Vizio Quantum VQD43M-0801 43"

★★★★☆ 4.2 (252)

Quantum Color QLED technology delivers over a billion colors with Dolby Vision HDR10+ support, while 120fps at 1080p gaming with HDMI 2.1 VRR ensures smooth, low-latency play. The bundled protection plan and included HDMI cable add practical value, complemented by Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 for robust wireless connectivity. This 43-inch display is best for console and PC gamers seeking responsive Full HD performance in a compact, feature-rich 4K screen.

Screen 43
Resolution 3840x2160
Panel QLED
Refresh 120 Hz
HDR Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG
dolby vision Yes
hdmi version 2.1
Vizio Quantum VQD43M-0801 43" tv
49 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong hdr (96th percentile) 96th
  • Strong gaming (79th percentile) 79th
  • Strong connectivity (77th percentile) 77th
  • Strong social proof (71th percentile) 71th

Cons

  • Below average audio (13th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Owner sentiment has improved over time
1★2★3★4★5★Q3 '24: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '24: 4.5★ · 2 reviewsQ3 '25: 3.0★ · 2 reviewsQ4 '25: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '26: 5.0★ · 2 reviews12212Q3 '24Q4 '24Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
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Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Hdr 95.8
Audio 13.2
Smart 37
Gaming 79
Display 68.6
Connectivity 76.7
Social Proof 71.2
Picture Quality 36.3

Specifications

Full Specifications

Display

Size 43"
Resolution 4K
Panel Type QLED
Backlight Direct LED
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Curved No

Picture Quality

Color Gamut Quantum Color
Motion Tech 120fps @1080p

HDR

HDR Formats Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG
Dolby Vision Yes
HDR10+ Yes
HLG Yes

Gaming

Refresh Rate 120 Hz
VRR VRR
ALLM Yes
Game Mode Yes

Smart TV

Voice Assistant Alexa
Screen Mirroring Apple AirPlay 2, Google Cast
Works With Alexa

Connectivity

HDMI Ports 3
HDMI Version 2.1
USB Ports 1
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth 5.2
Ethernet Yes
Optical Audio Yes

Power & Size

Weight 7.8 kg / 17.2 lbs

vs Competition

Spec Vizio Quantum VQD43M-0801 43" TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K Hisense U6 Series 65U65QF Samsung Neo QLED QN70F LG QNED 86QNED82AUA Sony BRAVIA 2 II K75S20M2
Screen Size 43 55 65 65 86 75
Resolution 3840x2160 4K 3840x2160 3840x2160 3840x2160 3840x2160
Panel Type QLED QLED QLED Neo QLED QLED LED
Refresh Rate 120 144 144 120 120 60
Hdr Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) HDR10+ HDR10 Pro HDR10, HLG
Smart Platform - Google TV Fire TV Tizen webOS Google TV
Dolby Vision true true true false true false
Dolby Atmos - true true true true true
Hdmi Version 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.0
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product HdrAudioSmartGamingDisplayConnectivitySocial ProofPicture Quality
Vizio Quantum VQD43M-0801 43" 95.813.2377968.676.771.236.3
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K Compare 98.88897.493.738.689.294.898.6
Hisense U6 Series 65U65QF Compare 91.68887.991.284.893.188.393.7
Samsung Neo QLED QN70F Compare 69.977.193.788.486.489.288.379.2
LG QNED 86QNED82AUA Compare 5198.877.37992.791.777.584.6
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K75S20M2 Compare 62.881.584.138.276.781.282.369.2

Price

Value & Pricing

From $158 1 offers across 1 retailers
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$158

Usage Scores

Overall (48.9)Budget (44.5)Gaming (64.6)Movies (42.5)Sports (51.4)Outdoor (33.2)Portable (50.3)Corporate (41.4)Streaming (54.6)Smart Home (45.7)

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