VIZIO VFQ43M-10 43" QLED Smart TV vs Pioneer R851 Series 4K Roku TV

Buy the Pioneer if you want true 4K resolution, more HDMI inputs and Roku's mature app platform. Buy the VIZIO if you mostly watch cable, streaming HD and older content and want a brighter, more colorful QLED panel at 1080p. The Pioneer wins on resolution, connectivity and smart-TV polish; the VIZIO wins on panel technology and color volume. Owners of both report solid reliability for the class, though the VIZIO's 60 Hz panel and 2 HDMI ports limit console and soundbar setups.

• Choose the VIZIO if you sit close enough that 1080p looks sharp, want QLED color and DTS Virtual:X sound, and only need two HDMI devices.
• Choose the Pioneer if you want 4K detail, four HDMI ports, Ethernet and Roku's voice remote for a console, soundbar and streaming stick.