(Aug 28, 2008)
David Katzmaier
Senior Editor
We've heard that people have a hard time choosing from more than five products. On this list, you won't have to. The HDTVs below represent the best of the best we've reviewed from among current models in a variety of categories we chose ourselves. There's something for everyone on this list, and if we review another HDTV that's better in any of these categories, we'll update it. In the meantime, check out the other lists to the left if you can't find what you need here.
Panasonic TH-50PZ800U
Best overall picture quality: Accurate color and deep-enough black levels earned this THX-certified plasma top marks.
Price: $1,836.99 - $2,499.99 (check prices)
Filed in: Best HDTVs overall, Best plasma HDTVs
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Pioneer PDP-5020FD
Best black levels: If deep-enough just isn't enough, this expensive plasma gives even blacker blacks than the Panasonic.
Price: $2,807.00 - $4,000.00 (check prices)
Filed in: Best HDTVs overall, Best plasma HDTVs
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Samsung HL61A750
Best big-screen: The practical choice for those who want a huge screen and don't want to sacrifice the image quality.
Price: $1,299.99 - $1,999.99 (check prices)
Filed in: Best HDTVs overall, Best plasma HDTVs
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Panasonic TH-42PX80U
Best flat-panel bang for the buck: There's no reason to scrimp on performance when you can get a solid plasma for a price like this.
Price: $795.97 - $999.99 (check prices)
Filed in: Best HDTVs overall, Best plasma HDTVs
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Samsung LN32A450
Best bedroom-sized HDTV: Good things come in 32-inch diagonal packages if this great-looking smaller LCD is any indication.
Price: $599.95 - $849.99 (check prices)
Filed in: Best HDTVs overall, Best flat panel LCD HDTVs
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