Best HDTV 50 - 55 inches
50” and 55” flat panel TVs are available in both plasma and LCD and are ideal for midsized to large living rooms. Here’s our top picks overall, representing the best combination of features, performance, and value. Image quality factors in black level performance, color accuracy, and grayscale (color temperature) accuracy.
Why it's best:
Panasonic’s G10 series of plasma TVs offer outstanding picture quality, largely due to their excellent black level performance. Additionally, the THX mode automatically adjusts picture settings for optimal viewing, delivering extremely accurate color temperature (grays... read full review
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$1,249.00 - $1,444.06
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Butterfly Photo $1,249.00
OneCall.com $1,379.94
Why it's a best pick:
The Panasonic TC-P50V10 performs even better than the highly acclaimed TC-P50G10, making it one of the best – if not the best – performing HDTVs on the market. This sleek plasma TV offers exceptional picture quality with extremely deep black levels, accurate colo...
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$1,895.18 - $2,099.98
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OneCall.com $2,099.00
Abe's of Maine $1,895.18
Why it's a best pick:
The Samsung PNB650 50” plasma is a worthy alternative to Panasonic’s G10 or V10 series plasmas because of its excellent overall picture quality and nearly flawless color accuracy. While the Samsung can’t match the Panasonics when it comes to black level per...
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$1,109.00 - $1,239.99
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OneCall.com $1,137.00
ecomElectronics.com $1,119.95
Why it's a best pick:
Samsung’s LN52B750 is certainly one of the best performing HDTVs on the market. Picture quality is excellent, and though it can’t match that of the best plasmas (such as the Panasonic G10 series), it outperforms nearly all other LCDs, including the ultra-thin LED...
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$1,734.95 - $2,029.99
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Butterfly Photo $1,774.00
OneCall.com $1,927.00
Why it's a best pick:
Samsung’s UNB7000 series has an incredibly sleek, ultra-thin design (1.2” thick) and exceptional energy efficiency because of its edge-lit LED backlighting technology. Additionally, this HDTV has solid video processing and features network connectivity that allow...
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$2,209.00 - $2,749.99
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Butterfly Photo $2,224.00
OneCall.com $2,747.00