TV Reviews

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At this point, buying a new television feels like car shopping. There are myriad makes, models, shapes, and sizes, each armed with varying flavors of difficult-to-understand technology, and it's all being explained to you by a salesman with one eye on his commission and the other on another customer. Plus, some of the most exciting TVs on the market are priced like mid-size sedans. That means you need to be as well informed about this stuff as you are about your vehicle purchases, and that's where we come in. We understand the difference between LED, 4K, OLED, and every other TV-related acronym. We sacrifice our retinas staring at test patterns and test-driving models so you don't have to. We explain all the techno-babble in plain English so, when you're confronted by the aforementioned salesman, you can say, "Thanks kid, but I've got this.

Not sure where to start? Check out our TV Buying Guide, or jump to our continually updated list of the Best TV's.

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Sharp Aquos LC-32LE700UN Review
Sharp Aquos LC-32LE700UN Review
  • LED backlight
  • 120Hz refresh rate
  • No network connection
Our Score: 3.5
User Score: 0
Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR9 Review
Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR9 Review
  • Superb picture quality
  • Minimal motion blur
  • Three of four HDMI inputs on the side
Our Score: 4
User Score: 0
Optoma Pro250X Review
Optoma Pro250X Review
Our Score: 3.5
User Score: 3.5
Insignia NS-L42X-10A Review
Insignia NS-L42X-10A Review
  • Stacked with inputs
  • including 5 HDMI; matte screen…
  • Still some motion blur in games;…
Our Score: 4
User Score: 5
LG 55LH90 Review
LG 55LH90 Review
  • Beautiful 1080p picture; deep black…
  • fine color accuracy; plenty of…
  • Expensive; no SD slot; no Ethernet…
Our Score: 4
User Score: 5
Toshiba Regza 46SV670U Review
Toshiba Regza 46SV670U Review
  • Gorgeous 1080P image; best blacks yet…
  • Very expensive; no Ethernet port;…
Our Score: 4
User Score: 0
BenQ Joybee GP1 Mini Projector Review
BenQ Joybee GP1 Mini Projector Review
  • Compact footprint
  • lightweight
  • Video cable is far too short
Our Score: 3.5
User Score: 0
Panasonic Viera TC-P42S1 Review
Panasonic Viera TC-P42S1 Review
  • Excellent black levels; picture…
  • Could use another HDMI input; saves…
Our Score: 4
User Score: 0
Sharp Aquos LC-46D65U Review
Sharp Aquos LC-46D65U Review
  • Energy saving mode; picture quality;…
  • Menu system could be less…
Our Score: 4
User Score: 0
Hitachi Ultravision UT37V702 Review
Hitachi Ultravision UT37V702 Review
  • Gorgeous 1080p; 120Hz LCD HDTV
  • Expensive; two-piece system needs…
Our Score: 4
User Score: 0
Toshiba 15LV506 Review
Toshiba 15LV506 Review
  • Built-in tuner; supports many disc…
  • Poor 500:1 contrast ratio; no HDMI…
Our Score: 3.5
User Score: 0
Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR6 Review
Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR6 Review
  • Attractive
  • great black levels
  • Sony's price premium
Our Score: 4
User Score: 2.5
Pioneer Elite Kuro Pro-111FD Review
Pioneer Elite Kuro Pro-111FD Review
  • Wonderful picture; quality audio;…
  • Wildly expensive; ho-hum remote; no…
Our Score: 4.5
User Score: 5
Samsung LN46A630 Review
Samsung LN46A630 Review
  • Excellent picture quality; can be…
  • Unimpressive sound; could use more…
Our Score: 4.5
User Score: 4.5
Samsung PN50A450 Review
Samsung PN50A450 Review
  • Very affordable; large size; good…
  • 720P resolution only; grainy video…
Our Score: 3.5
User Score: 4.5
Sony KDL-32XBR6 Review
Sony KDL-32XBR6 Review
  • Excellent picture and sound; good…
  • Expensive; remote control could be…
Our Score: 4.5
User Score: 5
Vizio VO32L Review
Vizio VO32L Review
  • Affordable; good quality for the…
  • Black levels could be better; owners…
Our Score: 4
User Score: 4
Samsung HL-T5689S Review
Samsung HL-T5689S Review
  • Excellent picture; Instant On…
  • Remote control is not well laid out
Our Score: 5
User Score: 4.5
JVC HD-61FN97 Review
JVC HD-61FN97 Review
  • Excellent picture quality; remote is…
  • HDMI 1.2a instead of 1.3; deeper…
Our Score: 4
User Score: 5
Samsung LN-S2651D Review
Samsung LN-S2651D Review
  • Affordable price; beautiful case &…
  • Video cables are not included; weak…
Our Score: 4.5
User Score: 2.5

How We Test TVs

Finding the right TV is hard. Unless you want to drag your La-Z-Boy to the local big box retailer and ask to spend the night, it’s hard to get the hands-on time you need to make an educated decision, and even if you do, comparing the minutiae a of dozens of similar sets can seem to be an impossible task. That’s what we’re here for. Read More

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