Vizio’s budget-friendly TVs, VQP75C-84 and M75Q6-L4, are often compared to understand what justifies the higher price of the VQP75C-84 model. Both models belong to the budget segment, but their differences highlight why one is more expensive than the other.
Model Overview
The VQP75C-84 became massively available for sale in 2024, after being introduced in late 2023, and features several improvements over its predecessor, the M75Q6-L4, which was released in 2023. While both TVs are affordable, the VQP75C-84 commands a higher price due to its enhanced performance and additional features.
Refresh Rate
The VQP75C-84 features a 120Hz refresh rate, making it ideal for gaming and smoother motion handling. Vizio also claims the TV supports 4K at 120Hz and Full HD 240Hz via HDMI when connected to a PC or console. However, this claim is somewhat misleading. While the HDMI port may synchronize at 240Hz, the TV’s display hardware cannot exceed 120Hz, as the extra frames are discarded during processing. Ultimately, the 120Hz refresh rate on the VQP75C-84 gives it a significant advantage over the M75Q6-L4, which only supports 60Hz.
Color Depth
The VQP75C-84 boasts a true 10-bit display, capable of showcasing over 1 billion colors for exceptional depth and realism. In contrast, the M75Q6-L4 features an 8-bit panel that employs FRC (Frame Rate Control) to simulate additional color shades. While this technology also claims support for 1 billion colors, the actual number of distinct shades is significantly lower, relying on the persistence of human vision to create the illusion of smoother gradients.
ARC Support
The VQP75C-84 supports ARC (Audio Return Channel), allowing audio to be sent to compatible soundbars via HDMI. In contrast, the M75Q6-L4 lacks ARC support, limiting audio output options to optical or Wi-Fi, which may be inconvenient for those planning to use a soundbar.
Wi-Fi Standards
The VQP75C-84 supports Wi-Fi 6E Tri Band, while the M75Q6-L4 uses Wi-Fi 6 Dual Band. Although this difference may seem significant, in practice, it is negligible. Wi-Fi 5 is more than sufficient for streaming video, and Wi-Fi 6 is more useful in environments with heavy network traffic, such as offices. For home use, this feature serves more as a marketing point than a real advantage.
Vizio M75Q6-L4 and VQP75C-84 TV Specifications Comparison Table
Below is a table that summarizes the specifications of the TVs in an easy to compare format.
| Model | VQP75C-84 (2024) | M75Q6-L4 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Key Specs | ||
| Class Size | 75″ | 75″ |
| Viewable Display Size | 74.50″ (1892.3mm) | 74.50″ (1892.3mm) |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| High Dynamic Range | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG |
| Backlight Type | Full Array LED | Full Array LED |
| Wide Color Gamut | Quantum Color | – |
| Active Pixel Tuning | Yes | Yes |
| UHD Upscale Engine | Spatial Scaling Engine | Spatial Scaling Engine |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Colour depth | 10bit | 10bit (8bit+FRC) |
| Variable Refresh Rate Support | AMD FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium |
| Dynamic Motion Rate | 120 | 60 |
| Clear Action | 720 | 180 |
| Inputs and Outputs | ||
| HDMI Inputs | 4 (side), Type 2.1 | 3 (side), Type 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi Protocol | Wi-Fi 6E Tri Band | Wi-Fi 6 Dual Band |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 with BLE | 5.2 with BLE |
| Ethernet | 1 (side) | 1 back |
| USB Ports | 1 (side) | 1 (side) |
| TV Tuner | Yes | Yes |
| ARC Output | Yes | No |
| Digital Audio Output (SPDIF) | 1 (side) | 1 (rear) |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 10 watts x2 (Digital Audio Amplifier) | 10 watts x2 (Digital Audio Amplifier) |
| Accessories (Included) | ||
| Remote Control | XRT270 | XRT270 |
| Remote Control Battery | 2 x AAA (Duracell) | 2 x AAA (Duracell) |
The VQP75C-84 offers significantly superior image quality, thanks to its support for 10-bit color depth, which enables richer and more accurate color reproduction.
