR Sustained 25% Window 
 

760 cd/m²
681 cd/m²

HDR Sustained 50% Window 
 

425 cd/m²
620 cd/m²

HDR Sustained 100% Window 
 

350 cd/m²
563 cd/m²

HDR ABL 
 

0.050
0.041

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Gray Uniformity 
 

7.2
5.8

50% Uniformity Picture  

Vizio M Series XLED 2017 50% Uniformity Picture
TCL P Series/P607 2017 50% Uniformity Picture

50% Std. Dev. 
 

4.099%
5.950%

50% DSE 
 

0.184%
0.250%

5% Uniformity Picture  

Vizio M Series XLED 2017 5% Uniformity Picture
TCL P Series/P607 2017 5% Uniformity Picture

5% Std. Dev. 
 

0.938%
1.644%

5% DSE 
 

0.109%
0.135%

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Viewing Angle 
 

4.2
4.2

Viewing Angle Video  

Color Shift Picture  

Vizio M Series XLED 2017 Color Shift Picture
TCL P Series/P607 2017 Color Shift Picture

Color Shift 
 

18°
20°

Brightness Picture  

Vizio M Series XLED 2017 Brightness Picture
TCL P Series/P607 2017 Brightness Picture

Brightness 
 

30°
32°

Black Level Picture  

Vizio M Series XLED 2017 Black Level Picture
TCL P Series/P607 2017 Black Level Picture

Black Level 
 

18°
11°

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Black Uniformity 
 

8.8
6.8

Native Black Uniformity Picture  

Vizio M Series XLED 2017 Native Black Uniformity Picture
TCL P Series/P607 2017 Native Black Uniformity Picture

Native Std. Dev. 
 

0.625%
1.774%

Black Uniformity Picture with Local Dimming  

Vizio M Series XLED 2017 Black Uniformity Picture with Local Dimming
TCL P Series/P607 2017 Black Uniformity Picture with Local Dimming

Std. Dev. w/ L.D. 
 

0.928%
0.837%

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Reflections 
 

7.1
7.6

Reflections Picture  

Vizio M Series XLED 2017 Reflections Picture
TCL P Series/P607 2017 Reflections Picture

Average Room Off Picture  

Vizio M Series XLED 2017 Average Room Off Picture
TCL P Series/P607 2017 Average Room Off Picture

Bright Room Off Picture  

Vizio M Series XLED 2017 Bright Room Off Picture
TCL P Series/P607 2017 Bright Room Off Picture

Screen Finish 
 

Semi-gloss
Semi-gloss

Total Reflections 
 

6.3%
5.7%

Indirect Reflections 
 

0.9%
0.6%

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Pre Calibration 
 

8.5
7.8

Pre Calibration Picture  

Vizio M Series XLED 2017 Pre Calibration Picture
TCL P Series/P607 2017 Pre Calibration Picture

Pre Gamma Curve Picture  

Vizio M Series XLED 2017 Pre Gamma Curve Picture
TCL P Series/P607 2017 Pre Gamma Curve Picture

Pre Color Picture  

Vizio M Series XLED 2017 Pre Color Picture
TCL P Series/P607 2017 Pre Color Picture

Picture Mode 
 

Calibrated Dark
Movie

White Balance dE 
 

2.14
3.04

Color dE 
 

2.02
2.34

Gamma 
 

2.20
2.13

Color Temperature 
 

6,167 K
5,959 K

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Post Calibration 
 

9.5
9.7

Post Calibration Picture  

Vizio M Series XLED 2017 Post Calibration Picture
TCL P Series/P607 2017 Post Calibration Picture

Post Gamma Curve Picture  

Vizio M Series XLED 2017 Post Gamma Curve Picture
TCL P Series/P607 2017 Post Gamma Curve Picture

Post Color Picture  

Vizio M Series XLED 2017 Post Color Picture
TCL P Series/P607 2017 Post Color Picture

Picture Mode 
 

Calibrated Dark
Movie

White Balance dE 
 

0.13
0.15

Color dE 
 

1.08
0.65

Gamma 
 

2.20
2.19

Color Temperature 
 

6,502 K
6,508 K

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480p Input 
 

7.0
8.0

480p Picture  

Vizio M Series XLED 2017 480p Picture
TCL P Series/P607 2017 480p Picture

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720p Input 
 

7.0
8.0

720p Picture  

Vizio M Series XLED 2017 720p Picture
TCL P Series/P607 2017 720p Picture

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1080p Input 
 

9.0
9.0

1080p Picture  

Vizio M Series XLED 2017 1080p Picture
TCL P Series/P607 2017 1080p Picture

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4k Input 
 

10
9.5

4k Picture  

Vizio M Series XLED 2017 4k Picture
TCL P Series/P607 2017 4k Picture

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Color Gamut 
 

7.5
7.9

Wide Color Gamut 
 

Yes
Yes

Color Gamut DCI-P3 Picture  

Vizio M Series XLED 2017 Color Gamut DCI-P3 Picture
TCL P Series/P607 2017 Color Gamut DCI-P3 Picture

DCI P3 xy 
 

81.60%
89.40%

DCI P3 uv 
 

88.29%
91.88%

Color Gamut Rec.2020 Picture  

Vizio M Series XLED 2017 Color Gamut Rec.2020 Picture
TCL P Series/P607 2017 Color Gamut Rec.2020 Picture

Rec 2020 xy 
 

60.45%
65.23%

Rec 2020 uv 
 

70.01%
68.84%

EOTF  

Vizio M Series XLED 2017 EOTF
TCL P Series/P607 2017 EOTF

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Color Volume 
 

6.1
7.2

P3 Color Volume ITP Picture  

Vizio M Series XLED 2017 P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
TCL P Series/P607 2017 P3 Color Volume ITP Picture

Normalized DCI P3 Coverage ITP 
 

77.9%
77.6%

10,000 cd/m² DCI P3 Coverage ITP 
 

40.7%
32.5%

2020 Color Volume ITP Picture  

Vizio M Series XLED 2017 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
TCL P Series/P607 2017 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture

Normalized Rec 2020 Coverage ITP 
 

43.1%
64.7%

10,000 cd/m² Rec 2020 Coverage ITP 
 

22.6%
27.2%

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Gradient 
 

8.5
8.3

Gradient Picture  

Vizio M Series XLED 2017 Gradient Picture
TCL P Series/P607 2017 Gradient Picture

Color Depth 
 

10 Bit
10 Bit

Red (Std. Dev.) 
 

0.096
0.096

Green (Std. Dev.) 
 

0.107
0.094

Blue (Std. Dev.) 
 

0.086
0.091

Gray (Std. Dev.) 
 

0.094
0.115

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Temporary Image Retention 
 

10
10

Image Retention Picture  

Vizio M Series XLED 2017 Image Retention Picture
TCL P Series/P607 2017 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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Pixels  

Pixels Picture  

Vizio M Series XLED 2017 Pixels Picture
TCL P Series/P607 2017 Pixels Picture

Type  

LED
LED

Sub-Type 
 

VA
VA

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Motion

Response Time 
 

7.9
8.8

Motion Blur Picture  

Vizio M Series XLED 2017 Motion Blur Picture
TCL P Series/P607 2017 Motion Blur Picture

Response Time Chart  

Vizio M Series XLED 2017 Response Time Chart
TCL P Series/P607 2017 Response Time Chart

80% Response Time 
 

6.6 ms
5.2 ms

100% Response Time 
 

18.3 ms
12.1 ms

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Flicker-Free 
 

7.9
4.0

Backlight chart 
 

Vizio M Series XLED 2017 Backlight chart
TCL P Series/P607 2017 Backlight chart

Flicker-Free 
 

No
No

PWM Dimming Frequency 
 

480 Hz
120 Hz

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Black Frame Insertion (BFI) 
 

9.2
5.4

BFI Picture  

Vizio M Series XLED 2017 BFI Picture
TCL P Series/P607 2017 BFI Picture

BFI Frequency Picture  

Vizio M Series XLED 2017 BFI Frequency Picture
TCL P Series/P607 2017 BFI Frequency Picture

Optional BFI 
 

Yes
No

Min Flicker for 60 fps 
 

60 Hz
120 Hz

60 Hz for 60 fps 
 

Yes
No

120 Hz for 120 fps 
 

N/A
N/A

Min Flicker for 60 fps in Game Mode 
 

60 Hz
120 Hz

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Motion Interpolation 
 

0.0
0.0

Motion Interpolation (30 fps) Picture  

Vizio M Series XLED 2017 Motion Interpolation (30 fps) Picture
TCL P Series/P607 2017 Motion Interpolation (30 fps) Picture

Motion Interpolation (30 fps) 
 

No
No

Motion Interpolation (60 fps) Picture  

Vizio M Series XLED 2017 Motion Interpolation (60 fps) Picture
TCL P Series/P607 2017 Motion Interpolation (60 fps) Picture

Motion Interpolation (60 fps) 
 

No
No

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Stutter 
 

8.2
7.1

Frame Hold Time @ 24 fps 
 

23.4 ms
29.6 ms

Frame Hold Time @ 60 fps 
 

0.0 ms
4.6 ms

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24p Judder 
 

7.8
5.6

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
No

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Variable Refresh Rate 
 

0.0
0.0

Native Refresh Rate 
 

60 Hz
60 Hz

Variable Refresh Rate 
 

No
No

4k VRR Maximum 
 

N/A
N/A

4k VRR Minimum 
 

N/A
N/A

1080p VRR Maximum 
 

N/A
N/A

1080p VRR Minimum 
 

N/A
N/A

VRR Supported Connectors 
 

N/A
N/A

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Inputs

Input Lag 
 

7.0
9.7

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

49.3 ms
13.9 ms

1080p @ 60Hz + HDR 
 

49.4 ms
14.0 ms

1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode 
 

66.0 ms
47.8 ms

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

N/A
N/A

4k @ 60Hz 
 

47.3 ms
14.2 ms

4k @ 60Hz + HDR 
 

47.8 ms
14.2 ms

4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 
 

47.3 ms
14.2 ms

4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 + 8 bit HDR 
 

47.1 ms
14.2 ms

4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode 
 

63.9 ms
32.1 ms

4k With Interpolation 
 

N/A
N/A

4k @ 120 Hz 
 

N/A
N/A

4k with Variable Refresh Rate 
 

N/A
N/A

1080p with Variable Refresh Rate 
 

N/A
N/A

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Supported Resolutions 
 

6.7
8.3

Resolution  

4k
4k

1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 
 

Yes
Yes

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

No
No

1440p @ 60Hz 
 

No
Yes

4k @ 30Hz @ 4:4:4 
 

Yes
Yes

4k @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 
 

Yes
Yes

4k @ 120Hz 
 

No
No

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Side Inputs  

Side Inputs Picture  

Vizio M Series XLED 2017 Side Inputs Picture
TCL P Series/P607 2017 Side Inputs Picture

Rear Inputs  

Rear Inputs Picture  

Vizio M Series XLED 2017 Rear Inputs Picture
TCL P Series/P607 2017 Rear Inputs Picture

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Total Inputs  

HDMI  

4
3

USB  

2
1

Digital Optical Audio Out  

1
1

Analog Audio Out 3.5mm  

0
2

Analog Audio Out RCA  

1
0

Component In  

1
0

Composite In  

0
1 (incl. adapter)

Tuner (Cable/Ant)  

0
1

Ethernet  

1
1

DisplayPort  

0
0

IR In  

0
0

SD/SDHC  

0
0

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Inputs Specifications  

HDR10 
 

Yes
Yes

Dolby Vision 
 

Yes
Yes

HLG 
 

Yes
No

3D 
 

No
No

5.1 Passthrough ARC Dolby Digital 
 

Yes
Yes

5.1 Passthrough ARC DTS 
 

Yes
Yes

5.1 Passthrough Optical Dolby Digital 
 

Yes
Yes

5.1 Passthrough Optical DTS 
 

Yes
Yes

HDMI 2.0 Full Bandwidth 
 

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

HDMI 2.1 Full Bandwidth 
 

No
No

ARC 
 

Yes (HDMI 1)
Yes (HDMI 3)

USB 3.0 
 

No
No

HDCP 2.2  

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

CEC  

Yes
Yes

MHL  

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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Sound Quality

Frequency Response 
 

6.3
4.4

Frequency Response  

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Low-Frequency Extension 
 

142.54 Hz
142.54 Hz

Std. Dev. @ 70 
 

3.49 dB
6.21 dB

Std. Dev. @ 80 
 

3.60 dB
6.57 dB

Std. Dev. @ Max 
 

5.44 dB
8.45 dB

Max 
 

89.4 dB SPL
84.2 dB SPL

Dynamic Range Compression 
 

3.75 dB
4.43 dB

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Distortion 
 

6.6
6.3

Total Harmonic Distortion 
 

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Weighted THD @ 80 
 

0.131
0.137

Weighted THD @ Max 
 

10.517
0.971

IMD @ 80 
 

1.41%
7.39%

IMD @ Max 
 

6.67%
19.37%

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Smart Features

Interface 
 

7.0
8.0

Smart TV Picture  

Vizio M Series XLED 2017 Smart TV Picture
TCL P Series/P607 2017 Smart TV Picture

Smart OS  

SmartCast
Roku TV

Version  

1.27
7.7

Ease of Use 
 

Easy
Easy

Smoothness 
 

Not Smooth
Very Smooth

Time Taken to Select YouTube 
 

15 s
3 s

Time Taken to Change Backlight 
 

4 s
5 s

Advanced Options 
 

Many
Many

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Ad-Free 
 

10
10

Ads Picture  

Vizio M Series XLED 2017 Ads Picture
TCL P Series/P607 2017 Ads Picture

Ads 
 

No
No

Opt-out 
 

N/A
N/A

Suggested Content in Home 
 

Yes
Yes

Opt-out of Suggested Content 
 

No
No

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Apps and Features 
 

6.5
8.0

Apps Picture  

Vizio M Series XLED 2017 Apps Picture
TCL P Series/P607 2017 Apps Picture

App Selection 
 

Many
Many

App Smoothness 
 

Not Smooth
Average

Cast Capable 
 

Yes
Yes

USB Drive Playback 
 

Yes
Yes

USB Drive HDR Playback 
 

No
Yes

HDR in Netflix 
 

Yes
Yes

HDR in Amazon Video 
 

No
Yes

HDR in YouTube 
 

No
Yes

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Remote 
 

6.0
7.0

Remote Picture  

Vizio M Series XLED 2017 Remote Picture
TCL P Series/P607 2017 Remote Picture

Size 
 

Medium
Small

Voice Control 
 

No
Search, Some Other Features

CEC Menu Control 
 

Yes
No

Other Smart Features 
 

No
Yes

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Remote App 
 

8.0
8.0

Remote App Picture  

Vizio M Series XLED 2017 Remote App Picture
TCL P Series/P607 2017 Remote App Picture

Acts as the Remote 
 

Yes
Yes

Directly Launches Apps and Inputs 
 

Inputs Only
Both

Inputs Text in YouTube 
 

N/A
No

Inputs Text in Netflix 
 

Yes
Yes

Streams Device Files 
 

No
Yes

Controls TV Settings 
 

All
Some

Voice Control 
 

No
No

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TV Controls  

Controls Picture  

Vizio M Series XLED 2017 Controls Picture
TCL P Series/P607 2017 Controls Picture

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In The Box  

In The Box Picture  

Vizio M Series XLED 2017 In The Box Picture
TCL P Series/P607 2017 In The Box Picture

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Misc  

Power Consumption  

77 W
51 W

Power Consumption (Max)  

184 W
89 W

Firmware  

3.2.13.3
7.6.2 • build 4144-30

Vizio M Series XLED 2017

TCL P Series/P607 2017

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