Customer Reviews

Good picture, but unstable for streaming Review by John

Couldn't be happier with the picture quality, but there are problems with the Yahoo app platform that cause the TV to crash and freeze up when you are streaming content. I would not recommend the VIA platform if you want to stream content to your TV.

(Posted on 11/23/11)

Great TV - If you can live with the problems Review by DentonTX Reviewer

I have had this TV for exactly one year. I must say that I'm becoming dissapointed in the firmware that keeps being pushed. The problems keep getting worse. You have got to fix these random power offs. Sometimes it will lock up tight and I've got to power reset by unplugging, doesn't matter if it is connected to Internet or not, I've reloaded about as many times as I can stand.

Now I get MW3 and the TV turns off everytime the screen goes dark black. Beginning to think you have a poor processor that doesn't like deep blacks.

Happens on HDMI inputs from Blu-Ray, Netflix Apps, and my XBox360 connected via Component Inputs (RGB). Also, the power down on VGA inputs is annoying. I want the TV on when I turn on my computer instead TV powers down before computer comes alive or can switch if I use laptop.

Otherwise. I love this TV and I'd buy another Vizio product, heck just bought your Bluray player last week. But, come on fix the problems already.

(Posted on 11/14/11)

Excellent TV and Excellent Customer Svc. Review by Davis

Best picture I have ever seen! I feel like I am actually on set with the actors. We had a problem with the remote, and I called and the customer svc guy fixed the problem over the phone! Superstar service.
I felt bad when I came to put in my two cents and saw that someone else returned their remote and is having the same problem. I simply called them and they handled it impecably with a simple power reset on the remote itself!
The remote is a bit complex, but certainly my kids know how to operate the whole thing...I am learning. ;)

(Posted on 11/2/11)

XVT423SV Review by Nterao

I love the TV, but hate the remote. I have sent back one of them since after 7 months it went down. Now after 5 months the remote is having problems again. I do not know how many times I have reset it and called tech support, these do not last.

(Posted on 10/31/11)

Best picture I have ever had on any set. This and the 240hz for football season, what a combination. Review by Butch

Being an engineer, I do not buy anything until I research the heck out of it. That said, I walked in Wallmart a few months back and handed the guy in electronics a note. The note read "Vizio XVT423." He told me I was the first person he had ever had to tell him up front the model of the television I wanted. He had it, I bought it, and the rest is just plain old pleasure of watching the "Crimson Tide" on the best television I have ever seen. We have a lot of friends and family on Saturdays watching the games. I think your sells should go up. Great product at a great price. The only thing I have added is the Vizio Sound Bar. This made a great television into the Perfect television.

(Posted on 9/14/11)

Great Set for the money Review by TennesseeUser

After long debate and discussion between this HDTV and the Samsung 40C6300 I chose the Vizio for the full panel LED array. The set is exceptional. I did have a brief problem with the HDMI inputs not working but a call to customer support fixed that in a week and the "house call" tech put in a new board and all is well. I am looking at getting a 32 inch soon and already have 21 inch LCD I bought a couple of years ago finding out then that Vizio is a good solid product.

(Posted on 6/24/11)

Awesome tv Review by willowlafaye

Well, we have had our TV since 2/27/2011, and I have got to say I am impressed, my whole family loves our TV, the picture is just breathtaking and the internet apps have allowed us to "cut the cord" on satellite TV.

When we did run into a sanffoo, tech support answered right away, was very helpful and got it fixed right up. We needed a soft reboot.

Overall, the best TV ever!!!

(Posted on 6/20/11)

Totally Awesome Review by Lovinit

If your looking for a new LED/LCD TV this is a good one for sure. I have had mine for about 6 weeks now and I am Loving it. Very good picture quality.

Pros: LED- backlit, Low Energy Usage, Less heat than older LCD's. Amazing Contrast Ratio, Beautiful HD picture with lots of picture settings. Internet Apps is totally awesome, the wave of the future is internet connected streaming video. Easy Setup, Wi-Fi Wireless N and Wired Eithernet capable, Onscreen Widgets, Yahoo, Netflix, Blockbuster, etc. too many to list them all.
Onscreen Netflix menu for watching thousands of on demand streaming HD movies and TV shows with 1 remote.

Cons: The remote is a little heavy and the buttons are a very small for a guy with big fingers. No backlit remote. The slideout Keypad is not really needed, I have only used it once, the buttons are way too small.
Changing channels is very slow for some reason, the tuner takes about 4-5 seconds to respond after entering a channel number.
The speakers are a little cheezy, but not bad since you really should be outputting to a sound system for quality sound.

Suggestions: For a few bucks more invest in the 480hz 3D model, maybe even a bigger screen if you can afford it.

(Posted on 4/30/11)

Love it! just wish it had a YouTube app Review by Alan

I have been researching my first LCD/LED TV purchase extensively for nearly a year now, and finally made my purchase of the Vizio 42" XVT Full-Array LED TV. The picture is amazing. I was disappointed that their is not a YouTube app, but overall, I would buy this TV again! :-)

(Posted on 3/31/11)

Fan freaking tastic Review by melacon

Like many others, I picked this up at BJ's. They are the place for Vizio. I was going to get the lower 120Hz model, because this one wasn't advertised online. I'm glad I spent the extra $150 or so to upgrade, as this TV is phenomenal!

The walkthrough setup was a breeze. I didn't know, but this TV can program it's remote to control other devices in your home theater, like a DirecTV box or audio receiver. I will admit, though, it did not have a working code for my Insignia Blu-ray HTIB.

The tv allows you to have 'logins' that can connect to different peoples Facebook, Twitter, etc (password protected of course), access weather, hulu, and many other popular Internet apps. I wish I was more a fan of Yahoo, because they seem to be the dominant brand there. Or if Vizio liked Google more, which is my personal favorite for searches, etc. But their use is outstanding, and you can continue watching your program while you browse the apps.

The picture is bright, colorful, and auto adjusting to the room's lighting and environment. It makes Blu-rays look out of this world, and even an episode of Stargate Atlantis watched over Netflix looked like a Blu-ray. I am completely in love with this new TV, and with Vizio, after being a huge Sony fan. Please, Vizio, make a 65" of this set!

(Posted on 2/12/11)