In June, Vizio announced pricing for its much awaited debut 4K OLED HDR Smart TV model, but would not commit to a release date. Now we know when you can get them: right now.
Both the $ 1,300 55-inch model and the $ 2,000 65-inch model are available on Best Buy, with a $ 100 discount on each until October 9.
Vizio's OLED TVs set a new benchmark in terms of price, with LG's most affordable 55-inch OLED, $ 1,600 BX Series (one of the best OLED TV deals around) coming in at $ 300 under its regular price The ones are 55-inch models.
The new TVs support almost all major HDR formats (Dolby Vision, HLG, HDR10 and HDR10 +) and are equipped with Vijeo's new programming engine. Curiously, although you'll be able to hear Dolby Atmos sound, if you buy Atmos-capable speakers like Vizio's $ 1,000 Elevate soundbar, OLED TVs themselves are not Dolby Atmos compatible.
According to a Vizio spokesperson, the Elevate soundbar will not be released until later in October.
These models are equipped with four HDMI 2.1 ports, which can support 4K video up to 120 frames per second; They also support variable refresh rate (VRR) for better compatibility with modern game consoles and PC gaming.
Like other Vizio TVs, these OLED models use the company's Smartcast software to download apps from streaming providers such as Netflix and Disney +, and bake into Chromecast and Apple's AirPlay 2 technology for compatibility with all major devices. Huh.
Tips Clear is yet to receive one of Vizio's OLED TVs for testing, so we can't comment on how well they perform that Vizio is buying its OLED panels from LG Display - the same source LG Electronics and Sony uses for their OLED models - it's safe to say that they should have very good picture quality.
The real question is, does this picture quality look so good that it's worth saving yourself an extra $ 300 over the price of the LG BX series? We will let you know as soon as we publish our in-depth review.
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