LCD TV Review
Take your home entertainment system to a new level with a life-like, vivid picture, wide viewing angle, no glare and no chance of burn-in. LCD TVs are the fastest growing technology in digital television entertainment.
Some 80% of the information we process comes through our sense of sight. Is it any wonder why so much emphasis is put on a good TV, as part of a home entertainment center? A clear, high-definition picture, with brilliant colors is paramount to fully enjoy a movie, sports game or your favorite TV program.
LCD televisions are on the brink of technology, making them equal to and sometimes surpassing their plasma counterparts. Both types of TVs boast thin profiles; even large screens fit nicely in home theater centers or mounted to the wall. Nevertheless, three major differences set LCD televisions apart.
A large screen, flat panel LCD TV is a major purchase and careful consideration should be put into your decision. You’ll want the best TV that not only fits your budget, but also fits your room, media center and current components. Below are the criteria TopTenREVIEWS used to evaluate LCD televisions:

Take your home entertainment system to a new level with a life-like, vivid picture, wide viewing angle, no glare and no chance of burn-in. LCD TVs are the fastest growing technology in digital television entertainment.
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Sony Bravia KDL-55XBR8 | Samsung LN40A650 | LG 42LGX | Sharp Lc-46se94u | LG 47LG60 | Vizio VF550XVT | Sony KDL-52XBR7 | Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR9 | Sony Bravia Kdl-40xbr7 | Sony KDL 52XBR6 |
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| Lowest Price |
$3,919.00 |
$1,029.88 |
$999.00 |
$1,199.00 |
$1,799.99 |
$1,799.99 |
$2,295.00 |
$1,770.00 |
$780.00 |
$2,595.00 |
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| View Specifications | Go! | Go! | Go! | Go! | Go! | Go! | Go! | Go! | Go! | Go! |
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| Screen Size | 55 in | 40 in | 42 in | 46 in | 47 in | 55 in | 52 in | 52 in | 40 in | 52 in |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
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| Contrast Ratio | 1000000:1 | 10,000:1 | 50,000:1 | 29000:1 | 15,000:1 | 50,000:1 | 50,000:1 | 100000:1 | 50,000:1 | 50,000:1 |
| Screen Brightness | 350 cd/m2 | 450 cd/m2 | 500 cd/m2 | 450 cd/m2 | 500 cd/m2 | 500 cd/m2 | 500 cd/m2 | 550 cd/m2 | 500 cd/m2 | 500 cd/m2 |
| Screen Response Time | 6 ms | 4 ms | 5 ms | 6 ms | 5 ms | 5 ms | 8 ms | 2 ms | 8 ms | 8 ms |
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| HDMI | 4 connections | 4 connections | ![]() |
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4 connections | 4 connections | 4 connections | 4 connections | 4 connections |
| Comb Filter | 3DYC | 3DYC | 3DYC | 3DYC | 3DYC | 3DYC | 3DYC | 3DYC | 3DYC | 3DYC |
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| Manufacturer Warranty | 18 months | 1 year | 1 year | 1 year | 1 year | 1 year | 18 months | 1 year | 18 months | 1 year |
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| Power Consumption | 248 Watt | 20 Watt | 270 Watt | 30 Watt | 320 Watt | 230 Watt | 37 Watt | |||
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| TV Depth (inches) | 5.8 in | 3.3 in | 3.5 in | 5 in | 13.6 in | 4.9 in | 13.8 in. | |||
| TV Height (inches) | 31.7 in | 27.5 in | 29.4 in | 26.5 in | 32.3 in | 36 in | 34.4 in | 23.8 in | 34.7 in | |
| TV Weight (lbs) | 72.8 lbs | 37.5 lbs | 39.7 lbs | 54 | 60.8 lbs | 86 lbs | 58.4 lbs | |||
| TV Width (inches) | 58.3 in. | 39.3 in | 40.9 in | 43.7 in | 45.3 in | 51.5 in | 49.6 in | 44.5 in | 49.2 in | |
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| Lowest Price |
$3,919.00 |
$1,029.88 |
$999.00 |
$1,199.00 |
$1,799.99 |
$1,799.99 |
$2,295.00 |
$1,770.00 |
$780.00 |
$2,595.00 |
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