Best Affordable HDTV for the Living Room
These HDTVs are large enough for a living room but won’t break the bank. The top picks below range from 42” to 61” in size and offer great performance for the money. Image quality is largely based upon on black level performance, color accuracy, and grayscale (color temperature) accuracy.
Why it's best:
The Samsung LNB550 series is an affordable HDTV that delivers very good image quality with accurate colors and relatively deep black levels. The Samsung LN46B550 comes in a stylish sleek cabinet with a Red Touch of Color. It’s equipped with 4 HDMI inputs, 2 component i... read full review
Price Range:
$988.18 - $1,399.99
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OneCall.com $1,017.00
Abe's of Maine $988.18
Why it's a best pick:
Sony’s KLD-52V5100, which is comparable to Samsung’s B550 series, is one of the best values among LCD TVs. It offers excellent picture quality with great color but remains affordable compared to other 52” LCD TVs. This set offers plenty of connectivity opti...
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$1,348.00 - $1,599.99
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Butterfly Photo $1,348.00
OneCall.com $1,599.00
Why it's a best pick:
The Panasonic TC-P50X1 delivers very impressive black level performance that matches or exceeds many more expensive competitors. While the panel is only 720p, most hi-def content is only available in 720p or 1080i anyway. And if you are watching 1080p content such as Blu-ray...
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$741.62 - $899.99
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Butterfly Photo $788.00
Abe's of Maine $838.18
Why it's a best pick:
Plasmas offer great bang for the buck, and this set is one of the best values on the market. It's incredibly affordable and delivers great picture quality for the price. This set is comparable to the Panasonic X1 series. While it's only 720p resolution, you're unlikely to se...
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$622.97 - $699.99
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OneCall.com $674.00
Beach Camera $674.00
Why it's a best pick:
Offering great performance for the price, the Toshiba 40RV525R 40” LCD TV is an excellent entry-level HDTV for your living room. While you shouldn’t expect this HDTV to match the picture quality of higher-quality, more expensive flat-panel TVs, it performs well f...
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$577.97 - $899.99
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Buydig.com $609.00
Beach Camera $609.00