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
  • USB
  • Wi-Fi
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