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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
8.7 Excellent (reviewed 5/23/08)
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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Pioneer PDP-5020FD
8.4 Excellent (reviewed 7/18/08)
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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Panasonic TH-50PZ850U
8.3 Excellent (reviewed 7/1/08)
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.
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Samsung LN52A650
8.0 Excellent (reviewed 4/29/08)
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.
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Samsung PN50A550
8.0 Excellent (reviewed 4/14/08)
Accurate color helps set apart the excellent picture quality of the Samsung PN50A550 50-inch plasma HDTV.
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Sony KDL-46XBR4
8.0 Excellent (reviewed 9/27/07)
Although not quite as impressive as the best plasmas, the 46-inch Sony KDL-46XBR4 outperforms any flat-panel LCD we've tested so far.
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Samsung LN-T4681F
8.0 Excellent (reviewed 11/1/07)
A breakthrough in LCD picture quality with some issues, the LED-powered Samsung LN-T4681F will nonetheless impress the staunchest videophiles.
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Samsung FP-T5084
8.0 Excellent (reviewed 10/10/07)
With accurate color and deep black levels, the Samsung FP-T5084 50-inch plasma's picture stands up well against some tough competition.
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Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ85U
7.7 Very good (reviewed 4/17/08)
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.
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Samsung LN46A750
7.7 Very good (reviewed 6/26/08)
The excellent picture quality and unique interactive features of the Samsung LN46A750 flat-panel LCD aren't quite worth the higher price tag.
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Samsung LN-T4671F
7.7 Very good (reviewed 11/13/07)
While a few issues hamper its judder-busting video processing, the 120Hz Samsung LN-T4671F is still one of the best-performing LCD HDTVs available.
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LG 50PG60
7.6 Very good (reviewed 6/12/08)
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.
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Toshiba 52LX177
7.6 Very good (reviewed 8/28/07)
Albeit expensive, the 52-inch Toshiba 52LX177 LCD HDTV is packed with cutting-edge technology and produces an impressive picture.
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Panasonic TH-50PH10UK
7.7 Very good (reviewed 9/21/07)
While still offering excellent all-around picture quality, the "professional" Panasonic TH-50PH10UK plasma TV isn't quite as good a bargain as its "consumer" cousins.
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Sony KDL-46W4100
7.3 Very good (reviewed 6/4/08)
Sony's midlevel KDL-46W4100 gets you solid dejudder video processing but otherwise its picture quality falls short of the top tier.
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LG 47LG60
7.3 Very good (reviewed 5/7/08)
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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Mitsubishi LT-46144
7.2 Very good (reviewed 10/19/07)
The ultracompact Mitsubishi LT-46144 LCD HDTV offers decent picture quality, but a few flaws prevent it from topping the best models.
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