CNET has reviewed the Vizio SV470XVT, a 47-inch 1080p LCD HDTV with a 120Hz refresh rate. They gave it a 7.3 out of 10, making it their highest-rated Vizio HDTV.

They liked the Vizio’s inexpensive price, “highly accurate color,” extensive picture controls, and 4 HDMI inputs and PC input. They didn’t like the poor black levels, somewhat “pedestrian design,” and some artifacts with the dejuddering processing.

The Vizio SV470XVT has a a msrp of $1,699, which is a big jump compared with Vizio’s other 47-inch 1080p LCD, the $1,199 Vizio V047LF. What do you get for that extra $500? Check out the chart:

	SC470XVT	VO47LF
Screen size	47 inches	47 inches
Resolution	1080p	1080p
HDMI inputs	4	4
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Contrast ratio (w/ DCR)	6500:1	6500:1
Weight	77.8 lb	90.3 lb
PC input	Yes	Yes
Colors	1.06 billion	16.77 million

Vizio’s new XVT line is an attempt at breaking into the higher end LCD and plasma market. The CNET review score puts in on the same level as comparably featured sets from Sony and Samsung at an aggressive price. With Vizio’s history of price cutting, this should be a set to watch.

Vizio SV470XVT remote

*Update*

I’ve put together a collection of reviews for the Vizio SV470XVT here.

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CNET’s review of the Vizio SV470XVT