{"id":351732,"date":"2021-10-12T16:00:52","date_gmt":"2021-10-12T13:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/the-king-of-the-midrange-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2021-10-12T16:00:52","modified_gmt":"2021-10-12T13:00:52","slug":"the-king-of-the-midrange-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-king-of-the-midrange-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#The King of the Midrange \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a39e84411462\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a39e84411462\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-king-of-the-midrange-review-geek\/#Heres_What_We_Like\" >Here&#8217;s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-king-of-the-midrange-review-geek\/#And_What_We_Dont\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-king-of-the-midrange-review-geek\/#Specs_as_reviewed\" >Specs (as reviewed)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-king-of-the-midrange-review-geek\/#Design_and_Remote_Its_a_TV_That_You_Can_Talk_To\" >Design and Remote: It\u2019s a TV That You Can Talk To<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-king-of-the-midrange-review-geek\/#Display_Mostly_Color-Accurate_and_Huge\" >Display: (Mostly) Color-Accurate and Huge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-king-of-the-midrange-review-geek\/#SmartCast_and_Performance_Not_the_Worst_TV_OS_but_Not_Best_Either\" >SmartCast and Performance: Not the Worst TV OS, but Not Best, Either<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-king-of-the-midrange-review-geek\/#Conclusion_A_Humdinger_of_a_TV_for_a_Touch_Over_a_Grand\" >Conclusion: A Humdinger of a TV for a Touch Over a Grand<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-king-of-the-midrange-review-geek\/#Heres_What_We_Like-2\" >Here\u2019s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-king-of-the-midrange-review-geek\/#And_What_We_Dont-2\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#The King of the Midrange \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<div class=\"single-review-card\">\n<div class=\"review-card-heading\">\n<div class=\"rating\">Rating:<br \/>\n<strong>9\/10<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"more-info-hover\">?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"rating-info\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 &#8211; Absolute Hot Garbage<\/li>\n<li>2 &#8211; Sorta Lukewarm Garbage<\/li>\n<li>3 &#8211; Strongly Flawed Design<\/li>\n<li>4 &#8211; Some Pros, Lots Of Cons<\/li>\n<li>5 &#8211; Acceptably Imperfect<\/li>\n<li>6 &#8211; Good Enough to Buy On Sale<\/li>\n<li>7 &#8211; Great, But Not Best-In-Class<\/li>\n<li>8 &#8211; Fantastic, with Some Footnotes<\/li>\n<li>9 &#8211; Shut Up And Take My Money<\/li>\n<li>10 &#8211; Absolute Design Nirvana<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<p>Price: <strong>$1099<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone wp-image-99719 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/10\/ba5f6e89.jpg?width=400 400w, https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/10\/ba5f6e89.jpg?width=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/10\/ba5f6e89.jpg?width=1200\" alt=\"The Vizio MQ7 with a lizard thing on the screen\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Cameron Summerson\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"type:primaryImage review-card-body-inline\">\n<div class=\"type:primaryImage text\">\n<div class=\"type:primaryImage pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like\"><\/span>Here&#8217;s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Very good color accuracy<\/li>\n<li>Great value<\/li>\n<li>4x HDMI 2.1 ports<\/li>\n<li>Dedicated gaming engine with AMD Freesync<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Only 60Hz panel<\/li>\n<li>Poor reflection handling<\/li>\n<li>SmartCast can be sluggish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019re in the market for a new TV, you probably know that the Vizio M <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Series<\/a> has long been one of the best lineups for the money. If you\u2019re looking for a big TV that won\u2019t break the bank, the 70-inch M Series Quantum (model # M70Q7-J03) is probably the best TV for the buck if you don\u2019t care about reflection handling or need the newest gaming features.<\/p>\n<p>Before we get into the meat and potatoes, however, I want to quickly outline Vizio\u2019s M Series Quantum as a whole because it\u2019s kind of confusing. The company offers two levels of M Series TV (each in a range of different sizes): the Q6 and Q7. The difference between the two isn\u2019t im<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">media<\/a>tely <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>arent (even Vizio\u2019s <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vizio.com\/en\/shop\/tv\/m-series\">comparison page<\/a> does a poor job of highlighting the differences). Still, the Q6 is $250 cheaper than the Q7, so it\u2019s worth briefly talking about.<\/p>\n<p>While the two look pretty similar on the surface, there are quite a few upgrades in the Q7 over the Q6. Here\u2019s a quick rundown of what the Q7 offers that you won\u2019t find on the Q6:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Up to 32 local dimming zones (the Q6 has none)<\/li>\n<li>4 HDMI ports (Q6 has 3)<\/li>\n<li>Pro-Gaming engine (Q6 has the V-Gaming engine)<\/li>\n<li>Dual-purpose feet on 65-inch and larger (Q6 only has one option)<\/li>\n<li>84% <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rec._2020\">rec2020<\/a> (Q6 has 75%)<\/li>\n<li>Up to UltraBright 700 (undefined brightness for Q6)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So, to put it short and sweet: The Q7 is quite a bit better. It\u2019s worth the extra $250, even if just for the additional HDMI port and local dimming zones. If you\u2019re on the fence between the two and can spare the extra money, go with the Q7. It\u2019s worth it.<\/p>\n<p>And to be clear, that\u2019s the model I\u2019ve been using for the last several weeks, so that\u2019s the one we\u2019re focusing on in this review (the M70Q7-J03).<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Specs_as_reviewed\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_0\">Specs (as reviewed)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Display size<\/b>: 70-inches (69.5\u2033 diagonal)<\/li>\n<li><b>Resolution<\/b>: 4K (3840 x 2160)<\/li>\n<li><b>HDMI ports<\/b>: 4x HDMI 2.1, eARC<\/li>\n<li><b>Local dimming: <\/b>Yes<\/li>\n<li><b>Refresh rate: <\/b>60Hz<\/li>\n<li><b>Wi-Fi: <\/b>802.11n<\/li>\n<li><b>Smart home integration: <\/b>Alexa, Google Assistant, and HomeKit<\/li>\n<li><b>Start TV OS: <\/b>SmartCast with Voice Remote<\/li>\n<li><strong>Casting<\/strong>: Apple AirPlay 2, Google Cast<\/li>\n<li><b>VESA mount: <\/b>400\u00d7400<\/li>\n<li><b>Weight: <\/b>57.2 with stand; 55.7 without<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Design_and_Remote_Its_a_TV_That_You_Can_Talk_To\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">Design and Remote: It\u2019s a TV That You Can Talk To<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This isn\u2019t my first rodeo with a Vizio TV. My last two TVs were Vizio P Series and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vizio.com\/en\/tv\/p-series\/P65QX-H1\">P Series Quantum X<\/a>, respectively. So, I already knew what to expect going in\u2014a well-made, robust TV. And despite being lower-end than the two TVs I had preceding this one, it doesn\u2019t feel any less well made. For a touch over a grand, that\u2019s what I would expect to see, and it delivered.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-99380 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/09\/da1ecf30.jpg\" alt=\"The MQ7 next to the PQX\" width=\"1920\" height=\"981\" data-credittext=\"Cameron Summerson\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Left: MQ7; Right: PQX <span class=\"imagecredit\">Cameron Summerson<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Because this is a 70-inch model, it\u2019s a big ol\u2019 honker of a TV. It showed up to my house in a small trailer, and it didn\u2019t fit on the wall in the spot where I planned to put it in my office, which I only truly realized after my wife and I wrestled with it for a good 20 minutes to try to mount it. At 55 pounds, it\u2019s not what I\u2019d call \u201cheavy,\u201d but it\u2019s so big that it\u2019s cumbersome.<\/p>\n<p>The good news is that we didn\u2019t break it. Ultimately, I slapped the legs on it and put it in the living room\u2014first beside my P Series Quantum X, then later in front of it for exclusive use. But we\u2019ll talk more about that later.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking of the legs, that\u2019s one of the cooler things about the MQ7: It has adjustable feetsies, so you can either the TV almost flush with the surface it\u2019s sitting on\u00a0or leave some room for a soundbar. It shouldn\u2019t come as a surprise, but Vizio\u2019s soundbars fit perfectly atop the M Series\u2019 legs when placed in the high position. It\u2019s clean, and I like that.<\/p>\n<p>The TV itself uses a \u201cthree-size bezel-less\u201d design, which means the bezels are skinny on the sides and top, then thicker at the bottom. I\u2019m not a bezel hater by any means and rarely notice them once I\u2019m watching a TV, so this doesn\u2019t matter to me either way, but it should appease most people who absolutely can\u2019t stand the sight of bezels. Just try to ignore the bottom of the TV, I guess.<\/p>\n<p>The port layout is one of my favorite things about this TV because all four HDMI 2.1 ports are on the side for easy access. I\u2019ll never understand the \u201chey, let\u2019s put a couple of these ports on the back where they\u2019re a real pain in the ass to get to!\u201d design philosophy, so I\u2019m glad to see it not used here. I wish I could say the same for my PQX, heh.<\/p>\n<p>Like most modern TVs, the MQ7 doesn\u2019t offer a lot in the way of buttons: It has one. On the underside of the left, you\u2019ll find a single button that can be used to power the TV on, change inputs, and power it off. Vizio expects you to use the remote for most things, which makes the most sense. Speaking of, this TV uses Vizio\u2019s new Voice Remote for SmartCast, and it\u2019s pretty okay.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-99374\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4a89b8ca.jpg\" alt=\"The MQ7 Remote\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Cameron Summerson<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While we\u2019ll get into more details about SmartCast, in general, a bit later, I figure this is a good place to talk about the remote because I already built myself a nice little segue into that. If you\u2019ve used or seen a Vizio remote in the last, I don\u2019t know, three years or so, then you\u2019ll already be familiar here. The biggest difference now is that there\u2019s a little microphone button so you can talk to your TV because we all want to talk to stuff now.<\/p>\n<p>You can use it to do simple things like switch inputs or find movies. In my experience, it does a pretty good job of finding available titles on the services that you\u2019re signed into. You can also integrate your TV into your smart home (it works with Alexa, Assistant, and HomeKit!) to control your stuff or have your digital assistant control your TV. It\u2019s pretty awesome.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Display_Mostly_Color-Accurate_and_Huge\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">Display: (Mostly) Color-Accurate and Huge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As I mentioned earlier, my current TV is a Vizio P Series Quantum X (2020 model, P65QX-H1). For the first few weeks, I set the MQ7 up beside the PQX for a direct comparison. I used an <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B07J2Q9NPH?tag=reviewgeek-20\">HDMI 2.1 splitter<\/a> to run the same signal between the two TVs and matched all the color settings to be identical. I also tested with a variety of content, from PS5 and Switch games to TVs and shows.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-99376 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/09\/fc743764.jpg\" alt=\"The MQ7 next to the Vizio PQX\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Cameron Summerson\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Left: MQ7; Right: PQX <span class=\"imagecredit\">Cameron Summerson<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I\u2019m honestly really impressed with the M Series, save for just a few small details. For the most part, colors are very similar to the PQX, which is to say that they\u2019re <i>very good\u2014<\/i>the MQ7 is just a bit cooler overall. The other differences I noticed could easily be chalked up to viewing angle because it\u2019s physically impossible for me to look at both directly at the same time. And honestly, considering the differences were that marginal, I don\u2019t think it matters. The MQ7 looks very good.<\/p>\n<p>But it\u2019s not perfect. The panel on the MQ7 is limited to 60Hz, which is a huge downer for next-gen gaming (though it does support <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/687163\/what-is-hdmi-vrr-on-the-playstation-5-and-xbox-series-x\/\">VRR<\/a> and AMD FreeSync ). There\u2019s a discernable difference between gaming at 120Hz and 60Hz on the PS5, which will only get harder to deal with as more games support this higher refresh rate. Considering the MQ7 has HDMI 2.1 across all four ports, I would\u2019ve loved for Vizio to bump the refresh rate, too. But because this is a midrange TV, I understand the decision. If you want 120Hz, you\u2019ll need to jump to the smaller, more expensive <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bestbuy.7tiv.net\/c\/156932\/671509\/10014?subId1=rg&amp;subId2=99359&amp;sharedid=&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fvizio-65-class-p-series-quantum-led-4k-uhd-smartcast-tv%2F6469584.p%3FskuId%3D6469584\">65-inch P Series Quantum<\/a> (PQ65Q9-J01, $1300).<\/p>\n<p>After doing the color comparison for a couple of weeks, I moved the M Series to the main TV spot in my living room, which is right in front of the couch \u2026 and directly across from a window. Because the PQX has a much higher peak brightness than the MQ7 (UltraBright 3000 vs. UltraBright 700, which denotes the TV\u2019s max nits), it has no issues being across from a window. The MQ7, on the other hand, doesn\u2019t handle reflections nearly as well\u2014we routinely had to close the curtains to watch TV or play games on the MQ7, which is something we rarely (if ever) have to do with the PQX.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-99379 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/09\/1565dd49.jpg\" alt=\"An example of the reflection on the MQ7\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Cameron Summerson\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">R E F L E C T I O N <span class=\"imagecredit\">Cameron Summerson<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For a more quantifiable comparison: I mentioned earlier that I had both TVs on the same settings, which is true save for one\u2014backlight. The MQ7 stayed on 100% backlight all the time, where my PQX is always on 80%. Despite that, the PQX is still visibly brighter than the MQ7 in all situations. So, while you might not have your TV directly across from a window, the MQ7 will also likely struggle in well-lit rooms. It\u2019s not awful (I\u2019ve seen much worse, including my old 2015 P Series), but worth considering.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s my only gripe with the MQ7\u2019s display, and again, it makes sense. High peak brightness levels add cost, and as such, are reserved for higher-end TVs. If brightness is important to you, then you\u2019ll want to look at the P Series.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SmartCast_and_Performance_Not_the_Worst_TV_OS_but_Not_Best_Either\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_3\">SmartCast and Performance: Not the Worst TV OS, but Not Best, Either<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-99378\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2d624038.jpg\" alt=\"SmartCast on the MQ7\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Cameron Summerson<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It\u2019s basically impossible to buy a non-smart TV these days, so if you plan on using whatever OS your TV comes with, it helps if it\u2019s not hot garbage. And while most smart TVs these days ship with Roku, Android TV, or even Fire OS (all of which are decidedly not hot garbage), Vizio walks a different path with its SmartCast system.<\/p>\n<p>First of all, SmartCast is, uh, interesting? There\u2019s no app store. Nah, literally every service offered on SmartCast is just <i>there. <\/i>Pre-installed. It\u2019s a little wild at first, especially when you have to sort through 60(ish?) services to get to the ones you actually want. On the upside, you can arrange the apps, so your favorites are all up front.<\/p>\n<p>That said, there\u2019s also the issue of availability. While SmartCast supports the biggest names out there, like Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, YouTube TV, and many others, there are several you won\u2019t find. Like Discovery Plus, for example. Or Spotify. The good news is that SmartCast supports both Google Cast and Apple AirPlay 2, so if you have the apps on your phone or tablet, you can cast them to the TV. I don\u2019t love casting and prefer native apps, but at least this is an option. Vizio also adds apps frequently, so if your favorite service isn\u2019t available on day one, there\u2019s a good chance it will be at some point.<\/p>\n<p>So, what is SmartCast like in use? It\u2019s fine. As part of the review process, I made my family stop using our beloved NVIDIA SHIELD and switch to SmartCast. My wife and daughter made the change just fine, which is nice\u2014there was basically no learning curve. Once I logged everything in, they were able to watch \u2026 whatever it is they watch.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-99377 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/09\/39158cd5.jpg\" alt=\"An example of a reflection on the MQ7 screen\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Cameron Summerson\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">I used voice search to look for \u201chorror movies,\u201d then \u201cones directed by Rob Zombie\u201d <span class=\"imagecredit\">Cameron Summerson<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As mentioned earlier, the MQ7 ships with Vizio\u2019s new Voice Remote. In practice, it honestly works pretty well\u2014better than I expected, anyway. Quick searches, like for movie titles or apps, worked flawlessly. Switching inputs also worked with issues. You can even get stupid-specific with it and ask it to do things like \u201cshow family movies,\u201d and then further specify with \u201conly ones from Pixar.\u201d And it works!<\/p>\n<p>Well enough, anyway. Sometimes, it\u2019s slow. Sometimes, it doesn\u2019t understand what you said. But for the most part, it\u2019s fine.<\/p>\n<p>Also, about that slow thing\u2014that\u2019s sort of the whole interface. It can be sluggish to respond or completely freeze up for a few seconds. This didn\u2019t happen too often in my testing, but I have to wonder how much worse it will get throughout the lifespan of the TV. Plus, as more streaming services release (ugh) and become available on SmartCast, I imagine it\u2019ll only get worse.<\/p>\n<p>But for now, SmartCast is one of the better choices for a smart TV OSes, especially if you don\u2019t use a ton of different services or require a lot of your TV. However, if you do, you still might want to consider slapping a set-top box on this screen.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_A_Humdinger_of_a_TV_for_a_Touch_Over_a_Grand\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_4\">Conclusion: A Humdinger of a TV for a Touch Over a Grand<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-99722 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/10\/93e9ea5e.jpg\" alt=\"The Texas Chainsaw Massacre on Smartcast\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Cameron Summerson\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Cameron Summerson<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>So, straight up: I really like the MQ7. I figured I\u2019d be more than ready to get back to my PQX after the review period, but honestly, I\u2019m not. I mean, yes, I <i>will<\/i> be going back to the PQX for the reasons mentioned above (better gaming performance and reflection handling above all), but by and large, the MQ7 is a great TV for most people.<\/p>\n<p>That said, you also have to consider the newest P Series Quantum (PQ9). For $200 more than the MQ7, you can score a 65-inch P Series, which packs a much higher peak brightness, up to 6 times the number of local dimming zones, and a 120Hz refresh rate. If those things are important to you (they are to me), then I recommend saving the extra two hundo and jumping to that next level. Just keep in mind it\u2019s a smaller TV for more money. You can\u2019t have everything.<\/p>\n<p>But if you don\u2019t care about 120Hz refresh rates or superior reflection handling, there\u2019s no reason to spend the extra. The MQ7 will be more than enough to fill your eyes with your favorite flicks and your heart with happiness.<\/p>\n<div class=\"single-review-card border\">\n<div class=\"review-card-heading\">\nRating: <strong>9\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Price: <strong>$1099<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"review-card-body\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like-2\"><\/span>Here\u2019s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Very good color accuracy<\/li>\n<li>Great value<\/li>\n<li>4x HDMI 2.1 ports<\/li>\n<li>Dedicated gaming engine with AMD Freesync<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont-2\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Only 60Hz panel<\/li>\n<li>Poor reflection handling<\/li>\n<li>SmartCast can be sluggish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\nsetTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n  fbq('init', '1137093656460433');\n  fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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