Samsung’s ES6500 series televisions delivers good looks and a bright picture that plays nicely even in well-light environments, for a reasonable price.

Samsung’s ES6500 series televisions delivers good looks and a bright picture that plays nicely even in well-light environments, for a reasonable price.

Samsung’s ES6500 series televisions delivers good looks and a bright picture that plays nicely even in well-light environments, for a reasonable price.

Samsung’s ES6500 series televisions delivers good looks and a bright picture that plays nicely even in well-light environments, for a reasonable price.

Samsung’s ES6500 series televisions delivers good looks and a bright picture that plays nicely even in well-light environments, for a reasonable price.

Toshiba’s 39L2300U promises acres of screen for an almost unbelievable price, but a lack of polish in the interface and major shortcomings in display quality make it less of a bargain.

If you’re looking for an attractive, reasonably-priced TV with the best possible picture quality and the least gimmicky stuff getting in the way, the ST60 is the best pick out there. Go buy it. Now.

If you’re looking for an attractive, reasonably-priced TV with the best possible picture quality and the least gimmicky stuff getting in the way, the ST60 is the best pick out there. Go buy it. Now.

If you’re looking for an attractive, reasonably-priced TV with the best possible picture quality and the least gimmicky stuff getting in the way, the ST60 is the best pick out there. Go buy it. Now.

Sony's HX750 doesn't carry the pedigree of its predecessors, but with prices on the series dropping, it's worth taking into consideration.

LG's LN5300 series TV isn't big on features, but makes up for it with a sharp picture supported by excellent color reproduction, solid black levels and an approachable price.

LG's LN5300 series TV isn't big on features, but makes up for it with a sharp picture supported by excellent color reproduction, solid black levels and an approachable price.

A bright picture, vivid colors and slim design make Vizio’s E420i a solid value, but it is this set’s excellent Smart TV platform that helps it rise above the competition. Though its smart dimming feature doesn’t work well and there are motion blur issues, it’s still a great deal at $500.

For the premium price Sony demands for its TVs, we expect premium performance. But while Sony does pack the R45 with features and enough guts for a premium image, its poor off-axis performance and always-on motion-smoothing features had us perturbed.

LG's LN5300 series TV isn't big on features, but makes up for it with a sharp picture supported by excellent color reproduction, solid black levels and an approachable price.

Hisense’s 55T710DW appears to offer a lot for the money with a 55-inch screen, 1080p resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, rich color, 3D capability and Smart TV platform. Unfortunately, watching anything but Blu-ray discs can be a bit of a gamble when it comes to picture quality.

The Panasonic EM60’s trim bezel and approachable price point are alluring, but its overall picture performance left us feeling a little disappointed.

With a street price of about $1100, Sharp’s 60-inch LE650 is one of the best values in large-screen televisions on the market. Its picture quality isn’t outstanding, but it still beats the pants off the no-name brands, and is about as user friendly as a TV can get.

Sony’s W802 series sits just below its top-tier sets, offering a full suite of apps, plenty of image processing, and a bright picture. But troubles with judder on Blu-ray discs have us scratching our heads.

Panasonic’s ZT60 is one of the two best TV’s we’ve ever tested, but before you rush out and buy one, you should know it stacks up to the equally-stunning VT60 series. We cover the essential differences, and then some.

While the VT60 series doesn’t sport the Panasonic ZT60’s vaunted “Studio Master Panel”, you’d never know it in a dark or dim room. Add in better on-board sound and a few other extras, and the VT60 starts to look like the TV to beat this year.

While the VT60 series doesn’t sport the Panasonic ZT60’s vaunted “Studio Master Panel”, you’d never know it in a dark or dim room. Add in better on-board sound and a few other extras, and the VT60 starts to look like the TV to beat this year.

While the VT60 series doesn’t sport the Panasonic ZT60’s vaunted “Studio Master Panel”, you’d never know it in a dark or dim room. Add in better on-board sound and a few other extras, and the VT60 starts to look like the TV to beat this year.

Toshiba’s 50L2300U promises acres of screen for an almost unbelievable price, but a lack of polish in the interface and major shortcomings in display quality make it less of a bargain.

While LG’s LA8600 won’t doesn’t pass videophile muster, it’s got what it takes to thrill average viewers with a colorful, bright picture and near bezel-free design.

While LG’s LA8600 won’t doesn’t pass videophile muster, it’s got what it takes to thrill average viewers with a colorful, bright picture and near bezel-free design.

Each model in the F8000 series is a stunner capable of dishing out excellent black levels and smooth video resolution. Samsung's penchant for design can't be overlooked, either.

Samsung’s brilliant internal processing creates a gorgeous picture, but unfortunately, the TV’s cheap panel relegates the experience to only one location in the house: front and center.

Samsung’s brilliant internal processing creates a gorgeous picture, but unfortunately, the TV’s cheap panel relegates the experience to only one location in the house: front and center.

Samsung’s brilliant internal processing creates a gorgeous picture, but unfortunately, the TV’s cheap panel relegates the experience to only one location in the house: front and center.

If you’re looking for an attractive, reasonably-priced TV with the best possible picture quality and the least gimmicky stuff getting in the way, the ST60 is the best pick out there. Go buy it. Now.

Plasma may be on its way out, but it still offers the best picture quality available until OLED comes down to a price that mere mortals can afford. Samsung’s F5500 offers a ton of features at a suspiciously low price, making it an attractive option this holiday.

Looking to stand out in a saturated market, the new AS530 offers steady performance and a host of features typically reserved for higher-end TVs, rendering it a commendable machine for those who can afford it.

It’s not plasma, but Panasonic’s AX900 is a $7,100 TV that’s so exclusive you have to special order it. Find out how Panasonic did.

The P-Series offers plenty of bang for your buck, though, you're going to have to put some serious effort into adjusting your TV's initial color settings if you plan to make the most of it.

LG’s EG9600 series is the finest OLED TV we’ve seen yet, and though they still beg a pretty penny, they’re the least costly so far.

Panasonic jumps into the world of affordable 4K Ultra HD TVs with the bright and feature-packed TC-CX600u, but when the price is this low, there are always some sacrifices to be made.

The CX850U 4K UHD LED TV offers plenty of performance for the price, though, finding the HDR-capable device isn't as easy as you might think.