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Best Buy has 70" Vizio M706x-H3 4K UHD HDR Quantum Series SmartCast HDTV on sale for $679.99. Shipping is free, alternatively, store pickup is free.

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About this TV:
  • Quantum Color technology delivers vibrant visuals, while the 4K screen and fast IQ Active processor offer sharp images. A V-Gaming Engine promotes a fast response time and smooth picture for high-quality gaming performance. This Vizio M-Series SmartCast LED TV lets you use hands-free voice control to access various functions easily.
Specs:
  • Resolution: 3840x2160
  • Refresh Rate: 60Hz
  • Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
  • Full Array Local Dimming
  • IQ Active Processor and V-Gaming Engine
  • Works w/ Voice Assistants, Chromecast and Apple AirPlay
  • VESA: 400x400
    • Ports
      • 3x HDMI
      • 1x USB
      • 1x Digital Optical Audio Input
      • 1x Ethernet
      • 1x RF Antenna Input
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Best Buy has the 70" VIZIO M-Series TV M706x-H3 [bestbuy.com] on sale for $679.99 + Free Shipping for most, or select store pickup.

RTings here [rtings.com] state that There's a Black Friday variant that's only available at a 70" size, which has slightly reduced features, such as three HDMI ports instead of four. It likely has a different local dimming zone count, though we haven't been able to confirm it.

Specifications here [vizio.com] indicate that it has the V-Gaming Engine and says nothing about Local Dimming Zones, so this is likely a lower end set than the 65" M7 (but the price may still be right).

User Manual here [vizio.com].

Pros:Cons:
  • May not have local dimming.
  • V-Gaming Engine instead of P.
  • Has HDMI 2.1 inputs, but 60 Hz native, and no VRR.
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This M6Q is basically a V Series with Quantum Dot Tech. IMO, you're better off dropping to a 65" and getting the M8Q for this same price, or getting the M7Q and save $70 (when signed-in to your BB acct).
https://slickdeals.net/f/14795359-65-vizio-4k-uhd-qled-smart-tv-hdr-m-series-m65q8-h1-648-00?src=catpagev2

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/vizio-65-class-m-series-quantum-series-led-4k-uhd-smartcast-tv/6416812.... [bestbuy.com]

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02-08-2021 at 10:28 AM.
02-08-2021 at 10:28 AM.
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There is no such thing as an untrained eye. What looks good, looks good. RTings is totally overused imho.
If they had a "public opinion" rating that gauged the impression of 100 untrained, "normals" just comparing TVs on basic settings, that would be useful.

People tout OLED over size all the time, but size is by far the most significant element for an immersive viewing experience. Virtually every TV is 4k now and they ALL look infinitely better than a CRT, if you remember them lol.
I was really disappointed because the 7300 had all the numbers going for it to be a great monitor, but was just terrible in that regard.

I wouldn't want to see what "normal people" thought about their television for the simple reason the general public has now associated maximum saturation levels with a high quality picture.

If you want normal people, just read the Best Buy or Walmart reviews where nearly the same comments are on every television as most people don't have a clue what they should be looking for other than "looks great."
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02-08-2021 at 11:23 AM.
02-08-2021 at 11:23 AM.
Honestly its difficult to love Vizio because their OS is straight garbage. From long load times sometimes, to random freezes, to apps not loading, unplugging tv to restart or their interface just lagging for no reason, you are better off looking for a roku os tv else where. The tv specs are great for the price but that OS can become annoying, especially when it keeps wanting to be the first thing to boot.

Experienced users would just turn off wifi and use a streaming stick, but for non tech folks, I can see them being annoyed.
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02-08-2021 at 12:20 PM.
02-08-2021 at 12:20 PM.
bought this when it was $650 before superbowl. Replaced my 2014 LED so its def an upgreade. Was able to use a 10% coupon at checkout too! I had to buy a soundbar however cause the rear speakers suck.
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02-08-2021 at 01:18 PM.
02-08-2021 at 01:18 PM.
Quote from firefox15 :
most people don't have a clue what they should be looking for other than "looks great."

Yeah...they must be some uneducated morons.
They don't have a clue what to look for....I mean what kind of an idiot would be satisfied with a TV just because the picture "looks great"?
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02-08-2021 at 01:43 PM.
02-08-2021 at 01:43 PM.
I purchased the M8 version from Walmart since it has the most dimming zones. The 70" only comes in the 6 series which has nearly no (if any) dimming zones.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/VIZIO-.../852625707
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02-08-2021 at 02:00 PM.
02-08-2021 at 02:00 PM.
Quote from FearAndLoathing :
Yeah...they must be some uneducated morons.
They don't have a clue what to look for....I mean what kind of an idiot would be satisfied with a TV just because the picture "looks great"?

I didn't say they were morons, but the point stands that most people don't have a clue what they are looking for. If all you care about is how big of screen there is, then that is great, and filters on Best Buy exist to help you make your decision.

If you care about reference color, viewing angles, input lag, etc., then Rtings is a great resource. Again, if you just want to get "normal people's" impression, just read the reviews on any place that sells it. No need for a professional review website to turn into a service that exists many times over.
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02-08-2021 at 03:30 PM.
02-08-2021 at 03:30 PM.
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I can't stand my LG 7300. Got it because of its good reviews as a monitor, but can't hold a candle to Samsung (I've had 3 different ones as monitors).. Sitting in the garage.

BTW, non-OLED LG TVs are lower quality than mid-to-high end "no name brand" TVs.

That's the case for all name brands, not just LG. I think generally LG budget sets are pretty terrible compared to the other big brands budget sets, but Hisense and TCL blow all the big brands out of the water at an equal price point.

Hisense and TCL's $700 TVs are much better than LG/Samsung/etc's $700 TVs. Samsung/Sony/etc's $1800 TVs are better than what Hisense and TCL offer but they've really just eliminated any reason to go name brand in the budget tier.
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02-08-2021 at 06:48 PM.
02-08-2021 at 06:48 PM.
Quote from firefox15 :
I didn't say they were morons, but the point stands that most people don't have a clue what they are looking for. If all you care about is how big of screen there is, then that is great, and filters on Best Buy exist to help you make your decision.

If you care about reference color, viewing angles, input lag, etc., then Rtings is a great resource. Again, if you just want to get "normal people's" impression, just read the reviews on any place that sells it. No need for a professional review website to turn into a service that exists many times over.
The question is - is the tail wagging the dog? If rtings didn't publish the viewing angles - would you have cared? Something tells me you care about X,Y and Z factors because someone told you it's important. The same way a professional wine taster might tell you that the wine you like is crap because of some esoteric reason. Ultimately, what makes a good picture is subjective. Reviewers try and quantify that into things they can test - some better than others. IMHO rtings is slightly below average in that respect. CNET is quite good for TV reviews, as is HDTV test YouTube channel . David katzmaeir has a good eye and has been doing this for ages. Rtings is mostly good for feeling good about yourself with measurements.
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Quote from GreenPanther4395 :
The question is - is the tail wagging the dog? If rtings didn't publish the viewing angles - would you have cared? Something tells me you care about X,Y and Z factors because someone told you it's important. The same way a professional wine taster might tell you that the wine you like is crap because of some esoteric reason. Ultimately, what makes a good picture is subjective. Reviewers try and quantify that into things they can test - some better than others. IMHO rtings is slightly below average in that respect. CNET is quite good for TV reviews, as is HDTV test YouTube channel . David katzmaeir has a good eye and has been doing this for ages. Rtings is mostly good for feeling good about yourself with measurements.

We will agree to disagree. That said, there is a market for every TV or they wouldn't make it. If you are less discerning in your PQ or features, then buy a $500 80" BF special and save a bunch of money. Nothing wrong with that. But if you care about replicating the cinema experience or getting every advantage that you can in an FPS, then I'm thankful for review websites that cater to that crowd.
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Quote from firefox15 :
We will agree to disagree. That said, there is a market for every TV or they wouldn't make it. If you are less discerning in your PQ or features, then buy a $500 80" BF special and save a bunch of money. Nothing wrong with that. But if you care about replicating the cinema experience or getting every advantage that you can in an FPS, then I'm thankful for review websites that cater to that crowd.

I got an absolute killer 75" 3D Samsung on clearance at Sears several years ago. This thing retailed for the same as a used car.

Guess what impressed all our guests over the years:
Industry leading Black levels?
The super fast 240Hz panel?
Micro-dimming contrast?
Active 3D and LED edge backlighting?

None of the above...it was the size. 42" - 50" were still the standard..... No one had a 75" back then and it blew people away.

I still use it as my main TV!
Can you even imagine? It's only 1080p and I like the picture better than every other 4k in the house. Well, that...and also I've left it on 24-7 for over 5 years and it hasn't missed a beat with zero burn in.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
How else do you explain the Plasma fan club or Vinyl lovers?
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Quote from firefox15 :
We will agree to disagree. That said, there is a market for every TV or they wouldn't make it. If you are less discerning in your PQ or features, then buy a $500 80" BF special and save a bunch of money. Nothing wrong with that. But if you care about replicating the cinema experience or getting every advantage that you can in an FPS, then I'm thankful for review websites that cater to that crowd.
I am pretty discerning. I purchased one of the last plasma TVs made, and then went to OLED. I calibrate my screens. I've read rtings and many others. The point isn't the "sophisticated" vs less - the point is that rtings has a tendency to focus only on numbers and measurements of things - many of which are not actually relevant to most people. Furthermore, they ignore many highly relevant things. For instance, it's easy to start worrying about viewing angles or refresh rate when you see poor results on rtings, but in reality most people don't and shouldn't care about them. And they focus on contrast but don't account for the fact that the coating and bezel on the screen has as much or more to do with perceived contrast than anything else. These are things that people who review TVs with a focus on actual perceived image quality realize that rtings fail to understand.

I don't think that size is everything, but I do think that for replicating the "Cinema" experience - it's one of the biggest factors. Cinema projectors don't have very high contrast (500:1 or so), and they play at 30fps. Rtings would rate them as crap.
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Quote from FearAndLoathing :
I got an absolute killer 75" 3D Samsung on clearance at Sears several years ago. This thing retailed for the same as a used car.

Guess what impressed all our guests over the years:
Industry leading Black levels?
The super fast 240Hz panel?
Micro-dimming contrast?
Active 3D and LED edge backlighting?

None of the above...it was the size. 42" - 50" were still the standard..... No one had a 75" back then and it blew people away.

I still use it as my main TV!
Can you even imagine? It's only 1080p and I like the picture better than every other 4k in the house. Well, that...and also I've left it on 24-7 for over 5 years and it hasn't missed a beat with zero burn in.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
How else do you explain the Plasma fan club or Vinyl lovers?

We get it: Screen size is most important to you. For the millionth time, rtings is not for you.
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Quote from FearAndLoathing :
I got an absolute killer 75" 3D Samsung on clearance at Sears several years ago. This thing retailed for the same as a used car.

Guess what impressed all our guests over the years:
Industry leading Black levels?
The super fast 240Hz panel?
Micro-dimming contrast?
Active 3D and LED edge backlighting?

None of the above...it was the size. 42" - 50" were still the standard..... No one had a 75" back then and it blew people away.

I still use it as my main TV!
Can you even imagine? It's only 1080p and I like the picture better than every other 4k in the house. Well, that...and also I've left it on 24-7 for over 5 years and it hasn't missed a beat with zero burn in.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
How else do you explain the Plasma fan club or Vinyl lovers?
Good for you!

Anyway, for those who got the Vizio deal, does the 60Hz bother you at all, given the 70" spread and you can't possibly be sitting too far away from it if it is in your homes.
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02-09-2021 at 07:33 AM.
02-09-2021 at 07:33 AM.
Super Good dea for a high tier mid range!

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/vizi...Id=6428312
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02-09-2021 at 08:48 AM.
02-09-2021 at 08:48 AM.
Pretty good reviews [rtings.com]. Note that despite the (possibly deceptive) name, this doesn't appear to be a quantum-dot (QLED [techradar.com]) TV.
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