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Vizio VBR133
116 reviews
Apr, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 116 reviews of Vizio VBR133. The average rating for this product is 3.2/5, compared to an average rating of 3.7/5 for other Digital Video Recorders (DVR) for all reviews. People really like the design and size. The image quality and price are also appreciated, but there are some critical reviews about the reliability.
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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Video Recorders (DVR) the Vizio VBR133 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 74/100 = Good quality.
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Consumer review (amazon.com)
Amazon.com review summary for Vizio VBR133
alaTest has collected and analyzed 96 user reviews of Vizio VBR133 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.5/5 for other Digital Video Recorders (DVR) on Amazon.com. Opinions about the design and size are generally positive. The image quality and price are also appreciated, but there are some less positive reviews about the reliability.
usability, price, image quality, size, design
reliability
59% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Apr, 2025
Consumer review (newegg.com)
Works like a champ
New egg sells much better blu-ray players. I have the vizio VBR133 and I do not reccomend it or any Vizio Blu-Ray player from Vizio. The Vizio TVs I have are acceptable but for your own good stay away from Vizio blu-ray players. went with a LGBP540 and...
None
Will not play all Blu-ray discs. Will not update
Feb, 2015
Consumer review (newegg.com)
buy another brand from newegg
New egg sells much better blu-ray players. I have the vizio VBR133 and I do not reccomend it or any Vizio Blu-Ray player from Vizio. The Vizio TVs I have are acceptable but for your own good stay away from Vizio blu-ray players. went with a LGBP540 and...
None
Will not play all Blu-ray discs. Will not update
Feb, 2015
Consumer review (newegg.com)
buy another brand from newegg
New egg sells much better blu-ray players. I have the vizio VBR133 and I do not reccomend it or any Vizio Blu-Ray player from Vizio. The Vizio TVs I have are acceptable but for your own good stay away from Vizio blu-ray players. went with a LGBP540 and...
Will not play all Blu-ray discs. Will not update
Feb, 2015
Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)
Refurb unit looks, works like new
Box is obviously not the retail version, but that's the only difference I can see. Worked on set up just fine. Took a little tweaking to get Digital sound right, but controls were fairly easy to figure out. Hate the downloadable only manual, but that's...
Sep, 2014
Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)
sad
Power will not stay on, working on replacement.
Jun, 2014
Consumer review (newegg.com)
locks up
fast delivery
locks up at 3 seconds on all discs. currently trying to resolve with Newegg. bought TV too will have to wait to try 3d. upsetting. Packing of unit was terrible not even taped shut. Wondering if how it made it to me in a box. no wonder it doesn't work
May, 2014
Consumer review (newegg.com)
locks up
fast delivery
locks up at 3 seconds on all discs. currently trying to resolve with Newegg. bought TV too will have to wait to try 3d. upsetting. Packing of unit was terrible not even taped shut. Wondering if how it made it to me in a box. no wonder it doesn't work
May, 2014
Consumer review (newegg.com)
No WI-FI
Even for a recertified item, packaging caused concern since the item was not properly boxed or taped for the rigors of shipment.
NewEgg has corrected the description to eliminate reference to "built-in Wi-Fi." NewEgg's effort to be accurate and to make rapid corrections is appreciated.
No built-in Wi-Fi, works only with tethered ethernet cable.
Jan, 2012
Consumer review (newegg.com)
ok so far
It's junk.
It plays regular DVD and Blu-Ray but not tried 3-D yet so no comment.
The unit has fine scratches from normal wear and tear on the front and the remote. Could only get one App working (web videos) but thats all.
Jan, 2012
Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)
WOW!
This is a refurb? Coulda fooled me! It looks and plays like a new unit. This is a great player. It loads a little slow but it plays great. It has more features than I can use but that's a good thing. I recommend this player but make sure you pick up an...
Dec, 2011
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