$1200 to $1800 HDTVs
In this price range, you can get a big screen with a decent picture or a regular-sized screen with a fantastic picture. These days, it's commonplace to find sets with 120 hertz refresh rates and even LED backlighting for this amount of money.
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- 5 out of 5
Worth a Second Look
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- 4.05 out of 5
TVs We Considered But Didn't Pick
Sony KDL-52XBR9
| A | is for excellent above-average televisions, typically a newer set that has lots of great buying opportunities and high ratings from users. All of our "top picks" should be considered A+ televisions. |
| B | is given to strong TVs that have some standout features, worthy of a second look. |
| C | means that these TVs are weaker, probably with mediocre owner reviews, and are getting a little too old to be considered. |
| D & F | indicates that this TV is most likely older or out-of-date, and most likely has very few buying opportunities. We suggest you avoid purchasing these sets. |
Samsung LN46B750
| A | is for excellent above-average televisions, typically a newer set that has lots of great buying opportunities and high ratings from users. All of our "top picks" should be considered A+ televisions. |
| B | is given to strong TVs that have some standout features, worthy of a second look. |
| C | means that these TVs are weaker, probably with mediocre owner reviews, and are getting a little too old to be considered. |
| D & F | indicates that this TV is most likely older or out-of-date, and most likely has very few buying opportunities. We suggest you avoid purchasing these sets. |
240Hz For The Price of 120Hz
Toshiba 55ZV650U
| A | is for excellent above-average televisions, typically a newer set that has lots of great buying opportunities and high ratings from users. All of our "top picks" should be considered A+ televisions. |
| B | is given to strong TVs that have some standout features, worthy of a second look. |
| C | means that these TVs are weaker, probably with mediocre owner reviews, and are getting a little too old to be considered. |
| D & F | indicates that this TV is most likely older or out-of-date, and most likely has very few buying opportunities. We suggest you avoid purchasing these sets. |
Samsung LN52B750
| A | is for excellent above-average televisions, typically a newer set that has lots of great buying opportunities and high ratings from users. All of our "top picks" should be considered A+ televisions. |
| B | is given to strong TVs that have some standout features, worthy of a second look. |
| C | means that these TVs are weaker, probably with mediocre owner reviews, and are getting a little too old to be considered. |
| D & F | indicates that this TV is most likely older or out-of-date, and most likely has very few buying opportunities. We suggest you avoid purchasing these sets. |
46-inch LED
Samsung UN46B8000
| A | is for excellent above-average televisions, typically a newer set that has lots of great buying opportunities and high ratings from users. All of our "top picks" should be considered A+ televisions. |
| B | is given to strong TVs that have some standout features, worthy of a second look. |
| C | means that these TVs are weaker, probably with mediocre owner reviews, and are getting a little too old to be considered. |
| D & F | indicates that this TV is most likely older or out-of-date, and most likely has very few buying opportunities. We suggest you avoid purchasing these sets. |
Sharp LC-52LE700UN
| A | is for excellent above-average televisions, typically a newer set that has lots of great buying opportunities and high ratings from users. All of our "top picks" should be considered A+ televisions. |
| B | is given to strong TVs that have some standout features, worthy of a second look. |
| C | means that these TVs are weaker, probably with mediocre owner reviews, and are getting a little too old to be considered. |
| D & F | indicates that this TV is most likely older or out-of-date, and most likely has very few buying opportunities. We suggest you avoid purchasing these sets. |
55-inch LED
Samsung UN55B7000
| A | is for excellent above-average televisions, typically a newer set that has lots of great buying opportunities and high ratings from users. All of our "top picks" should be considered A+ televisions. |
| B | is given to strong TVs that have some standout features, worthy of a second look. |
| C | means that these TVs are weaker, probably with mediocre owner reviews, and are getting a little too old to be considered. |
| D & F | indicates that this TV is most likely older or out-of-date, and most likely has very few buying opportunities. We suggest you avoid purchasing these sets. |
40-inch LED
Samsung UN40B7000
| A | is for excellent above-average televisions, typically a newer set that has lots of great buying opportunities and high ratings from users. All of our "top picks" should be considered A+ televisions. |
| B | is given to strong TVs that have some standout features, worthy of a second look. |
| C | means that these TVs are weaker, probably with mediocre owner reviews, and are getting a little too old to be considered. |
| D & F | indicates that this TV is most likely older or out-of-date, and most likely has very few buying opportunities. We suggest you avoid purchasing these sets. |
Panasonic TC-P50G10
| A | is for excellent above-average televisions, typically a newer set that has lots of great buying opportunities and high ratings from users. All of our "top picks" should be considered A+ televisions. |
| B | is given to strong TVs that have some standout features, worthy of a second look. |
| C | means that these TVs are weaker, probably with mediocre owner reviews, and are getting a little too old to be considered. |
| D & F | indicates that this TV is most likely older or out-of-date, and most likely has very few buying opportunities. We suggest you avoid purchasing these sets. |
52-inch LCD
Sony KDL-52W5100
| A | is for excellent above-average televisions, typically a newer set that has lots of great buying opportunities and high ratings from users. All of our "top picks" should be considered A+ televisions. |
| B | is given to strong TVs that have some standout features, worthy of a second look. |
| C | means that these TVs are weaker, probably with mediocre owner reviews, and are getting a little too old to be considered. |
| D & F | indicates that this TV is most likely older or out-of-date, and most likely has very few buying opportunities. We suggest you avoid purchasing these sets. |
Samsung LN-52A750
| A | is for excellent above-average televisions, typically a newer set that has lots of great buying opportunities and high ratings from users. All of our "top picks" should be considered A+ televisions. |
| B | is given to strong TVs that have some standout features, worthy of a second look. |
| C | means that these TVs are weaker, probably with mediocre owner reviews, and are getting a little too old to be considered. |
| D & F | indicates that this TV is most likely older or out-of-date, and most likely has very few buying opportunities. We suggest you avoid purchasing these sets. |
Samsung LN46A850
| A | is for excellent above-average televisions, typically a newer set that has lots of great buying opportunities and high ratings from users. All of our "top picks" should be considered A+ televisions. |
| B | is given to strong TVs that have some standout features, worthy of a second look. |
| C | means that these TVs are weaker, probably with mediocre owner reviews, and are getting a little too old to be considered. |
| D & F | indicates that this TV is most likely older or out-of-date, and most likely has very few buying opportunities. We suggest you avoid purchasing these sets. |
