Vizio P652ui-B2 4K Ultra HD TV
MSRP $1989.00
“If you’re looking for the best value in 4K TVs right now, you’ve found it, but not for long.”
Avg
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Solid black levels
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High brightness
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It supports 4K streaming applications
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Big bang for your buck factor
Against
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The color out of the box is very poor
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Much of the image processing must be disabled
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Unimpressive upscaling of non-HD sources
A few weeks ago, this review went completely off the rails. The problem: Its just-announced M-series lineup makes the subject of this review, the P-series, look unnecessary.
Once Vizio’s higher-end 1080p HD TV line, the M-Series has been redefined and now offers 4K resolution in a sleek and slim package, equipped with a 32-zone full-array, local backlight dimming system. The new lineup is also more aggressively priced, with the 65-inch M-Series going for $1,700 (MSRP), while the 65-inch P-Series is asking $2,000 (MSRP).
So what do you get from the (slightly) older P-series for an extra $300? In short: more local dimming zones and, therefore, better black levels and screen uniformity. Whether that extra three Benjamins is worth it will depend entirely on what kind of TV viewer you are. If you’re a video geek on a budget, the Vizio P-series is the the way to go right now. But if you consider yourself a more casual viewer, we suggest putting that bit of spare change towards the new M-series.
Out of the box
It’s a nice looking 4K UHD TV with really solid black levels, stunning brightness and easy access.
It exists on purpose un– the flashy atmosphere of the P-series aesthetics that we appreciate. There is no chrome strip around the frame, the TV stand is not shaped to resemble an ocean wave… the TV is simple, modest and handsome in an unpretentious way. When you look down on it, all you see is black, a dark bezel that practically blends into the screen, Vizio’s moniker tucked modestly into the lower right corner.
Boxed with a 68-lb. the television is Vizio’s two-sided remote control (with a QWERTY keyboard on the back) and a TV stand and hardware – not much really. Actually, we’re interested in what’s not in the box: the 3D glasses. That’s because this TV doesn’t support 3D, a fact we welcome. Why force people to pay for technology they will never use?
Features
Looking at the feature list, Vizio’s P-series seems to be all about horsepower. The 65-inch model we tested has 64 zones of local dimming, a “V6” processor consisting of a quad-core GPU with a dual-core CPU, an exhaustive list of proprietary processing including a 4K upscaling engine and pixel processing designed to display sharper, brighter images no artifacts and the ability to deliver 1.07 billion colors. The P-Series also offers 802.11 ac dual-band Wi-Fi compatibility for incredibly fast wireless media streaming when used with a compatible router.
You’ll find a total of five HDMI ports on the board, three with HDCP 2.2 support, but only one (HDMI 5) capable of playing UHD video at 60 frames per second. However, you will only get one USB port. Audio support includes one set of analog audio output jacks and one digital audio output (optical).
The Vizio P-Series supports the HEVC H.265 codec for 4K UHD streaming video and comes with 4K-compatible streaming apps for Netflix, Amazon Prime Instant Video and VUDU.
Vizio dual-sided remote control that has a backlit QWERTY keyboard.
Vizio’s dual-sided remote control makes accessing those apps a little easier, and it has a backlit QWERTY keyboard for faster account and password entry. The keyboard is also useful when using the TV’s built-in web browser.
Speaking of apps, Vizio’s smart TV interface looks better every year. It still can’t touch Roku’s ease of use and intuitive browsing, but Vizio has done a lot to improve the look and feel of its interface, and we appreciate the effort.
Performance
While evaluating Vizio’s P-series, I felt conflicted. I mostly enjoyed watching TV, but when I looked at it critically, I kept noticing little flaws. It has pretty solid black levels, but it doesn’t quite match the Sony X900B. Color is decent with some adjustments, but not up to par with the Panasonic AX900. And then I realized: I’m comparing this TV to the best models I’ve reviewed over the past year. That I placed it in such a company really says something, but the fact that it costs a fraction of the price of those other models says even more.
In the end, the Vizio P-series gets high marks for delivering picture quality that deserves to be compared to the best of the best without the high price tag. But does that make it a no-brainer purchase? I’m afraid not.
Technology is constantly and rapidly evolving, so there’s no point in delaying your purchase because the next best thing is just around the corner – the next best thing will constantly coming around the corner. But with Vizi’s own M-series poised to offer even more competitive value, anyone looking at the P-series should ask themselves whether the extra zones of local dimming offered by the P-series equate to a performance boost worth the extra money. . For me, the extra dollar is worth the better black levels and more stealthy backlight dimming. But will you notice the difference? I’m not convinced you will.
That being said, I think the P-Series is a tremendous value. It’s a nice-looking 4K UHD TV with really solid black levels, stunning brightness and easy access to a growing library of 4K streaming content.
DT accessory package
Step up your game and get the most out of your gear with the following accessories hand-picked by our editors:
Oppo BDP-103 Universal Disc Player ($499)
Amazon Basics HDMI Cables 2 Pack ($9)
New Roku 3 Streaming media player ($94)
On the other hand, this Vizio color needs some serious touch up right away. Skin tones in particular are bad enough to make people look a bit orange, and reds in general are almost over-baked. I also noticed that some grays have a tinge of blue in them. But fortunately, the TV offers enough controls that an experienced calibrator with the right equipment can get it in good shape. You can also search for recommended settings on forums on the Internet and enter them yourself.
The P series has one flaw you should know: HDMI 5 is what I like to call a “4K only” input. Apart from the fact that it is the only input that accepts a 60Hz UHD signal, it does not apply any video processing to lower resolution signals. So if you connected a cable box to this input and were watching ESPN (or any other Disney-owned network, for that matter), the 720P signal fed to the TV will not be up-converted as it would be if fed to any of other HDMI inputs. Instead, save this input for a high-quality Blu-ray player with an excellent 4K converter built in (I like Oppo’s BDP-103).
Conclusion
The Vizio P-Series isn’t a videophile TV, but then again, it wasn’t designed to be. If Vizio’s goal was to deliver as much 4K UHD quality as possible while maintaining an affordable price, then it’s achieved that goal without making any offensive compromises in the process. With an elaborate backlight system, the P-series manages to provide more than just a taste of what the expensive competition has to offer, making it a very compelling choice. Just check out Vizio’s new M-series before making your final decision. You might just save a few bucks.
Tall
- Solid black levels
- High brightness
- It supports 4K streaming applications
- Big bang for your buck factor
Falls
- The color out of the box is very poor
- Much of the image processing must be disabled
- Unimpressive upscaling of non-HD sources
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Categories: GAMING
Source: newstars.edu.vn