Best HDTVs (44 - 54 inches)
Welcome to the big time. HDTVs from 44 to 54 inches include big-screen plasmas and LCDs, as well as a few rear-projection models. These are the kinds of televisions that demand high-def to look their best and reward great source material with outstanding pictures.
Panasonic TH-50PZ800U
With the accuracy of its THX mode and great black-level performance, the Panasonic TH-50PZ800U is one of the best-performing HDTVs available.
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Best-in-class black levels and excellent all-around performance places the Pioneer PDP-5020FD near the top of the picture quality heap, but it will cost you.
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The Panasonic TH-50PZ850U's color accuracy issues prevent it from topping the high-end plasma HDTV heap, but excellent picture quality and unique interactive features maintain its appeal.
Read review of the Panasonic TH-50PZ850USamsung PN50A650
Although its black levels aren't the deepest, accurate color and a red frame still distinguish the Samsung PN50A650 from the pack.
Read review of the Samsung PN50A650Samsung LN52A650
If you don't mind its red frame, the Samsung LN52A650 LCD HDTV will reward you with a massive feature set and excellent picture quality.
Read review of the Samsung LN52A650Samsung PN50A550
Accurate color helps set apart the excellent picture quality of the Samsung PN50A550 50-inch plasma HDTV.
Read review of the Samsung PN50A550Samsung LN46A550
The midlevel Samsung LN46A550 LCD HDTV strikes an excellent balance between price and performance.
Read review of the Samsung LN46A550Panasonic TH-46PZ85U
A couple of issues keep its picture out of the top tier, but excellent black-level performance still makes the Panasonic TH-46PZ85U plasma HDTV stand out from the pack.
Read review of the Panasonic TH-46PZ85USamsung LN46A750
The excellent picture quality and unique interactive features of the Samsung LN46A750 flat-panel LCD aren't quite worth the higher price tag.
Read review of the Samsung LN46A750Sony KDL-46Z4100
Sony's well-featured, smartly styled KDL-46Z4100 performs well enough, but its picture doesn't match that of the best LCDs.
Read review of the Sony KDL-46Z4100LG 50PG60
Although its THX mode isn't as accurate as we'd like to see, the LG 50PG60 50-inch plasma TV still delivers a good picture.
Read review of the LG 50PG60Vizio SV470XVT
The Vizio SV470XVT represents a viable alternative for LCD HDTV bargain hunters who want 120Hz processing.
Read review of the Vizio SV470XVTSony KDL-46W4100
Sony's midlevel KDL-46W4100 gets you solid dejudder video processing but otherwise its picture quality falls short of the top tier.
Read review of the Sony KDL-46W4100LG 47LG60
A unique design and best-in-class calibration controls cannot quite make up for the lighter black levels of the LG 47LG60 47-inch flat-panel LCD TV.
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