Best LCD TVs

In order for a LCD TV to make our Best LCD TV list, it has to have received rave reviews from at least two consumer electronics or home theater publications.

In an effort to accommodate various budget levels, we've divided our Best LCD TVs into three categories - Budget, Bang for the Buck, and Top of the Line.

Best Budget LCD TVs

The following LCD TVs were judged to offer good performance for those looking for the best picture possible on a limited budget.

32-Inch or Less

Brand	Model	Size	Resolution	Backlight	Refresh Rate	HDMI Inputs	3D Capable
Samsung	LN26B360	26	720p	CCFL	60	2	No
LG	26LH20	26	720p	CCFL	60	2	No
Samsung	LN32B360	32	720p	CCFL	60	2	No
LG	32LH20	32	720p	CCFL	60	2	No

40 to 47-Inch

Brand	Model	Size	Resolution	Backlight	Refresh Rate	HDMI Inputs	3D Capable
Samsung	LN40B550	40	1080p	CCFL	60	4	No
Samsung	LN46B550	46	1080p	CCFL	60	4	No
Vizio	SV471XVT	47	1080p	CCFL	240	4	No

52-Inch or Larger

Brand	Model	Size	Resolution	Backlight	Refresh Rate	HDMI Inputs	3D Capable
Samsung	LN52B550	52	1080p	CCFL	60	4	No
Vizio	VF550XVT	55	1080p	CCFL	240	5	No

Best LCD TVs - Bang for the Buck

The following LCD TVs were judged very good all-round performers, offering an excellent balance of features and cost. They represent the best mixture of price and performance.

32-Inch or Less

Brand	Model	Size	Resolution	Backlight	Refresh Rate	HDMI Inputs	3D Capable
Samsung	LN26B460	26	720p	CCFL	60	3	No
Samsung	LN32B460	32	720p	CCFL	60	3	No

40 to 47-Inch

Brand	Model	Size	Resolution	Backlight	Refresh Rate	HDMI Inputs	3D Capable
Samsung	LN40B650	40	1080p	CCFL	120	4	No
Sony	KDL-40V5100	40	1080p	CCFL	120	4	No
Samsung	LN46B650	46	1080p	CCFL	120	4	No
Sony	KDL-46V5100	46	1080p	CCFL	120	4	No

52-Inch or Larger

Brand	Model	Size	Resolution	Backlight	Refresh Rate	HDMI Inputs	3D Capable
Samsung	LN52B650	52	1080p	CCFL	120	4	No
Sony	KDL-52V5100	52	1080p	CCFL	120	4	No
Samsung	LN55B650	55	1080p	CCFL	120	4	No
Sony	KDL-55V5100	55	1080p	CCFL	120	4	No

Best Top-of-the-Line LCD TVs

The following LCD TVs were judged outstanding in picture quality and feature a full complement of the latest technologies. They represent the very best state-of-the-art sets currently available irregardless of price.

32-Inch or Less

Brand	Model	Size	Resolution	Backlight	Refresh Rate	HDMI Inputs	3D Capable
Sony	KDL-32XBR9	32	1080p	CCFL	120	4	No

40 to 47-Inch

Brand	Model	Size	Resolution	Backlight	Refresh Rate	HDMI Inputs	3D Capable
Samsung	UN40B7000	40	1080p	LED-EL	120	4	No
Sony	KDL-40XBR9	40	1080p	CCFL	240	4	No
Samsung	UN46B8500	46	1080p	LED-LD	240	4	No
Sony	KDL-46XBR10	46	1080p	LED-EL	240	4	No

52-Inch or Larger

Brand	Model	Size	Resolution	Backlight	Refresh Rate	HDMI Inputs	3D Capable
Sony	KDL-52XBR10	52	1080p	LED-EL	240	4	No
Samsung	UN55B8500	55	1080p	LED-LD	240	4	No