LCD TV: Compare

Updated December 2008

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Features

UPC

Brand

MPN

Cabinet color

Screen size (diagonal)

Display resolution (pixels)

Aspect ratio

Formats supported

Tuner

Contrast ratio

Brightness

Viewing angle (horizontal/vertical)

LCD response time

xvYCC (extended color gamut) support

Enhanced refresh rate capable

HDMI inputs

Composite video inputs

Component video inputs

S-video inputs

Analog audio inputs

Digital audio outputs

Analog audio outputs

Headphone jack

USB port

PC input

Internet connectivity

Audio amplifier/speakers

Simulated surround sound

Adjustable color temperature

Adjustable backlight

Picture in picture

Picture outside picture

V-chip

Game mode

Automatic volume control

Sleep timer

Ambient light sensor

Energy Star compliant

Width (with stand)

Depth (with stand)

Height (with stand)

Weight (with stand)

Warranty

Samsung LN52A650

*Est. $2,060

Best big-screen LCD TV

Pros: Great black levels and shadow detail, near perfect color, distinctive styling, lots of features.

Cons: Screen is more reflective than most, viewing angle shallower than some other LCD TVs, remote can be awkward to use.
(250 reviews)
Samsung LN52A650

036725228221

Samsung

LN52A650

Black/amber highlights

52 in.

1,920 x 1,080

16:09

1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p. 480i via component/composite inputs only.c

ATSC/ Clear QAM

50,000:1

500 cd/m2

178 deg./178 deg.

4 ms

Yes

120 Hz

4

2

2

1

4

1 optical

1

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

10 watts x 2

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

50.2 in.

12.8 in.

34.1 in.

76.7 lbs.

1 year
LG 47LG60

*Est. $1,500

Best 47-inch LCD TV

Pros: Great color, great HD and SD image processing, lots of picture controls, distinctive styling.

Cons: Black levels poorer than other high-end TVs, styling might not appeal to everyone.
(5 reviews)
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  $2,239.00
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LG 47LG60

719192173101

LG

47LG60

Black/red

47 in.

1,920 x 1,080

16:09

1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p. 480i via component/composite inputs only.

ATSC/NTSC/Clear QAM

50,000:1

500 cd/m2

178 deg./178 deg.

2.7 ms

Not specified

120 Hz

4

1

2

No

3

1 coaxial, 1 optical

No

No

Yes

Yes

No

10 watts x 2

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

45.4 in.

17.1 in.

34.2 in.

71.9 lbs.

1 year
Vizio SV470XVT

*Est. $1,280

Best budget 47-inch LCD TV

Pros: Good value, good colors, lots of features, advanced signal processing.

Cons: Unimpressive black levels, motion-smoothing technology not completely successful, limited off-angle viewing.
(9 reviews)
Vizio SV470XVT

857380001413

Vizio

SV470XVT

Black

46.96 in.

1,920 x 1,080

16:09

1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i

ATSC/NTSC/Clear QAM

6,500:1

500 cd/m2

178 deg./178 deg.

5 ms

No

120 Hz

4

2

2

1

4

1 optical

1

No

No

Yes

No

10 watts x 3

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

Yes

No

Yes

43.9 in.

10 in.

29.7 in.

64.2 lbs

1 year
Samsung LN40A550

*Est. $1,000

Best value among 40-inch LCD TVs

Pros: Very good color and black levels, easy to use, excellent value.

Cons: Sound quality isn't the best, lacks some high-end features.
(250 reviews)
Samsung LN40A550

036725228177

Samsung

LN40A550

Black

39.9 in.

1,920 x 1,080

16:09

1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p. 480i via component/composite inputs only.

ATSC/ Clear QAM

30,000:1

500 cd/m2

178 deg./178 deg.

5 ms

Yes

No

3

2

2

1

4

1 optical

1

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

10 watts x 2

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

39.2 in.

11.8 in.

27 in.

61.5 lbs.

1 year
Samsung LN32A450

*Est. $650

Best 32-inch LCD TV

Pros: Good black levels, accurate, well-saturated colors, sleek profile, well-designed remote, ample picture controls.

Cons: Expensive for its size, soft image with 1080i sources.
(250 reviews)
Samsung LN32A450

036725228122

Samsung

LN32A450

Black

31.5 in.

1,366 x 768

16:09

1080i, 720p, 480p. 480i via component/composite inputs only.

ATSC/Clear QAM

10,000:1

450 cd/m2

178 deg./178 deg.

6 ms

No

No

3

2

2

1

4

1 optical

1

Yes

No

Yes

No

10 watts x 2

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

31.4 in.

9.9 in.

22.7 in.

27.9 lbs.

1 year
AOC Envision L32W761

*Est. $550

Budget 32-inch LCD TV

Pros: Excellent value, good picture quality, good viewing angle.

Cons: Picture requires some user adjustments for best quality, sub-par audio quality, few features.
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(6 reviews)
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  $466.29
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AOC Envision L32W761

685417015085

AOC

L32W761

Black

31.5 in.

1,366 x 768

16:09

1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i

ATSC/NTSC/Clear QAM

1,500:1

500 cd/m2

178 deg./178 deg.

8 ms

No

No

1

1

1

1

2

1 coaxial

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

5 watts x 2

No

Yes

Yes

No

No

Yes

No

No

Yes

No

No

31.7 in.

9.4 in.

23.8 in.

30.6 lbs.

1 year
Samsung LN19A450/LN19A451

*Est. $350

Best small LCD TV

Pros: Good image with many picture controls, easy to set up and use, pC input and QAM-compatible digital tuner, available with either black or white frame.

Cons: Sound quality not the best, stand does not tilt.
(137 reviews)
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Samsung LN19A450/LN19A451

036725228320

Samsung

LN19A450

Black

19.04 in.

1,440 x 900

16:10

1080i, 720p, 480p. 480i via component/composite inputs only.

ATSC/Clear QAM

3,000:1

300 cd/m2

160 deg./150 deg.

8 ms

No

No

1

1

1

1

3

1 optical

1

Yes

No

Yes

No

3 watts x 2

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

18.8 in.

7.1 in.

15.2 in.

11.2 lbs.

1 year