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(Dec 08, 2009)
David Katzmaier
Senior Editor
The most popular HDTV technology, LCD is available in sizes ranging from less than ten inches to more than sixty. It competes directly against plasma in sizes above 42 inches, and offers numerous buzzwords to help in the battle, such as 120Hz, 240Hz and LED. The list below gathers our favorite LCD-based HDTVs, and if you're deciding between LCD and plasma, check out our comparison.
Samsung UNB8500 series
It costs a mint, but Samsung's local dimming, LED-based UNB8500 series delivers the best picture quality of any LCD we've tested.
Price: $4,049.00 - $4,499.99 (check prices)
Review date: Oct 6, 2009
Excellent
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Samsung UNB8000 series
The expensive, stylish Samsung UNB8000 series has its share of picture quality drawbacks, but a firmware update helps, and the thin frames are worth serious bragging rights.
Price: $1,879.95 - $2,599.99 (check prices)
Review date: Sep 25, 2009
Very good
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LG LH90 series
Deep black levels and accurate color help propel the LED-backlit LG LH90 series into the front row of the LCD picture quality class.
Price: $1,799.00 (check prices)
Review date: Jul 10, 2009
Excellent
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Samsung LNB750 series
The Samsung LNB750 series can't beat the picture quality of the best plasmas and LED-based LCDs, but for a conventional LCD, it's one of the best we've tested.
Price: $1,499.95 - $2,049.99 (check prices)
Review date: May 14, 2009
Excellent
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Samsung UNB7000 series
Although its picture quality can't quite live up to the high price, the Samsung UNB7000 series is a technological and design tour de force.
Price: $1,688.18 - $2,699.00 (check prices)
Review date: Apr 10, 2009
Very good
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Vizio VF551XVT
Sure, it has a few flaws, but nothing fatal prevents the local dimming, LED-backlit Vizio VF551XVT from exhibiting excellent LCD picture quality for the buck.
Price: $1,799.00 - $2,199.99 (check prices)
Review date: Oct 23, 2009
Very good
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Samsung UNB6000 series
Although it delivers fine picture quality, except for a few flaws, the ultrathin Samsung UNB6000 series will appeal mainly to style seekers who don't mind spending more money.
Price: $1,579.95 - $1,849.99 (check prices)
Review date: May 1, 2009
Very good
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Sony KDL-W5100 series
With a full suite of interactive features as well as solid picture quality, the Sony KDL-W5100 series might be worth the higher price to streaming video fans.
Price: $1,275.00 - $1,397.00 (check prices)
Review date: Sep 8, 2009
Very good
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Toshiba SV670U series
Albeit slightly less impressive than other LED-based LCDs with local dimming, the Toshiba SV670U also costs less and still gives great blacks.
Price: $1,399.00 - $2,499.99 (check prices)
Review date: Aug 27, 2009
Very good
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Sony KDL-XBR9 series
Sony's high-end KDL-XBR9 series of LCD TV offers a bundle of extras and solid picture quality, but the price will turn off most buyers.
Price: $1,929.00 - $2,399.99 (check prices)
Review date: May 7, 2009
Very good
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Samsung LNB650 series
While not up to the picture quality of Samsung's topflight models, the feature-rich, uniquely styled LNB650 series still outperforms most LCDs on the market.
Price: $1,099.95 - $1,549.98 (check prices)
Review date: Jun 26, 2009
Very good
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LG LH50 series
While the picture quality of the LG LH50 series won't appeal to videophiles, its Netflix streaming and oodles of other interactive features will win over plenty of folks fed up with external boxes.
Price: $1,099.00 - $1,599.95 (check prices)
Review date: Jul 24, 2009
Very good
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Sony KDL-VE5 series
Sony's KDL-VE5 series of eco-friendly LCD TVs brings an innovative new power-saving feature to the party, along with respectable picture quality.
Price: $1,229.00 - $1,329.99 (check prices)
Review date: Nov 6, 2009
Very good
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Sony KDL-V5100 series
The commendable picture quality of Sony's entry-level 120Hz-equipped LCD makes it a very good value.
Price: $1,340.00 - $1,599.99 (check prices)
Review date: Jun 19, 2009
Very good
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Sharp LC-LE700UN series
The Sharp LC-LE700UN's LED backlighting doesn't elevate its picture quality beyond the LCD norm, but does help make it the most efficient TV we've ever tested.
Price: $1,318.95 - $1,999.99 (check prices)
Review date: Oct 16, 2009
Good
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JVC LT-P300 series
The dock on JVC's LT-P300 series of LCD TV provides a well-designed and easy way to enjoy iPod and iPhone content in the living room.
Price: $1,045.06 - $1,308.11 (check prices)
Review date: Jun 23, 2009
Good
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LG LH55 series
Although its overall picture quality falls short of the best 240Hz LCDs, the LG LH55 series offers plenty of picture tweaks and accurate color.
Price: $934.26 - $1,299.95 (check prices)
Review date: Jun 3, 2009
Good
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Toshiba ZV650U series
Although subpar black levels keep it from besting the LCD champs, the Toshiba ZV650U series is still one of the better 240Hz values among TVs with a 240Hz effect.
Price: $1,149.00 - $1,699.99 (check prices)
Review date: May 19, 2009
Good
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Samsung LNB360 series
Although not as feature-heavy as some models in its class, Samsung's LNB360 series takes the picture quality cake among entry-level LCDs.
Price: $443.09 - $469.99 (check prices)
Review date: Nov 20, 2009
Good
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Sony KDL-L5000 series
Although it costs a tad more than bargain-basement models, the Sony KDL-L5000 series makes up for it with above-basement design and picture quality.
Price: $445.77 - $499.00 (check prices)
Review date: Nov 18, 2009
Good
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LG LH30 series
While its black levels and uniformity mark the LG LH30 series as an entry-level display, its extensive picture controls allow the color accuracy of a flagship model.
Price: $699.99 - $849.95 (check prices)
Review date: Apr 28, 2009
Good
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Panasonic TC-LX1 series
Although it's not the best iPod-friendly TV we've tested, the Panasonic TC-LX1 provides a convenient, affordable gateway to access video and music based on your iPod or iPhone.
Price: $395.00 - $599.00 (check prices)
Review date: Jul 17, 2009
Good
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