VIZIO VF551XVT 55-Inch XVT-Series TruLED 240 Hz SPS HDTV

by Vizio

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 51.5 x 13.5 x 35.9 inches ; 90.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 119 pounds
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B002JPEWOO
• Item model number: VF551XVT
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #40,857 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

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The VF551XVT 55-inch TruLED delivers the best picture quality available on an LCD HDTV. This direct type, backlit LED HDTV is comprised of 960 LEDs divided into 80 control blocks and utilizes Smart Dimming to intelligently control these blocks, turning them on and completely off, based on the content you're watching. This cutting edge technology stops light leakage enabling you to achieve REAL 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio for rich, dark scenes delivering an experience that will blow you away. Rounding this out are features such as full 1080p high definition resolution for crystal clear images, 240Hz Smooth Motion for fluid transitions and SRS audio technologies for amazing sound. The Extreme VIZIO Technology series epitomizes what HDTV should be.

An LED HDTV with local backlighting you can actually afford. Click to enlarge.

Full 1080p resolution for the best picture.

240 Hz refresh rate for blur-free images.

Smart Dimming creates a 2,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio for richer blacks and brighter, bolder colors.

ECO HD exceeds the current Energy Star Guidelines by 15% below Energy Star 3.0.

TruLED
LED backlighting provides black levels unmatched by traditional CCFL backlights, and now VIZIO is offering the technology at a price point once unheard of.

TruLED is comprised of 960 backlighting elements, controlled independently in 80 blocks or zones of 12 LED elements each. Local backlighting with VIZIO's Smark Dimming technology means you'll always get an incredible picture, no matter lighting in the room.

1080P Full HD
Full 1080P High Definition resolution gives you over 2 million pixels, making the clarity and detail of your picture razor sharp.

Smart Dimming
Smart Dimming creates 2,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio enabling us to achieve the richest black levels by intelligently controlling these 80 blocks of LEDs, turning them on and completely off--and richer blacks mean brighter, more bold colors.

240Hz Refresh Rate
Delivers 240 scenes per second producing enhanced frame rate and delivering sharper clarity of fast action scenes for blur free images.

SRS Audio Technologies
SRS TruVolume evens out dynamics to limit volume inconsistencies between programming. SRS TruSurround HD delivers immersive virtual high-definition surround sound out of the unit's two speakers.

178-Degree Horizontal and Vertical Viewing Angle
The VF550M features a viewing angle of up to 178-degrees, resulting in a crisp and clear picture that is easily visible from just about anywhere in the room.

Green Technologies
VIZIO's Eco HD models exceed the current Energy Star guidelines by 56% below Energy Star 3.0, which saves you money on your utility bills while limiting the impact on our planet.

In addition to the fact that LED HDTVs are more efficient than standard LCDs, the display's LED backlights do not utilize mercury, an environmentally harmful substance used in other backlights.

VF551XVT Inputs

• HDMI with HDCP: 5 (1 side)
• RF Connector for Internal Tuner: 1
• Component YPbPr plus Stereo Audio: 2 (1 side)
• S-Video: 1
• Computer RGB: 1
• Composite Video: 1
• USB Port: 1

VF551XVT Outputs

• SPDIF Digital Optical: 1
• Stereo Audio: 1

One-Year Warranty
VIZIO provides a one-year warranty on its products for extra peace of mind in your purchase.

What's in the Box
VIZIO SV551XVT, VIZIO remote control VUR8M, AA batteries for the remote control (2), Power cord, Safety Strap, Cleaning Cloth, User manual, Quick Setup Guide, Registration Card

Product Description

The VF551XVT 55” Class (54.64 inch diagonal) Full Array TruLED delivers the best picture quality available on an LCD HDTV. This direct type, backlit LED HDTV is comprised of 960 LEDs divided into 80 control blocks and utilities Smart Dimming to intelligently control these blocks turning them on and completely off based on the content you’re watching. This cutting edge technology stops light leakage enabling you to achieve REAL 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio for rich, dark scenes delivering an experience that will blow you away. Rounding this out are features such as full 1080p high definition resolution for crystal clear images, 240Hz Smooth Motion for fluid transitions and SRS audio technologies for amazing sound! The Extreme VIZIO Technology series epitomizes what HDTV should be!

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Customer Reviews

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90 of 96 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Local dimming LED/LCD TV for the Rest of Us, November 22, 2009

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Chris Boylan "MrBoylan" (Astoria, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: VIZIO VF551XVT 55-Inch XVT-Series TruLED 240 Hz SPS HDTV (Electronics)

VIZIO's VF551XVT is proof that VIZIO can produce not just high value TVs but high performance ones as well. Currently the lowest priced LED-backlit LCD TV with local dimming capability, the VF551XVT offers similar performance to TVs from the name brands which may sell for up to twice the price.

The set's "240 SPS" processing is not "true" 240 Hz, but is really 120 Hz processing with a scanning backlight to effectively get 240 "scenes" per second. The feature does reduce motion blur on things like sports and live TV broadcasts, but we found that it added an unnatural video-like look to movies, not unlike other brands' motion smoothing/motion interpolation technology. Also, off-axis viewing is fairly typical for LCD TVs, turning blacks to bluish gray and generally losing color saturation outside a 90 degree viewing angle (45 degrees in either direction).

But viewed on axis (straight ahead), or slightly off axis, the TV produces exceptional black levels for an LCD TV. Dark films on Blu-ray such as "Blade Runner" and "The Dark Knight" produced inky black images with very good shadow detail and crisp image delineation with no noticeable haloing. Colors also appear accurate, with good flesh tones once the set is properly calibrated.

The VF551XVT lacks any kind of internet streaming or IPTV features - this will be coming early next year in the VF552XVT. It's also significantly thicker than the latest LED-backlit TVs from Samsung and LG, but if you're looking for a big flat panel LCD TV with excellent contrast, it's hard to go wrong with the VIZIO.

A complete review of the VF551XVT is available on Big Picture Big Sound (dot com).

39 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this VIZIO VF551XVT 55 Inch led back lit tv, you won't be sorry!, December 22, 2009

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Paul E. Seals "Lunasdude" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: VIZIO VF551XVT 55-Inch XVT-Series TruLED 240 Hz SPS HDTV (Electronics)

About a month ago our old DLP HDTV started to go out and I decided that I was tired of throwing money at the TV (expensive bulb replacements) so I decided to go with a newer but STABLE technology.
After doing a lot of research and wanting the best picture I could get with out breaking the bank, I decided on the VIZIO VF551XVT.
There are some people who will tell you to go with a Plasma because you can get a lot more TV for less money than a LCD, especially a LED Back lit TV.
Their right, except, what no one mentions is that unless you can control the light in your room where the TV will be placed you will get horrible reflections because most Plasma TV's have very glossy reflective screens.
Most (not all) LCD TV's have a matte screen and usually do much better in a standard well lit living room like mine.
Also I should mention that Plasma TV's are generally much heaver to mount and consume a great deal more electricity than this TV does.
This is Plasma TV's dirty little secret.
The VIZIO VF551XVT is a bright LED back lit TV that will work well in a totally dark or well lit room.
As for the picture, I bought a VIZIO VBR100 Blu-ray Player to go with it and the picture is stunning!
I won't go into a lot of technical details but suffice to say this TV will have all the adjustments that you need even if you want to calibrate the picture as I did.
Another poster mentioned the sound as being terrible, I don't think it's that bad? it's not an audio system it's a high end TV, most people will use a surround sound system for great sound, but not to worry the Vizio's sound is just fine for casual TV watching.
For those of you who will use the included remote it's a nice back lit multifunction remote control.
There have been some people complaining about the fact that this model is 4.961" inches thick! I have never understood the obsession with supper thin?
Yes you can get a super thin Samsung at about $500 more! that's $100 a inch to look at the TV side ways and brag to your friends? weird but OK.
As for me I have never been happier with a TV than I am now.
Got mine for $1876 at Sams Club (sorry Amazon) and I highly recommend this TV, you will not be sorry.

30 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars VIZIO VF551XVT 55 Inch TruLED 240 Hz SPS HDTV, November 28, 2009

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Fitznuckle "Fitznuckle" (Northern Virginia, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: VIZIO VF551XVT 55-Inch XVT-Series TruLED 240 Hz SPS HDTV (Electronics)

I researched many high end LCD blacklit TV's before I decided to purchase the VIZIO VF551XVT 55 Inch TruLED 240 Hz SPS HDTV. This particular model has the same quality and features found in current high-end Samsung and LG Models but at almost half the price.

The carrier service that delivered the TV was excellent. They brought the TV from the delivery truck into my home and unpacked it and placed it in my living room for me. They also took away the packing materials when they left.

I hooked my XBox, Blu-Ray DVD Player, Amplifier,and HD Cable Box to this TV quite easily. The instructions that came with the TV were very clear and easy to understand. I was able to program the remote control that came with this TV to operate my cable box, amplifier and DVD player in no time with minimal effort. I just followed the instructions in the manual.

I am very pleased with this TV. The picture is awesome, the features are great, the quality is excellent and it didn't cost a fortune. I give it five stars.