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Best plasma TVs

(Updated May 24, 2012 6:11 AM PDT)
David Katzmaier
David Katzmaier
Senior editor
The first kind of flat-panel TV to hit the market more than 10 years ago, plasma displays have come a long way since then. They're much more durable now, and the burn-in bugaboo is pretty much a thing of the past. Plasma TVs are not generally available in sizes less than 42 inches, and their picture quality in the best models still outperforms the best LCD picture quality--although the gap is closing. However, plasmas are much less efficient than LCD TVs. Check out our plasma versus LCD comparison for more information.

Panasonic TC-PST50 series

With flagship-level picture quality for a midlevel price, the Panasonic ST50 series sets the value standard among videophile-grade TVs.

Price: $1,447.99 - $1,699.99 (check prices)

4 stars

Excellent

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Panasonic TC-PST50 series

Panasonic TC-PUT50 series

The Panasonic TC-P50UT50 plasma TV nearly matches the world-beating picture quality of the ST50 series, at an even lower price.

Price: $969.99 - $1,019.99 (check prices)

4 stars

Excellent

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Panasonic TC-PUT50 series

Samsung PNE8000 series

The expensive Samsung PNE8000 series comes through with stellar picture quality, but its main appeal is to people who crave the latest gadgetry in their plasma TV.

Price: $2,190.95 - $2,299.99 (check prices)

4 stars

Very good

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Samsung PNE8000 series
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