| Introduction |
| Editorial Note: This is a review of the Vizio VW32L. Test results are for this model, but should indicate the general performance of other sizes in the VWxxL series. The VWxxL series includes the following models: VW32L and VW37L. Read here for more details on series differences. |
The Vizio VW32L (approx. $389) is an inexpensive 720p LCD HDTV. It's certainly not going to wow you with its looks or performance, but this little TV had a few pleasant surprises for an entry-level set. |
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Tour & Design |
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| Section |
The Good |
The Bad |
| Tour & Design |
Simple design. |
Kind of ugly. |
| Blacks & Whites |
Decent resolution scaling. |
Poor black levels and contrast ratio. |
| Color Accuracy |
Good overall color performance. |
Trouble showing details in shadows. |
| Motion |
Relatively smooth motion. |
Some artifacting. |
| Viewing Effects |
Average viewing angle, for an LCD television. |
Reflective screen. |
| Remote Control |
Simple, stripped down remote. |
Too simple? Also, not programmable. |
| Connectivity |
All the ports you absolutely need. |
Only two HDMI ports. All ports very difficult to access. |
| Audio & Menus |
Simple menu structure. |
Mediocre or worse audio performance. |
| Formats & Media |
720p HDTV display. |
No multimedia capabilities. |
| Power Consumption |
Average power consumption for an LCD. |
None. |
| Other Models in the VWxxL Series |
| This is a review of the Vizio VW32L. The other sizes of HDTVs in this series should be similar in terms of performance and usability. For details about any differences, click on the image to jump to the Series Comparison page. |
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Vizio VW32LW
32 inches |
Vizio VW37L
s37 inches |
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