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VIZIO M55-E0 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart HDR XLED TV Review (2017 Model)

April 10, 2017 by  
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VIZIO M55-E0 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD LED Smart TV

VIZIO M55-E0 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD LED Smart TV

Rated 4 1/2 Stars

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*New for 2017. The M-Series M55-E0 is Vizio’s fourth generation 55-inch 4K Ultra HD LED backlit Smart TV. This 4K TV has about the same resolution as the 4K Projector in your local movie theater. For 2017, the Vizio M55-E0 has a full array LED display with 32 active dimming zones. The premium XLED Plus and local dimming zones ensure better picture with deeper blacks, higher contrast, and uniform image. The premium XLED Plus The display has a 20,000,000:1 contrast ratio, 120Hz along with the 360 Clear Action Rate, provides blur free, clear motion. The 4K Ultra HD display has over eight million pixels of resolution (4x higher than Full HD). Vizio adds the XHDR Plus™ feature for High dynamic range (HDR), which gives you more shadow detail, brighter whites, and more natural colors. HDR is a great feature for this set.

SmartCast™ Mobile controls your TV with your Smartphone

VIZIO SmartCast™ TV Features: SmartCast launches apps directly from your big screen, and the SmartCast Mobile™ allows you to browse and control your favorite content from your smartphone or tablet. The Spatial Scaling Engine upconverts HD content to 4K. Sound is provided by a DTS StudioSound™ sound system. The built-in wireless Wi-Fi (802.11 AC Dual Band) gives you the fastest wireless internet connection for streaming video. You have instant access to a world of streaming movies, TV shows, music, and more. This includes Netflix (with subscription), Youtube, Hulu, Sports and more. Built-In Chromecast allows you to access thousands of Chromecast enabled APPs. Send content from your smartphone or tablet to your TV. The new SmartCast Remote allows you to easily navigate, and even go directly to an APP with the press of a button. Bluetooth® 4.1 LE enabled.


Equipped with DTS Studio Sound

The 55-Inch VIZIO M55-E0 has an Ultra Slim Design, and is only 2.5 inches thick (without the stand) and has an ultraslim bezel. 1 Component video input, and 4 HDMI inputs (one is HDMI v2.0a) for full HD connectivity for DVD players, Blu-ray, PS4, Camcorders, PCs and a range of other digital devices. Also features two 10 watt stereo speakers. 1 USB 2.0 port for digital photo/video/MP3 playback, Ethernet port.


Dimensions: 49.0″ W x 30.6″ H x 9.1″ D with stand (36.2 lbs.)
Dimensions: 49.0″ W x 28.3″ H x 2.51″ D without stand (34.2 lbs.)

Available Sizes: 75-inch, 70-inch, 65-inch, 55-inch, 50-inch


Smart-Review Commentary: For 2017, The VIZIO M-Series M55-E0 55-inch 4K Smart TV is loaded with all the latest advanced features. HDR (high dynamic range) has been added. With support for Dolby Vision™ & HDR10 standards. 4K Ultra HD has 4 times the resolution of HDTVs, and is the future of television going forward. Features include the premium Full Array Local Dimming: (local dimming gives deeper blacks and better picture), 120Hz refresh rate (reduces motion blur for fast moving movies and sports), Built-in Wireless WiFi (802.11 AC Dual Band) which is 3x faster, HEVC Decoder, along with Vizio Apps for access to Smart TV internet content including Netflix®, and hundreds more available. The biggest upgrades for the M Series M55-E0 is upgrading this series to 4K Ultra HD resolution, adding XHDR Plus™ (HDR), an upgraded V8 Eight-core processor, and its full array of LED lights. Vizio has also has a feature called Active Pixel Tuning, which adjusts the brightness of individual pixels dynamically. Audio features include DTS TruSurround to simulate surround sound with 2 speakers. The M55-E0 is Vizio’s mid-range set with 4K Ultra HD TV. It has received very good reviews and is a great value for a 55-inch 4K TV. It is a SmartReview Top Pick for 2017.

Vizio M55-E0 55-inch 65-inch 70-inch
    4K TV Features

  • *New 2017 Model
  • 4K Ultra HD
  • HDR (High Dynamic Range)
  • Xtreme Black Engine Plus
  • HEVC (H.265) Decoder
  • 2160p (3840×2160)
  • Full Array LED Backlight (32 dimming zones)
  • 120Hz Refresh Rate
  • 20,000,000 to 1 dynamic contrast
  • + Bluetooth® 4.1
  • Smart TV with Chromecast
  • Built-in Wifi (802.11 AC Dual Band)
  • Four HDMI Connections
  • V8 Eight-core processor


Vizio M-Series 2017

55-inch M55-E0
4K Ultra HD TV


2017 4K HDR Model

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(Top Rated TV)
32 Dimming Zones
Full Array Backlight



Vizio M-Series 2017

65-inch M65-E0
4K Ultra HD TV


2017 4K HDR Model

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SmartReview.com Product Rating
(Top Rated TV)
32 Dimming Zones
Full Array Backlight



Vizio M-Series 2017

70-inch M70-E3
4K Ultra HD TV


2017 4K HDR Model

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SmartReview.com Product Rating
(Top Rated TV)
32 Dimming Zones
Full Array Backlight


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