VIZIO V405-G9 Review: A TV for Gamers and Movie Lovers

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VIZIO V405-G9: At First Glance

The VIZIO V405-G9 is a good-looking entry-level TV, which was introduced in 2019. The TV performs adequately in most uses.

It produces good pictures with deep, inky blacks, which is ideal for viewing in low lighting.

Additionally, this TV is a fantastic choice for playing video games because it has rapid response time and minimal input lag. It’s also great for watching movies because it has good reflection handling which enables you to watch TV during the day without glare.

However, this television is relatively expensive. When I published this article in October 2021, you could get VIZIO V405-G9 for $329.99 on Amazon.

However, considering the features that come with the VIZIO V405-G9, its price is pretty reasonable. Having mentioned a bit of what to expect, let’s dive into more details about the VIZIO V405-G9.

Shall we?

VIZIO V405-G9: Design, Dimension & Weight

The VIZIO V405-G9 comes with a decent design. It features slim bezels that have a brushed surface.

Furthermore, it’s primarily made of plastic, with the exception of the top part of its back which is made of metal. Both the plastic and metal area of the TV feels solid, and you should have no problems with it.

Furthermore, the VIZIO V405-G9 comes with a pair of V-shaped legs. The legs are made out of high-quality brushed metal and they obviously help support the TV while standing.  

However, they flex a little bit. Moreover, the legs are almost at the end of the screen’s edges.

Therefore, if you’re not intending on wall-mounting it, you’ll need a very large TV stand to place it on. Moreover, regardless of how you set up the VIZIO V405-G9, you’ll have no problem moving it around.  

This is because it is very light, by flat-screen TV standards. It weighs only 6800 g and measures 902.0 x 64.8 x 521 mm.

Additionally, the VIZIO V405-G9 is also a very thin TV overall. The upper section is significantly thinner, while the lower section, which houses the majority of the ports, is noticeably thicker.

As a result, if you wall-mount the VIZIO V405-G9, it won’t really be impressive. 

Comparatively, the VIZIO V405-G9 is lighter than the Samsung UN40H5003. Specifically, the Samsung UN40H5003 weighs 7620.3 g

Moving on, the VIZIO V405-G9 comes with TV controls buttons, which are located on the back of the TV. There’s a power button, two buttons for adjusting the TV’s audio volume, and a button for changing inputs.

Overall, the design and build quality of the VIZIO V405-G9 is pretty decent. Moreover, it is also lighter than one of its competitors.

Hence, the VIZIO V405-G9 deserves a nine out of ten in this design review section.

VIZIO V405-G9: Display Features

The VIZIO V405-G9 features a 40-inch LED display. This display comes with a 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) resolution and a 16:9 aspect ratio.

Moreover, a 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) display is about 4x better, sharper, and clearer than an FHD display screen. In addition to that, the VIZIO V405-G9 display also has an impressive 120 Hz refresh rate.

Furthermore, the VIZIO V405-G9’s display has Full-Array Local Dimming technology with numerous LED zones throughout. Full-array local dimming simply means that individual LED zones can be modified independently across the display.

This improves black levels, shadow details, and reduces light bleed in dark areas of the content on the display. Additionally, the full-array local dimming is one of the most effective ways of improving LED TVs’ contrast ratio.

However, it makes TVs more expensive, but it is essential for an ideal HDR (High Dynamic Range) viewing experience. HDR is a technique for enhancing a picture’s dynamic range – the levels of contrast between the darkest blacks and the brightest whites.

Therefore, HDR-compatible TVs, such as the VIZIO V405-G9 usually offer brighter colors. Additionally, they also provide a greater spectrum of color detail, resulting in a more vibrant display overall.

Moving on, the VIZIO V405-G9 display delivered impressive results in some color accuracy tests. For example, it delivered a Delta-E score of 2.4, which is a perfectly acceptable color accuracy result.

Delta E is a standard color measurement founded by the International Commission on Illumination also known as Commission Internationale de l’Eclairage. It measures the difference between two colors that shows on a display screen – a low score number means better performance.

Comparatively, the VIZIO V405-G9 display delivered a better Delta-E score than displays on TVs such as TCL 4-Series Roku TV. The TCL 4-Series Roku TV‘s display delivered a Delta-E score of 2.8.

Furthermore, the VIZIO V405-G9’s display not only has an impressive color accuracy, but it also has one of the lowest lag time. It has an impressively low lag time of 13.1 ms (milliseconds).

A television’s lag time is the difference between the time a signal is inputted and the time it takes for the input to appear on the screen. The lower the lag time the better.

With such low lag time, the VIZIO V405-G9 is quite ideal for gamers searching for a not-too-expensive big screen TV.

Comparatively, The VIZIO V405-G9 display has a lower lag time than the TCL 4-Series (S435)’s 43-inch display. The TCL 4-Series (S435)’s display has a lag time of 14 milliseconds (ms).

In summary, the VIZIO V405-G9’s display is bright, sharp, colorful, and even suitable for gamers. Therefore, I will be rating the VIZIO V405-G9 a nine out of ten in this display review section.

VIZIO V405-G9: Sound Features

The VIZIO V405-G9’s sound quality isn’t particularly impressive. Surround on/off and Virtual:X are the only two fundamental preset audio modes available on the television.

With surround mode turned off, the VIZIO V405-G9 has almost no soundstage. Additionally, the audio appears to originate from beneath the television’s center.

Turning on Surround mode, on the other hand, is a huge benefit when it comes to playing music. It enhances the audio’s fidelity and re-centers it so that it sounds like it is coming directly from the screen.

Virtual:X, on the other hand, proved to be the ideal audio mode for movie lovers. Even though it has a negative impact on most music, it has a big positive impact on film soundtracks.

For instance, it gives the impression that sounds are coming from somewhere else other than the television screen. A ringing phone from a movie on the television, for example, seems to be ringing from somewhere around nearby.

Additionally, the VIZIO V405-G9 Virtual:X mode works well with loud content and action films, even though at high sound volumes. It’s not often you get to increase a TV’s volume levels up to 100 percent without getting deafening results.

Well, you could easily do that with this VIZIO V405-G9.

In summary, the VIZIO V405-G9 audio quality isn’t outstanding, but trust me it is more than okay. Therefore, I will be rating the VIZIO V405-G9 an eight out of then in this Sound feature review section.

VIZIO V405-G9: Ports & Connectivity Features

VIZIO equipped the VIZIO V405-G9 with plenty of ports to make it suitable for both a living room and dorm room. Just like most televisions, the VIZIO V405-G9 ports are all located behind the TV.

It features three HDMI ports, one of which supports eARC (enhanced audio return channel). When using the eARC port with a supported soundbar, the TV will identify the device and provide sound to it automatically.

Furthermore, the VIZIO V405-G9 also features a USB port, headphone jack, and an Ethernet port. Also, it features a digital audio output, and RF (Radio Frequency) port for connecting an antenna.

Additionally, there’s also a set of combo video inputs for outdated video sources, such as a VCR (video cassette recorder). For wireless connectivity, the VIZIO V405-G9 features built-in Wi-Fi 802.11ac with dual-band support.

Unfortunately, it doesn’t feature Bluetooth. On the plus side, the television comes with remote control.

The remote control has the same design as the remotes for the company’s top-of-the-line P-Series Quantum X televisions. However, the remote that comes with VIZIO V405-G9 is significantly better.

The remote that comes with VIZIO V405-G9 has properly organized buttons. In addition to the well-organized buttons, the remote is slimmer and pleasantly curved. Additionally, the remote includes a four-way thumb pad with a central “Ok” button to aid menu navigation.

In addition to its four-way thumb pad, it has a numeric keypad, which is often omitted in other remote controls. Moreover, the remote control also features several dedicated buttons for streaming services such as Amazon Prime Video, VUDU, and Netflix.

In conclusion, the VIZIO V405-G9 comes with an adequate amount of ports. Besides that, its remote control comes with the necessary button most users will need.

Hence, I will rate the VIZIO V405-G9 a nine out of ten in this Port & connectivity review section. 

VIZIO V405-G9: Smart Features

First and foremost, it is important to mention that this model (V405-G9) of VIZIO television is a Smart TV. A Smart TV, also known as an Internet TV, is any television that can access additional programs via the internet.

However, rather than adopting the standard smart TV operating system like ROKU TV or Google TV, VIZIO uses its own smart TV OS. Dubbed Smartcast, VIZIO’S smart TV operating system comes with an in-built Chromecast.

Chromecast is a Wi-Fi-enabled streaming device created by Google. With Chromecast, you can streams content to your TV from YouTube, Netflix, Spotify, or Google Play.

To do so, the content playing on your smartphone, laptop, or tablet is said to be “cast” to the TV. Thankfully, you won’t have to purchase a Chromecast device separately to enjoy all these features on VIZIO V405-G9 TV.

This is because most VIZIO smart TVs, like the VIZIO V405-G9, features Smartcast OS which has an in-built Chromecast. The Smartcast’s interface looks very much like Android TV and LG’s WebOS.

Moreover, this actually isn’t a bad thing; it indicates that the interface will be familiar and straightforward. Additionally, on Smartcast, you’ll get a variety of streaming alternatives including Magellan TV and IFC movie picks, which you can watch for free.

Furthermore, there are large icons for major streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video down the bottom of the Smartcast’s interface. Also, there are streaming services such as Apple TV, Hulu, Peacock, and Disney +.

Moreover, you can use Smartcast’s App Catalog to add more streaming services. The App Catalog includes Spotify, Tidal, and Pandora, as well as other mainstream services.

However, VIZIO’s Smartcast doesn’t have some streaming services that are found on Smart TVs operating systems like ROKU TV. For example, the Criterion Channel, which is popular among movie lovers, is one streaming service that is missing from VIZIO’s SmartCast.

On the plus side, the VIZIO V405-G9 supports Apple AirPlay, and it works pretty well. Besides that, the VIZIO V405-G9 is also compatible with Google Home speakers and Amazon Alexa speakers.

In conclusion, the VIZIO V405-G9’s smart TV operating system (Smartcast) is impressive but not as good as ROKU TV. Therefore, I will rate the VIZIO V405-G9 an eight out of ten in this smart features review section.

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Conclusion

The VIZIO V405-G9 is an easy sell in a crowded market that caters to budget-conscious consumers searching for a high-performance television. In terms of performance, this television has one of the most colorful and bright displays I have ever seen.

Additionally, the television is suitable for playing games thanks to its low input lag and rapid response time. However, the VIZIO V405-G9 comes with a few tradeoffs such as not featuring Bluetooth.

Also, its smart TV OS (Smartcast) doesn’t come with most streaming services found on other operating systems like ROKU TV. Regardless, the VIZIO V405-G9 is an impressive television suitable for everyone.

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