Pioneer Kuro PDP-5080 HD The Pioneer PDP-5080HD produces the deepest shade of black--and thus one of the best pictures--we've ever tested.
Specs: Plasma TV, 50 in, 1365 x 768, 16:9
Panasonic Viera TH-42PX80U Panasonic's TH-42PX80U 42-inch plasma sets the picture quality-to-value standard for entry-level flat-panel HDTVs.
Specs: Plasma TV, 42 in, 1000000:1, 15000:1, 1024 x 768, 16:9
Sony Bravia KDL-46XBR4 Although not quite as impressive as the best plasmas, the 46-inch Sony KDL-46XBR4 outperforms any flat-panel LCD we've tested so far.
Specs: LCD TV, 46 in, 18000:1, 2000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Piano black
Samsung LN-T4681F A breakthrough in LCD picture quality with some issues, the LED-powered Samsung LN-T4681F will nonetheless impress the staunchest videophiles.
Specs: LCD TV, 46 in, 500000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Black
Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ85U A couple of issues keep its picture out of the top tier, but excellent black-level performance still makes the Panasonic TH-46PZ85U plasma HDTV stand out from the pack.
Specs: Plasma TV, 46 in, 1000000:1, 30000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9