Vizio Razor XVT3D650SV – GarageHP.com previously wrote articles about Samsung HMX-R10 Black, Apple MacBook Air Fall 2010, and Motorola i412 Boost Mobile. Now we are talking about Vizio Razor XVT3D650SV, Energy Efficient. The well-equipped Vizio XVT3D650SV is the first passive 3D TV and provides an intriguing alternative to active 3D models, but subpar 2D picture quality hurts its appeal.
The 65-inch Vizio XVT3D650SV is the first TV in the U.S. to ship with “passive” 3D capability. Unlike the other mainstream 3D TVs of 2010, which use “active” glasses that cost around $100 each, this big Vizio comes with four pairs of cheap polarized glasses, the same kind used by most 3D theaters. We’ve already taken an in-depth look at how the XVT3D650SV’s 3D compares with an active 3D model, so we’ll keep it brief here: while the Vizio has its advantages, we still liked the picture quality of active better.
Our main problem with this big Vizio, however, lies in its reproduction of 2D content, especially its propensity for smearing in fast motion–something we didn’t expect from a 120Hz TV. Add to that a few other issues that separate it from Vizio’s excellent, albeit 2D-only, XVT553SV, as well as a hefty price tag, and you have a package that loses some of its luster. Unless you must have the first, and biggest, passive 3D TV on the block, it’s worth waiting for other 2011 examples, like LG’s passive 65-inch 65LW6500.
Series information: This review will apply only to the 65-inch Vizio Razor XVT3D650SV since it basically stands alone in Vizio’s lineup, with no other screen sizes that have identical features. Its closest relatives we reviewed in 2010 hail from the XVT3SV series, which lacks 3D. Its closest 2011 relative is the XVT3D5 series, but those sets employ full-array LEDs, as opposed to edge-lit, and max out at 55 inches.
Vizio Razor XVT3D650SV Design
Vizio Razor XVT3D650SV’s exterior looks just like that of a smaller, 55-inch XVT3SV we tested last year, and while it’s an improvement over some past Vizios, it’s still pretty pedestrian by today’s standards. The look is all-black, and the only real accent is a little rounded mound between the speakers along the bottom. Unlike most TV makers, Vizio has yet to hide its speakers, so as a result the frame is relatively chunky.
Vizio Razor XVT3D650SV Edge-lit LED backlighting allows a thin 2.2-inch depth, which also contributes to the relatively light weight (105 pounds) of this 65-inch TV. For that reason we’d expect a swivel stand, but the Vizio doesn’t have one.
The 65-incher gets the same remote as all of Vizio’s higher-end apps-equipped TVs, and of the clickers you can buy it’s one of the best-stocked with features. Its main appeal is a full slide-out keyboard with dedicated keys for letters, numbers, and symbols, just like on a smartphone. Best of all, it’s included with the TV for free, not as an expensive option like some other Internet-friendly remotes.
We found the thicker, heavier clicker reassuring in the hand. Its standard keys are easy to navigate and thoughtfully laid out, although we’d appreciate more differentiation by feel. The lack of any kind of illumination didn’t help, and we missed having a dedicated key for aspect ratio.
The keyboard worked on all of the apps we tried, and although we found it more cramped and less responsive than, say, the keyboard on a typical smartphone, it’s perfectly usable. It makes tweets, Facebook status updates, and username/password sign-ins so much easier than the standard remote/onscreen keyboard combo.
Bluetooth means the remote works without needing line-of-sight. Although we didn’t test it, Vizio says the TV can pair with other Bluetooth devices like a full-size keyboard or stereo headphones. Vizio sells the XVTBH100 headphones for $99.
Vizio Razor XVT3D650SV TV
The universal aspect of the remote was also well thought out. Onscreen prompts, as opposed to long lists in the instruction manual, guide you through programming control codes for your devices; the volume and mute keys can “punch through” to operate external gear like an AV receiver. It lacks the full task-based functionality of a Harmony, but this TV remote still goes further than any we’ve tested toward emulating a good universal remote in the first place.
Vizio’s menu system resembles another app in appearance and we liked that the picture settings section is actually integrated into the main app taskbar (see below). Responses were fast, explanations complete, and we had no problems finding our way around. In sum, the remote and menus were among the best we’ve used, and they surpass in many ways the efforts of more well-known brands.
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