Pros & Cons
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- Crisp 4K picture with native footage or upconverted footage from newer films.
- Can access Netflix and Amazon 4K content.
- Strong contrast ratio.
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- LED light bloom appears in very dark scenes.
Vizio P652ui-B2 Specs
| Black Level | 435.76 |
| Contrast Ratio | 10,894:1 |
| HDMI Ports | 5 |
| Input Lag (Game Mode) | 46 |
| Panel Type | LED |
| Refresh Rate | 240 |
| Resolution | 3840 by 2160 |
| Screen Brightness | 0.04 |
| Screen Size | 65 |
| Streaming Services | 1 |
| Video Inputs | Component |
| Video Inputs | HDMI |
| Video Inputs | USB |
Ultra-high-definition (UHD, or 4K) is finally coming into reach for consumers after several years of the technology being too new and expensive for most people to afford. Vizio's P-series of HDTVs are a good example, offering full 3,840-by-2,160 resolution at a reasonable price. We tested the 65-inch P652ui-B2 ($2,199.99), and despite some issues with light bloom and upconversion, it produces a good picture along with a generous selection of connected features. It's a solid choice, but can't match the performance of our Editors' Choice, the Samsung UN65HU8550FXZA, which also happens to be $1,000 more expensive.
Design
The P652ui-B2 looks tastefully unassuming, with a plain, flat black half-inch bezel framing the display, distinguished only by a small protrusion on the lower-right corner bearing the Vizio logo. The lower-left corner holds a hidden indicator light that generally only turns on when the HDTV is starting up or shutting down. The sides of the HDTV are wrapped in a 1.25-inch-thick flat gunmetal-colored plastic frame that breaks up the blackness of the display without looking shiny or attracting attention away from the screen itself. The entire HDTV sits on a rectangular base that holds the 65-inch screen steady, though you can also mount it on a wall, without the stand.
View All All ports and the single, minimal onboard control for the P652ui sit around the left side of the screen. A tiny square button turns the HDTV on and off with a long press, and cycles through inputs with a quick tap. A USB 3.0 port, two HDMI ports (including one HDMI 2.0 port for 4K 60fps content), and a combination component/composite video input sit facing left, on the back of the screen. Three additional HDMI ports, along with optical and stereo analog audio outputs, a cable/antenna connection, and an Ethernet port, face down. Five HDMI ports is very generous for any HDTV, but it's unfortunate that only one is capable of 4K video at 60 frames per second; the other four can handle 4K video, but only at 30fps.
