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expiredSUCHaDEAL posted Jun 22, 2026 4:04 AM

50" VIZIO 4K UHD LED HDR Smart TV

$138

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Walmart has 50" VIZIO Class 4K UHD LED HDR Smart TV (V4K50M-08) on sale for $138. Shipping is free or select store pickup where available.
  • Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.
Thanks to Community Member SUCHaDEAL for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Resolution: 3840 x 2160 (4K Ultra HD)
  • Backlight Type: Full Array LED
  • HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
  • Ports:
    • 3x HDMI 2.1 (side)
    • 1x USB (side)
    • 1x SPDIF (rear)
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.2 with BLE
  • Smart Features: Apple AirPlay, Apple Home, Alexa, Chromecast, Google Home
  • VESA Mount: 400mm x 300mm
  • Dimensions With Stand (WxHxD): 43.73" x 27.54" x 10.04" (19.30 lbs)

Editor's Notes

Written by Corwin | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • This offer is $10 less than the +44 Frontpage Deal for this TV in May.
    • Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars at Walmart based on 23.7k customer reviews.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.
  • About this Store:
    • Most items sold & shipped by Walmart.com can be returned for free, either to a store or by mail up to 90 Days after item is delivered. See the Walmart returns page for returns information.

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Written by SUCHaDEAL
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Walmart has 50" VIZIO Class 4K UHD LED HDR Smart TV (V4K50M-08) on sale for $138. Shipping is free or select store pickup where available.
  • Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.
Thanks to Community Member SUCHaDEAL for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Resolution: 3840 x 2160 (4K Ultra HD)
  • Backlight Type: Full Array LED
  • HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
  • Ports:
    • 3x HDMI 2.1 (side)
    • 1x USB (side)
    • 1x SPDIF (rear)
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.2 with BLE
  • Smart Features: Apple AirPlay, Apple Home, Alexa, Chromecast, Google Home
  • VESA Mount: 400mm x 300mm
  • Dimensions With Stand (WxHxD): 43.73" x 27.54" x 10.04" (19.30 lbs)

Editor's Notes

Written by Corwin | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • This offer is $10 less than the +44 Frontpage Deal for this TV in May.
    • Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars at Walmart based on 23.7k customer reviews.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.
  • About this Store:
    • Most items sold & shipped by Walmart.com can be returned for free, either to a store or by mail up to 90 Days after item is delivered. See the Walmart returns page for returns information.

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Written by SUCHaDEAL

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Model: Vizio 50" class 4K Uhd Hdr Smart Tv - V4K50M - Black

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Jun 22, 2026 8:28 PM
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BasilrayJun 22, 2026 8:28 PM
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This might end up in my living room where I just need a screen, and not top tier performance and a comical size
Jun 23, 2026 12:16 AM
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rushhourJun 23, 2026 12:16 AM
650 Posts
Quote from Basilray :
This might end up in my living room where I just need a screen, and not top tier performance and a comical size
Are you calling my 185" UHD QLED comical???
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Jun 23, 2026 4:51 AM
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StrongCorn734Jun 23, 2026 4:51 AM
53 Posts
Wow, now that's incredible deal for what you get.
Jun 23, 2026 5:32 AM
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Joined Feb 2022
SensiblePenguin377Jun 23, 2026 5:32 AM
12 Posts
It uses VIZIO OS if someone is wondering (as oppose to Roku, FireTV, Google TV...)
Jun 23, 2026 6:04 AM
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ROB.E.REINJun 23, 2026 6:04 AM
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Quote from SensiblePenguin377 :
It uses VIZIO OS if someone is wondering (as oppose to Roku, FireTV, Google TV...)
Yeah, no, 50" brand-name at $138. I wasn't wondering, but thanks for the FYI! 💥
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Jun 23, 2026 12:27 PM
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KCFORREALJun 23, 2026 12:27 PM
127 Posts
As usual these days, I get an AI to summarize whether a product is worth buying - in this case I used Claude's Opus 4.8 model. This convinced me to avoid it (reliability issues).

Verified as of Jun 23, 2026

VIZIO 50" Class 4K UHD LED HDR Smart TV (V4K50M-08)


Picture quality

This is the strongest area. It's a 4K (3840×2160) panel with full HDR-format support — Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, and HLG — which is unusually complete for a budget set; most cheap TVs skip Dolby Vision. Reviewers consistently describe the image as sharp and a clear upgrade from 1080p, with good color and contrast for the price. The panel is a 10-bit type rated around 1.07 billion colors with a wide (~178°) viewing angle, so color and contrast hold up when you're off to the side rather than dead-center.

The honest ceiling: brightness is modest, roughly 250 nits typical. That's fine in a normal or dim room but means HDR doesn't "pop" the way it does on a brighter mid-range set, and it can look washed out in a bright, sunny room. Note also that backlighting differs by sub-variant — the -0809 listing shows full-array LED while the -0810 shows standard direct-lit (DLED) — so local-dimming performance isn't identical across every unit sold under "-08."

Sound

This is the most universal complaint. The built-in 2.0 speakers (roughly 8–9 watts each) are weak and quiet — buyers routinely report running the volume at 80+ just to hear dialogue comfortably, and nearly every reviewer recommends adding a soundbar. One catch worth knowing: the spec sheets show no HDMI ARC on this model (only an optical/SPDIF digital audio output), so if you do add a soundbar you'd connect it via optical rather than HDMI ARC.

Smart platform and features

Runs VIZIO's own smart OS (SmartCast / VIZIO Home) with WatchFree+ giving 275+ free live channels and thousands of on-demand titles, plus the major streaming apps preloaded. It includes WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, Apple AirPlay, and Google Cast. For gaming it's better than you'd expect at this price: three HDMI 2.1 ports, HDMI VRR (variable refresh rate), Auto Low Latency Mode, and very low input lag (under 10ms at 60Hz) — though it's a 60Hz panel, so no high-refresh 120Hz gaming. The main software gripes are occasional lag when switching apps and intermittent WiFi-drop reports.

Build and accessories

Light (~26 lb) and slim, easy to wall-mount (VESA 200×200). The downside is a plasticky stand that several reviewers call flimsy and recommend wall-mounting instead. The remote is a voice remote with the volume buttons on the side rather than the top, which annoys some users, and a few complain it doesn't include a traditional full-button remote.

Reliability — the deciding issue

This is the recurring red flag across independent buyers, and it tracks with your decision. The pattern isn't isolated: multiple unrelated owners report units going to a black screen or failing to power on within weeks to a few months — one traced by VIZIO support to a failed electrical board, others simply dead at the 2-week, 3-month, and "under 6 months" marks. The same early-death and connectivity complaints show up on the 55" sibling (V4K55M-08), suggesting it's a line-level issue, not one bad batch. There are plenty of happy 5-star owners too, so it's not universal — but the failure rate showing up in candid reviews is high enough to matter, especially against only a one-year warranty. A meaningful share of listings also sell this as renewed/remanufactured, which adds dead-on-arrival risk on top.

That early-failure signal is exactly what a $138 clearance price tends to reflect.
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Jun 23, 2026 12:31 PM
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EvilTimmyJun 23, 2026 12:31 PM
216 Posts
Quote from rushhour :
Are you calling my 185" UHD QLED comical???
If it doesn't have more than 100ft² of real estate, is it really a BIG screen? At least you're finally in the game at 101.6ft².

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Jun 23, 2026 3:50 PM
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texag09Jun 23, 2026 3:50 PM
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Quote from KCFORREAL :

That early-failure signal is exactly what a $138 clearance price tends to reflect.
Thanks. Makes sense.

Still an insane deal for 50" TV. If it lasts 2 years, that's less than $75/yr.

I have no need for it, but if I was a poor college student in need of a TV I'd go for it.
Jun 23, 2026 4:04 PM
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Joined Nov 2017
nocturnedlJun 23, 2026 4:04 PM
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Is this one of those that makes you register a Walmart account to use the TV?
Jun 23, 2026 7:01 PM
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UniqueBoundary317Jun 23, 2026 7:01 PM
2 Posts
Pay attention to the deals!!; so far this one is a great deal!!
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Jun 23, 2026 7:25 PM
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Bruin80
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Jun 23, 2026 7:25 PM
195 Posts
Mini-LED Quantum (QLED) is worth the extra spend for sale price of $218 at WM & Sam's (Sam's has 5-yr warranty). VA panel with FALD for 50". Great picture and impressive contrast. Don't need Walmart account to use - used wifi & updated firmware without it. Logged in to test it that way also - restricted data collection in privacy menu & on Walmart's website, no problems. Just back out of smart tv setup when prompted. My Roku works fine, not logged in and wifi removed.

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Last edited by Bruin80 June 23, 2026 at 12:28 PM.
Jun 23, 2026 9:06 PM
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