LED and LCD HDTV Reviews
LED LCD HDTVs are the latest technology in flat panel TVs. They offer increased brightness, lower power consumption, and ultra-thin designs. Many new LED HDTVs are also 3D. "Regular" LCDs offer a great value and still have many of the strengths of LED LCDs. Also check out plasma HDTVs reviews.
Sharp LC-70LE640U LED LCD HDTV Reviewed
If one 70-inch LED HDTV wasn't enough for you, don't worry. Sharp has another one in the LC-70LE732U, and this new model picks up right where the last one left off, adding refined features.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Toshiba 65HT2U LCD HDTV Reviewed
While the Toshiba 65HT2U LCD HDTV doesn't offer a lot of excess when it comes to features, it does offer up plenty of screen real estate. But will the performance measure up to that screen size?... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Toshiba 47TL515U 3D LED LCD HDTV
Toshiba continues to offer entries into the 3D HDTV marketplace, using both available technologies. The 47TL515U LED HDTV is a passive 3D HDTV television. Adrienne Maxwell puts it to the test to see how it measures up.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Home Theater Review's 2011 Best Of Awards
For a third time, the editorial staff of Home Theater Review have examined the year's offerings in AV gear and decided what they deem to be the best in every category. Find out who is the best of the best.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Samsung UN46D6300 LED LCD HDTV Reviewed
While Samsung's newest LED HDTV, the UN46D6300, doesn't feature 3D playback, it does have plenty of cool and stylish features. HomeTheaterReview.com reviewer Adrienne Maxwell evaluates those features.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Westinghouse VR-6025Z LCD HDTV Reviewed
Despite the fact that the VR-6025Z LCD HDTV from Westinghouse Digital may be considered a budget television, it backs a 60-inch screen and several other features that Adrienne Maxwell reviews.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Westinghouse LD-4655VX LED LCD HDTV Reviewed
Westinghouse Digital's LD-4655VX LED HDTV may be lean on features but it is also lean on price. Adrienne Maxwell takes a look to see how good those features included in the LD-4655VX are.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Sharp LC-52LE835U 3D LED LCD HDTV Reviewed
While Sharp is offering the 52-inch LC-52LE835U LED HDTV at a reasonable price, especially given the television's 3D-capability, the company may still have some ground to make up.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
LG Infinia 55LV5500 LED LCD HDTV Reviewed
While LG's Infinia 55LV55000 LED LCD HDTV is now a 3D-capable display, the television does come packed with many of the most in-demand features in the modern consumer electronics marketplace.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Sony KDL-40EX620 LED LCD HDTV Reviewed
One of Sony's mid-level entries into the company's 2011 line of HDTVs is the KDL-40EX620 LED HDTV. The television lacks a few premium features but still has many features to keep users satisfied.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Westinghouse LD-4258 42-inch LED HDTV Reviewed
The Westinghouse LD-4258 LED HDTV is more impressive than our reviewer had thought it would be. That said, there are still many drawbacks to Westinghouse's television especially in comparison to its competition.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Philips 46PFL7505D/F7 7000 LED Series HDTV Reviewed
While the affordable HDTV market is more competitive than ever, few models available on the market today come with the performance level of the Philips 46PFL7505D/F7 7000 series LED HDTV.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Sharp LC-70LE732U 70-inch LED HDTV Reviewed
Sharp has a 70-inch full-array LED HDTV. But just because it is big, does that make it good? That is the question that Andrew Robinson addresses when he learns size isn't everything with this HDTV.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Sanyo DP55441 55-inch 120Hz LCD HDTV Reviewed
The Sanyo DP55441 55-inch 120Hz LCD HDTV greatly impressed Andrew Robinson, who was tasked with reviewing the model, because it packed a lot of performance at a very reasonable price.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Sony 40-inch BRAVIA BX420 Series LCD HDTV Reviewed
Home Theater Review managing editor Andrew Robinson got the Sony BRAVIA BX420 40-inch LCD HDTV in for review and discovered that to make this television affordable, Sony made many sacrifices.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
LG 42LK450 42-inch LCD HDTV Reviewed
The LG 42LK450 42-inch LCD HDTV is definitely something to consider, according to reviewer Andrew Robinson. While it does lack some features, this affordable television meets the essentials for an HDTV.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Dynex DX-46L260A12 46-inch LCD HDTV Reviewed
A lot of times people think they can buy a great TV at a lower price by staying away from the bigger brands. Sometimes that is true. But in the experience of our reviewer, the Dynex DX-46L260A12 LCD HDTV is now one of those televisions.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Sharp LC-60LE831U 60-inch Class LED LCD HDTV Reviewed
Sharp keeps releasing bigger and bigger televisions, including the 60-inch Sharp LC-60LE831U LED LCD HDTV. Big performance should accompany a big screen, right? Well, not exactly.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Vizio E3D420VX E Series 42-inch Class Theater 3D LCD HDTV Reviewed
Andrew Robinson gets his hands on the Vizio E3D420VX passive 3D LCD HDTV and puts it through a series of tests. The results he discovered were surprising, in both good and bad ways.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Vizio E3D470VX 47-inch Class Theater 3D LCD HDTV Reviewed
Home Theater Review writer Andrew Robinson found the Vizio's E3D470VX 3D LCD HDTV to be the right size and performance to make 3D work, but he still had a few issues with the television.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Panasonic TC-L37E3 LED/LCD HDTV Reviewed
HTR Reviewer Adrienne Maxwell takes a look at the TC-L37E3 and examines the features, which are extensive, to decide whether or not this Panasonic LED HDTV is worth the price of admission.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Samsung UN65C6500 65-inch Class 6500 Series 1080p LED HDTV Reviewed
With wave after wave of LED HDTVs being released, it is hard to stand out. But that is precisely what the Samsung UN65C6500 LED HDTV does. It stands as one of the largest and thinnest screens around, but that's not all it has going for it.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Samsung UN46C8000 3D LED LCD HDTV Reviewed
The UN46C8000 is a fully loaded, 3D-capable TV from Samsung's 2010 LED lineup. This thin, stylish 3D TV requires the use of active-shutter 3D glasses and comes with perks like Samsung Apps, WiFi-readiness, Skype capability, and DLNA media streaming... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Sharp LC-60LE925UN 3D LED LCD HDTV Reviewed
One of Sharp's first 3D TVs, the LC-60LE925UN serves up a bright, crisp 3D image, and its large 60-inch screen allows for an immersive 3D experience. This edge-lit LED-based TV features Sharp's four-color Quattron technology, AquoMotion 240, and Netflix/VUDU streaming.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Toshiba 55WX800U 3D LED LCD HDTV Reviewed
Part of Toshiba's high-end Cinema Series line, the 55WX800U has a super-thin, attractive design and comes loaded with features like 3D capability, integrated WiFi, NET TV, and more. Adrienne Maxwell puts this 3D HDTV through a battery of tests and calibrations. How did it fare? Read on.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Vizio XVT473SV LED LCD HDTV Reviewed
"XVT" signals the best of the best in Vizio's LED lineup, both in performance and features. The new 47-inch XVT473SV uses a full-array LED backlight system with local dimming, and it boasts features like 240Hz SPS, the VIA Web platform, and integrated WiFi.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Home Theater Review's 2010 Best of Home Theater Awards
The Editors of Home Theater Review have extensively searched, reviewed, and now chosen the best of the best home theater and audio gear, HDTVs and beyond. Click through for the winners in each category from the likes of Vizio, Samsung, Sharp and many others.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
LG 47LE8500 LED LCD HDTV Reviewed
With the exception of 3D capability, LG has loaded all of its top-shelf technologies and features into the new 47LE8500. Adrienne Maxwell puts this THX-certified, full-array LED panel through its paces and is quite impressed with the results... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Sharp LC-46LE820UN LED LCD HDTV Reviewed
Quattron is the name that Sharp has given to its new four-color technology, which adds yellow to the standard red/green/blue filter. The LE820 Series is one of three new lines that employ the technology. The 46-inch LC-46LE820UN also sports 120Hz technology and AQUOS Net.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Vizio M550NV RazorLED LCD HDTV Reviewed
Vizio's M550NV 55-inch LCD offers Edge-lit LED lighting and 120 Hz. Adrienne Maxwell takes a look to see how it stacks up against the competition in a world where you can buy your HDTV at Target, Wal-Mart, Best Buy or from a traditional AV retailer.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Vizio SV472XVT TruLED LCD HDTV Reviewed
Building on the success of last year's XVT Series, Vizio now introduces the 2XVT lineup, including this 47-inch model that uses a full-array LED backlight system with local dimming. You also get integrated WiFi and access to the well-conceived Vizio Internet Apps (VIA) platform.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Mitsubishi Unisen LT-55154 LED LCD HDTV Reviewed
Mitsubishi's entry-level 154 Series includes a single 55-inch, 1080p, edge-lit LED display: the LT-55154. Beyond common TV perks like 120Hz and VOD streaming, this model adds a 12-speaker integrated sound projector for a more immersive audio experience.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Mitsubishi Unisen LT-46164 LED LCD HDTV Reviewed
Although better known for its rear-projection HDTVs, Mitsubishi also offers an LCD line, dubbed Unisen. The 46-inch LT-46164 comes from the midrange 164 Series, and it features edge LED lighting, 120Hz, VUDU streaming, and a 16-speaker integrated sound projector.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Samsung LN46C750 3D LCD HDTV Reviewed
Samsung's 2010 plasma and LED lines include a number of 3D-capable models, but the company offers just one 3D model in the traditional LCD category. The 46-inch LN46C750 uses a CCFL backlight and thus lacks the super-slim form of an LED, but it's a good value in the 3D category.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Samsung UN46C6500 LED LCD HDTV Reviewed
The UN46C6500 falls in the middle of Samsung's 2010 line of edge-lit LED-based LCDs. This 46-inch TV lacks 3D capability and 240Hz technology, but it does offer Auto Motion Plus 120Hz, WiFi-readiness, DLNA streaming, and the Internet@TV Web platform.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Everything You Need To Know About LCD HDTVs
1.0 How Does an LCD HDTV Work?
2.0 Which HDTV is Better: Plasma or LCD?
3.0 All About Refresh Rate
1.0 How Does an LCD HDTV Work?
Much like plasma has a gas that is excited by electricity, which morphs it into quasi-solid plasma between two sheets of glass, an LCD HDTV liquid crystals stored in between two sheets of polarized glass. These crystals get "twisted" or "untwisted" to make the full range of light to dark. The in-between areas are where an LCD creates grayscale. A fluorescent light is used to create color, starting with the whitest of whites and, as the crystals are untwisted, they can create millions of different colors between the fully twisted and fully untwisted elements. This can result is as many as 16-plus million colors that can be reproduced by a modern 1080p LCD HDTV.
2.0 Which HDTV is Better: Plasma or LCD?
The term "plasma" has become the generic term for a flat HDTV, despite the fact that there are two major technologies driving the flat HDTV market today, with others, such as OLED, being developed for future technologies.
Plasma HDTVs are thought by video calibrators to have the best "blacks" as promoted by plasma supporter with their line of KURO sets (KURO means black in Japanese). In a darker room, the blacker blacks allow for more contrast, which creates a more three-dimensional-looking HDTV image.
LCD HDTVs are generally sold for environments that might have more ambient light in the room, as they tend to be able to make a brighter picture than other HDTV technologies.
To date, both formats have been honed to a point where they make a fine HDTV image. Most people pick one in the biggest size they can afford. If you pick a premium brand, get it professionally calibrated and hook up a Blu-ray player for a 1080p video source - you can't lose.
3.0 All About Refresh Rate
An LCD HDTV's refresh rate is the number of times a display's image is refreshed per second. The refresh rate is almost uniformly measured in Hertz. A refresh rate of 75 means the image is redrawn 75 times per second.
Scientists who study the eye say the tipping point for the refresh rate is about 70 Hertz. However, most of today's LCD HDTVs have refresh rates of over 120 Hz. The effect of 120 Hertz refresh rates includes a TV that looks smoother and less blurry, even during complicated movement scenes in movies and/or other fast-moving images.
Sony recently showed 240 Hertz refresh rates on their LCDs.
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