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Vizio M-Series M50Q6-J01 50"
Quantum Color QLED and a full array backlight deliver over a billion colors with strong uniformity, while Dolby Vision Bright Mode enhances HDR depth and saturation. The V-Gaming Engine supports AMD FreeSync, ALLM, and a dedicated gaming menu for responsive 60Hz console play on a budget. This 50-inch TV is best for streamers wanting vivid 4K HDR picture quality without a premium price tag.
Screen 50"
Resolution 4K
Panel QLED
Refresh 60 Hz
HDR Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG
smart platform SmartCast
dolby vision Yes
hdmi version 2.1
45 Overall Score
Price $300
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong hdr (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong social proof (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average display (32nd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 50" |
| Resolution | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED |
| Backlight | QLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Picture Quality
| Color Gamut | Quantum Color |
| Motion Tech | V-Gaming Engine |
| Processor | IQ Active Processor |
HDR
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | Yes |
| HDR10+ | Yes |
| HLG | Yes |
Gaming
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| VRR | AMD FreeSync |
| ALLM | Yes |
| Game Mode | Yes |
Smart TV
| Platform | SmartCast |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay 2, Chromecast |
Audio
| eARC | Yes |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 |
Power & Size
| Weight | 12.3 kg / 27.0 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Vizio M-Series M50Q6-J01 50" | Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 | Hisense U7 Series 75U75QG | Samsung QN85D | TCL QM7K Series 55QM7K | LG C5 OLED55C5PUA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 50 | 55 | 75 | 75 | 55 | 55 |
| Resolution | 4K | 3840x2160 | 4K | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Panel Type | QLED | Mini-LED | Mini-LED | Neo QLED | Mini-LED | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 60 | 120 | 165 | 120 | 144 | 120 |
| Hdr | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Smart Platform | SmartCast | Google TV | Google TV | Tizen | Google TV | webOS |
| Dolby Vision | true | true | true | false | true | true |
| Dolby Atmos | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Hdmi Version | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | HDR | Audio | Smart | Gaming | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Picture Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vizio M-Series M50Q6-J01 50" | 95.5 | 38.7 | 57.1 | 56.3 | 32.1 | 49.4 | 68.2 | 36 |
| Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 Compare | 97 | 91.8 | 90.2 | 78.6 | 79.1 | 93 | 87.9 | 93.6 |
| Hisense U7 Series 75U75QG Compare | 91.3 | 93.4 | 95.8 | 95 | 49 | 96.7 | 87.9 | 97.8 |
| Samsung QN85D Compare | 84.8 | 88.9 | 93.4 | 78.6 | 90.1 | 89 | 87.9 | 79.1 |
| TCL QM7K Series 55QM7K Compare | 91.3 | 68.9 | 97.5 | 93.4 | 79.1 | 89 | 87.9 | 98.1 |
| LG C5 OLED55C5PUA Compare | 76.1 | 84.7 | 90.2 | 99.2 | 87.7 | 98.7 | 94.4 | 36 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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