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- Inputs
- Sound Quality
- Smart Features
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Vizio P Series Quantum 2018 vs LG SM9500
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Vizio P Series Quantum 2018
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TypeLED
Sub-TypeVA
Resolution4k
TypeLED
Sub-TypeIPS
Resolution4k
Variants
- PQ65-F1 (65")
- 65SM9500PUA (65")
Our Verdict
Vizio P Series Quantum 2018
LG SM9500
The LG SM9500 and the Vizio P Series Quantum have different panels, each with their advantages and disadvantages. The LG has an IPS panel and is more suitable if you have a large room with wide seating arrangement and prefer to watch TV in a dim or a bright room, as its dark room performance is just decent. The Vizio, on the other hand, is more suitable if you watch TV in a dark room, as it can deliver excellent dark room performance, but you must sit straight in front to enjoy the most accurate image.
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Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
8.2
7.7
Contrast
9.2
6.7
Local Dimming
8.0
5.0
Black Uniformity
8.7
5.1
Viewing Angle
5.1
7.6
Gray Uniformity
7.6
6.1
Full Comparison
Market Context
Market Context
Design
Style
8.5
9.5
Design Picture
Curved
No
No
Stand
Stand Picture
Back
Back Picture
Wall Mount
VESA 400x400
VESA 300x300
Borders
Borders Picture
Borders
0.35" (0.9 cm)
0.47" (1.2 cm)
Thickness
Thickness Picture
Max Thickness
2.72" (6.9 cm)
2.56" (6.5 cm)
Build Quality
8.0
8.0
Build quality picture
Picture Quality
Contrast
9.2
6.7
Checkerboard Picture
Native Contrast
6,084 : 1
1,234 : 1
Contrast with local dimming
15,329 : 1
2,398 : 1
Local Dimming
8.0
5.0
Local Dimming Video
Local Dimming
Yes
Yes
Backlight
Full-Array
Full-Array
SDR Peak Brightness
9.2
8.8
SDR Real Scene Peak Brightness
846 cd/m²
695 cd/m²
SDR Peak 2% Window
2,016 cd/m²
558 cd/m²
SDR Peak 10% Window
2,367 cd/m²
624 cd/m²
SDR Peak 25% Window
1,601 cd/m²
657 cd/m²
SDR Peak 50% Window
1,289 cd/m²
688 cd/m²
SDR Peak 100% Window
798 cd/m²
691 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 2% Window
1,977 cd/m²
557 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 10% Window
2,310 cd/m²
624 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 25% Window
1,596 cd/m²
657 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 50% Window
1,250 cd/m²
688 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 100% Window
795 cd/m²
689 cd/m²
SDR ABL
0.054
0.012
HDR Peak Brightness
9.3
8.3
HDR Real Scene Peak Brightness
1,368 cd/m²
804 cd/m²
HDR Peak 2% Window
2,132 cd/m²
1,190 cd/m²
HDR Peak 10% Window
2,433 cd/m²
1,587 cd/m²
HDR Peak 25% Window
1,449 cd/m²
1,227 cd/m²
HDR Peak 50% Window
1,094 cd/m²
970 cd/m²
HDR Peak 100% Window
826 cd/m²
766 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 2% Window
2,101 cd/m²
463 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 10% Window
2,395 cd/m²
633 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 25% Window
1,443 cd/m²
700 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 50% Window
1,088 cd/m²
749 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 100% Window
822 cd/m²
765 cd/m²
HDR ABL
0.055
0.028
Gray Uniformity
7.6
6.1
50% Uniformity Picture
50% Std. Dev.
3.455%
6.502%
50% DSE
0.163%
0.234%
5% Uniformity Picture
5% Std. Dev.
1.258%
0.852%
5% DSE
0.109%
0.116%
Viewing Angle
5.1
7.6
Viewing Angle Video
Chroma Graph
Color Washout
22°
29°
Hue Graph
Color Shift
20°
64°
Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss
32°
34°
Black Level Raise
15°
70°
Gamma Shift
15°
43°
Black Uniformity
8.7
5.1
Native Black Uniformity Picture
Native Std. Dev.
0.793%
2.464%
Black Uniformity Picture with Local Dimming
Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
0.498%
3.013%
Reflections
8.8
8.3
Reflections Picture
Average Room Off Picture
Bright Room Off Picture
Screen Finish
Glossy
Semi-gloss
Total Reflections
2.3%
3.4%
Indirect Reflections
0.2%
0.5%
Calculated Direct Reflections
2.1%
2.9%
Pre Calibration
7.5
8.8
Pre White Balance Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
White Balance dE
3.18
1.54
Color dE
2.68
1.85
Gamma
2.27
2.11
Color Temperature
6,032 K
6,463 K
Picture Mode
Calibrated Dark
Expert (Dark Room)
Color Temp Setting
Normal
Warm 2
Gamma Setting
2.2
2.2
Post Calibration
9.7
9.4
Post White Balance Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
White Balance dE
0.23
0.16
Color dE
0.64
1.49
Gamma
2.20
2.20
Color Temperature
6,497 K
6,564 K
White Balance Calibration
11 point
22 point
Color Calibration
Yes
Yes
Auto-Calibration Function
No
Yes
480p Input
7.0
8.0
480p Picture
720p Input
7.0
8.0
720p Picture
1080p Input
9.0
9.0
1080p Picture
4k Input
10
10
4k Picture
8k Input
0.0
0.0
8k Picture
Pixels
Pixels Picture
Type
LED
LED
Sub-Type
VA
IPS
Color Gamut
8.8
8.0
Wide Color Gamut
Yes
Yes
Color Gamut DCI-P3 Picture
DCI P3 xy
97.04%
88.11%
DCI P3 uv
97.99%
94.33%
Color Gamut Rec.2020 Picture
Rec 2020 xy
76.30%
65.41%
Rec 2020 uv
80.94%
73.03%
EOTF
Color Volume
8.1
7.0
P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
Normalized DCI P3 Coverage ITP
88.6%
79.2%
10,000 cd/m² DCI P3 Coverage ITP
64.4%
48.3%
2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
Normalized Rec 2020 Coverage ITP
73.1%
60.5%
10,000 cd/m² Rec 2020 Coverage ITP
53.3%
36.8%
Gradient
7.2
9.2
Gradient Picture
Color Depth
10 Bit
10 Bit
Red (Std. Dev.)
0.135
0.079
Green (Std. Dev.)
0.143
0.082
Blue (Std. Dev.)
0.102
0.075
Gray (Std. Dev.)
0.150
0.048
Temporary Image Retention
10
7.0
Image Retention Picture
IR after 0 min recovery
0.00%
1.06%
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%
Permanent Burn-In Risk
10
10
Permanent Burn-In Risk
No
No
Motion
Response Time
8.7
7.7
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Chart
80% Response Time
3.1 ms
5.4 ms
100% Response Time
9.5 ms
13.4 ms
Flicker-Free
4.0
4.0
Backlight chart
Flicker-Free
No
No
PWM Dimming Frequency
120 Hz
120 Hz
Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
10
10
BFI Picture
BFI Frequency Picture
Optional BFI
Yes
Yes
Min Flicker for 60 fps
60 Hz
60 Hz
60 Hz for 60 fps
Yes
Yes
120 Hz for 120 fps
Yes
Yes
Min Flicker for 60 fps in Game Mode
60 Hz
60 Hz
Motion Interpolation
Motion Interpolation (30 fps) Picture
Motion Interpolation (30 fps)
Yes
Yes
Motion Interpolation (60 fps) Picture
Motion Interpolation (60 fps)
Yes
Yes
Stutter
6.7
7.4
Frame Hold Time @ 24 fps
32.2 ms
28.3 ms
Frame Hold Time @ 60 fps
7.2 ms
3.3 ms
24p Judder
7.8
10
Judder-Free 24p
Yes
Yes
Judder-Free 24p via 60p
No
Yes
Judder-Free 24p via 60i
No
Yes
Judder-Free 24p via Native Apps
Yes
Yes
Variable Refresh Rate
0.0
8.2
Native Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
No
Yes
HDMI Forum VRR
No
Yes
FreeSync
No
No
G-SYNC Compatible
No
Yes
4k VRR Maximum
N/A
60 Hz
4k VRR Minimum
No VRR support
48 Hz
1080p VRR Maximum
N/A
120 Hz
1080p VRR Minimum
No VRR support
< 20 Hz
1440p VRR Maximum
N/A
120 Hz
1440p VRR Minimum
No VRR support
< 20 Hz
VRR Supported Connectors
No VRR support
HDMI
Inputs
Input Lag
8.3
8.8
1080p @ 60 Hz
15.6 ms
13.7 ms
1080p @ 60 Hz Outside Game Mode
82.2 ms
84.4 ms
1440p @ 60 Hz
N/A
14.2 ms
4k @ 60 Hz
15.4 ms
13.7 ms
4k @ 60 Hz + 10 bit HDR
27.6 ms
13.7 ms
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4
26.9 ms
13.7 ms
4k @ 60 Hz Outside Game Mode
82.2 ms
84.3 ms
4k @ 60 Hz With Interpolation
76.3 ms
84.3 ms
8k @ 60 Hz
N/A
N/A
1080p @ 120 Hz
10.6 ms
7.0 ms
1440p @ 120 Hz
N/A
7.1 ms
4k @ 120 Hz
N/A
N/A
1080p with Variable Refresh Rate
N/A
6.1 ms
1440p with VRR
N/A
6.5 ms
4k with VRR
N/A
15.6 ms
8k with VRR
N/A
N/A
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
No
Yes
Supported Resolutions
8.3
9.6
Resolution
4k
4k
1080p @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 120 Hz
Yes (native support)
Yes (native support)
1440p @ 60 Hz
No
Yes (forced resolution required)
1440p @ 120 Hz
No
Yes (native support)
4k @ 60 Hz
Yes
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
Yes
4k @ 120 Hz
No
Yes (native support)
8k @ 30 Hz or 24 Hz
No
No
8k @ 60 Hz
No
No
Input Photos
Side Inputs Picture
Rear Inputs Picture
Total Inputs
HDMI
5
4
USB
1
3
Digital Optical Audio Out
1
1
Analog Audio Out 3.5mm
0
0
Analog Audio Out RCA
1
0
Component In
1 (shared)
0
Composite In
1 (shared)
1 (incl. adapter)
Tuner (Cable/Ant)
1
1
Ethernet
1
1
DisplayPort
0
0
IR In
0
0
SD/SDHC
0
0
Inputs Specifications
HDR10
Yes
Yes
HDR10+
No
No
Dolby Vision
Yes
Yes
HLG
Yes
Yes
3D
No
No
HDMI 2.0 Full Bandwidth
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
HDMI 2.1
No
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
CEC
Yes
Yes
HDCP 2.2
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4,5)
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
USB 3.0
No
No
Variable Analog Audio Out
Yes
No
Wi-Fi Support
Yes (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)
Yes (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)
Audio Passthrough
ARC
Yes (HDMI 1)
Yes (HDMI 2)
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
Sound Quality
Frequency Response
6.4
6.8
Frequency Response
Low-Frequency Extension
119.87 Hz
71.27 Hz
Std. Dev. @ 70
3.16 dB
3.38 dB
Std. Dev. @ 80
3.43 dB
3.84 dB
Std. Dev. @ Max
5.56 dB
6.40 dB
Max
88.2 dB SPL
87.9 dB SPL
Dynamic Range Compression
4.54 dB
5.74 dB
Distortion
7.7
6.8
Total Harmonic Distortion
Weighted THD @ 80
0.084
0.118
Weighted THD @ Max
0.253
0.610
IMD @ 80
0.50%
8.60%
IMD @ Max
3.20%
6.22%
Smart Features
Interface
7.0
8.5
Smart TV Picture
Smart OS
SmartCast
WebOS
Version
1.27
4.6
Ease of Use
Easy
Easy
Smoothness
Not Smooth
Average
Time Taken to Select YouTube
21 s
2 s
Time Taken to Change Backlight
3 s
6 s
Advanced Options
Many
Many
Ad-Free
10
0.0
Ads Picture
Ads
No
Yes
Opt-out
No Add
No
Suggested Content in Home
Yes
Yes
Opt-out of Suggested Content
No
No
Apps and Features
6.5
8.0
Apps Picture
App Selection
Great
Great
App Smoothness
Not Smooth
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
Remote
6.0
9.0
Remote Picture
Size
Medium
Large
Voice Control
No
Many Features
CEC Menu Control
Yes
Yes
Other Smart Features
No
Yes
Remote App
Vizio SmartCast Mobile
LG TV Plus
TV Controls
Controls Picture
In The Box
In The Box Picture
Misc
Power Consumption
87 W
53 W
Power Consumption (Max)
292 W
212 W
Firmware
1.0.18.4
03.60.02
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