My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: This 50-Inch Vizio Gaming TV
Game consoles are powerful and we pay high prices for them because of their capabilities, so it’s a bit of a shame to connect them to TVs that can’t reach their full potential. However, gaming TVs can be very expensive, which is why the Vizio M50QXM-K01 M-Series Quantum X TV is special. You can get a reliable gaming TV at a more affordable price. The 50-inch model is currently priced at $427 (originally $629.99), its lowest price according to Price Checker Tools .
Vizio is mostly known for its budget smart TVs, but they have also dabbled in gaming with the MQX series. This 2023 version is very similar to the 2022 version, which received an “excellent” review from PCMag , except for some improvements. It supports Wi-Fi 6E, so you get a faster and more stable connection compared to the previous model. You also get Bluetooth 5.2 for seamless pairing with headphones.
The M50QXM-K01 has 4K resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate (or 1080p at 240Hz), and 6.7ms input lag. Combine that with FreeSync Premium Pro, Dolby Vision, and HDR-10, and you get very smooth motion and crisp images for a budget gaming TV. The contrast ratio is 8054:1 with just 443 nits of brightness, so it won’t blow you away, but there must be cuts somewhere.
It’s still a smart TV, so you get all the classic streaming services, plus SmartCast support for Apple AirPlay and Google Cast. Smart Cast is one of the best interfaces for streaming media consumption. There are four connectors: HDMI, RF and USB. Overall, this is a solid gaming TV at a budget price with great colors, customizability and Smart TV capabilities.