Posted Tue Apr 25, 2017 at 05:00 AM PDT by Steven Cohen
The new lineup features local dimming along with HDR10 and Dolby Vision support.
VIZIO has unveiled its 2017 P-Series and M-Series collection of Ultra HD displays. Models rage in size from 50-inches to 75-inches with prices starting at $800.
The flagship P-Series features XLED Pro full-array local dimming backlight technology with Xtreme Black Engine Pro and up to 128 local dimming zones. In addition, the displays offer XHDR Pro with Dolby Vision and HDR10 content support, along with Ultra Color Spectrum, which provides over one billion colors. SmartCast capabilities are included as well, allowing customers to control their displays through the SmartCast mobile app for iOS and Android devices. Likewise, an update set for this summer will also enable users to browse streaming apps directly on the big screen with the included remote.
Here's a rundown of models and pricing for the 2017 P-Series:
- VIZIO SmartCast™ P-Series™ 55” Ultra HD HDR XLED Pro™ Display™ (P55) MSRP $1,299.99
- VIZIO SmartCast™ P-Series™ 65” Ultra HD HDR XLED Pro™ Display™ (P65) MSRP $1,999.99
- VIZIO SmartCast™ P-Series™ 75” Ultra HD HDR XLED Pro™ Display™ (P75) MSRP $3,499.99
Meanwhile, the M-Series features XLED Plus full-array local dimming backlight technology with Xtreme Black Engine Plus and 32 local dimming zones. In addition, the displays offer XHDR Plus with Dolby Vision and HDR10 content support, along with Ultra Color Spectrum, which provides over one billion colors. And like the step-up P-Series, SmartCast capabilities are included as well, allowing customers to control their displays through the SmartCast mobile app for iOS and Android devices. Likewise, the M-Series will also receive an update enabling users to browse streaming apps directly on the big screen with the included remote.
Here's a rundown of models and pricing for the 2017 M-Series:
- VIZIO SmartCast™ M-Series™ 50” Ultra HD HDR XLED Plus™ Display™ (M50) MSRP $799.99
- VIZIO SmartCast™ M-Series™ 55” Ultra HD HDR XLED Plus™ Display™ (M55) MSRP $999.99
- VIZIO SmartCast™ M-Series™ 65” Ultra HD HDR XLED Plus™ Display™ (M65) MSRP $1,499.99
- VIZIO SmartCast™ M-Series™ 70” Ultra HD HDR XLED Plus™ Display™ (M70) MSRP $1,999.99
- VIZIO SmartCast™ M-Series™ 75” Ultra HD HDR XLED Plus™ Display™ (M75) MSRP $2,999.99
The VIZIO 2017 P-Series and M-Series Ultra HD HDR SmartCast Displays are now available through VIZIO.com. Be sure to check back at High-Def Digest soon for hands-on impressions of the new lineup!
Source: VIZIO
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