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The M-Series also gets a revamped bezel with newly designed legs in a brushed-aluminum finish. These Vizios have a sleek, modern, minimalist look that is both attractive and unobtrusive.

All the M-Series TVs use 32-zone FALD (full array local dimming) except for the 43-incher, which offers 28 zones. Screens sizes between 43" and 55" have a 60 Hz refresh rate, while sizes from 60" to 80" use 120 Hz panels. Confusingly, Vizio's specs cite an "effective refresh rate" of 120 Hz for the smaller panels, and 240 Hz for the larger panels thanks to backlight flashing.

Crucially, the M-Series supports HDCP 2.2 and has HDMI 2.0 connections that can accept UHD/4K 60p content. It also supports UHD/4K streaming from its built-in apps.

M-Series TVs feature 802.11ac dual-band Wi-Fi to ensure UHD/4K content streams smoothly. Apps that support 2160p streaming include Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, UltraFlix, and Toon Goggles, with Vudu adding that capability later this year.

Missing from the M-Series is wide color-gamut or HDR capability—which I wouldn't expect in a mainstream TV—or 3D. On the other hand, it does offer a dedicated gaming mode with a 120 Hz refresh rate and super-low latency.

The M-Series is shipping now and comes in nine sizes from 43" to 80". Vizio's aggressive pricing is in full force here: 43" for $600, 49" for $770, 50" for $800, 55" for $1000, 60" for $1500, 65" for $1700, 70" for $2200, 75" for $3000, and 80" for $4000.