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Best Rated 26-inch HDTVs Reviews and Comparison

April 2, 2012 by  
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Best Rated 26-inch TVs – This page contains a roundup the best top-rated 26-inch LCD and LED HDTVs, presented here for a comparison of price, features, and reviews. This size is good for small bedrooms, dens, and dorm rooms. It can double as both a TV and a PC monitor. 26-inch TVs do not come in 1080p, have 120Hz, or internet ready features. You must go up to 32-inches to see these features. You can check what size you need by consulting our HDTV Sizing Guide. For 2012-2013 we have seen more LED Backlit 26-inch sets. Click on the reviews link underneath each TV to see owner reviews and ratings for each model for easy comparison.

Best Rated 26-inch HDTVs

Samsung UN26EH4000 Samsung UN26D4003 LG 26LS3500 Magnavox 26MF301B/F7
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720p LED TV
26-inch TV
60Hz
3,000,000:1 contrast
5 watt speakers
Play Media w/USB
1 USB 2.0 Port
2 HDMI
2012 Model
720p LED TV
26-inch TV
60Hz
20,000:1 contrast
5 watt speakers
Play Media w/USB
1 USB 2.0 Port
2 HDMI
2011 Model
720p LED TV
26-inch TV
60Hz
1,000,000:1 contrast
7 watt speakers
Play Media w/USB
1 USB 2.0 Port
2 HDMI
2012 Model
720p LCD TV
26-inch TV
60Hz
contrast: n/a
10 watt speakers
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3 HDMI
2012 Model



Glossary of Terms
Play Media w/USB
= This means you can play your videos, show your pictures or play music by plugging in a USB thumb drive to your TV. You can also plug in an MP3 player, or digital camera.
LED = An LCD screen using an LED backlight. Uses less power and gives you a brighter picture with better contrast.
LCD = Liquid Crystal Display, using a fluorescent backlight (not as good at LED)
720p = (1366×768) with 1 million pixels resolution (Standard broadcast HD)
1080p = (1920×1080) with 2 million pixels resolution (Maximum Blu-ray quality)
Contrast = refers to dynamic contrast. Higher is better. More contrast allows more shadow details in the picture.
120Hz = 120 hertz anti blur technology. Eliminates blur on LCD TVs during high action sports and movies.
60Hz = Normal TV without anti blur technology.
HDMI = HDMI inputs allow you to connect devices to your HDTV such as DVD and Blu-ray players and game consoles.
LED HDTV = Instead of a conventional fluorescent backlight, these HDTVs use LED lights for backlighting. This dramatically improves picture contrast, colors, and overall picture. LED TVs also use much less electricity.
Speakers (in watts) = This is the power of the speakers. Higher wattage speakers are better as they can project the sound louder.
Response Time (ms) = how fast the screen can “paint” the screen. It is measured in milliseconds or (ms). Lower numbers are better. A lower response time is best for fast paced games, video, fast moving movies and sports.


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