What would be a comparable/I should consider TV to this one? Would you say a Vizio 55 LED could be considered
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These televisions use different technologies. Plasma is great if you are watching in a room with no light opposite the screen. The Plasma screen has a glass surface that is highly reflective, so if you have a window in back of you, it will reflect off the glass. However, if you plan to watch in a room that does not have light opposite the television, you cannot beat the Plasma. My brother has a Vizio, which he loves. I love my Panasonic. I also have an LED, a Samsung, which is quite good as well. I have read about some customer service issues with the Vizios, but I have no personal experience with that, only hearsay. These televisions use different technologies. Plasma is great if you are watching in a room with no light opposite the screen. The Plasma screen has a glass surface that is highly reflective, so if you have a window in back of you, it will reflect off the glass. However, if you plan to watch in a room that does not have light opposite the television, you cannot beat the Plasma. My brother has a Vizio, which he loves. I love my Panasonic. I also have an LED, a Samsung, which is quite good as well. I have read about some customer service issues with the Vizios, but I have no personal... » Read More These televisions use different technologies. Plasma is great if you are watching in a room with no light opposite the screen. The Plasma screen has a glass surface that is highly reflective, so if you have a window in back of you, it will reflect off the glass. However, if you plan to watch in a room that does not have light opposite the television, you cannot beat the Plasma. My brother has a Vizio, which he loves. I love my Panasonic. I also have an LED, a Samsung, which is quite good as well. I have read about some customer service issues with the Vizios, but I have no personal experience with that, only hearsay. « Show Less
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There is no comparison with the Panasonic plasmas unless you move up to a VERY expensive LED. These are bargains. If you want to step up slightly in picture quality from the Panasonic S60, look at the Panasonic ST60 series. Those have a shade darker blacks and a less reflective screen. Check the CNET reviews if you have any doubt as they are well known for their reviews.
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The contrast ratio on the Panasonic is 4 million to 1 and its refresh rate is 600hz the vizio at best has a contrast ratio of 1 million to one and 120hz refresh rate so there really is no comparing the 2. In my opinion the Panasonic is twice the tv.
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Although I can not answer your questions, I can tell you that I would not buy another Vizio. The one I purchased a few months ago stopped working after three weeks. Televisions last decades not a few weeks. I would buy a Samsung, a Panasonic or an LG instead. I now have a Samsung and am very happy with it.
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quick one that comes to mind is if you have a dark room, plasma should be better. But i personally like LED, aside from being a new technology, on a side by side comparison, the picture looks a lot awesome in LED than in plasma...
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I would go with something bigger (and not Vizio). I guess if you do not plan on using the TV for anything else other than gaming it would be fine but the TV was horrible for me and I am never buying a Vizio ever again. Sorry for the negative response but that is my story.
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Supposedly a newer model, but you might be able to find better information here http://www.avsforum.com/t/1412719/vizio-m3d550kd
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Harley Dude, We can't speak for other manufacturers, so we'll leave this to the community to compare. We think you'll be happy with a Samsung television and what we offer with the 4K panels and additional Smart TV options. --Mr. S
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Yes vizio is a cheaper brand but a great tv for the money. I spent 180 on this tv which I thought was a great buy.
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sure, but unless you plan on it hanging at eye level, you may as well invest in a nice painting! This TV is eye candy and needs to be @ straight on viewing level and no more than 10 ft away from the set should you sit..(8.5 on a 55) so if it's a wall mount thing you're after, go for the 8000 series which is too, an amazing quality picture with a higher refresh rate! Hanging a UHD set above head level is a total waste!
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Not to be rude but Hank really doesn't know what he is talking about. First point: " Both LED and LCD televisions can have 120 hz, 240hz, and even 480 hz and in this case both tv's are 120 hz. Refresh rates are the same so "clarity" from refresh rates will be identical. Second: He says he will never buy a "straight up lcd tv." that's ok but he says he will buy one with LED or LED/LCD. Unless he is looking at a 4inch screen, they will all be LCD backlit withe LEDs. oLED technology in TV's is years away. My thoughts: Both these TV's have their ups and downs. The 630 is thicker and more power hungry but will have a more uniform picture (which if you are in low light situations is better). The 6300 LED/LCD is slim, "cool", better contrast ratio, green, (more expensive) BUT (and a big but) will be brighter around the edges than the center. This is the problem with "budget" LED/LCDs. Most edge lit LED/LCD TVs have this problem. To avoid it and get the best of both worlds one would need to buy one with Local Dimming. This is where the LEDs are placed behind the entire screen, not just the edges. It is a true difference maker. Not that the prices for TV's with Local Dimming are substantially higher (unless you buy the new outstanding Vizio models). Either way, if you don't mind spending a little more and getting a little less with picture uniformity, go with the 6300.
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I don't have one but have you considered a sound bar? Got a Vizio from Amazon for $50.00.
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I think a lot of answers to these questions can be found here: http://store.vizio.com/e500da0.html
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The Sony KDL70R550A is an awesome TV set. I have seen colors that never existed on a Samsung 55" set. The Visio does not do 2d to 3d, and I got a year of free Netflix and Hulu Plus. Also the shipping company was fantastic.
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If that's the 4K I would say go for it -I have a 48 which they said is too small to be any better in a 4K but a 55 and 65 you want 4k---my 48 is a great TV and a perfect size for my smaller den
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I watched the 554sv from every angle at Costco. The reflection of the overhead lights was crystal clear on this unit (as were most of the other 55" lcds) - i.e. very reflective. The 553 was slightly more matte finish so somewhat more "blurry" reflection of the overhead lights. The only one that was really matte (including Sony and Samsung as well) was the cheapest Vizio (can't recall the model number but was sub $1000 price) but it's over all picture was pixelized on motion so unacceptable to me. I'm still looking.
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Hi Adrienne, We purchased the Samsung 46 in. LED Smart TV & love it. There is an icon for Netflix; the blue ray movies are fabulous in color and detail. We just finished "Downtown Abbey" series; the scenery was breathtaking. Very happy with high definition. I think you will be pleased. Victor & Jeanne, Georgetown TX
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if you can get this televisionI would. It is very good. I find the colors and sharpness to be excellent . Like all LED's it is deficient sound
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If you go to their direct site they have a kit that will go up to 75" for $49. http://inspiredled.com/Shop-by-Project/accent-and-backlighting/universal-LED-TV-backighting-kit