Vizio D-series VIZIO 24-inch D-Series FHD LED Smart TV AMD Review

The Vizio D24fM-K01 is a 24-inch 1080p smart TV that delivers a surprisingly good picture and full smart features for around $130. Its main weakness is the very poor built-in audio, so plan to use headphones or external speakers. It's a great choice for a small space where a big TV won't fit.

Looking for a small, smart TV for a bedroom, dorm, or kitchen? The Vizio D24fM-K01 is a 24-inch 1080p LED that fits the bill. It's a 2023 model that packs Vizio's SmartCast platform, Alexa compatibility, and even some gaming features like AMD FreeSync into a compact frame. At around $120 to $148, it's positioned as an affordable, feature-packed option for secondary spaces where you don't need a massive screen. If you're searching for a 'small smart TV under $150,' this is one of the few names that consistently pops up.

For a 24-inch screen, the picture quality is solid. It scores in the 85th percentile for picture quality in our database, which means it punches above its weight class for a budget TV. The 1080p resolution is plenty sharp at this size, and the full-array backlight helps with contrast. The HDR support is more of a checkbox feature—it's in the 57th percentile, so don't expect the vibrant highlights you'd get on a premium set. Gaming performance is decent for casual play, with a 60Hz panel and AMD FreeSync support to smooth out frame rates, landing it in the 54th percentile. Just know the HDMI ports are version 1.4, so you're capped at 1080p 60Hz, with no 4K or high refresh rate passthrough.

For the price, the Vizio D24fM offers a lot. You're getting a smart TV with a good picture, a decent smart platform, and even some gaming chops, all for well under $150. The main trade-off is the tiny, tinny speakers and the inherent limitations of a small screen. If you just need a basic 24-inch monitor, a non-smart option might be cheaper, but you'd lose the built-in apps and voice remote. This TV's value is in bundling those convenience features into one tidy package.

Let's be real, you're not cross-shopping this with the 85-inch Samsung Neo QLED or 77-inch LG OLED listed as 'competitors' in some databases. For a small TV, more relevant comparisons are something like an Insignia Fire TV or a TCL S-series in a similar size. The Vizio often wins on picture quality in this niche, thanks to that full-array backlight. Against a basic monitor, the Vizio adds smart features and a remote. Where it might lose is if you're deep in the Amazon ecosystem, where an Insignia with Fire TV could be more seamless. For gaming, the FreeSync support gives it a slight edge over other budget TVs that lack any variable refresh rate tech.

Skip this TV if you're looking for a primary living room set, if immersive movie sound is important and you don't want a soundbar, or if you need a monitor for a high-refresh-rate PC. The small size and weak audio make it a poor fit for those roles. Also, if you want true high dynamic range (HDR) performance, look at larger, more expensive sets. For those cases, consider a larger, used TV or a dedicated computer monitor instead.

Should you buy the Vizio D24fM-K01? Yes, if you need a capable, small smart TV for a secondary room and you have a plan for the sound. The picture is great for the price, and the smart features work well. No, if this is going to be your main TV for movie nights, or if you can't pair it with a soundbar or headphones. The built-in audio is genuinely bad, and that's its biggest flaw. For a dorm, bedroom, or workshop, though, it's a smart buy.