Magnavox 13MDTD20
Score: 65/100
Vizio D24f-J09
Score: 80/100Rankings
The VIZIO D24f-J09 24-inch TV delivers a sharp 1080p picture with Full Array backlighting and a full suite of smart features, making it ideal for compact spaces. Its modest audio and limited HDMI ports keep it from being a premium choice.
The Magnavox 13MDTD20 is a 13-inch CRT TV with an integrated DVD player, offering a nostalgic 720p picture and solid durability for retro-gaming or secondary-room use. Its lack of digital tuners, HDMI, and modern smart features, plus its weight, limit its appeal for contemporary primary-room viewing.
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13 inches | 24 inchesbest | |
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| ↓ lower better | — | 9 Wbest |
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Display(3) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 13 inches | 24 inches |
Resolution | 1280x720 | 1080p |
Panel Type | CRT | LED LCD |
Professional reviewers highlighted the sharp CRT picture, dependable DVD playback and digital audio output, but criticized the lack of a digital tuner and the unit's weight, limiting its appeal for cord-cutters and true portable use.
Everyday users love the durability and suitability for retro gaming, noting many units still work after years, but complain about missing remote, heavy chassis and inability to receive digital OTA channels.
Professional editors position the D24f-J09 as a standout in the compact TV market, highlighting its rare 1080p resolution, robust SmartCast ecosystem, and gaming-oriented features like FreeSync. They praise the Full Array backlight for better uniformity and note the TV offers an unusually complete set of smart and connectivity options for its size.
Everyday buyers overwhelmingly praise the TV's sharp 1080p picture and the convenience of built-in streaming apps, while common complaints focus on the modest audio, a basic remote, limited HDMI ports, occasional app lag, and a yellow tint that some users need to adjust.
“Users appreciate the durability and longevity of the unit-many report units still functioning after 15+ years”
“Excellent for retro gaming: the A/V input and low input lag make it ideal for NES, SNES, PlayStation 2, and other classic consoles”
