This is an incredibly well designed 24-inch Smart TV with a stunning picture, slim profile, plenty of useful apps, and a low price. The only thing holding it back from being a perfect 5-star TV is the lack of a QWERTY remote to make proper use of the apps and having only 1 HDMI connection.
VIZIO E390i-A1 39-Inch 1080p 120Hz Smart LED HDTV DESIGN
All black with a very slim bezel and less than 2" total depth. This thing is pretty sexy, especially for a "budget" TV. The stand will make some happy, other no so much. It's basically a fixed picture frame style where the TV itself sits directly on whatever surface you have it on. This gives it more of an all-in-one PC appearance than that of a TV. It sits at a fixed angle that I didn't care for at first, but it's actually the perfect angle for sitting on a kitchen counter, which is where I have it. At any rate, I like the design as does my fiancee. It looks much more high-end than its price would indicate. At less than 8 lbs and with a VESA 100 mounting pattern, you could easily and inexpensively mount this pretty much anywhere.
VIZIO E390i-A1 39-Inch 1080p 120Hz Smart LED HDTV SET UP
Setting up the TV itself took about 5 minutes. Unboxed it, plugged it into the wall and cable box, turned it on and set up the WiFi. Everything worked perfectly. The picture calibration out of the box on "normal" was one of the most accurate default picture representations I've ever seen. I've been seeing this comment a lot with Vizio's new E-series line. This is rare, as I usually spend between 15 and 30 minutes tweaking the picture settings. About 2 minutes with this one and I was happy. Logging into the apps was more challenging than it should have been because Vizio inexplicably doesn't include their nifty little QWERTY remote with this set. More on that in the Apps section below. All-in-all...pretty easy to set up. The lack of a 2nd HDMI port bothers me a bit. It's 2013 and everything connects via HDMI. Add a 2nd port, Vizio.
VIZIO E390i-A1 39-Inch 1080p 120Hz Smart LED HDTV PICTURE
The picture on this TV is stunning with vibrant colors and deeper blacks than I expected from an edge lit LED setup. The slim bezel really helps the picture pop and, as I noted above, the default picture settings are very accurate. There are several picture mode presets, including an eye-popping "vibrant" setting for those preferring boosted color saturation. I've never seen a TV of this size at any price point with a better picture.
VIZIO E390i-A1 39-Inch 1080p 120Hz Smart LED HDTV SOUND
This set has stereo 2W front-firing speakers built-in which can be set to mono, stereo, or a simulated surround setting. If you're going to be gaming or watching movies on this set, you'll want a sound bar or a decent 2.1/3.1 setup, for everyone else these built-in speakers will suffice. When set on the simulated surround mode the sound stage is surprisingly wide to the point where it will occasionally bounce a sound so that is seems to be coming from behind you. It's nothing earth-shattering and there is no real bass, as expected, but as far as built-in TV speakers, they do a pretty good job. For my kitchen use of this TV, they're perfectly serviceable.
VIZIO E390i-A1 39-Inch 1080p 120Hz Smart LED HDTV APPS
I have been waiting for this TV specifically because it's a 24" 1080p LED Smart TV. It is currently the only 24" Smart TV on the market. The apps available are most of the ones you would hope for; Netflix, Amazon video, Vudu, Hulu Plus, Rhapsody, Pandora, Facebook, Twitter, etc. Notably missing is HBO Go and MLB.tv, neither of which are currently available on any Vizio TV. The apps that are available respond quickly, and most can run while the current program is playing (you can tweet while watching the game, for example). With all of these great apps, I was absolutely floored that Vizio chose not to include it's QWERTY remote with this TV. It's a puzzlingly stupid decision as the lack of this QWERTY remote makes using the apps unnecessarily difficult. Once you're logged in to all of your apps, basic searching is OK, as the included remote is functional and responsive, but the lack of the QWERTY keyboard on the back makes using Facebook and Twitter highly unlikely, which is a shame because otherwise they are solid apps.
CONCLUSION VIZIO E390i-A1 39-Inch 1080p 120Hz Smart LED HDTV Review
The picture quality, high-end design touches, and quality apps more than make up for the lack of QWERTY remote and single HDMI port. If you're looking or a Smart TV for a kitchen, bedroom, or dorm room, this set is a stunner that's easy on the wallet. This is my 4th Vizio TV dating back 6 years and all of them function perfectly and without a single issue, so this is a trustworthy brand. If you're on the fence, go get it. You won't be sorry.
VIZIO E390i-A1 39-Inch 1080p 120Hz Smart LED HDTV DESIGN
All black with a very slim bezel and less than 2" total depth. This thing is pretty sexy, especially for a "budget" TV. The stand will make some happy, other no so much. It's basically a fixed picture frame style where the TV itself sits directly on whatever surface you have it on. This gives it more of an all-in-one PC appearance than that of a TV. It sits at a fixed angle that I didn't care for at first, but it's actually the perfect angle for sitting on a kitchen counter, which is where I have it. At any rate, I like the design as does my fiancee. It looks much more high-end than its price would indicate. At less than 8 lbs and with a VESA 100 mounting pattern, you could easily and inexpensively mount this pretty much anywhere.
VIZIO E390i-A1 39-Inch 1080p 120Hz Smart LED HDTV SET UP
Setting up the TV itself took about 5 minutes. Unboxed it, plugged it into the wall and cable box, turned it on and set up the WiFi. Everything worked perfectly. The picture calibration out of the box on "normal" was one of the most accurate default picture representations I've ever seen. I've been seeing this comment a lot with Vizio's new E-series line. This is rare, as I usually spend between 15 and 30 minutes tweaking the picture settings. About 2 minutes with this one and I was happy. Logging into the apps was more challenging than it should have been because Vizio inexplicably doesn't include their nifty little QWERTY remote with this set. More on that in the Apps section below. All-in-all...pretty easy to set up. The lack of a 2nd HDMI port bothers me a bit. It's 2013 and everything connects via HDMI. Add a 2nd port, Vizio.
VIZIO E390i-A1 39-Inch 1080p 120Hz Smart LED HDTV PICTURE
The picture on this TV is stunning with vibrant colors and deeper blacks than I expected from an edge lit LED setup. The slim bezel really helps the picture pop and, as I noted above, the default picture settings are very accurate. There are several picture mode presets, including an eye-popping "vibrant" setting for those preferring boosted color saturation. I've never seen a TV of this size at any price point with a better picture.
VIZIO E390i-A1 39-Inch 1080p 120Hz Smart LED HDTV SOUND
This set has stereo 2W front-firing speakers built-in which can be set to mono, stereo, or a simulated surround setting. If you're going to be gaming or watching movies on this set, you'll want a sound bar or a decent 2.1/3.1 setup, for everyone else these built-in speakers will suffice. When set on the simulated surround mode the sound stage is surprisingly wide to the point where it will occasionally bounce a sound so that is seems to be coming from behind you. It's nothing earth-shattering and there is no real bass, as expected, but as far as built-in TV speakers, they do a pretty good job. For my kitchen use of this TV, they're perfectly serviceable.
VIZIO E390i-A1 39-Inch 1080p 120Hz Smart LED HDTV APPS
I have been waiting for this TV specifically because it's a 24" 1080p LED Smart TV. It is currently the only 24" Smart TV on the market. The apps available are most of the ones you would hope for; Netflix, Amazon video, Vudu, Hulu Plus, Rhapsody, Pandora, Facebook, Twitter, etc. Notably missing is HBO Go and MLB.tv, neither of which are currently available on any Vizio TV. The apps that are available respond quickly, and most can run while the current program is playing (you can tweet while watching the game, for example). With all of these great apps, I was absolutely floored that Vizio chose not to include it's QWERTY remote with this TV. It's a puzzlingly stupid decision as the lack of this QWERTY remote makes using the apps unnecessarily difficult. Once you're logged in to all of your apps, basic searching is OK, as the included remote is functional and responsive, but the lack of the QWERTY keyboard on the back makes using Facebook and Twitter highly unlikely, which is a shame because otherwise they are solid apps.
CONCLUSION VIZIO E390i-A1 39-Inch 1080p 120Hz Smart LED HDTV Review
The picture quality, high-end design touches, and quality apps more than make up for the lack of QWERTY remote and single HDMI port. If you're looking or a Smart TV for a kitchen, bedroom, or dorm room, this set is a stunner that's easy on the wallet. This is my 4th Vizio TV dating back 6 years and all of them function perfectly and without a single issue, so this is a trustworthy brand. If you're on the fence, go get it. You won't be sorry.
VIZIO E390i-A1 39-Inch 1080p 120Hz Smart LED HDTV Product Description
Introducing the new E-series slim frame design. The VIZIO 39-Inch Class LED Smart TV is shattering the mold in a way only VIZIO can, with high-quality design and picture at the best value. Enjoy crystal-clear action and eye-popping images in 1080p Full HD and 120Hz effective refresh rate. A stunningly slim outer frame lets you enjoy TV with a narrower border around the picture for a more immersive experience. VIZIO Internet Apps with built-in Wi-Fi gives you instant access to a world of streaming movies, TV shows, music, and more - all with the push of a button on the smart remote. The VIZIO E-Series 39" Class LED Smart TV gives you more of what you love about TV with all the brilliant picture quality and world-class service you'd expect from America's LCD HDTV Company.VIZIO E390i-A1 39-Inch 1080p 120Hz Smart LED HDTV Product Details
| Display | |
| Image Aspect Ratio: | 16:9 |
| Widescreen Modes: | Zoom, Normal, Panorama, Wide, Stretch |
| Display Menu Language: | English, French, Spanish |
| Additional Features: | Ambient light sensor (ALS), Zero Bright Defective Pixel Guarantee, Mercury Free, Smart Dimming, VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) |
| Display Format: | 1080p (FullHD) |
| Resolution: | 1920 x 1080 |
| Viewing Angle: | 178 degrees |
| Viewing Angle (Vertical): | 178 degrees |
| Brightness: | 300 cd/m2 |
| Color Depth: | 16.7 million colors |
| Video Features | |
| Parental Channel Lock: | Yes |
| Remote Control | |
| Type: | Remote control |
| Audio System | |
| Surround Mode: | Yes |
| Sound Effects: | SRS TruSurround HD, SRS StudioSound |
| Output Power / Total: | 10 Watt |
| Additional Features: | SRS TruVolume, Audio Return Channel (ARC) |
| Speaker(s): | 2 x main channel speaker - built-in - 5 Watt |
| Equalizer: | Yes |
| Connections | |
| Connector Type: | 2 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - rear ¦ 1 x composite video / component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear ¦ 1 x audio input ( RCA phono x 2 ) - rear ¦ 1 x USB 2.0 ( 4 pin USB Type A ) - side ¦ 1 x digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - side ¦ 1 x audio output ( RCA phono x 2 ) - side ¦ 1 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - side ¦ 1 x network ( RJ-45 ) - rear |
| Power | |
| Power Device: | Power supply |
| General | |
| Product Type: | LED-backlit LCD TV - Smart TV |
| Width: | 34.9 in |
| Depth: | 8 in |
| Height: | 22.6 in |
| Weight: | 22 lbs |
| Series: | E Series |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Compliant Standards: | FCC Class B certified, CSA, cUL, CEC |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details: | Panel with stand - 34.9 in x 8 in x 22.6 in x 22 lbs ¦ Panel without stand - 34.9 in x 3 in x 20.8 in x 19.4 lbs |
| Network & Internet Multimedia | |
| Functionality: | Digital audio playback, digital photo playback, digital video playback, Internet video playback |
| Connectivity: | Wi-Fi, LAN |
| Digital TV Tuner | |
| Digital TV Tuner: | ATSC |
| More Information | |
| Model No.: | E390i-A1 |
| Shipping Weight (in pounds): | 28.5 |
| Product in Inches (L x W x H): | 34.92 x 7.99 x 22.64 |
VIZIO E390i-A1 39-Inch 1080p 120Hz Smart LED HDTV Features
- VIZIO Internet Apps - Instantly enjoy online movies, TV shows, music, apps and more
- LED with Smart Dimming technology for richer colors and more vivid details when compared to same size 2012 LCD HDTVs lighted with CCFL technology.
- Slim frame design looks great on a wall or table
- Up to 50% more energy efficient than conventional LCD HDTVs
- 120Hz effective refresh rate for stunning picture clarity
- Built-in Wi-Fi for easy internet access
- 1080p Full HD resolution for a crystal-clear picture
- 2 Million to 1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio for deeper blacks
- SRS StudioSound HD™ delivers crisp, clear audio
- Three HDMI ports – perfect for cable boxes, game consoles, Blu-ray players and more
- USB Multimedia – photos, music, and videos
- Ambient light sensor auto-adjusts picture to room lighting
