Best Picture Quality for the Money (HDTV)

(May 18, 2009)

These HDTVs deliver top notch picture quality and performance. While not quite up to par with the absolute best money can buy, our picks in this category carry a more affordable price tag and still perform exceptionally well. Image quality is largely based upon on black level performance, color accuracy, and grayscale (color temperature) accuracy.

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Panasonic VIERA TC-P50G10 50 Plasma TV

Why it's best:
The Panasonic TC-P50G10 plasma TV offers outstanding picture quality at a very reasonable price. Black level performance is excellent and the THX mode automatically adjusts picture settings for optimal viewing, delivering extremely accurate color temperature (grayscale) and ...read full review

Price Range:
$1,249.00 - $1,448.18
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Abe's of Maine    $1,448.18
Butterfly Photo    $1,249.00

Why it's a best pick:
This massive 58" plasma is one of the best performing HDTVs on the market, but is also a good overall value. Exceptional picture quality, with 1080p resolution, deep black levels, and accurate color reproduction. Its THX mode calibrates settings in seconds, and brings m... read full review

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Amazon.com    $1,799.00

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... read full review

Price Range:
$1,644.00 - $2,999.00
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Abe's of Maine    $1,668.18
Butterfly Photo    $1,644.00

Why it's a best pick:
Samsung’s B650 series improves upon last year’s A650 series LCD TVs, which were praised for their combination of performance and value. The LN46B650 offers superb picture quality and is one of the best performing HDTVs available. Black levels are very deep, color... read full review

Price Range:
$1,199.00 - $1,299.99
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Butterfly Photo    $1,199.00
Dell Home    $1,299.00

Why it's a best pick:
The Samsung LNB550 series is less expensive than the LNB650 series, but still 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 H... read full review

Price Range:
$919.00 - $1,099.88
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Abe's of Maine    $948.18
Buydig.com    $969.00
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