Why it's best: The UN55D8000 is undoubtedly one of the nicest-looking TVs on sale today, yet that very design brings about screen uniformity issues that affect overall picture quality. Despite this, the UND8000 offers a top-notch 3D experience with minimal crosstalk. The active shutter glasses are Bluetooth-based, and stay synced better than the equivalent IR systems. This is easily one of the better implementations of 3D amongst HDTVs, and should be your first choice if you prioritize performance with 3D material.... Read Full Review
Why it's a best pick: Samsung’s implementation of 3D in the PND7000 is superior due to a number of unique features. The Bluetooth-based active shutter glasses are able to keep sync better than standard IR glasses, while crosstalk and artifacts are kept to a minimum. Samsung’s active shutter glasses are expensive, but the inclusion of two as part of a ‘Starter Package’ is a nice touch.... Read Full Review
Why it's a best pick: It should come as no surprise that Panasonic’s flagship plasma TV is one of the best choices when it comes to viewing 3D content. THX mode ensures good color accuracy, and the active shutter glasses do a good job of remaining consistent through extended use. The VT30 does exhibit minor crosstalk and annoying artifacts compared to the Samsung models, but this is kept to a bare minimum and is still noticeably better than the vast majority of other 3D TVs on sale today. On the plus side, the VT30 comes with a pair of active shutter glasses in the box.... Read Full Review
Why it's a best pick: The high-performance Panasonic GT30 is a great value to begin with, and fans of 3D will be thrilled to know that this set offers similar 3D performance to the flagship VT30. A small amount of crosstalk is present, but the GT30 puts out accurate colors and a bright picture which is not overly diminished by the expensive active shutter glasses. Unlike the VT30, though, the GT30 does not come with any 3D glasses.... Read Full Review
Why it's a best pick: The LG LW5600 deserves a mention because of its use of passive 3D technology. While the overall picture quality pales in comparison to the active 3D competition, the passive 3D system requires lightweight, inexpensive polarized glasses which never go out of sync or run out of batteries mid-film. LG includes 4 3D glasses with the TV, and extra pairs cost a fraction of what active shutter 3D glasses cost. Though the decreased resolution inevitably leads to a softer picture in 3D, 2D picture quality is right up there with the best.... Read Full Review
Thanks for a great reviews! You have very good taste. I have tried several on your list and I especially liked the 55LW5600 model which was the best one for me. I really like the comfortable and lightweight glasses and I was pleased with its picture quality too, so I bought it and LG gave me 4 pairs of glasses for free. On top of that, LG recently updated the firmware so the picture quality got even better. I love it!
am looking for 230V pal system samsung LED 3D 55" TV.please advice me on where to get it.thanks
Hi Jacob,
Thanks for the compliment regarding my 3D TV selections on the site, I appreciate it. I was not aware that Vizio's new 3D line was out on Amazon already this year, but I'm glad you brought this specific model to my attention. It has gotten good consumer reviews as well, so I might put it on my revised 'best 3D TV list' later this year, especially if the price goes down.
Which 3d tv are better? maybe, Samsung 3D TV is good... but i heard that LG 3d tv will be launching on 26th Apr. it has different 3d technology... maybe it is FPR or something... check first, and then buy it....
Hello Shwetankkrsh,
Toshiba will be coming out with a new 3D line-up that will take advantage of their new 3D chip that was called 'Cell TV' at one point, but has now changed that chip technology that can be made cheaper. I'm going to be reviewing that some time this year and I was not impressed with LG's passive 3D TV's at the 2011 CES show in Vegas. You have to have your head turned to the exact angle to get the 3D effect, which is way too annoying for me.
Love your selection, Rob. I personally would have placed the Samsung LED TV ahead of the Panasonic plasma, but both are amazing TVs. One missing honorable mention is the VIZIO XVT3D554SV, which I reviewed here: http://best-3dtv.net/vizio-xvt3d554sv-review/ The quality is excellent and it's fairly priced for a 55" LED 3D TV (it's probably one of the least expensive ones, as cheap as a plasma one).