 Money talks, and in the case of the Vizio VO47L, it talks loudly, as this bargain basement LCD display is available for less than $1400. And it's not just trash talk either; the VO47LF has decent overall performance, with reasonable color and decent motion. It's not the best performing display we've ever seen, but in terms of what you get for your money, it's a great value pick.
| Section |
The Good |
The Bad |
| Tour & Design |
Clean, stylish design with hidden speakers |
No side ports or sockets; all ports are awkward to reach |
| Performance: Summary |
Not many adjustments needed to calibrate.
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Nothing. |
| Performance: Blacks & Whites |
Strong, bright whites |
Blacks are not deep. |
| Performance: Color |
Accurate color |
Some minor glitches in colors |
| Performance: Motion |
Nothing much |
Some images look jerky and glitchy |
| Performance: Viewing Effects |
Wide viewing angle |
Video processing effects have little or no real impact |
| Remote |
Programmable remote can control other devices |
Buttons are poorly labeled and laid out |
| Audio |
Hidden speakers are adequate for everyday use |
Surround sound feature is awful |
| Connectivity |
Good range of ports |
Ports are all on the back and are awkward to reach |
| Controls & Menus |
Menu system is straightforward and easy to use |
Limited options for picture and audio tweaking |
| Formats & Media |
This is a Full HD 1080p screen |
No support for photo or video playback from cameras or camcorders |
| Power Consumption |
Average power use |
Don't turn up the backlight too far or you'll pay
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