Reviews of the Vizio VF551XVT
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CNET Review
The Good: Inexpensive for a local dimming LED-based LCD; can produce extremely deep black levels; less blooming than many local dimming models; relatively accurate color; solid dejudder processing; plenty of connectivity with five HDMI and one PC input; energy efficient.
The Bad: Backlight fluctuates with program content; below-average shadow detail; fewer picture controls than some high-end HDTVs; ho-hum styling.
The Bottom Line: Sure, it has a few flaws, but nothing fatal prevents the local dimming, LED-backlit Vizio VF551XVT from exhibiting excellent LCD picture quality for the buck.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 82/100. Comparing these reviews to 208672 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 92/100 = Excellent.
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No Rating
televisioninfo.com
Review Summary: Vizio has a reputation for producing good value televisions, and the VF551XVT looks like it will probably continue the trend. We'll have to reserve judgment until we get the display into our labs for testing, but it looks like this display has the ...
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youreviewelectronics.com
Review Summary: Vizio VF551XVT. With the launch of the VF551XVT model in the summer 2009, VIZIO plans to expand its HDTV flagship through the all new XVT Series. The new 55" VF551XVT LCD TV has the latest technological introduction of LED backlight to provide a ...
Manufacturer: Vizio
Part number: VF551XVT
General
- Product type LCD TV
- Diagonal Size 55 in - Widescreen
- Dimensions & Weight Details Panel with stand - 51.6 in x 13.5 in x 35.9 in x 90.2 lbs, Panel without stand - 51.6 in x 5 in x 33.9 in x 78 lbs
Display
- Technology TFT active matrix
- LCD Backlight Technology LED Backlight technology
- Resolution 1920 x 1080
- Display Format 1080p (FullHD)
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
- Dynamic Contrast Ratio 2000000:1
- Brightness (cd/m2) 500 cd/m2
- Widescreen Modes Full, Zoom, Normal, Stretch, Panorama
- Color Depth Up to 1.06 billion colors
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- Viewing Angle 178 degrees
- Viewing Angle (Vertical) 178 degrees
- Pixel Pitch 0.630 mm
- Pixel Response Time 5 ms
- Analog Video Format NTSC
- Analog Video Signal Composite video, S-Video
- Backlight Life 40,000 hour(s)
- Comb Filter 3D digital
- V-Chip Control Yes
TV Tuner
- Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC, 8-VSB
- Analog TV Tuner NTSC
- Multi-channel Preview Picture-in-picture (PIP), Picture-out-of-picture (POP)
Video Features
- Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
- HDTV Ready Yes
- Input Video Formats 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
- Supported Computer Resolutions 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 (VGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
- Parental Channel Lock Yes
Audio System
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 15 Watt
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Surround Mode Yes
- Sound Effects SRS TruSurround HD
- Audio Controls Balance, Bass, Treble
- Output Power / Total 30 Watt
Connections
- Connector Type 4 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 3 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 1 x USB ( 4 pin USB Type A ) - Side, 1 x SPDIF output ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side, 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Side, 1 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Side, 1 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear
- PC Interface HDMI, VGA (HD-15)
Remote Control
- Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
- Supported Devices TV
Stands & Mounts
- Stand Included Yes
- Flat Panel Mount Interface 400 x 200 mm
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power AC 120/230 V
- Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 37 Watt
- Power Consumption Operational 154 Watt
- Compliant Standards EPA Energy Star 3.0, CSA, CSA-US, EIA, Bets-7
Miscellaneous
- HDCP Compatible Yes
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
- Weight (Shipping) 110.9 lbs
Sustainability
- CNET Power Saver Yes
- CNET Labs: Operational power consumption 161.95 Watt
- CNET Labs: Calibrated power consumption 99.53 Watt
- CNET Labs: Power consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.33 Watt
- CNET Labs: Estimated Annual Energy Cost 48.54 US Dollars
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
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