Best HDTVs (60 inches and above)

The midlevel price and outstanding quality of the Panasonic TC-PST60 series make it our strongest TV recommendation ever.

The midlevel price and outstanding quality of the Panasonic TC-PST60 series make it our strongest TV recommendation ever.

The Samsung E6500 series is an excellent television that offers classy looks, outstanding picture quality, and a great price.

The Panasonic VT60 has one of the best pictures of any TV we've ever reviewed, and matches the best-ever in dark rooms.

The Panasonic VT60 has one of the best pictures of any TV we've ever reviewed, and matches the best-ever in dark rooms.

The Panasonic TC-PS60 plasma TV's low price, high-end picture quality, and bare-bones Smarts make it one of the best values we've ever seen.

The Panasonic TC-PS60 plasma TV's low price, high-end picture quality, and bare-bones Smarts make it one of the best values we've ever seen.

For those who can afford it, the Panasonic TC-PZT60 comes closer than any TV yet to picture-quality perfection.

For those who can afford it, the Panasonic TC-PZT60 comes closer than any TV yet to picture-quality perfection.

Samsung's best-performing TV ever, the PNF8500 series pushes the plasma picture quality envelope, especially in bright rooms.

Samsung's best-performing TV ever, the PNF8500 series pushes the plasma picture quality envelope, especially in bright rooms.

While not quite the best in its class, the Samsung PNE550 plasma still merits a look with its very good picture quality, sophisticated Smart TV platform, and attractive price.

While not quite the best in its class, the Samsung PNE550 plasma still merits a look with its very good picture quality, sophisticated Smart TV platform, and attractive price.

The Vizio E601i-A3 is the best value yet among big-screen LED TVs.

The Vizio E701i-A3 is the best value yet among 70-inch LED TVs.

The Sharp LE650 series sets the big-screen LCD TV value bar high with very good picture quality for the price.

The Sharp LE650 series sets the big-screen LCD TV value bar high with very good picture quality for the price.