Vizio E550I-B2 E

208 reviews

May, 2024

Positive
price (78)
image quality (72)
usability (43)
sound (27)
design (12)

Negative
durability (16)
remote control (5)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 208 reviews of Vizio E550I-B2 E. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the design and sound. The usability and price also get good feedback, but some have doubts about the remote control and durability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Vizio E550I-B2 E is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by (cnet.com)

Vizio E550i-B2

For 2014, Vizio, in contrast (pun intended) to just about everyone else, offers even more local dimming TVs at more affordable prices than ever. The E series is the company's cheapest line, and at 39 inches and up, most of them have that extra. And it...

The models of the Vizio E series equipped with local dimming deliver superb picture quality for a very affordable price. The image evinces deep black levels with little to no blooming and great bright-room performance, and it provides for plenty of...

Color accuracy and video processing not quite as good as some competitors; poor sound quality; ho-hum styling; lackluster remote.

With picture quality that outdoes that of numerous more-expensive TVs, Vizio's E series likely represents the best value of 2014.

May, 2014

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Expert review by : Will Greenwald (pcmag.com)

Vizio E550i-B2

The Vizio Ei-B2 series is a full-featured LED HDTV line with an appealing price point, but it suffers from some notable picture issues.

Inexpensive. Lots of online services and apps. Four HDMI ports.

Oversaturated colors by default. Relatively dim panel throws off effective contrast ratio. Poor shadow detail.

Power and Conclusion Under normal viewing conditions, the E550i consumes 103 watts. This is solidly middle-of-the-road for a 55-inch LED-lit HDTV, and doesn't stand out against other LCD screens. Besides an Energy Star-branded Standard picture mode...

May, 2014

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Expert review by : Thomas J. Norton (soundandvision.com)

Vizio E550i-B2 LED/LCD HDTV

Performance Features Ergonomics Value

You still can’t get a decent, major-brand 55-inch HDTV for under $500. You can, however, get one for under $800. The new 2014 E-Series may be Vizio’s budget line, but it’s not bare bones. It omits 3D (as do all of the company’s 2014 HDTVs, including...

May, 2014

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great TV

Never gotten a bad referb vizio own at least 6 vizio's (new/ referb) and have never had any problems with them.

Great Res ; No Doa Pixels ; Very thin can be placed on mantels

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Dec, 2014

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Consumer review (walmart.com)

horrible shipping containment

Came in with a line of leds out at the bottom. Fragile wasn't posted anywhere on the box. Tiny chipped corner.

Mar, 2016

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Consumer review (walmart.com)

POOR Quality TV's - Buy a different brand

I have a NEW E550i-B2 TV. It was 13.5 months old when the power board went DEAD! Vizio customer support said “oops, out of warranty”. This issue is well know by Vizio and documented by the HD Guru web site....

Mar, 2016

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Consumer review (walmart.com)

NO PARTS AVAILABLE

Not happy. E550i had backlight go out just after 1 year and two weeks. Parts are not available??? Whaaat? Now I have a boat anchor and Vizio says that there is nothing I can do with it. Thanks for sending me back to Samsung. Why would a TV that is just...

Jan, 2016

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Consumer review (walmart.com)

Very Happy!!!

Upon reading prior reviews, i was leery about buying this TV but thought it too good of a deal to pass up. My gamble paid off. The TV was packaged very well (my biggest concern was whether it would be damaged in transit) and looked like a brand new TV...

Aug, 2015

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Consumer review (walmart.com)

Great tv/price

I ordered this on a Monday and had it on that Saturday (came across the country) and it was in perfect condition. It was double boxed with just a generic box and padding holding the Vizio box. I set it up and was prompted for my wifi info and got it to...

Jul, 2015

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Consumer review (walmart.com)

Vizo E550I-B2B Refurbished Is Good buy

The Tv is the best Tv for the money . The Vizo E550i-B2B Has The Best crystal-clear picture the Tv Great The blacks Ar Deep And the whites Ar the Great. The Tv is Clean the price is Good

Jul, 2015

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