LCD
Samsung UN60D8000
The Samsung UN60D8000 retails for a whopping $4299 (MSRP). That's well over a $1000 more than the equivalently-sized plasma from Samsung that includes nearly all the same features
9.6
$2,684.00
Samsung UN46D6000
Everyone wants a Smart TV, but how smart is buying the for its $1299 MSRP? With its reasonably good performance in many categories and more internet features than you can shake an e-stick at, that question might be hard to answer if it weren't for this review
9.6
$966.99
VIZIO E3D420VX
The offers streaming internet video and passive 3D imaging at an incredible price of $729. 99 (MSRP)
9.0
$648.00
Samsung LN46D550
The Samsung LN46D550 ($899 MSRP) is a 1080p LCD that boasts good picture quality and DLNA support. It's a versatile display with great design that has only a couple discordant features
9.0
Samsung LN55C630
The Samsung LN55C630 is another solid delivery from Samsung: same great design, same great contrast, same great color performance. It also carries familiar flaws: terrible viewing angle and a less than stellar greyscale gamma
8.9
$1,249.00
Sony Bravia KDL-55EX620
The Sony KDL-55EX620 (previously $2099, now $1619 MSRP) is the highest-end LED-lit TV that does not include 3D display. To our minds, that definitely makes it worth investigation, as 3D is a dubious attribute anyway and certainly not worth paying extra for unless you're really enthused about it
8.8
$1,364.93
Samsung LN40D630
With the ($799 MSRP), what you see is what you get: no internet features, no 3D imaging, just a display with some connectivity in the back, on that happens to be quite good
8.8
$669.00
Insignia NS-42L780A12
Without any fancy streaming features, the ($599 MSRP) is encased in a homely, black bezel whose glossy surface seems to reflect the current US unemployment rate. Yet it knows exactly what it is: a simple, 46-inch TV that has a color-true, 1080p picture
8.5
$449.99
Samsung LN46C650
The Samsung LN46C650 is a basic internet-capable LCD HDTV with some decent picture quality. If you're just looking for a solid TV with an ethernet port and not a lot of superfluous extras, the LN46C650 is a good pick at $1300
8.5
$1,129.66
Samsung LN32D450
The Samsung LN32D450 ($399 MSRP) is a modest 720p LCD released for 2011. It lacks many of Samsung's high-end features, but for this price, it performs well enough in many categories to warrant a second look
8.5
Sony Bravia KDL-40EX400
The Sony KDL-40EX400 is an inexpensive LCD TV. Eschewing fancy LED backlighting for older CCFL technology, the TV nevertheless managed to impress us with great contrast and color performance
8.5
$625.00
LG 37LK450
The 37-inch LG is unlikely to wow you with its faux-wood paneling, but it's a 1080p LCD with great picture quality and an even better price
8.4
$499.00
Insignia NS-37L550A11
The Insignia NS-37L550A11 is an entry-level 37-inch LCD HDTV that can be found online for under $500. It has an outstanding contrast ratio and adequate color performance
8.4
$499.99
LG 47LD4500
The LG 47LD4500 ($999 MSRP) is big-sized LCD that's priced just a little too aggressively, considering its lack of features and weak contrast ratio. Sure, the color performance is out of this world, but we're not sure that's enough for most people
8.2
Toshiba 55G310U
Toshiba has stripped this TV of any unnecessary frills like 3D imaging, internet connectivity, and fancy LED edgelighting to give consumers a basic television with a strong performance across the board, especially for the price point
8.2
$769.80
Dynex DX-46L261A12
The Dynex DX-46L261A12 is a budget TV from one of Best Buy's house brands. It's certainly not a high-end performer, but even for a budget buy it could have added more value
8.1
$499.99
LG 32LD450
The LG 32LD450 is an inexpensive LCD TV. It offers the benefit of outstanding color performance, but it lacks the showy, high-contrast performance that Samsung and Sony make a big deal about
8.1
$699.99
Samsung LN46C530
The Samsung LN46C530 is a TV of modest ambitions, and we reward its humbleness. There's no streaming content or 3D or any of that
8.1
Sony Bravia KDL-46BX420
The Sony KDL-46BX420 ($899 MSRP) is a decent budget buy that crams more picture performance in its 46-inch LCD screen than many others do in higher-priced models
8.1
$791.99
VIZIO E322VL
The Vizio E322VL is a bargain hunter's dream. This 32-inch, 1080p LCD combines outstanding color performance with built-in WiFi and streaming content
8.0
$492.56
VIZIO E470VLE
The VIZIO E470VLE ($620 MSRP) is a larger, no-nonsense, entry-level television. You won't find any internet features or 3D imaging, which may be exactly what you are after
8.0
Sharp LC-42SB48UT
The Sharp LC-42SB48UT ($899. 99 MSRP) is a 42-inch LCD at an average price designed to suit average needs
8.0
$749.95
Toshiba 40G300U
The Toshiba 40G300U ($899 MSRP) is a decent television, with some surprisingly good performance aspects, but obvious weaknesses, as well. The wasted opportunity of including a LAN port but neglecting the potential for streaming content is more than enough to turn us off, but we can't entirely ignore the few bright spots the Toshiba G300 offers
7.9
$629.95
Toshiba 46G300U
The Toshiba 46G300U ($999 MSRP) is a decent HDTV. It has some surprisingly good performance aspects, but obvious weaknesses, as well
7.9
$572.70
Panasonic Viera TC-L42U25
The Panasonic TC-L42U25 is a slightly overpriced LCD TV that may be an okay fit for a novice user, but anybody demanding more than minimal performance might want to explore other options
7.9
$650.00
Toshiba 32C100U
The Toshiba 32C100U is a relatively inexpensive entry-level model that lacks the features many modern TVs have. The TV does have a USB port for photo and music playback, but that's it in terms of extras
7.6
$279.99
Panasonic Viera TC-L37D2
The Panasonic TC-L37D2 ($1099 MSRP) is a mid-priced LED-backlit LCD that failed to deliver the goods. While the included iPod dock is a great extra, Panasonic should have focused on the basics, like passable color performance and a better black level
7.6
$899.99
VIZIO E371VA
The Vizio E371VA is an entry-level LCD that provides fair performance for a good price ($629 MSRP) with some design flaws
7.6
LG 32LK330
The LG 32LK330 ($399 MSRP) is LG's entry-level LCD television. We're pleased to see that the color performance is once again outstanding
7.5
$299.00
Sharp LC-42D65UT
The LC-42D65UT is a mid-range LCD HDTV. Its performance results were a mixed bag, with an average contrast ratio, good color performance, and issues with blur and artifacting
7.5
Panasonic Viera TC-L37X2
The Panasonic TC-L37X2 is a flawed entry-level LCD from Panasonic, whose forte is clearly plasma, and not LCD, manufacturing. Our time with the L37X2 only served to prove our conclusion once again
7.4
$530.44
VIZIO E321VL
The Vizio E321VL is an entry-level 32-inch LCD HDTV. Despite 720p resolution and a lack of fancy features like internet connectivity, the E321VL offers a picture that’s more than acceptable for an MSRP of $349
7.3
$278.00
Sony Bravia KDL-32BX320
What we have here is Sony's budget buy for 2011. This model has been stripped of advanced features like internet and 3D, the focus of this year's TV technology, so you can add a secondary television to your home for a reduced price
7.2
$299.99
Sharp Aquos LC-40D78UN
The Sharp LC-40D78UN is certainly not the best budget TV we've reviewed, but it gets the job done for a reasonable price. Don't expect a lot of fancy new features or the highest performance scores
7.1
$1,099.95
Panasonic Viera TC-L32C3
At the bottom of Panasonic's 2011 line you will find the TC-L32C3 ($399 MSRP). It's an interesting TV, using in-plane switching technology to achieve a wide viewing angle and solid motion performance in an entry-level set, but don't get too excited
7.0
$299.99
Toshiba 32C110U
The Toshiba 32C110U is a budget, 720p television that's best suited to a small bedroom or kitchen. It's low on frills and leaves something to be desired, particularly a total lack of detail in the shadows
6.3
$259.99
Toshiba 40E210U
The Toshiba 40E210U ($599 MSRP) is the entry-level model in Toshiba's 40-49" LCD selection. It certainly feels entry-level
6.1
$349.99
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