Vizio PxxX-Hx Quantum X (2020) Series

Excellent HDR brightness for the price ; Solid on-angle black levels ; Excellent color coverage ; HDMI 2.1 ports ; Feature-loaded

Potential local dimming bug ; Game console sync bug ; Poor off-angle contrast

Incredibly bright TV ; Solid black levels ; Incredible price-to-performance ratio ; Good for gaming

Red tint with out-of-box picture settings ; Calibrated Dark mode obscures shadow detail

Good image at default settings ; Impactful HDR ; Scads of screen real estate ; Excellent motion compensation

Ethernet connection issues ; Backlighting and processing issues under stress

Vizio’s PQX-series (model P85QX-J01) pushes nearly 3,000 nits for highly impactful HDR, but it presents more image anomalies than its smaller, less-bright PQ9-series stablemate. It is a very good TV nonetheless.

It's gargantuan in size ; Absolutely stunning colors ; Almost as bright as the sun

Expensive (for good reason) ; Full screen ads are obnoxious ; Occasional green screen issues with PS5

There’s a ton to love about the P85QX-J01, and there may be no better way right now of transforming one side of your living room into an all-purpose entertainment wall. But if $3,299 is affordable by 85-inch TV standards, it’s still a lot of money, not...

Sharp and detailed picture ; Excellent contrast ; No blurring during action scenes

Software is so-so ; Lacks integrated voice assistant ; Limited sizes

are more affordable and still produce a very good picture. Plus, they both come with much more robust smart operating systems. But for a balance of price and picture, the Vizio P-Series hits a sweet spot.

Excellent contrast and color HDMI 2.1 support

Ho-hum design Frustrating smart platform

The Vizio P-Series Quantum X is a fantastic TV from purely a performance standpoint, but its array of future-facing features makes it one of the best top-shelf TVs you can invest in right now. Its fiercest competitors—the Samsung Q90T and the LG...

Great image quality Good smart home integration Dolby Vision and HDR10+ support

Some weird HDMI issues SmartCast is a bit slow at times

The 2020 Vizio P-Series suffers from issues around HDMI standards and lackluster audio, but it excels where it counts, offering among the best image qualities for a TV in this price range.

Super bright (2,000+ nits) Improved contrast and color Dolby Vision and HDR10+ support

Poor upscaling and slight blooming SmartCast can get hung up Lackluster sound quality

The Vizio P-Series Quantum X (2021) will consistently impress you with its picture performance, especially if you’re coming from an older first-gen 4K TV. It's bright, it's colorful, and thanks to some improvements to the full array local dimming...