Customer Reviews

Excellent TV Review by Ned

Purchased in Dec 2011 from Sam's Club Online with the Christmas holiday rebate it was an excellent value for a TV top rated by consumer reports. Could use more than 1 set of component inputs - but has plenty of HDMI inputs (5). Used a Sams Club wall mount which was also EXCELLENT. The picture is stunning.

(Posted on 1/28/12)

Good TV but.... Review by JBowles

I bought the XVT553SV in Jan of 11. Recent internet upgrades has brought me here to post a review. Like many others have mentioned, the picture is bright, clear and overall unsurpassed. Set up is a breeze and internet connectivity couldn't be easier. My problem lies with the remote. My remote has the QWERTY keyboard slide out. After 4 months of ownership, the remote quite working. We don't use our TV/remote for Facebook, in fact, we can't think of anytime we used the QWERTY keyboard other than initial setup. The remote design is terrible and a short of some type has developed when the remote is open and closed. Needless to say, my remote required significant effort to close and retain functionality. Once closed, and functional, the remote was taped shut. If recent internet upgrades had not required me to un-tape the remote to access the keyboard, I would have forgotten about this. Customer service was absolutely no help, giving me the standard answer off of some pre-developed checklist. "Have you tried replacing the batteries?" I explained the problem over and over, nobody understood. There is a short that develops in the remote. Search the internet, you'll find more cases of this happening. Overall, I love the TV but the remote is absolutely abysmal and customer service is unwilling or unfit to help. The only way to access internet aps is through the remote. Hard to do if your remote doesn’t work! An Ipad/phone app needs to be developed.

(Posted on 1/11/12)

Best Choice for Optimum Value and Performance for Investment Review by Tech Xpert

I am a technology expert. Other than the iPhone, nothing has impressed me in the last five years until my exposure to Vizo LED TV's.

This company is top-notch and the product performance is evidence of that.

Having spent many thousands of hard-earned dollars on a variety major brand name TV's over the years, I can tell you from an expert viewpoint that my recent purchase of this item at Sam's Club in Bentonville is the best money ever spent in terms of exceeding expectations for the money invested in a TV.

We currently own state of the art competitive brands with 6 HDTV's in the house, so can tell you first hand do not hesitate to take leap of taith and buy a VIZIO.

The unit I purchased last week is the best value on the planet.

Kudos to VIZIO.

Thank you for saving everyone so much money and delivering a superior product in terms of price/value.

(Posted on 12/16/11)

$1298 Review by T

Bought this 55" television at Sam's Club brand new for $1298. I got the advantage plus membership just for this purchase. Quality is night and day difference compared to my DLP television. It is still on sale for that price, go save yourself $500.

(Posted on 11/21/11)

Great TV Review by Ed

Bought at Costco. It was one of the last ones sold at Costco. Consider myself very fortunate. We only watch HD programs and this TV is marvelous, so clear...great picture. You can see all the freckles amd moles on the actors. Not sorry for paying on the high end for a high quality TV.

(Posted on 10/8/11)

Great Product Review by BJ

We purchased this product in March 2011. We placed the TV in a room which has a large south facing sliding glass door and great deal of sun in the AM hours. We do not have any difficulty in viewing the picture. This is the greatest TV we have owned. The internet options are equally as good. Unfortunately, the VUR10 remote failed in June 2011. VIZIO has been outstanding with their customer service assistance in replacing the remote.

(Posted on 8/21/11)

Love it! Review by Lee

Purchased XVT553SV 55” TV at Sam’s Club along with the VSB210WS Sound bar. I also purchased the VBR122 Blu-ray player from WalMart. I could not be happier with my new Vizio set up. I have it installed in a very bright room and the image is crystal clear even during the day. I love the quality and features Vizio has put into their products, and at a very competitive price. I have heard rumors that Vizio is about to release an Android based VIA tablet in the near future. I was just about to buy a tablet, but now I plan on waiting for the Vizio Tablet. I have been a Sony fan for years, but now I am a hardcore Vizio fan. Keep up the good work Vizio.

(Posted on 6/16/11)

55 lcd with apps Review by buzzy

Bought 55 2 weeks ago,Set up was breeze.GREAT PIC.Read comment above about vizio light,Said he would tape over it..Go to menu and turn light off.Great tv

(Posted on 5/22/11)

Excellent Review by MadDog

This is a great HDTV. The rating of "Best" by cnet was right on the money. Quick and easy setup including Wi-Fi. Unfortunately five weeks after purchase, ligtning ran in on my coaxial from my cable company and fried the cable box and TV. Within a week, Vizio sent a technician and repaired the set by replacing two circuit boards. The customer service and repair service are second to none! I strongly urge you to run your coaxial through a surge protector in addition to the power cord. This would have saved me from having to go a week without a great HDTV. I also use the Vizio souindbar with wireless subwoofer. My wife loves it because there are no speakers on stands and wires coming out of the floor. I also have a Vizio E320ME in my bedroom which is also a great HDTV. I am sold on Vizio!

(Posted on 5/20/11)

Need better techs & limited sound outputs Review by RALPHCM

I purchased an xvt553sv. Set-up was easy, I was watching the tv in less than 20 minutes! Picture is great, even my wife said it was worth every penny.

Replaced a Mitshubishi 52" DLP. This sets picture blows it away!

Wi-fi set-up was a problem. It took a second call to the tech line to get to a compedent person that in turn asked a more senior tech to identify my problem. It was my router, that had to be reset, and not a firewall that prevented the internet connection the 1st tech insisted on.

Also, the audio outputs for connecting to my stereo system DO NOT have sufficient output
drive my old fasion RCA connector inputs. For some reason, Vizio assumes that people will either buy their sound bar or have an audio system with HDMI connections.

(Posted on 5/19/11)