Vizio’s discounted Mini LED TV lets you skip the sign-ups and smarts

<figure> <img alt="The Vizio Mini LED Quantum displaying an image from The Expanse, sitting on a wooden credenza." data-caption="Walmart’s inexpensive Vizio produces a nice, bright image, though its black levels aren’t that deep. | Photo: John Higgins / The Verge" data-portal-copyright="Photo: John Higgins / The Verge" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/268611_Vizio_Mini_LED_Quantum_TV_JHiggins_0009.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> Walmart’s inexpensive Vizio produces a nice, bright image, though its black levels aren’t that deep. | Photo: John Higgins / The Verge </figcaption> </figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Modern smart TVs let you skip the streaming device, which is convenient, but they also come with their own issues, including <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/991190/lg-tv-spying-standby-recording-wi-fi-scanning-gamers-nexus">privacy concerns</a> and frequent updates. The <strong>Vizio Mini LED Quantum TV</strong> lets you cut out the rigamarole and just get straight to the HDMI ports. And right now, it’s discounted at Walmart, with the <a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/VIZIO-65-Mini-LED-Quantum-4K-QLED-HDR-Smart-TV-NEW-VQM65C-10/7771502259">65-inch model</a> going for $358 ($40 off) and the <a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/VIZIO-85-Mini-LED-Quantum-4K-QLED-HDR-Smart-TV-NEW-VQM85C-10/7748764679">85-inch</a> model going for $698 ($100 off).</p> <div class="product-block"><h3>Vizio Mini LED Quantum TV</h3> <figure class="product-image"><img width="300" height="200" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/268611_Vizio_Mini_LED_Quantum_TV_JHiggins_0001.jpg?w=300" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="The Vizio Mini LED Quantum display the Vizio OS home page, on a wooden credenza." /></figure> <h3>Where to Buy:</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/VIZIO-65-Mini-LED-Quantum-4K-QLED-HDR-Smart-TV-NEW-VQM65C-10/7751017286"> <strike>$278</strike> $248 at <strong>Walmart (55-inch)</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/VIZIO-65-Mini-LED-Quantum-4K-QLED-HDR-Smart-TV-NEW-VQM65C-10/7771502259"> <strike>$398</strike> $358 at <strong>Walmart (65-inch)</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/VIZIO-85-Mini-LED-Quantum-4K-QLED-HDR-Smart-TV-NEW-VQM85C-10/7748764679"> <strike>$768</strike> $698 at <strong>Walmart (85-inch)</strong></a></li></ul></div> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Although Vizio’s Mini LED TV comes loaded with Vizio OS, you can bypass the TV’s host of agreements during setup. By pushing past the manufacturer’s warnings about “missing out” on smart TV features, you can disable the built-in operating system, letting you use your own streaming device like a Roku or Apple TV 4K without worrying about what data Vizio and Walmart might be collecting.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">As for specs, the TV features quantum dots for full, vivid color and high brightness (our testing showed it can reach 936 nits when calibrated thanks to its mini-LED panel). There are some compromises, though, which is expected given the low price point. The IPS panel doesn’t have the best black levels, as you might see on more expensive sets, and there’s a touch of motion blur during faster scenes, which may also hurt its appeal for gamers. It also has three HDMI ports, but they’re only 2.0, although the screen only supports up to 4K at 60Hz, so it’s not detrimental to the experience.</p> <h5 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/960916/vizio-mini-led-quantum-tv-review">Read our full Vizio Mini LED Quantum TV review</a>.</h5>