The 10 Best HDTVs

For all the hype they've received in the past year, 3D TVs 3D TVs aren't exactly flying off store shelves. The biggest problem is that there's still very little 3D content available. Also, when they started hitting the market last year, 3D sets were priced much higher than their 2D counterparts. Now, however, prices have come down a bit—probably because these models aren't selling as quickly as manufacturers had hoped.

If you're in the market for a new HDTV HDTV anyway, it doesn't hurt to get a 3D-ready set if you can find a deal. After all, all the 3D TVs listed below deliver excellent 2D performance too. One thing to keep in mind, though: 3D TV doesn't always just mean paying for the set itself. Many manufacturers sell the required glasses separately for as much as $150 a pair. So if you want to be able to enjoy 3D with family and friends, tack on a few hundred dollars the price of your TV. (The only exception here is Vizio's XVT3D650SV, which uses passive 3D, and four pairs of glasses are bundled with the set.) Also if you're going to watch 3D Blu-ray discs, there's also the cost of a 3D-enabled player. But the good news is that you don't have to buy everything at once; you can get the set first and add the 3D accessories later.

If you're ready to make the move to 3D, check out our list of the best 3D TVs below, along with current street prices, or compare these 3D-ready HDTVs side by side. For a top-rated 2D TV, check out The 10 Best HDTVs. And for general HDTV buying advice, read Guide to Buy an HDTV.

HDTVs Included in this Roundup:
Samsung PN58C8000
Current Street Price: $1,349.99





Samsung's PN58C8000 58-inch 3D-ready plasma HDTV delivers top-notch picture quality, is beautifully designed, and comes with a wealth of Web apps.
Sony Bravia KDL-55HX800
Current Street Price: $1,349.99

 
The 55-inch LED-backlit Bravia KDL-55HX800 delivers solid 3D imagery and an even-better 2D picture. When we reviewed the set, we knocked it for an overly high price ($3,400), but with a current street price of around $2,000, it's a lot easier to recommend.
Vizio XVT3D650SV
Current Street Price: $3,400


The first passive 3D HDTV, Vizio's 65-inch XVT3D650SV delivers theater-like 3D on a big screen, and includes four sets of 3D glasses, five HDMI ports, and a generous catalog of Internet apps.


LG Infinia 47LX9500
Current Street Price: $2,099.00

With its slender profile, ultra-thin bezel, and edge-to-edge glass, LG's 47-inch LED backlit HDTV is a thing of beauty. And with solid 2D and 3D image quality and deep blacks, the picture isn't bad either, but a $4,300 list price at review time was tough to swallow. The current $2,500 price makes this set much more attractive.
Mitsubishi WD-60738
Current Street Price: $1,100

The 60-inch Mitsubishi WD-60738 delivers loads of screen real estate for very little money. The set's 3D-image quality is outstanding, but since it's a DLP TV, its bulky and has some uniformity and viewing-angle issues.


Panasonic TC-P42GT25
Current Street Price: $800







The 42-inch Panasonic TC-P42GT25 plasma HDTV delivers deep blacks along with solid 2D and 3D imagery and at less than $1,000, the price is right.
Sharp Aquos LC-60LE835U
Current Street Price: $2,300





Sharp's 60-inch LC-60LE835U LED HDTV isn't cheap, but between its green power-saving mode, its wide color range, and strong 2D- and 3D-picture performance, it's a solid choice for a large-screen 3D HDTV.
Prices are current at the time of this writing, but are likely to change quickly and often.