2016 Vizio E series TVs (4K@60Hz 4:4:4)

[kabobi]

Vizio has released their 2016 E series TVs. Some good options available for monitor use.

Ultra HD Models

VIZIO SmartCast 43" E-Series Ultra HD Home Theater Display (E43u-D2) MSRP $470
VIZIO SmartCast 48" E-Series Ultra HD Home Theater Display (E48u-D0) MSRP $550
VIZIO SmartCast 50" E-Series Ultra HD Home Theater Display (E50u-D2) MSRP $600
VIZIO SmartCast 55" E-Series Ultra HD Home Theater Display (E55u-D0) MSRP $700
VIZIO SmartCast 60" E-Series Ultra HD Home Theater Display (E60u-D3) MSRP $970
VIZIO SmartCast 65" E-Series Ultra HD Home Theater Display (E65u-D3) MSRP $1100
VIZIO SmartCast 70" E-Series Ultra HD Home Theater Display (E70u-D3) MSRP $1700

HD Models

VIZIO SmartCast 32" E-Series HDTV (E32-D1) MSRP $230
VIZIO SmartCast 40" E-Series HDTV (E40-D0) MSRP $300
VIZIO SmartCast 43" E-Series HDTV (E43-D2) MSRP $370
VIZIO SmartCast 48" E-Series HDTV (E48-D0) MSRP $400
VIZIO SmartCast 50" E-Series HDTV (E50-D1) MSRP $470
VIZIO SmartCast 55" E-Series HDTV (E55-D0) MSRP $570

Here are some specs for a few of the models. The specs can be found on product page of each TV.

43" 4K
Panel Type: VA
Backlight Type: FALD (10 zones)
Refresh Rate: 60hz
Ports: HDMI1 (2.0) - 4K@60Hz, 4:4:4, 8-bit - 4K@60Hz, 4:2:2, 12-bit | HDMI2-4 (1.4) - 4K@60Hz, 4:2:0, 8-bit

48" 4K
Panel Type: VA
Backlight Type: FALD (10 zones)
Refresh Rate: 60hz
Ports: HDMI1 (2.0) - 4K@60Hz, 4:4:4, 8-bit - 4K@60Hz, 4:2:2, 12-bit | HDMI2-4 (1.4) - 4K@60Hz, 4:2:0, 8-bit

50" 4K
Panel Type: VA
Backlight Type: FALD (12 zones)
Refresh Rate: 60hz
Ports: HDMI1 (2.0) - 4K@60Hz, 4:4:4, 8-bit - 4K@60Hz, 4:2:2, 12-bit | HDMI2-4 (1.4) - 4K@60Hz, 4:2:0, 8-bit

Rtings will be doing a review of the series in May. Stay tuned.

 

[tegirinenashi]

It is not TV (no tuner).
It is not monitor (no Display Port).
What is it?

 

[kabobi]

Most people don't use OTA anymore for TV. They either have cable boxes or have "cut the cord", so getting rid of the tuner to cut costs is a pro for most.

Very few TVs have DP. Also, with HDMI2.0->DP1.2 adapters available now, you don't need DP anymore.

 

[tegirinenashi]

By that logic VGA port should have long gone. But never mind VGA, they still have composite inputs... On 4K monitor.

 

[kabobi]

Hopefully TB3/USB-C will replace both HDMI and DP.

 

[brainfried]

Will it do 120hz at 1080p?

 

[kabobi]

Will it do 120hz at 1080p?

Only the 2016 P series is capable of that. The E and M series use 60Hz panels so 120Hz is impossible.