Pros
- Remote control has a physical keyboard
- Very good set of streaming options
- Headphone jack
- 240Hz refresh rate
- Good 3D performance
- 240Hz refresh rate and good 3D performance
- Headphone jack
- Remote control has a physical keyboard
- Exceptionally good image quality for the price
- Exceptionally good image quality for the price
- Very good set of streaming options
Cons
- Disappointing built-in speakers
- Some inputs are difficult to reach
- No DLNA streaming
- Limited format support for USB sources
- Some inputs are difficult to reach
- No DLNA streaming
- Disappointing built-in speakers
- Limited format support for USB sources
At A Glance
The 47-inch M3D470KD offers impressive images, streaming options, and a remote with a keyboard, all for a low $900 street price. Vizio cut corners in the speakers and multimedia offerings, which may not matter much.
Manufacturer’s Description
Bring that intense 3D movie experience home with VIZIO's 47-inch Edge Lit Razor LEDLCD HDTV. Winner of Popular Science's Best of What's New 2011, Theater 3D is advanced, flicker-free 3D that's better and brighter than conventional 3D. With four free pairs of battery-free 3D glasses, this HDTV puts next-generation 3D well within reach. Featuring Edge Lit Razor LED backlighting, 240Hz SPS refresh rate, 10,000,000 to 1 DCR and 1080p Full HD, this superb HDTV displays both 3D and HD content with amazing clarity, color and contrast. And VIZIO makes no compromises when it comes to sound with SRS StudioSound HD. Also includes VIZIO Internet Apps and built-in 802.11n WiFi, giving you the convenience of on-demand movies, TV shows, social networking, music, photos, and more - all at the push of a button on the premium Bluetooth QWERTY remote.
The Specs
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Broadcast Format Displayed | 1080p |
| Display size | 47.0 inches |
| Contrast ratio | 10,000,000:1 |
| Display type | LCD with LED backlighting |
| Response time | 5.5 |
| Resolution | 1080p pixels |
| Refresh rate | 240.0 Hz |
| Ports and Connections | |
| Available Interfaces |
|
| HDMI | 4 |
| Dimensions | |
| Width | 43.0 inches |
| Depth | 1.5 inches |
| Height | 26.7 inches |
| Weight | 41.0 pounds |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty Length | 1 Year |
| Warranty information | 1 Year |
Performance
| Lab Tests 3D | |
|---|---|
| Brightness and Contrast Rating | Good |
| Brightness and Contrast Score | 3.2 |
| Color Quality Rating | Good |
| Color Quality Score | 3.4 |
| Detail Rating | Fair |
| Detail Score | 2.8 |
| 3D Depth Rating | Good |
| 3D Depth Score | 3.3 |
| 3D Foreground Rating | Good |
| 3D Foreground Score | 3.3 |
| Overall 3D Image Quality Rating | Good |
| Overall 3D Image Quality Score | 3.3 |
| Lab Tests 2D | |
|---|---|
| Test Version | 4 |
| Brightness and Contrast Rating | Good |
| Brightness and Contrast Score | 3.5 |
| Color Quality Rating | Very Good |
| Color Quality Score | 3.7 |
| Detail Rating | Very Good |
| Detail Score | 3.6 |
| Motion Rating | Very Good |
| Motion Score | 3.8 |
| Power Usage | |
|---|---|
| Green Rating | Very Good |
| Green score | 87 |
| Power off | 0.0 watts |
| Power on | 63.6 watts |















