Vizio E500I-B1 E

39 reviews

Apr, 2024

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usability (7)
sound (4)
design (2)

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remote control (3)
energy (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 39 reviews of Vizio E500I-B1 E. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the design and sound. The usability and image quality are also mentioned favorably, but opinions are divided on the color. Some have doubts about the energy efficiency and remote control.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Vizio E500I-B1 E is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 32 user reviews of Vizio E500I-B1 E from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the durability and usability. The sound and price also get good feedback.

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78% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Vizio E500i-B1

For 2014, Vizio, in contrast (pun intended) to just about everyone else, offers even more local dimming TVs at more affordable prices than ever. The E series is the company's cheapest line, and at 39 inches and up, most of them have that extra. And it...

The models of the Vizio E series equipped with local dimming deliver superb picture quality for a very affordable price. The image evinces deep black levels with little to no blooming and great bright-room performance, and it provides for plenty of...

Color accuracy and video processing not quite as good as some competitors; poor sound quality; ho-hum styling; lackluster remote.

With picture quality that outdoes that of numerous more-expensive TVs, Vizio's E series likely represents the best value of 2014.

May, 2014

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Issues after 3 months

I would definitely warn people that you very well might "get what you pay for" when you buy a cheap(er) TV..

- Good picture - Ease of use and setup - Affordable price

I really wanted to support Vizio, being a US manufacturer (and, ironically, being right down the street from me) and all, but this is the first time I've ever had a TV start dying on me after only 3 months. I can't power it on via remote - to turn the...

Dec, 2015

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