Vizio SV470XVT The Vizio SV470XVT represents a viable alternative for LCD TV bargain hunters who want 120Hz processing.
Specs: LCD TV, 47 in, 500, 6500:1, 1300:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9
Samsung LN52B750 The Samsung LNB750 series can't beat the picture quality of the best plasmas and LED-based LCDs, but for a conventional LCD, it's one of the best we've tested.
Specs: LCD TV, 52 in, 1920 x 1080, Piano black
Panasonic TC-P50G10 With excellent picture quality marred by only a couple of flaws, the Panasonic TC-PG10 series sits at the head of the class of 2009.
Specs: Plasma TV, 49.9 in, 40000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9
Panasonic TC-P50V10 The high-end Panasonic TC-PV10 series of plasmas delivers the overall best picture quality of any flat-panel HDTV we've tested so far this year.
Pioneer Elite Kuro PRO-111FD The Pioneer Elite PRO-111FD represents the pinnacle of flat-panel HDTV picture quality.
Specs: Plasma TV, 50 in, 1920 x 1080, 16:9
Panasonic TC-P42G10 With excellent picture quality marred by only a couple of flaws, the Panasonic TC-PG10 series sits at the head of the class of 2009.
Specs: Plasma TV, 41.6 in, 40000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9
Panasonic TC-P50X1 Although it requires more than a few picture quality trade-offs, the Panasonic TC-P50X1 delivers the best black-levels-to-dollars ratio of any HDTV we've tested.
Specs: Plasma panel, 50 in, 30000:1, 1366 x 398, 16:9
Samsung PN50B650 Samsung's PNB650 series can't quite match the best plasmas on the market, but it comes close enough to offer a viable alternative.
Specs: Plasma TV, 50 in, 1920 x 1080, 16:9
Panasonic TC-P50S1 With deep black levels and generally excellent picture quality, the more eco-friendly Panasonic TC-PS1 series of plasma TVs strikes an appealing price/performance balance.
Specs: Plasma TV, 49.9 in, 40000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9
Panasonic TC-P46G10 With excellent picture quality marred by only a couple of flaws, the Panasonic TC-PG10 series sits at the head of the class of 2009.
Specs: Plasma TV, 46 in, 40000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9
Samsung UN55B6000 Although it delivers fine picture quality, except for a few flaws, the ultrathin Samsung UNB6000 series will appeal mainly to style seekers who don't mind spending more money.
Specs: LCD TV, 55 in, 1920 x 1080, Black
Samsung LN46B750 The Samsung LNB750 series can't beat the picture quality of the best plasmas and LED-based LCDs, but for a conventional LCD, it's one of the best we've tested.
Specs: LCD TV, 46 in, 1920 x 1080, Piano black
Samsung UN40B6000 Although it delivers fine picture quality, except for a few flaws, the ultrathin Samsung UNB6000 series will appeal mainly to style seekers who don't mind spending more money.
Specs: LCD TV, 40 in, 1920 x 1080, 16:9
Sharp Aquos LC-46D85U The Sharp LC-46D85U's picture quality issues will give many potential buyers pause, but its dejudder-free 120Hz refresh rate might find some fans.
Specs: LCD TV, 46 in, 450, 10000:1, 2000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, High-gloss black