What is the best HDTV?

Question

I am going to buy a tv this weekend and I need to know which brands are the best. And which is better LED or LCD? And I'm looking for 1080p 32-40 inches

Answer 1

when you go to a store look at the screen and compare. LED, LCD AND Plasma all look diffident. pick the tv that has the clearest screen.



Do not base your opinion on brand but try to stay away from ones you have no heard of.

Answer 2

The difference between LCD and LED is just in the backlighting source.



Both use LCDs to display an image, but LCD uses CCFL backlighting and LED (properly, LED-LCD) uses LED backlighting. LCD's CCFL backlighting consumes more power, runs hotter, is a little heavier, and provides a little less contrast. LED-LCD's backlighting is newer, more expensive, consumes less power, runs cooler, is a little lighter, and provides better contrast, especially if local dimming is used.



If budget permits, choose LED-LCD rather than just LCD.



Samsung, Vizio, LG, Sharp, and Sony are all good brands in LED-LCD. Panasonic still seems to be hanging on to Plasma as their preferred screen technology. Sony tries to command a premium price, but it's not entirely clear they're worth that much more. These are vague, brand-level generalities; compare specific models to be fair.



Show-room viewing may sound like a great recommendation, but be aware that the lighting is usually unrepresentative, and the machines typically are put into an unrealistic demo mode designed to attract attention in the store.

Answer 3

If you are defining "best" as that being the best picture quality, you'll find that a LED back-lit LCD screen, with localized dimming, along with a 240Hz panel speed will give you the best picture.



Now, if you define "best" by connected features or user interface or something like that, we'll it all boils down to preference.



Ultimately, I would suggest that you let your eyes decide. I work for Sony, and I would suggest to you our best, the XBR-HX929. It has the X-Reality PRO picture engine that optimizes all video inputs, be it HD from Blu-ray Disc to low resolution internet video. It also has Motionflow XR 960, which allows smooth viewing of fast action sequences like sports programming, action movies, and gaming. All that, and wrapped in Gorilla Glass by Corning.



But, don't take my word for it, or anyone's for that matter. Do some online research, check out some repurable reviews, and then go to retail and ask for a side-by-side "shootout" with your finalists. Play the same source content on each (bring your favorite movie or game), using the same settings and the same hookups. Pick the one that your eyes like the best.



Oh, and be wary of retail sales associates. They are often incented in ways that don't alway match up with your best interests.



Good luck!

Answer 4

I always look for Samsung and Sony in my price range. Barring those, i really like Vizio as a value based substitute. LED is more vibrant and has more longevity, but LCD is a richer picture.

Answer 5

found tvs with ur requirements