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Customer reviews for VIZIO 40" Class VFD40M Series Full HD LED Smart TV for
VIZIO 40" Class VFD40M Series Full HD LED Smart TV
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Dec 5, 2025
Anastacia
1 out of 5 stars review

Slow, freezes very often

My platform constantly freezes up. Apps don't load and I have to restart it. My internet modem is about 10 feet away so it's not a connection issue. Would not buy again. Just over 3 months old and I want to throw it out. Only great this is the price, but you get what you pay for.

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Dec 3, 2025
CowboyC1
5 out of 5 stars review

“Big Picture, Small Price: VIZIO's 50” 4K Smart TV

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] From the moment you power on the VIZIO 50” Smart 4K TV, it becomes obvious — this TV is built to deliver. With crisp 4K resolution and HDR support (including Dolby Vision and HDR10+), every scene looks rich and realistic — from the deepest night sky to the brightest daylight. The built-in smart platform makes streaming and watching TV effortless. Apps are already loaded, so you don't need extra boxes or complicated installs. Whether you're binge-watching, catching up on movies, or diving into shows, everything's right there with a few clicks or a simple voice command via the included VIZIO Voice Remote. For movies, shows, or even casual gaming — the picture stays smooth and clear, with good contrast and color. The Full Array LED backlight and tuning features help create balanced color and brightness across the screen, so you don't get that washed-out or overly dark effect that cheap TVs sometimes produce. Setup is simple — the interface is user-friendly, and connecting to WiFi or casting from your phone is straightforward. That simplicity alone is a big plus if you don't want to fuss with complicated menus or external devices. Reviewers regularly mention how intuitive everything is, and how the TV feels “ready to go” out of the box. Of course, it's not a high-end cinematic display on par with the fanciest OLED sets — but for its price range, the VIZIO 50” balances performance, convenience, and value very well. It's ideal for a living room, bedroom, or even a home office where you want big-screen viewing without overspending.

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Feb 9, 2026
Bronaugh
5 out of 5 stars review

New tv

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I just got this tv haven't had for a week yet but I'm in love with my new tv it's so clear while watching the football game the children thought I was watching AI lol I love the full screen and built in free tv streaming only thing bad I can say is my hulu nor Disney won't load only goes black screen when trying to click into

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Jan 16, 2026
oi101
5 out of 5 stars review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Five Stars — Vizio Never Misse

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We just picked up the 43‑inch Vizio TV, and it continues the streak: this is our third Vizio in the last eight years, and every single one has delivered way above its price point. The picture quality is crisp, the colors look great right out of the box, and the interface is smooth without feeling overloaded. What keeps us coming back is the consistency — Vizio manages to hit that sweet spot of excellent quality at an actually affordable price, without making you feel like you're compromising. Setup was quick, the sound is solid for a built‑in system, and it fits perfectly in our space. If you want a reliable TV that performs like something more expensive, Vizio is the brand that keeps proving itself.

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Dec 14, 2025
Anonymous
5 out of 5 stars review

Great service! Great help! Wonderful experience

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] When I had called I bought this 2 days ago and they helped me navigate through the first time I had a TV like this. They made me feel comfortable know that they'll always be there for people that is beautiful

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Jan 5, 2026
Mociav
1 out of 5 stars review

I was so excited for my new tv! Then I turned it

I researched tvs before I bought the Vizio. I purchased it on 1/2/26. I expected to bring it home, turn it on, setup my passwords & watch. Instead I sat there 15-20 min waiting for the new tv to update?! Then I finally get to watching it & the sound & picture breaks. The people's mouths don't match the sound & it has frozen up twice where it went blank & I had to restart it. I would have returned already, but I paid cash for it & can't find the receipt. Kicking myself!

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I would like to offer the assistance of our award-winning technical support team with this issue. Please visit support.VIZIO.com and click on ‘Contact Us’ or for instant support download the VIZIO Mobile app, then click "Support" and "Contact Us.

Jan 15, 2026
Moorejoyful
4 out of 5 stars review

Easy navigation

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've only been using this for a few days, but I'm very impressed so far. The ease of navigating through the system is wonderful. The only thing I've noticed is that my Internet doesn't seem to be a strong and my movies tend to buffer more often than they should. Other than that, I love the television.

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Jan 13, 2026
Shane3r
3 out of 5 stars review

Great picture. Not sure how I feel overall.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Like title says, the picture is great. Crisp and bright. I don't like that you can't remove apps. I've had to unplug the tv twice due to apps freezing, so I'm not sure how much I'll like the tv long term.

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I would like to offer the assistance of our award-winning technical support team with this issue. Please visit support.VIZIO.com and click on ‘Contact Us’ or for instant support download the VIZIO Mobile app, then click "Support" and "Contact Us.

Jan 8, 2026
Dr. A
1 out of 5 stars review

Be ready to sign away any privacy you ever had.

To get the 'smart' features to work, you have to sign up and give them the right to monitor what you watch, tailor adds to what you watch. If you value your privacy or do not want everyone to know what kind of content you are watching, avoid this like the plague. Company is dishonest and does not disclose any of this on the packaging. I cannot give this a low enough rating. Even this survey is a ruse to get you to sign up to receive 'exclusive product deals'.

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We understand your concern and want to assure you we don't ask for OS permissions that aren't necessary. We take your privacy seriously at VIZIO and device permissions are used only for connecting with VIZIO devices. If you have additional concerns, please tap on "Account" in App then tap "About" and you can access our latest Privacy Policies.

Dec 26, 2025
Rickman
4 out of 5 stars review

Nice picture

Had to replace my super old Vizio 32”. I had it for like 17 years or so, so I thought why not get another. Glad I did. It was so easy to wall mount by myself. The setup was super easy and I loaded all my apps in no time. The picture is super clear. The only downside is the speaker is pretty weak.

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