Vizio VF551XVT Reviews

Best known for its rock-bottom prices on HDTVs, Vizio continues to deliver the latest technology affordably with the VF551XVT. This 55-inch LCD model features LED backlighting and 240Mhz technology, and costs just $2,199around the same price other ...

Very attractive price for a large-screen, LED-backlit LCD HDTV. 240MHz technology reduces motion blur. Accurate colors. Robust port selection. Low power consumption

Uninspired design. Narrow viewing-angle performance. Some noticeable artifacts in 1080p content

Despite an uninspired design and some minor picture issues, the 55-inch, LED-based Vizio VF551XVT delivers an overall solid picture and is one of the best HDTV bargains you'll find. And, it won't boost your electric bill.

The flagship model in their 2009 lineup, the Vizio VF551XVT is a 55-inch LCD screen that's the first from the company to use LED backlights instead of fluorescent lights. This allows the VF551XVT1A to do a neat trick called local dimming, the display ...

Vizio has a reputation for producing good value televisions, and the VF551XVT looks like it will probably continue the trend. We'll have to reserve judgment until we get the display into our labs for testing, but it looks like this display has the ...