Vizio VW22L Review – 22-inch LCD HDTV
Originally Reviewed on September 30th, 2008Reviews of Vizio VW22L: 22″ LCD HDTV
Vizio VW22L, a product from Vizio VW series represents high definition performance and a great budget buy. With 1680×1050 pixel native resolution, the television boasts the ability to accept 720p and 1080i signals. This 22” LCD HDTV features 16:10 aspect ratio and a contrast ratio of 1000:1 with the ability to display 16.7 million colors with a typical response time of 5ms. The Vizio VW22L is suitable for any kind of purpose such as television, gaming or even as a PC monitor.
The LCD technology of the Vizio VW22L is designed to provide less reflection and glare in accordance with the room light situation and hence making the unit an ideal choice for spare bedroom, kitchen, dorm and den.
The VW22L has a single HDCP compliant HDMI input as well as single offerings for component, composite, S-video and RGB inputs. Each of the video inputs is mated with analog audio inputs as well as having a single RF input which works as built in tuner. Priced around $399.99, Vizio VW22L is a good bargain for first time HDTV buyers. A specification details provided below will give a better idea about this HDTV model.
Vizio VW22L Features & Specifications Review:
Size: 22-in
Tuner: Integrated NTSC/ATSC/QAM HDTV Tuner
Supported TV Formats: 1080i, 720p
Native Panel Resolution: 1680 x 1050
Supported PC Resolutions: 1024 x 768, 800 x 600
Specifications
Panel Type: 22″ Diagonal, 16:10 Wide Screen, Color TFT Active Matrix LCD
Pixel/Dot Pitch: 0.282mm (H) x 0.282mm (V)
Display Compatibility: HDTV (1080i)
Signal Compatibility: 480i (SDTV), 480P (EDTV), 720P (HDTV), 1080i (HDTV)
Response Time: 5 ms (typical)
Colors: 16.7 million
Brightness: 300 cd/m2 (typical)
Contrast Ratio: 1000:1 (typical)
Viewable Angle: 160° (horizontal and vertical)
Inputs
RF (F Connector for internal tuner): 1
HDMI with HDCP: 1
Analog Stereo Audio for HDMI Inputs: 1
Component YPbPr plus Stereo Audio: 1
Composite Video: 1
S-Video plus Stereo Audio: 1
Computer RGB plus Stereo Audio: 1
Service Port: 1
Outputs
Analog Audio out (RCA): 0
5.1 SPDIF Digital Optical Audio: 1
Headphone (Stereo Mini-Jack): 1
Additional Information
V-Chip
3D Comb Filter
3:2 or 2:2 Reverse Pull-down
Progressive Scan Video: Yes
Computer: 640×480, 800×600, 1024×768
Sound enhancement: Yes
Color Temperature: 6500K (standard), 5400K and 9300K
Color Fine Tuning: Independent Red, Green and Blue
Audio: 2x Built-in, 3W speakers
Lamp (LCD) / Panel (PDP) Life: 50000 hours
Power: IEC Connector for direct power line connection
Voltage Range100 ~ 240 Vac at 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption: 60W average
Removable Base
Vizio Warranty
One Year Parts & Labor, Free lifetime Technical Support
Zero Bright Pixel Defects Guaranteed: no
Weight & Dimensions
Gross:25 lbs
Net: 13.3 lbs
Without Stand: 12.1 lbs
Carton: 24″x20″x6″
With Stand: 20.2” W x 15.8” H x 5.7” D
Without Stand: 20.2” W x 14.4” H x 2.6” D
For better quality of video processing Vizio VW22L features 3:2 and 2:2 reverse pull-down as well as MPEG-2 decoding and progressive scan via its component, RGB and HDMI inputs. To provide optimum audio experience, this HDTV has dual three watt built in speakers, a pair of analog audio outs, a digital optical audio out and a headphone mini jack.
Though Vizio VW22L can accept all resolutions up to 1080i but native 1080p sources will have to be down converted. Similarly the 16:10 aspect ratio may seem a bit odd since most HDTV’s sport a standard 16:9 ratio but considering that a good portion of the VW22L’s customers will probably use it as a computer monitor the aspect ratio makes a bit more sense.
In a nutshell, this HDTV is designed for small system or casual viewing and not as the centerpiece of a state of the art home theater.
HDTVUniverse.com gives Vizio VW22L 8/10 stars!
LauraS's reviewOctober 17, 2008
I have a Vizio VW22L that I bought for my kitchen and was so pleased with the quality of picture in such a bright room that I just got one of their new 42″ XVT models. I originally started out a bit skeptical about Vizio but am now a convert. They really do give you the most bang for your buck and are equal or better to the well know brands.
Barbara Grant's reviewOctober 22, 2008
I purchased a Vizio VW22L for a very small office – sits just 4 ft. from me.
Sound was so low that I had to purchase speakers – now, cannot use mute option (TV does not have a jack for speakers so you have to plug the speakers into “headphone jack). Pictrure is good, but would not purchase one again.
Barbara Grant's reviewApril 29, 2009
I have had a Vizio VW22L for 8 mos. The entire time I have had it I have a problem with “channel skip.” According to Comcast they have multiple problems with this brand. Spent 2 hrs with Vizio Customer Service, they were rude, refused to consider this a TV problem, My other TV’s have no problem – they told me to scan the channels on other outlets. I did. No resolution. According to public records the “tuner” in the Vizio is the problem. Without Vizio’s cooperation, there is no solution. Can’t get past a “supervisor” at Vizio. Would like them to become a part of the solution rather than the problem. Consumers are “stuck.”
CarrieB's reviewJuly 09, 2009
I bought one of these a few months ago, and I really like this TV. I use it in my bedroom, and don’t have any problems with it. The sound is fine around the mid-range, and the picture is great. No glare in a bright room. Definitely worth the money I spent.
fbara's reviewAugust 07, 2009
I purchased this tv from Walmart in Oct, 2008 for $279. I finally got Dish Network HD installed and was looking forward to watching this tv in HD.
I was very disappointed with how it handles the standard 16×9 aspect ratio. In the ‘normal’ viewing mode, the screen displayed my HD image in 4×3. Everyone looked skinny and tall. I had to change the viewing mode to ‘wide 1′ to get the image to go all the way on the sides. However, there were still black bars on the top and bottom. I checked the Dish Network receiver and verified it was outputting a 720p signal at 16×9. I even used the ‘info’ button on the Vizio remote to verify it was receiving a 720p signal. It was, it just wasn’t displaying it correctly.
I contacted Vizio support and they spent quite a bit of time telling me the Dish receiver was setup wrong. I have 2 of these receivers and 2 other HD tv’s. I tested the receiver on the other tv’s and it displayed correctly, no black bars. Vizio CSR sent me ‘level 3′ support. They told me I had to pay to ship the tv to their repair facility. They would not come out to my house because the tv was smaller than 32”.
So they have a defective tv, in warranty, and they want me to pay to ship it to them and then wait for 3 weeks for them to look at it. I will not buy another Vizio product. If you’re looking for a disposable tv that you’re willing to discard when it has a problem, than maybe Vizio is for you. Not me.
Carol's reviewJanuary 21, 2012
Donot buy this tv after warrant was up power source went bad .Tv no longer comes on .They’re is a reason they are inexpensive If you research vizio this is the main problem power source .