

The Vizio P Series Quantum X picture quality is great, especially at this price.

Using AirPlay 2 is super-simple, and you can still use your phone since this just hands off the movie or content to the TV. I also used AirPlay 2 to watch movies I purchased on my iPhone on the TV. The picture quality performance while streaming 4K content on Amazon and Netflix is very good, and I was impressed while watching Baby Driver on 4K Blu-Ray from my Xbox One X. While I’m not pulling out fancy testing equipment to measure the color space and accuracy, I am using the same testing tools that you will use to judge this TV - my eyes and ears. You can change this in the picture menu, and there are HDR control options in the settings, which you control on a per input basis. If you want to dive deeper, you can make adjustments manually, but out of the box, this provides a nice looking image quality.

There are a number of calibration modes that you can choose, and for this review, I mainly tested the calibrated mode. If you’re watching a movie with the black bars at the top and bottom, the TV senses this and makes those areas even darker. With the full-array LED backlight, which includes 384 active dimming zones on the 65-inch and 480 local dimming zones on the 75-inch, you experience a very impressive level of blacks. I’ve owned and tested the M Series which is a solid value and hard for many buyers to pass up, but the difference in quality is quite stunning. The picture quality is where the P Series Quantum X really shines. There are loads of connectivity options on the P Series Quantum X. You can cast your phone to the TV with Chromecast or AirPlay 2. There is no Bluetooth built-in for connecting headphones to the TV. I tested both WiFi and wired connections for streaming and both perform well, but in my basement setup, I preferred a wired connection for 4K content. The set includes support for 802.11ac WiFi as well as a wired connection. On the back, you will also find analog, optical audio output, and a standard cable connection. Two of the HDMI ports are on the side, for easier access, and all the ports are clearly labeled. There is also a component video source for hooking up older devices and a USB port that is useful for powering a streaming device or antenna. The Vizio P Series Quantum X includes five HDMI ports at 2.0a, and one 120Hz 1.4 input that is designed for gaming. The back is a matte black and the set isn’t too thick. With the legs on, the TV is high enough to sit a thin soundbar in front, and you may be able to stash a Blu-Ray or streaming box below it if you want.
