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Last year, Vizio TVs were hard to come by. The brand closed a $2.3 billion deal with Walmart on December 3, 2024 and spent all of 2025 flying under the radar. But Vizio has re-emerged in 2026 with a few new models that are, as you'd expect, Walmart-exclusive but do seem relatively promising.
Case in point: the new Vizio Mini LED Quantum VQM-10 Series, available in 55-, 65- and 75-inch screen sizes. We've yet to call them in for proper testing but Vizio claims they're "3x the brightness and 100x more contrast than 2025 non-QLED Vizio 4K TV models."
The quick list
The Vizio Quantum Pro brings the best Vizio has to offer to the table, providing four HDMI 2.1 ports with support for 120Hz gaming with FreeSync Premium Pro. Dolby Vision and HDR10+ also ensure your favorite entertainment looks stunning in HDR.
It might not provide the best possible picture on the block, but the Vizio V-Series does well in bringing solid coverage at an unbeatable price. With its low input latency, it also works well for gamers looking to get VRR support and 4K 120Hz gaming without a hefty investment.
The M-Series Quantum is built for the gamers, providing 240Hz support for PC players on a design that uses just one HDMI 2.1 port. It might come with middling brightness, but the Vizio M-Series does have HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support, so you can still experience HDR content like no other.
The best Vizio TVs you can buy right now
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The Best Vizio TV
Taking up after Vizio's QXM models, the Vizio Quantum Pro swoops in to steal the limelight, inviting a multitude of features and performance upgrades that make it stand out as an avid pick for any entertainment guru.
Thanks to its four total HDMI 2.1 inputs, you can expect the Vizio Quantum Pro to be among the best TVs for gaming. With a 120Hz refresh rate and Dolby Vision support, you're getting serious value at just $698 for its 65-inch model.
As for general performance, the Quantum Pro does well in its color accuracy and output. It leverages 98.9% of the Rec709 gamut in tandem with a 1.473 Delta-E score, making it ideal for everything from HBO's "Tokyo Vice" to more animated content as seen in the likes of "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End."
Read our full Vizio Quantum Pro review.
The best budget Vizio TV
Vizio's most affordable 4K smart TV offers a better bang for the buck than ever before, with a trio of HDMI 2.1 ports, support for advanced features like variable refresh rates (VRR) and voice control, along with Dolby Vision and HDR10 Plus – two HDR formats you rarely see supported on the same TV.
It's not a perfect TV, and there are some compromises made to achieve the low price, namely an unsophisticated backlight for poor brightness and HDR performance and middling (though surprisingly loud) audio. But with the best version of Vizio's SmartCast software and a small selection of popular apps, it may still be one of the best TVs for the price, with even the largest model selling for under $1,000 and most screen sizes selling for under $500.
Read our full Vizio V-Series review.
The best gaming Vizio TV
In creating the Vizio M-Series Quantum X, Vizio was attempting to bring much of the same technology found in its popular — but expensive — Vizio P-Series Quantum X to a more affordable screen. By working in quantum dots with full array local dimming, a 120Hz native refresh rate and HDMI ports with the latest spec, the M-Series Quantum X checks all the boxes.
While Hisense and TCL have their own popular gaming models, it's hard to beat a budget TV under $600 with this much horsepower. The M-Series Quantum X is robust enough to handle the PS5 and Xbox Series X, as it does have at least one HDMI 2.1 port. Plus, home cinema enjoyers can get the crisp visuals by its HDR10+ support and Dolby Vision, netting you expert HDR picture quality.
It also comes equipped with a 240Hz refresh rate when in 1080p, which is a technology gaining traction today on TCL models. Vizio was doing this back in 2021, showing its knowhow in the gaming sphere — but you will need one of the best gaming PCs to get the most adequate performance out of this feature.
Read our full Vizio M-Series Quantum X review.
What is Vizio SmartCast?
If we've had one sticking point on Vizio TVs in recent years, it's Vizio's smart TV interface, called Smartcast. Vizio TVs initially used a built-in version of Google Chromecast (before Google TV existed) as its main interface, but it eventually built its own software to provide most apps and streaming services directly on the TV.
Vizio has expanded the app selection to include all kinds of different apps, like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, HBO Max, Apple TV, Hulu, and Peacock. For many TV shoppers, that covers most of what you might need for general entertainment streaming on a smart TV.
Like many of its rivals, Vizio has also put a lot of work into building out a large catalog of free movies and TV options. Popular services, like Pluto TV and Plex — including several of the best free streaming services — offer up a healthy selection of free content available for Vizio TVs. And Vizio makes it even more accessible with WatchFree Plus, a package of free channels that's available out of the box.
Most Vizio TVs also offer a built-in casting support through Chromecast and Apple AirPlay 2, so it's easy to get content playing on the screen from your phone or tablet. Not all Vizio TVs have these features, though, so do keep your eye out when looking to nab a model.
It's also important to remember that Walmart purchased Vizio for $2.3B in 2024 primarily to gain access to Vizio's built-in Smartcast userbase. Walmat aims to leverage this platform to bolster its ads business, Walmart Connect, which accounted for nearly $4.4B of Walmart's revenue in 2024 alone.
How to choose the best Vizio TV for you?
When choosing a Vizio TV you'll have to think about specifically what kind of display you're looking for. Are you getting a TV for your bedroom? The main entertainment display? Kid's bedroom? For gaming?
Vizio TVs have a wide array of use cases, primarily because they come cheap and have tons of features baked in. While they won't exactly be on par with something like a Hisense or TCL, they have their merits — especially if you're trying to save a little.
We have a variety of helpful articles underscoring everything you need to know about buying a TV. Vizio models, in particular, are typically QLEDs, which means they use Quantum dots but don't have any Mini-LED backlighting. This means they'll either be full array or edge lit, both of which come with their own compromises.
If you're a gamer looking to get a good display without a hefty price tag, Vizio TVs are a safe bet. You'll want to look our for particular specs before you buy, like HDMI 2.1 support, variable refresh rate (VRR), and auto low latency mode (ALLM). We often include input latency in our testing, and a TV with anything under 10ms is the one you want to look for.
That being said, the Vizio Quantum Pro is the best choice in this regard. It's available in a wide range of sizes, too, so if you want a 75-inch gaming TV for under $1,000, the Quantum Pro is a sure fire hit.
If you still want excellent picture quality and solid features, the Vizio V-Series is the one to go for. These TVs wouldn't be my go-to picks to be my main entertainment system, but with their range of HDR support, like Dolby Vision and HDR10+, they're a solid option for the price.
Vizio also has a slew of other models you could go for, like its M Series and D Series TVs, but they leave a lot to be desired. We've picked the best possible Vizio TVs on the market right now, and it's unclear if Walmart will be releasing newer versions long-term.
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