Flat Panel Top PicksEasily the most popular type of display, flat-panel TVs range in size from 19 inches diagonal to well over 65 inches. At HomeTheater.com, we focus our attention on TVs measuring at least 37 inches.
We'll help you make the best choice with tips for each step, starting with our top picks in three different price ranges.
Plasma or LCD? See our top picks and articles on how to select the perfect flat panel for you.
Entry-Level (Less than $1,999)
At A Glance: Beautiful color • Sharp detail • Reasonably good blacks • Outstanding value
At A Glance: Exceptional color and detail • Deep blacks • Non-uniformity clearly visible in letterbox bars and dark scenes • Smart TV functions well implemented
At A Glance: Crisp, detailed images • Odd gammas in Custom mode • Little to complain about • Exceptional value
Midrange ($2,000-$3,000)
At A Glance: Outstanding resolution • Accurate color • Superior off-axis performance
At A Glance: Accurate color points • Odd gammas in Custom mode • THX certified • Best black level and shadow detail
At A Glance: Accurate color, excellent resolution • Exceptional control features • Good but relatively dim 3D
High-End (More than $3,000)
At A Glance: Exceptional black levels • Outstanding detail and color • Head-tilt 3D ghosting
At A Glance: Class-leading blacks and shadow detail • Superb resolution • Bright, vivid 3D
Despite what the salesman at your local big-box store might tell you, not all flat-screen TVs are the same. Plasmas and LCDs are both sexy, but which is right for you and your room? HT's editors help you choose the perfect flat panel for you.
Even if you know which technology is the best fit for you, the salesroom floor can be unforgiving terrain. We'll help you become a smart shopper.
Now that you've got that shiny new flat panel, how do you hook it up and get all the performance you've paid for? Want to know how to dial in your new TV for the best picture? Start here.
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