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Customer Reviews for Vizio Vizio 42" Class LED 1080p 120Hz refresh rate HDTV, (1.9" ultra-slim) M420SL
Vizio Vizio 42" Class LED 1080p 120Hz refresh rate HDTV, (1.9" ultra-slim) M420SL
42" diagonal screen size
HDMI Inputs: 4
Wall mountable
SRS TruSurround HD
Average Customer Rating:
4.5
out of 5
(207 Reviews) 144
Rating SnapshotOverall Rating Totals
Customer Recommendation92%191 out of 207reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.
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Customer Reviews
Review 1 for Vizio 42" Class LED 1080p 120Hz refresh rate HDTV, (1.9" ultra-slim) M420SL
No brainer set-up
,12/23/2012
By Pinecoon ,
Northern Michigan
5
out of
5
Yes, very easy set-up for an average guy, just follow easy instructions. Great picture and the sound surprised me, as I thought we would need an added sound bar...I do not believe so now. Very easy to use...the one con is it does take a long time to turn on, very slow...but I am sure we will get used to it. Remote is very user friendly and hassle free wireless install...found and hooked up all by its self. Overall...very happy we bought this model M420SL and truely do believe it was at a fair price.
Product Attributes:
Value
4
out of
5
Meets Expectations
4
out of
5
Picture Quality
4
out of
5
Sound Quality
4
out of
5
Features
4
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:55 - 64
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every day
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Review 2 for Vizio 42" Class LED 1080p 120Hz refresh rate HDTV, (1.9" ultra-slim) M420SL
05/13/2013
By Purbersuitram ,
Cape Coral, Fl
5
out of
5
Consumer Reports recommended this unit, we purchased it on-line from Walmart (Vizio M420SL), delivery was within the stated time frame.
So what is there not to like...
B. Longman
Cape Coral, Fl
Cape Coral, Fl
Product Attributes:
Value
5
out of
5
Meets Expectations
5
out of
5
Picture Quality
5
out of
5
Sound Quality
5
out of
5
Features
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:65 or older
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every day
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Review 3 for Vizio 42" Class LED 1080p 120Hz refresh rate HDTV, (1.9" ultra-slim) M420SL
Great value
,04/27/2013
By 1300T
5
out of
5
TV has a great picture and sound, love it.
Product Attributes:
Value
5
out of
5
Meets Expectations
5
out of
5
Picture Quality
5
out of
5
Sound Quality
5
out of
5
Features
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:55 - 64
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every day
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Review 4 for Vizio 42" Class LED 1080p 120Hz refresh rate HDTV, (1.9" ultra-slim) M420SL
DO NOT BUY VIZIO!
,04/25/2013
By JakeEW ,
New Mexico
1
out of
5
I bought a vizio m3d421sr and it died after 15 months. Of course it is past the warranty, and after contacting vizio both by phone and email, they WOULD NOT REPAIR IT even if I wanted to pay for the repair! I was told to call a 3rd party repair company they recommended. That 3rd party repair would not even offer me a repair because they were "out of parts" but told me that they usually charge $350 for a repair, when a new one costs $600. OUTRAGEOUS! I have seen nothing but problems with this model and with similar Vizio TV's. They will have the white vizio logo light on, but will not turn on. I used to recommend Vizio, for their price and the overall top of the line technology at a reasonable price. Not anymore! DO NOT BUY VIZIO! I can am very upset and mad at Vizio for wasting my money! GET A LG, or SAMSUNG even if you have to spend more money!
Product Attributes:
Value
1
out of
5
Meets Expectations
1
out of
5
Picture Quality
1
out of
5
Sound Quality
1
out of
5
Features
3
out of
5
Recommends this product? No
Age:35 - 44
Gender:Male
Ownership:Longer than one year
Usage:Every day
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Review 5 for Vizio 42" Class LED 1080p 120Hz refresh rate HDTV, (1.9" ultra-slim) M420SL
Picture is awesome, warranty by Vizio, excellent!
,04/22/2013
By yechave ,
Lehighton, Pa
4
out of
5
I bought the 3yr extended warranty through Walmart. I now consider that a waste of money.
However, I used the Vizio factory warranty four times by the end of the first year. I had problems with the unit turning itself off on the first set. The second and third had issues with the sound board. The final unit works great. They all had outstanding pictures and worth the hassels dealing with replacement tv's. A couple of the Vizio reps did not seem to know what they were talking about, which was disappointing.
Otherwise, it would have been nice to have a properly working TV from the get-go.
I have since bought a 60" Samsung for my brother. Excellent picture and sound, no issues with that TV. And, the price was outstanding.
No more 3 yr extended warranties for me.........
We did buy a Bose SOLO for the TV. It did not work properly on the 2nd and 3rd sets due to defective sound boards. It does work very well on the newest replacement, which was a new unit and not a refurbished, which the previous replacements were.
Product Attributes:
Value
5
out of
5
Meets Expectations
4
out of
5
Picture Quality
5
out of
5
Sound Quality
3
out of
5
Features
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:55 - 64
Gender:Male
Ownership:Longer than one year
Usage:Every day
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Review 6 for Vizio 42" Class LED 1080p 120Hz refresh rate HDTV, (1.9" ultra-slim) M420SL
Great Deal for a 42 inch TV
,04/20/2013
By GNOMEME ,
Central Illinois
5
out of
5
Was easy to set up. I chose to have it delivered to my house and it came within days of ordering it. It came with the mounting kit as a paccakge deal. I used it on my old TV stand and it is great. The Tv hooks to the internet so we get Nextflix with using any other sourse. Other features we are still learning.
Product Attributes:
Value
5
out of
5
Picture Quality
5
out of
5
Sound Quality
5
out of
5
Features
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:55 - 64
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every day
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Review 7 for Vizio 42" Class LED 1080p 120Hz refresh rate HDTV, (1.9" ultra-slim) M420SL
04/10/2013
By Desalto ,
North Carolina
4
out of
5
I purchased this TV about five months ago, and I am happy with it. One reason I chose this TV was Consumer Reports magazine's favorable review, especially the wide viewing angle. I see little or no degradation of picture quality at a 40-degree off center viewing angle. Overall, I am glad I bought this TV.
I do have a few minor "nit picks". The TV takes about 30 seconds to "boot up" and start functioning. The picture seems too dark at times (but in fairness, I haven't bothered to adjust the picture settings). The built-in app for streaming Netflix is unsuitable for watching TV series because there's no way (that I could find) to get a description of individual episodes -- you only get the overall series description. In spite of these small negatives, I like the TV and I enjoy watching it.
Product Attributes:
Value
5
out of
5
Meets Expectations
5
out of
5
Picture Quality
4
out of
5
Sound Quality
4
out of
5
Features
4
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:65 or older
Gender:Male
Ownership:5 - 6 months
Usage:Every day
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Review 8 for Vizio 42" Class LED 1080p 120Hz refresh rate HDTV, (1.9" ultra-slim) M420SL
Great TV
,04/08/2013
By BlueMoonRanch ,
Michigan
5
out of
5
Terrific TV, however, be prepared for a bit more glare than you might have had with others. We sometimes need to partially close curtains in the afternoon for those viewing more from the side. The picture is vivid and sharp. Very easy to set up.
Product Attributes:
Value
1
out of
5
Meets Expectations
1
out of
5
Picture Quality
1
out of
5
Sound Quality
1
out of
5
Features
1
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:55 - 64
Gender:Female
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every day
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Review 9 for Vizio 42" Class LED 1080p 120Hz refresh rate HDTV, (1.9" ultra-slim) M420SL
04/07/2013
By LLLEE
5
out of
5
Love it!!!! Crisp and bright- great streaming from netflix
Product Attributes:
Value
5
out of
5
Meets Expectations
5
out of
5
Picture Quality
5
out of
5
Sound Quality
4
out of
5
Features
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:55 - 64
Gender:Female
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every day
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Review 10 for Vizio 42" Class LED 1080p 120Hz refresh rate HDTV, (1.9" ultra-slim) M420SL
Exceptional Picture with Rich Feature Set
,04/05/2013
By hasan ,
Ogden, IA
5
out of
5
This TV is a wonderful buy in terms of picture quality, feature set and overall performance. Comparing it to a 3 year old Sanyo LCD, (720p/60 Hz), the difference is quite dramatic. The picture has excellent contrast ratio (roughly the ratio of the brightest white to the deepest black that the light panel can produce). This measure (if not fudged by the manufacturer, which many, many televisions these days are), "should" indicate how "brilliant", "alive" or "dynamic" the picture will appear. Do not, under any circumstances trust published specs by the manufacturer. Many are grossly exaggerated, and few, if any, state how these measurements are made. Some others are just plain advertized incorrectly. I saw two TVs at a store that listed two Vizio TVs with a contrast ratio of 2,000,000:1, when it plainly should have been 200,000:1, as stated in the user manual. Off by a factor of 10, but who's counting?
Suffice it to say, this TV, with a claimed contrast ratio of 200,000:1, has a brilliant and dynamic picture. It is the sort of TV that if seen on a wall of TVs, will jump out at you for three factors: image clarity, color saturation and "dynamic liveliness" of the picture. Don't get me wrong, this is not a $2500 Samsung. Its motion clarity is not nearly as good. The overall picture quality is not nearly as good. The feature set, however, is every bit as good as the elite TVs.
There are many outstanding and well implemented features on this TV. They include, but are not limited to:
1. 4 HDMI inputs
2. Analog Audio Out (3.5 mm headphone type jack) for use with wireless headphones and such.
3. Optical Digital Out for use with soundbars and older non-hdmi switching home theater amps.
4. The sensitivity of the TV tuner is very good, and the signal level and other info is available from a "system" menu.
5. WIFI and Internet Apps
6. Nice, but not exceptional remote (no back light), but has full QWERTY keyboard on back)
2. Analog Audio Out (3.5 mm headphone type jack) for use with wireless headphones and such.
3. Optical Digital Out for use with soundbars and older non-hdmi switching home theater amps.
4. The sensitivity of the TV tuner is very good, and the signal level and other info is available from a "system" menu.
5. WIFI and Internet Apps
6. Nice, but not exceptional remote (no back light), but has full QWERTY keyboard on back)
The WIFI setup was quick and easy. It found the SSID of my router immediately and connected with no problems. Performance is impressive based on two measures: throughput and signal strength. The TV is about 30 feet away and one floor up from the router. I consistently see > 4.5 Mb/s from my 6.0 Mb/s connection, even during the evening. There is a nice speed utility built into the TV that shows the throughput of the connection. I had no problem streaming HDX (1080p from Vudu) or Netflix HD. There were no interruptions or pixellation for either service. There is a little bar graph and icon that appear briefly at the top right corner of the display which show signal strength (mine shows full scale). It looks like this TV's WIFI would see the router easily from the other end of the house (although this is an A-Frame open construction scenario).
One Caveat: The TV is listed as 120 Hz refresh rate. It isn't really. As one other reviewers have noted Vizio plays a game with the refresh rate and while this trick does reduce motion blur, it is not truly 120 Hz refresh. Consumer Reports took note of this and lists this TV's refresh rate as 60 Hz. There is no "smooth motion" adjustment in the menu...for a very good reason, this TV does not have Vizio's traditional "smooth motion" technology. That's one reason why it is less expensive. It is also why the higher end Samsung that I own, and other higher end Vizios (with true smooth motion) are clearly superior to the M420SL when it comes to ameliorating motion artifacts that LCDs are so well known for. It should also be noted that some people do not like smooth motion, period, and turn it off, so I would not make a purchasing decision on this TV based on the 120 Hz shortcoming.
Summary:
A TV rich in features that are actually useful, with a strikingly beautiful picture at a moderate price. While lacking a web browser, its internet features and performance should more than satisfy those interested in Vudu, NetFlix and assorted internet widgets/apps.
Product Attributes:
Value
5
out of
5
Meets Expectations
4
out of
5
Picture Quality
5
out of
5
Sound Quality
4
out of
5
Features
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:55 - 64
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 3 months
Usage:Every day
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Review 11 for Vizio 42" Class LED 1080p 120Hz refresh rate HDTV, (1.9" ultra-slim) M420SL
Great for what I wanted
,04/01/2013
By OmiX7 ,
Oregon
4
out of
5
I really like the picture and had no problem setting it up. Did have a problem with the remote but VIZIO support helped and we worked it out but the keys still stick once in a while if it keeps up I will let them know and they will send a replacement. Have not used WIFI yet my internet access is not the best. Only one complaint that is when my husband uses the head phones I have to turn off the TV speakers in order for the sound to go to the head phones, which means he is the only one that can hear it.
Product Attributes:
Value
4
out of
5
Meets Expectations
5
out of
5
Picture Quality
5
out of
5
Sound Quality
5
out of
5
Features
4
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:65 or older
Gender:Female
Ownership:2 - 3 months
Usage:Every day
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Review 12 for Vizio 42" Class LED 1080p 120Hz refresh rate HDTV, (1.9" ultra-slim) M420SL
great tv for the price.
,03/31/2013
By ike2112 ,
selinsgrove,pa
5
out of
5
totally satisfied with my purchase so far . tv has good picture and great sound . its worth the price . would hower recomend they come out with a remote either with bigger buttons or lighted buttons , buttons are kinda small and close together .
Product Attributes:
Value
4
out of
5
Meets Expectations
4
out of
5
Picture Quality
4
out of
5
Sound Quality
5
out of
5
Features
4
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:35 - 44
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every day
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Review 13 for Vizio 42" Class LED 1080p 120Hz refresh rate HDTV, (1.9" ultra-slim) M420SL
Great TV for the money.
,03/30/2013
By Arkansasbest ,
Berwick PA
4
out of
5
Would have given this product 5 stars. Only problem was the remote only worked for about 3 hours. Customer service was good and they sent a new remote and so far everything working fine!
Product Attributes:
Value
5
out of
5
Meets Expectations
5
out of
5
Picture Quality
5
out of
5
Sound Quality
5
out of
5
Features
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:55 - 64
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every day
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Review 14 for Vizio 42" Class LED 1080p 120Hz refresh rate HDTV, (1.9" ultra-slim) M420SL
I loooooove this TV!
,03/26/2013
By TheReveieweinator
5
out of
5
Wow this TV is AMAZING Not so big that you have to be 10 feet back so fits perfect in my litle place with all my video games AND my computer connected to it and my dish. Just great worth every penny. stop shopping buy this you wont regret it!
Product Attributes:
Value
5
out of
5
Meets Expectations
5
out of
5
Picture Quality
5
out of
5
Sound Quality
5
out of
5
Features
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:25 - 34
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every day
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Review 15 for Vizio 42" Class LED 1080p 120Hz refresh rate HDTV, (1.9" ultra-slim) M420SL
03/20/2013
By Stylretired ,
Stevensville, ON
4
out of
5
Definitely a good choice in HD television. Easy to navigate menu and easy setup. A built in webcam for the SKYPE APP would have been nice. The add on one is sold out on line at the Vizio site.
Product Attributes:
Value
5
out of
5
Meets Expectations
4
out of
5
Picture Quality
5
out of
5
Sound Quality
3
out of
5
Features
4
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:65 or older
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every day
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Review 16 for Vizio 42" Class LED 1080p 120Hz refresh rate HDTV, (1.9" ultra-slim) M420SL
Got the most bang for MY buck!!
,03/19/2013
By Vickdavixen ,
Laurel,MD
5
out of
5
Great value and amazing picture quality.
Product Attributes:
Value
5
out of
5
Meets Expectations
5
out of
5
Picture Quality
5
out of
5
Sound Quality
5
out of
5
Features
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:25 - 34
Gender:Female
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every few days
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Review 17 for Vizio 42" Class LED 1080p 120Hz refresh rate HDTV, (1.9" ultra-slim) M420SL
GREAT FIND, GO BUY ONE !
,03/16/2013
By Bar66 ,
New Fairfield, CT
5
out of
5
I purchased this Vizio after carefully reviewing other 42" models, I narrowed it down to the Vizio and a 42" LG ..., I am extremely happy I chose this model Vizio ..., I am satisfied completely. The picture quality is incredible, great sound which you wouldn't expect without adding a surround system. Please know that I always do plenty of research before I spend my hard earned money, so you can be sure if I am happy about this product you will be too. I highly recommend this TV ...., do yourself a favor and go purchase this TV now ..., you'll LOVE it !
Product Attributes:
Value
5
out of
5
Meets Expectations
5
out of
5
Picture Quality
5
out of
5
Sound Quality
4
out of
5
Features
4
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:45 - 54
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 3 months
Usage:Every day
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Review 18 for Vizio 42" Class LED 1080p 120Hz refresh rate HDTV, (1.9" ultra-slim) M420SL
Wow a new LED
,03/16/2013
By BigAlinRomeo ,
Romeo Mi
5
out of
5
We like it
Product Attributes:
Value
5
out of
5
Meets Expectations
5
out of
5
Picture Quality
4
out of
5
Sound Quality
4
out of
5
Features
4
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:45 - 54
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every day
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Review 19 for Vizio 42" Class LED 1080p 120Hz refresh rate HDTV, (1.9" ultra-slim) M420SL
03/08/2013
By bgx5 ,
MISSOURI
3
out of
5
I really like the looks of this tv and sets our living room off nicely. My only issue so far is the day I set it up the remote doesn't work correctly, the volume down button gets stuck and then every button you push turns it down. Have called my local walmart and they said to just bring back the remote and they will exchange just the remote. As always they will try to fix any problem you have without the hassle of re-shipping. I thought I would be able to just surf the Internet like a computer but it is limited to what is already programmed to th tv, great for streaming Netflix and Pandora. Also always a plus when the kids like!
Product Attributes:
Value
4
out of
5
Meets Expectations
3
out of
5
Picture Quality
5
out of
5
Sound Quality
5
out of
5
Features
3
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:25 - 34
Gender:Female
Ownership:1 week or less
Usage:Every day
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VIZIOSupport
South Dakota, USA
Posted 03/21/2013
I apologize you are experiencing an issue with your TV. Please contact us so we can assist you. Technical support is available through chat: chat.vizio.com, e-mail: techsupp@vizio.com, or phones: 877-698-4946.
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Review 20 for Vizio 42" Class LED 1080p 120Hz refresh rate HDTV, (1.9" ultra-slim) M420SL
Excellent Value - great product
,03/07/2013
By rptp ,
NY
5
out of
5
Very happy with this TV. Wanted one with the internet apps built in, streaming Netflix is seemless, very easy to set up, pic quality is great for the price.
Product Attributes:
Value
5
out of
5
Meets Expectations
5
out of
5
Picture Quality
5
out of
5
Sound Quality
4
out of
5
Features
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:45 - 54
Gender:Female
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every day
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