Vizio QLED VQP65C 65 inch Class 65" Review

The Vizio VQP65C is a big, basic QLED. You get a 65-inch screen for $800, but picture quality is average and its smart system is slow. It's best for buyers who prioritize size over everything else. Look at TCL or Hisense for better value.

The Vizio VQP65C is a 65-inch QLED TV that promises a lot for the money. It's got a 4K panel with a 120Hz refresh rate for 4K content and a 240Hz mode for 1080p, plus Wi-Fi 6E and free streaming built in.

But the numbers from our database tell a more nuanced story. While the display specs look solid on paper, its overall performance ranks it firmly in the middle of the pack for picture quality and near the bottom for gaming and smart features.

The picture quality is just okay. It lands in the 43rd percentile, which means it's about average. Colors from the Quantum Color tech are fine, but it doesn't have the pop or contrast of better TVs. HDR performance is similarly middle-of-the-road. Where it really falls short is in gaming and its smart platform. Gaming features are in the 25th percentile, so expect higher input lag and fewer features than dedicated gaming TVs. The built-in smart system is also a weak spot, ranking in the bottom 20% for responsiveness and app selection.

At around $800, it's a budget-friendly 65-inch QLED. You're getting a big screen and some modern specs like Wi-Fi 6E, but you're making clear compromises on picture quality, smart features, and gaming. If a giant screen is your absolute top priority and you're okay with mediocre everything else, it's an option. Otherwise, your money often goes further with a smaller, better TV from another brand.

This Vizio gets outclassed by similarly priced competitors. The Hisense U6 Series Mini-LED offers better contrast and brightness for often less money. The TCL 6-Series with Mini-LED is a much better gamer and has a superior smart platform (Roku or Google TV). Even stepping down to a 55-inch LG OLED C5, when on sale, would give you dramatically better picture quality, though you lose screen size. The Vizio's main draw is screen inches per dollar, but in every other metric, there's a better choice.

Skip this if you're a movie buff, a gamer, or just want a great-looking TV. The picture quality isn't special, and the smart system is frustrating. For the same budget, a 55-inch TCL 6-Series or Hisense U6H will give you a much better overall experience, just on a slightly smaller screen.

Buy this only if you need the absolute biggest TV possible on a very tight budget and don't care much about picture quality, smart features, or gaming. It's a TV for a secondary room, like a basement or garage, where you just want a big screen to have on in the background.