Pros

  • Excellent remote control
  • Excelent remote control
  • Low price

Cons

  • Images marred by digital artifacts
  • Can't turn off illuminated logo on bezel
  • Can't turn off illuminated logo on bezel
  • Images marred by digital artifacts

At A Glance

While it put up good numbers all-around, this 42-inch, 240Hz set had a hard time displaying fine details.

Manufacturer’s Description

Breaking the mold of traditional HDTVs, the VIZIO XVT series brings you the latest, cutting edge HDTV technologies. From 1080p full high definition resolution, to 240Hz SPS, 50,000:1 contrast ratio and advanced sound technologies. The XVT series epitomizes what HDTV should be.

The Specs

Display
Contrast ratio 50000:1
Brightness 500.0 lumens
Broadcast Format Displayed 1080p
Broadcast Format Supported
  • 720p
  • 1080p
  • 1080i
Display size 42.0 inches
Viewable size 42.02 inches
Display type LCD
Aspect ratio 16:9
Response time 4.0
Resolution 1080p pixels
Refresh rate 120.0 Hz
Ports and Connections
Composite
  • Composite (Input)
  • Front/Side Composite (Input)
HDMI
  • Front/Side HDMI (Input)
  • HDMI (Input) Input
Audio Input Audio - 1/8" Mini (3.5mm)(Input)
S-Video-In S-Video (Input)
Available Interfaces
  • Component Video
  • Composite Video
  • Digital Optical
  • HDMI
  • RCA Digital Coax (S/PDIF)
  • S-Video
  • USB
  • VGA
Audio Digital Optical Digital Optical Audio (Output)
Component Video
  • Component (Input)
  • Front/Side Component (Input)
Green
Energy and Ergonomic Standards Met Energy Star
Energy Star compliant 1.0
Dimensions
Width 39.4 inches
Depth 9.5 inches
Height 27.12 inches
Weight 38.1 pounds
Warranty
Warranty Length 1 Year Limited Warranty
Warranty information 1 Year Limited Warranty

Performance

Lab Tests 2D
Brightness and Contrast Rating Good
Brightness and Contrast Score 2.8
Color Quality Rating Good
Color Quality Score 2.9
Detail Rating Good
Detail Score 2.9
Motion Rating Very Good
Motion Score 4
Power Usage
Green Rating Very Good
Green score 87
Power off 0.1  watts
Power on 91.2  watts