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Best picture quality overall

Panasonic TC-PVT50 series
4.5 stars
I don't expect the VT50 to have any competition at the top of this list, unless OLED...
Second-best picture quality, best for an LED

Sharp Elite PRO-X5FD series
4.0 stars
The Elite LED-based LCD from Sharp was designed in homage to the vaunted Kuro Elite...
Third-best picture quality (tie), best value

Panasonic TC-PST50 series
4.5 stars
As we said in the review, the ST50 "sets a lofty standard for HDTV picture quality...
Third-best picture quality (tie)

Panasonic TC-PGT50 series
4.0 stars
The only reason the GT50 sits below the ST50 on this list is because I can't place...

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Sharp Quattron LC-60LE847U

Since they don't come with improved picture quality, the extra features of the Sharp LC-LE847U series, like its Quattron yellow pixel, aren't worth the extra money it costs.

3.0 stars
Dec 12, 2012, 8:13 AM By David Katzmaier
Samsung PN51E7000

The plasma that tries harder.

stars
Dec 11, 2012, 10:29 AM By Ty Pendlebury
Vizio M3D651SV

If you must have a 3D LCD on a beer budget, this value-priced 65-inch from Vizio might be your only option. If only it had as much giant-killing power as its 55-inch sibling.

3.0 stars
Dec 11, 2012, 10:13 AM By Ty Pendlebury

Vizio E701i-A3

Vizio's 70-inch LED TV supposedly has improved picture quality compared with its 60-inch brother.

stars
Dec 11, 2012, 10:14 AM By David Katzmaier
Sony XBR-55HX950

Sony's best LED ever has the best non-plasma picture of 2012, but it's very expensive.

3.5 stars
Dec 11, 2012, 10:32 AM By David Katzmaier
Samsung UN32EH4003F

stars
Dec 11, 2012, 10:13 AM By David Katzmaier
LG 32CS560

The LG CS560 series is a relatively cheap LCD TV, but its poor image quality means it cannot compete against other budget TVs.

2.5 stars
Dec 11, 2012, 10:12 AM By Ty Pendlebury
Bose VideoWave II entertainment system (46 in)

The first Bose VideoWave impressed with its surround sound, but the attached TV fell behind the times. The VideoWave II looks more likely to sweep us off our feet.

stars
Dec 11, 2012, 10:21 AM By Ty Pendlebury
LG 47LS4600

This LED TV looks nice itself, but its picture quality is another story.

2.5 stars
Dec 11, 2012, 10:11 AM By Ty Pendlebury
Toshiba 40E220U

The Toshiba 40E220U is a value-for-money television offering decent contrast and bright, vivid colors.

3.5 stars
Dec 11, 2012, 10:09 AM By Ty Pendlebury

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