Vizio E550VL-Review: 55’’ LCD HDTV

Up for Review: Vizio E550VL LCD TV. In the clash of the emerging HDTV manufacturers, Vizio came up with its brand new VL series. The mega size HDTV of Vizio called the Vizio E550VL came well equipped with all the latest technology of the gadget world. This giant sized 55 inch LCD TV is all set to create the waves of digital inspiration that you have felt never before. This model has pioneered the extreme Vizio technology that is apparently visible in this model.

The native resolution is very high and thus the picture quality is way beyond the normal definitions of the HD. The default resolution is 1920 by 1080 pixels. To catch the intense focus of the low light scenes the model has well adjustable contrast. The dynamic contrast has been kept as high as 100,000:1. The refresh rate is 120 Hz, so there is no probability of flickering of the videos. The response time has been kept too low keeping in view its technical capabilities. With response time as low as 5ms, this model is the best option to watch high end and power packed action scenes. The hardware acceleration model provides PC compatibility also.

Vizio E550VL Features and Specifications Review:

• Size: 55″
• Tuner: NTSC/ATSC/QAM
• Native Panel Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
• Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 100,000：1
• Brightness: 500 cd/m2
• Response Time: 5ms
• Viewable Angle: 178/178 degrees (horizontal/vertical)
• Pixel/Dot Pitch: 0.630mm (H) x 0.630mm (V)
• SRS TruSurround HD™: Yes
• SRS TruVolume™: Yes
• SRS TruSurround XT™: No
• Exceeds EnergyStar 4.0
• HDMI Ports: 3(USB port available)

The best feature of the Vizio E550VL is its HD sound quality. This HDTV has been truly crafted for the audioholics and the music enthusiasts. The inbuilt surround sound technology is the direct outcome of the extensive research of the SRS labs. This model also possesses the SRS TruVolume and SRS TruSurround that enhances the user’s audio experience. This Vizio E550VL has built in digital ambient light sensors which adjust the brightness automatically according to the lighting conditions of the room. The lighting conditions are fully automated for any light conditions of the day. Due to this light compensation technique, it is compliant with the Energy Star 4.0 of the Energy Conservation model. The full high resolution of 1080p at 120 Hz gives the user a razor sharp quality and crisp and clear motion picture viewing. The USB port is also designed to deliver playback of audio and video on the go. It supports the mp3 format for music, MPEG format for video and the JPEG format for the still photographs.

This model is currently priced at under $1600 and has already hit the markets with tremendous success. You can often find this TV on sale for under $1400 on websites like Amazon.com and others.

YouReviewElectronics.com gives Vizio E550VL 4/5 stars!