Best HDTV by size
32 inches or less
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from 30 stores |
The 32-inch Samsung LN-S3251D/LN-S3252D may cost more than budget LCDs, but its eye-catching looks and impressive image quality help it pull away from the name-brand LCD pack. Specs: LCD TV, TFT active matrix, 32 in, 16:9, Universal remote control (Infrared), 1366 x 768, 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 3D-Y/C digital, Stereo, Piano black |
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A step above most LCDs in terms of performance, features and styling, the Sharp LC-32D4U makes a good case for spending a bit more. Specs: LCD TV - Color, TFT active matrix, 32 in, 16:9, Universal remote control (Infrared), 1366 x 768, 1080i, 3D-Y/C digital, Stereo, Piano black |
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While we'd like to see its price drop a bit, the Dell W3201C's impressive feature set and solid image quality definitely set it apart from the budget pack. Specs: LCD TV - Color, TFT active matrix, 32 in, 16:9, Remote control (Infrared), 1366 x 768, 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 3D-Y/C digital, Stereo |
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from 25 stores |
The Sony KDL-32S2000's impressive image quality and slick styling make it a viable HD LCD option, but there are lots of better values available. Specs: LCD TV - Color, TFT active matrix, 32 in, 16:9, Remote control (Infrared), 1366 x 768, 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 3D digital, Stereo, Dolby Digital, Medium silver |
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from 7 stores |
This Sharp LC-20B8U has the right combination of size and performance to serve up TV and even HDTV in your kitchen or bedroom. Specs: LCD TV - Color, TFT active matrix, 20 in, 4:3, Remote control (Infrared), 1024 x 768, Stereo, Black |
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from 13 stores |
Although its design gets off on the wrong foot, the midpriced JVC LT-32X787 boasts plenty of features and a better picture than most LCD TVs. Specs: LCD TV - Color, TFT active matrix, 32 in, 16:9, Universal remote control (Infrared), 1366 x 768, 720p, 3D-Y/C digital, Stereo |
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from 33 stores |
Despite a couple of picture-quality issues, the ViewSonic N3260W is one of the better bargains among LCD TVs today. Specs: LCD TV - Color, TFT active matrix, 32 in, 16:9, Remote control (Infrared), 1366 x 768, 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, Stereo, Black |
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from 2 stores |
While certainly not suited to discerning low-light viewing, the inexpensive Vizio L32HDTV is a good bargain for people seeking a solid everyday television. Specs: LCD TV - Color, TFT active matrix, 32 in, Remote control (Infrared), 1366 x 768, 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 3D digital, Stereo |
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7.6
6.4
33 to 43 inches
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from 14 stores |
Pioneer's PDP-4360HD offers improved black-level performance and excellent overall picture quality, but it costs a bit more than the competition. Specs: Plasma TV - Color, Plasma (PDP), 43 in, 16:9, Universal remote control (Infrared), 1024 x 768, 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, Stereo |
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from 18 stores |
Sure the high-end Sony KDL-40XBR2 offers a commendable picture with more tweaks than you'll ever use, but let's face it: Style is this LCD's main weapon. Specs: LCD TV, 40 in, 16:9, Remote control (Infrared), 1920 x 1080, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, Stereo, Silver |
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from 24 stores |
The 42-inch Panasonic TH-42PHD8UK is a great deal for the money, but only if you're comfortable adding inputs, you don't need a tuner, and you remember to buy a stand. Specs: Plasma panel - Color, Plasma (PDP), 42 in, 16:9, 1024 x 768, Stereo |
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from 21 stores |
Despite limited features and connectivity, the Panasonic TH-37PHD8UK is one of the best small-screen plasmas on the market today in terms of picture quality. Specs: Plasma panel - Color, Plasma (PDP), 37 in, 16:9, Remote control (Infrared), 1024 x 720, 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, Stereo |
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from 17 stores |
Sharp's LC-37D90U is too small to take full advantage of its high 1080p resolution, but it's still one of the best-performing LCDs we've tested yet. Specs: LCD TV - Color, TFT active matrix, 37 in, 16:9, Remote control (Infrared), 1920 x 1080, 1080p, Stereo, Titanium silver |
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from 25 stores |
The Panasonic TH-42PX60U sets the standard for value among full-featured 42-inch plasmas. Specs: Plasma TV - Color, Plasma (PDP), 42 in, 16:9, Universal remote control (Infrared), 1024 x 768, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 3D-Y/C digital, Stereo |
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from 32 stores |
The Sharp LC-37D40U delivers some of the deepest blacks and very good overall image quality for an LCD, making it worth the extra dough for home-theater fans. Specs: LCD TV - Color, TFT active matrix, 37 in, 16:9, Remote control (Infrared), 1366 x 768, Stereo |
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from 7 stores |
The Philips 42PF9830A is one of the best-performing LCDs we've reviewed, although it still doesn't rival the better plasmas at this size. Specs: LCD TV - Color, TFT active matrix, 42 in, 16:9, Universal remote control (Infrared), 1366 x 768, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 3D digital, Stereo, Pearl white silver |
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from 26 stores |
Although it looks downright dreamy on the outside, the Samsung LN-S4051D's image quality has a hard time keeping up with the best flat panels. Specs: LCD TV - Color, TFT active matrix, 40 in, 16:9, Universal remote control (Infrared), 1366 x 768, 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, Stereo |
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Despite its relatively light blacks, the Dell W3706MC has a decent picture, and its jack pack and versatile speakers sweeten the deal. Specs: LCD TV - Color, TFT active matrix, 37 in, 16:9, Remote control (Infrared), 1366 x 768, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, Stereo |
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While the Dell W4201C is suitable for brightly lit environments, its image quality for home theater falls short of that of the best plasmas we've seen. Specs: Plasma TV - Color, Plasma (PDP), 42 in, 16:9, Remote control (Infrared), 1024 x 768, 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, Stereo, Silver |
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from 10 stores |
While the Specs: Plasma TV - Color, Plasma (PDP), 42 in, 16:9, Universal remote control (Infrared), 1024 x 1024, 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 3D-Y/C digital, Stereo, Black |
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8.0
33 to 43 inches
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from 14 stores |
Pioneer's PDP-4360HD offers improved black-level performance and excellent overall picture quality, but it costs a bit more than the competition. Specs: Plasma TV - Color, Plasma (PDP), 43 in, 16:9, Universal remote control (Infrared), 1024 x 768, 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, Stereo |
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from 18 stores |
Sure the high-end Sony KDL-40XBR2 offers a commendable picture with more tweaks than you'll ever use, but let's face it: Style is this LCD's main weapon. Specs: LCD TV, 40 in, 16:9, Remote control (Infrared), 1920 x 1080, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, Stereo, Silver |
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from 24 stores |
The 42-inch Panasonic TH-42PHD8UK is a great deal for the money, but only if you're comfortable adding inputs, you don't need a tuner, and you remember to buy a stand. Specs: Plasma panel - Color, Plasma (PDP), 42 in, 16:9, 1024 x 768, Stereo |
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from 21 stores |
Despite limited features and connectivity, the Panasonic TH-37PHD8UK is one of the best small-screen plasmas on the market today in terms of picture quality. Specs: Plasma panel - Color, Plasma (PDP), 37 in, 16:9, Remote control (Infrared), 1024 x 720, 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, Stereo |
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from 17 stores |
Sharp's LC-37D90U is too small to take full advantage of its high 1080p resolution, but it's still one of the best-performing LCDs we've tested yet. Specs: LCD TV - Color, TFT active matrix, 37 in, 16:9, Remote control (Infrared), 1920 x 1080, 1080p, Stereo, Titanium silver |
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from 25 stores |
The Panasonic TH-42PX60U sets the standard for value among full-featured 42-inch plasmas. Specs: Plasma TV - Color, Plasma (PDP), 42 in, 16:9, Universal remote control (Infrared), 1024 x 768, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 3D-Y/C digital, Stereo |
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from 32 stores |
The Sharp LC-37D40U delivers some of the deepest blacks and very good overall image quality for an LCD, making it worth the extra dough for home-theater fans. Specs: LCD TV - Color, TFT active matrix, 37 in, 16:9, Remote control (Infrared), 1366 x 768, Stereo |
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from 7 stores |
The Philips 42PF9830A is one of the best-performing LCDs we've reviewed, although it still doesn't rival the better plasmas at this size. Specs: LCD TV - Color, TFT active matrix, 42 in, 16:9, Universal remote control (Infrared), 1366 x 768, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 3D digital, Stereo, Pearl white silver |
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from 26 stores |
Although it looks downright dreamy on the outside, the Samsung LN-S4051D's image quality has a hard time keeping up with the best flat panels. Specs: LCD TV - Color, TFT active matrix, 40 in, 16:9, Universal remote control (Infrared), 1366 x 768, 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, Stereo |
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Despite its relatively light blacks, the Dell W3706MC has a decent picture, and its jack pack and versatile speakers sweeten the deal. Specs: LCD TV - Color, TFT active matrix, 37 in, 16:9, Remote control (Infrared), 1366 x 768, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, Stereo |
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While the Dell W4201C is suitable for brightly lit environments, its image quality for home theater falls short of that of the best plasmas we've seen. Specs: Plasma TV - Color, Plasma (PDP), 42 in, 16:9, Remote control (Infrared), 1024 x 768, 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, Stereo, Silver |
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from 10 stores |
While the Specs: Plasma TV - Color, Plasma (PDP), 42 in, 16:9, Universal remote control (Infrared), 1024 x 1024, 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 3D-Y/C digital, Stereo, Black |
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