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• CNET Editor rating:
  5.0 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.6 (5.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The midlevel price and outstanding quality of the Panasonic TC-PST60 series make it our strongest TV recommendation ever. Read review

Specs: Plasma, 55 in, 1080p, Wi-Fi, Viera Connect

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Panasonic VT60 has one of the best pictures of any TV we've ever reviewed, and matches the best-ever in dark rooms. Read review

Specs: Plasma, 55 in, 1080p, Wi-Fi, Viera Connect

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: Although it hits plenty of high points, the Samsung UNES8000 LED TV cannot ultimately justify its high price. Read review

Specs: LED-LCD, 55 in, 1080p, 240 Hz, Edge-lit with local dimming, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Smart Hub, EPA Energy Star

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.2 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 13 reviews

The Bottom Line: With flagship-level picture quality for a midlevel price, the Panasonic ST50 series sets the value standard among videophile-grade TVs. Read review

Specs: Plasma, 55 in, 3D Compatible, 1080p, 600 Hz, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Skype, FOX sports, SHOUTcast, AccuWeather, VIERA Connect, Hulu Plus, MLB.tv, Pandora, YouTube

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Despite being unable to fulfill the expectations raised by its specification sheet, the Vizio E-Series remains a good choice if you value its Smarts and styling. Read review

Specs: LED-LCD, 50 in, 1080p, 120 Hz, Direct with local dimming, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Netflix, Hulu Plus, Vudu, Skype, Pandora, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, EPA Energy Star

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 10 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Panasonic TC-PVT50 series represents the pinnacle of current flat-panel TV picture quality. Read review

Specs: Plasma, 55 in, 1080p, 3D Compatible, 600 Hz, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Skype, FOX sports, SHOUTcast, AccuWeather, VIERA Connect, Hulu Plus, MLB.tv, Pandora, YouTube

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: Although it's priced higher and performs worse than the best plasmas, the Sony XBR-HX950 is still one of the top-performing LED TVs ever. Read review

Specs: LED-LCD, 55 in, 1080p, 3D Compatible, 240 Hz, Full-array with local dimming, Smart TV, EPA Energy Star

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Panasonic TC-P50UT50 plasma TV nearly matches the world-beating picture quality of the ST50 series, at an even lower price. Read review

Specs: Plasma TV, 55 in, 3D Compatible, 1080p, 600 Hz, Bluetooth, Ethernet, Skype, FOX sports, SHOUTcast, AccuWeather, VIERA Connect, Hulu Plus, MLB.tv, Pandora, YouTube

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.9 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Samsung E6500 series is an excellent television that offers classy looks, outstanding picture quality, and a great price. Read review

Specs: Plasma, 51 in, 1080p, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Samsung SmartTV, EPA Energy Star

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: CNET did not review the LG LM6200 series, but we did review a very similar product, the LG LM6700 series. Read review

Specs: LED-LCD, 55 in, 3D Compatible, 1080p, 120 Hz, Edge-lit, Wi-Fi, Skype, EPA Energy Star

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Panasonic TC-P50UT50 plasma TV nearly matches the world-beating picture quality of the ST50 series, at an even lower price. Read review

Specs: Plasma TV, 50 in, 1080p, 3D Compatible, 600 Hz, Bluetooth, Ethernet, Skype, FOX sports, SHOUTcast, AccuWeather, VIERA Connect, Hulu Plus, MLB.tv, Pandora, YouTube

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: While not quite the best in its class, the Samsung PNE550 plasma still merits a look with its very good picture quality, sophisticated Smart TV platform, and attractive price. Read review

Specs: Plasma, 51 in, 1080p, 3D Compatible, 600 Hz, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Smart Hub

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.0 stars Mediocre

  Overall score: 4.4 (2.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Panasonic's DT50 series of LED TVs is among the worst we've seen this year, and can't hold a candle to the company's plasmas. Read review

Specs: LED-LCD, 55 in, 3D Compatible, 1080p, Edge-lit, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, FOX sports, Pandora, AccuWeather, MLB.tv, YouTube, Skype, VIERA Connect, Hulu Plus, SHOUTcast, EPA Energy Star

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.2 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: With flagship-level picture quality for a midlevel price, the Panasonic ST50 series sets the value standard among videophile-grade TVs. Read review

Specs: Plasma, 50 in, 1080p, 3D Compatible, 600 Hz, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Skype, FOX sports, SHOUTcast, AccuWeather, VIERA Connect, Hulu Plus, MLB.tv, Pandora, YouTube, Vudu

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: Very good picture quality and an extremely aggressive price make the Vizio M3D0KD one of the best LED TV values on the market. Read review

Specs: LED-LCD, 55 in, 1080p, 240 Hz, Edge-lit with local dimming, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Smart TV, EPA Energy Star

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.8 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 10 reviews

The Bottom Line: Although blessed with a unique design and plenty of useful extras, the disappointing picture quality of the LG LM6700 series makes it a questionable value. Read review

Specs: LED-LCD, 55 in, 1080p, 120 Hz, LED Plus w/ Local Dimming, Wi-Fi, Smart TV, EPA Energy Star

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.1 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: While it's got supermodel looks and pricing to match, the LG LM9600 is unfortunately only an amateur performer. Read review

Specs: LED-LCD, 55 in, 3D Compatible, 1080p, 480 Hz, Full-array with local dimming, Wi-Fi, Smart TV

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: LED-LCD, 55 in, 1080p, 240 Hz, Edge-lit with local dimming, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Smart Hub, EPA Energy Star

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.8 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Vizio E2VLE series may appeal to budget shoppers who just want Smart TV, but subpar picture quality hurts its chances against the tough competition. Read review

Specs: LCD, 55 in, 1080p, 120 Hz, Smart TV, EPA Energy Star

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony HX750 series isn't the headliner that you'd expect it to be with a performance that isn't up to the level of the asking price. Read review

Specs: LED-LCD, 55 in, 1080p, 240 Hz, Edge-lit with local dimming, Wi-Fi, BRAVIA Internet Video, Smart TV, EPA Energy Star

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.1 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: Superb picture quality and beautiful design place the Panasonic GT50 in the top tier of plasma TVs, but it's more expensive than others with similar performance. Read review

Specs: Plasma, 50 in, 1080p, 3D Compatible, 600 Hz, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Skype, FOX sports, SHOUTcast, AccuWeather, VIERA Connect, MLB.tv, YouTube

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Sony has upgraded its EX645 series TV with onboard wireless providing even better value given its predecessor's already solid picture quality. Read review

Specs: LED-LCD, 50 in, 1080p, Edge-lit with local dimming, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Netflix, YouTube, Facebook, Pandora, Smart TV, EPA Energy Star

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: With good picture quality and great pricing, the Sharp LC-LE640U series makes a strong case for mainstream TV shoppers who want to go bigger. Read review

Specs: LED-LCD, 52 in, 1080p, 120 Hz, Edge-lit, Wi-Fi, Smart TV with SmartCentral, EPA Energy Star

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 15 reviews

The Bottom Line: One of the best-performing LED-based LCDs we've ever tested, the expensive local-dimming Sony XBR-HX929 competes well with the top plasmas. Read review

Specs: LED-LCD, 55 in, 1080p, 240 Hz, Full-array with local dimming, Wi-Fi, Smart TV, BRAVIA Internet Video, EPA Energy Star

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung UNES6500 is a well-featured midrange television with good color but otherwise ho-hum picture quality and value. Read review

Specs: LED-LCD, 55 in, 1080p, 120 Hz, Edge-lit, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Smart Hub, EPA Energy Star