Vizio E500i-B1
We rated Vizio E500i-B1 as the LED TV with the best price (around $650). Besides its attractive price point, this Vizio model has some appealing upgrades this year, including full-array LED backlighting—an improvement over the edge-light variety. The screen has sixteen zones of active dimming, which enhances the contrast more so than smaller-size screens. Having more zones is an advantage because their divisions are less visible. The colors are also improved from the backlighting, with less washout and uniformity problems. We also noticed reduced judder and motion blur, thanks to the 120Hz refresh rate and a 180 Clear Action Rate feature. The E series also offers Vizio Internet Apps Plus for the first time.
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Strengths
Very thin bezels (10mm) compared to previous E-series models, giving TV a frameless appearance Very lightweight overall package Calibration gets the best out of this value display Offers several picture modes, each with advantages The speakers are loud and clear The black detail feature boosts contrast and black saturation Weaknesses The fan makes a clicking noise when the TV is shut off When TV is on, we could hear a high-pitched hum from the display Standard definition programming had aspect ratio issues Side-angle viewing is lacking (but not much different from other LED TVs) Quickspecs Full HD 1080p 50 inches diagonally 802.11n Wi-Fi built in 4 HDMI, 1 USB inputs 44.10”W x 27.46”H x 8.64”D |
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Steve Holdgren is an engineer by trade and has worked for some of the largest energy related engineering firms in the world with his latest stint in Switzerland. He holds a degree is mechanical engineering… See more about Steve |
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