Vizio's New 4K TV Lineup Starts at $600

In the market for a new TV, but think a super-clear Ultra HD model is way out of the budget? Think again.

Vizio last year brought UHD to the mainstream with a $1,000 set, and now the TV maker is one-upping itself. The company on Monday launched its second Ultra HD TV lineup, offering a range of screen sizes from 43 to 80 inches, with prices starting at just $600 all the way up to $4,000. For a full list of screen sizes and prices, see below.

The new TVs display more than 8.3 million pixels in every image, offering four times the resolution of 1080p Full HD for "breathtaking detail and clarity," Vizio said. They also boast full-array LED backlighting for a more even distribution of light compared to edge-lit sets, and up to 32 active LED zones for "precise, controlled backlighting with extremely high contrast and deep black levels."

The 2015 collection also features Vizio's latest-generation Smart TV platform and dual-band Wi-Fi, offering easy access to apps with UHD content like Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, UltraFlix, and Toon Goggles. The M-Series is also equipped with a so-called Spatial Scaling Engine, which can upscale programs produced at 720p or 1080p resolutions to UHD.

Vizio said it designed the M-Series with an "elegantly slim profile and ultra-thin bezel" for an "immersive, near borderless entertainment experience that complements any room." The sets come with a two-sided remote with a backlit QWERTY keyboard, so you can easily type to search for UHD content.

The new M-Series Ultra HD Smart TV collection is available on Vizio's website, and is rolling out now to retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, BJ's Wholesale, Costco Wholesale, Sam's Club, Target, and Walmart.

"Vizio is committed to providing mainstream access to Ultra HD technology," Vizio CTO Matt McRae said in a statement. "Ultra HD is here to stay and consumers are continuing to seek out technologies that deliver a more immersive entertainment experience. With Ultra HD content options on the rise, Vizio is committed to ensuring consumers have the ability to enjoy the enhancements in picture quality in their homes at the best possible value."

Here's a full list of sizes and prices:

M-Series 43" Ultra HD Full Array LED Smart TV $599.99
M-Series 49" Ultra HD Full Array LED Smart TV $769.99
M-Series 50" Ultra HD Full Array LED Smart TV $799.99
M-Series 55" Ultra HD Full Array LED Smart TV $999.99
M-Series 60" Ultra HD Full Array LED Smart TV $1,499.99
M-Series 65" Ultra HD Full Array LED Smart TV $1,699.99
M-Series 70" Ultra HD Full Array LED Smart TV $2,199.99
M-Series 75" Ultra HD Full Array LED Smart TV $2,999.99
M-Series 80" Ultra HD Full Array LED Smart TV $3,999.99

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I'm PCMag's managing editor for consumer electronics, overseeing an experienced team of analysts covering smart home, home entertainment, wearables, fitness and health tech, and various other product categories. I have been with PCMag for more than 10 years, and in that time have written more than 6,000 articles and reviews for the site. I previously served as an analyst focused on smart home and wearable devices, and before that I was a reporter covering consumer tech news. I'm also a yoga instructor, and have been actively teaching group and private classes for nearly a decade.

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My pitbull Bradley sheds, so a good robot vacuum is a must. I currently use a premium Ecovacs Deebot that can both vacuum and mop, empty its own dustbin, and wash its own mop cloth.

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As for my preferred phone platform, I'm an iPhone person, but I've also extensively used Android for product testing.

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