Which is better for a bedroom?

The VIZIO. At 43 inches and 13.14 lb it fits small rooms and is cheaper at $148.00 at Walmart as of November 4, 2026. Pick the Samsung only if the room is large enough for a 55-inch set.

Is the Samsung worth the extra money?

For most living rooms, yes. It adds 12 inches, 4K resolution, Mini LED dimming and HDR10+ for about $132 more. If you watch from far away or want a second TV, the VIZIO is enough.

Which has better picture quality?

The Samsung. Mini LED backlighting with local dimming and 4K resolution beats a 1080p Full Array QLED, especially in dark scenes and on large screens.

Which is better for gaming?

The Samsung, on paper. It has a Gaming Hub and Motion Xcelerator, while the VIZIO offers Auto Low Latency Mode and HDR10 at 60 Hz. Neither is a dedicated high-refresh gaming TV.

Do both work with Alexa and Google Assistant?

Yes. Both list Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa support. The VIZIO also works with Apple Home and AirPlay 2.

Neither maker publishes a lifespan figure. Both are LED-backlit sets, and the Samsung's Mini LED design has more dimming zones to fail over time, but real longevity depends on use and warranty terms.

VIZIO 43" Class Quantum Full HD QLED Smart TV, 1080p (VFQ43M-10) vs Samsung 55” Class M70HB Series Mini LED 4K UHD Samsung Vision AI Companion Smart Tizen TV 2026

Buy the Samsung M70HB if you want a bigger 4K Mini LED picture and can spend about $280. Buy the VIZIO VFQ43M-10 if you want the lowest price and a smaller TV for a bedroom or secondary room. The VIZIO is $148.00 at Walmart as of November 4, 2026, and the Samsung is $279.99 at B&H Photo-Video-Audio as of the same date. That is roughly $132 more for the Samsung, which buys 12 more inches, 4K resolution and Mini LED backlighting.

Today the VIZIO 43" Class Quantum Full HD QLED Smart TV, 1080p (VFQ43M-10) costs $131.99 less at its best price.

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