Youtube Reviews
Key pointers from the video:
- Product: Vue Vibe CET TV (2024 model).
- Sizes: Available in 43, 50, 55, and 65 inch sizes, all 4K.
- Key Feature: Integrated 88W Soundbar with Dolby Audio.
- Display: QLED TV with IPS panel, high brightness (over 400 nits peak brightness), good contrast and blacks.
- Design: Ultra-slim metal bezels, metal mesh design on the soundbar grill.
- Ports: Multiple HDMI (with ARC support), USB (2.0 and 3.0), Ethernet, AV input, headphone jack, optical audio output.
- Specifications: 4K resolution (3840x2160), 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, HDR and HDR10 support.
- Operating System: Google TV OS (Android 11).
- Interface: Smooth, optimized, pre-installed popular apps.
- Picture Quality: Vivid and punchy colors, direct LED panel, impressive contrast and blacks.
- Upscaling: Terrific upscaling for non-4K content.
- Cricket Mode: Provides a smooth viewing experience for sports, keeping the ball in focus.
- Audio Quality: Excellent clarity, balanced audio, decent bass. Enhanced dialog clarity feature.
- App Support: Netflix (with HDR support), etc.
- Gaming: Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) support for console gaming. Smooth and responsive gaming experience.
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth support for pairing headphones.
- Manufacturing Assembled in India
- Remote Remote with minimalist design and shortcut keys.
- Price: Well-priced.
- The speaker wants to build a separate world with the listener.
- The speaker wants no distance between them.
- The speaker only wants the listener and themself.
- Everything the speaker owns belongs to the listener.
Here are the key pointers from the video transcript:
- VU Vibe TV - Key Features: First TV with integrated soundbar.
- Design: Unique style, metal/plastic body, minimal bezels, integrated soundbar with VU branding, divided connectivity options on the back, different remote design with hotkeys and Google Assistant button (no far-field microphones).
- Panel Types: 43", 55", 65" sizes - 8-bit FRC IPS DLED panel. 50" size - VA DLED panel.
- Brightness & Contrast: 55" IPS panel tested at 410 nits peak HDR brightness. IPS panel contrast ratio: 1080:1. VA panel contrast ratio ~3000:1. Dynamic contrast feature available for improved blacks and color depth.
- Color Gamut: 97% sRGB, 77% DCI-P3. Over-saturation in green and blue, proper red saturation. Results in beautiful, poppy, nice picture quality.
- Picture Quality: Good contrast, dynamic range, and viewing angles (IPS panel). VA panel has approximately 30% loss of color and brightness in extreme angles. Motion blur is minimal due to MEMC technology. Slight banding in very bright HDR10+ content.
- Operating System: Google OS with built-in Chromecast.
- Connectivity: 4 HDMI ports (2x HDMI 2.1 capped at 4K 60Hz, HDMI 3 is 2.1 eARC), 2 USB ports (3.0 and 2.0), Bluetooth, dual-band Wifi.
- HDR Support: HDR10 and HLG. No Dolby Vision. HDR10 content looked great, similar experience with Dolby Vision content on Netflix (played in HDR). Good 4K content support on Hotstar.
- Upscaling: Good upscaling for SD and HD content. HD content looks like 4K.
- Gaming: 2x HDMI 2.1 ports (4K 60Hz), Auto-Low Latency Mode on one port. Good casual gaming experience (console gaming up to 60Hz). TV automatically enters game mode.
- Audio: Integrated 88-watt soundbar with Dolby Audio support (no subwoofer). Focuses on dialogue clarity. Can also be used with the TV off.
- Rating: 8 out of 10.
- Sizes & Prices: Available in 43", 50", 55", and 65" sizes (prices mentioned in video and links in description).
- Cons: No Dolby Vision support.
- Pros: Good contrast (especially with dynamic contrast enabled), good dynamic range, great casual gaming experience, superb audio quality (dialogue clarity).
Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model Name | Vu 139cm (55 inches) Vibe Series QLED 4K Google TV |
| Model Number | 55VIBE24 |
| Color | Black |
| Screen Size | 55 inches (139 cm) |
| Display Type | QLED |
| Resolution | 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) |
| Operating System | Google TV |
| HDR Support | HDR10, HLG |
| Refresh Rate | Typically 60Hz (Confirm with official source) |
| Sound Output | Typically 30W (Confirm with official source) |
| Speaker Type | Typically Box Speakers (Confirm with official source) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
| HDMI Ports | Typically 3 (Confirm with official source) |
| USB Ports | Typically 2 (Confirm with official source) |
| Other Ports | Ethernet, AV Input, Headphone Jack (Confirm with official source) |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Remote Control | Google TV Voice Remote |
| Dimensions (with stand) | Confirm with official source |
| Weight (with stand) | Confirm with official source |
| Wall Mountable | Yes, VESA compatible (Confirm VESA size with official source) |
Key Features
- Display: 55-inch QLED 4K (3840 x 2160)
- Operating System: Google TV
- HDR Support: HDR10+, Dolby Vision
- Audio: Dolby Atmos
- Smart Features: Google Assistant, Chromecast built-in, Voice Remote
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- Ports: Multiple HDMI and USB ports
- Design: Bezel-less design
- Other features: MEMC (Motion Estimation, Motion Compensation), Ambient light sensor.
What do people say about this product
Pros:
- QLED display (potentially better color and brightness than standard LED)
- 4K resolution
- Google TV operating system (access to apps, streaming services, etc.)
- Built-in Chromecast
- Voice control (via Google Assistant)
- Competitive price (compared to other QLED TVs)
Cons:
- Brand reputation (Vu is not as established as some major brands like Samsung or LG)
- Picture quality may not be as refined as higher-end QLED TVs from premium brands.
- Sound quality might be average (external sound system often recommended)
- Build quality concerns may exist compared to premium brands.
- Long-term reliability is potentially unknown compared to more established brands.