Best HDTVs (43 - 49 inches)

(Updated December 9, 2011 5:11 AM PST)
David Katzmaier
David Katzmaier
Senior editor
Many people shopping for a living-room-sized HDTV end up in this size range. These HDTVs are large enough to satisfy the desire for that big, beautiful high-definition picture, yet not so large that they dominate most rooms.

Sony XBR-46HX929

One of the best-performing LED-based LCDs we've ever tested, the expensive local-dimming Sony XBR-HX929 competes well with the top plasmas.

Price: $2,094.94 - $2,699.99 (check prices)

4 stars

Excellent

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Sony XBR-46HX929

Samsung UN46D8000

The Samsung UND8000 TV delivers best-in-class looks and features, but its picture quality--thanks to uneven screen uniformity--is ultimately not as good as that of many less expensive models.

Price: $1,544.44 - $2,519.99 (check prices)

4 stars

Excellent

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Samsung UN46D8000

Sony KDL-46NX720 Editors' Choice - Sony KDL-46NX720

Albeit expensive and plagued by issues in 3D, the beautifully styled Sony KDL-NX720 has better picture quality than most other edge-lit LED-based LCD TVs.

Price: $1,079.99 - $2,099.98 (check prices)

4 stars

Very good

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 Sony KDL-46NX720

Samsung UN46D6400

Solid overall 2D and 3D picture quality, as well as a wealth of features and beautiful looks, mark the Samsung UND6400 as one of the better edge-lit LED-based LCD TVs we've tested.

Price: $1,144.96 - $1,249.99 (check prices)

4 stars

Very good

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Samsung UN46D6400

LG 47LW5600

While passive 3D has its flaws, the LG LW5600's 2D picture quality is very good for an edge-lit LED-based LCD TV, especially in bright rooms.

Price: $1,099.98 - $1,699.99 (check prices)

4 stars

Very good

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LG 47LW5600

Panasonic TC-P46ST30

If you can live with its homely design, the excellent picture quality and feature set of the Panasonic TC-PST30 series combine to make it one of the best plasma TV values available.

Price: $897.96 - $1,199.95 (check prices)

4 stars

Very good

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Panasonic TC-P46ST30