Best Rated LED TV Reviews and Comparison 2011-2012

Best Rated LED Backlit TVs – This page contains a roundup of all of the top-rated LED HDTVs, presented here for a comparison of price, features, and reviews. LED TVs differ from traditional LCD TVs primarily because they use LEDs to illuminate the backlight of the TV instead of the traditional fluorescent backlights used on most TVs to date. The advantages of LED TVs are many. The primary benefits are thinner TVs (great for mounting on walls), Much more energy efficient (savings of 40% and more), and much better picture (improved contrast and colors). For 2011-2012, you can buy Edge lit LED TVs (illumination occurs from the side), Local Dimming LED TVs which have LEDs directly behind the screen where they can turn on or off, or dim for maximum picture quality and contast, or a hybrid (Micro Dimming from Samsung). We expect LED backlighting to become more popular as more models are introduced. More 3D Ready Led TVs are set to be introduced in 2012.

Best Rated 60 to 65-inch LED HDTVs Comparison

LG Infinia 65LW6500	Samsung UN60D6000	Samsung UN60D8000	Sony BRAVIA KDL60NX720
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1080p LED 3D TV 65-inch TV Edge/Local Dimming 9,000,000:1 contrast 600Hz Subfield 4 HDMI DLNA Internet Ready 3D Ready 2011 Model	1080p LED TV 60-inch TV Edge Lit 5,000,000:1 contrast 120Hz Subfield 4 HDMI DLNA Internet Ready - – - 2011 Model	1080p LED 3D TV 60-inch TV Micro Dimming Plus 25,000,000:1 contrast 240Hz Subfield 4 HDMI DLNA Internet Ready 3D Ready 2011 Model	1080p LED 3D TV 60-inch TV Edge/Local Dimming –not published– 240Hz Subfield 4 HDMI DLNA Internet Ready 3D Ready 2011 Model




Best Rated 55-inch LED HDTVs Comparison

Samsung UN55D8000	LG Infinia 55LW6500	Sony KDL-HX820	Sony BRAVIA KDL-55EX720
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1080p LED 3D TV 55-inch TV Micro Dimming Plus 240Hz 25,000,000:1 contrast 4 HDMI 3D Ready TV DLNA Internet Ready 2011 Model	1080p LED 3D TV 55-inch TV Edge/Local Dimming 240Hz 9,000,000:1 contrast 4 HDMI 3D Ready TV DLNA Internet Ready 2011 Model	1080p LED TV 55-inch TV Edge/Local Dimming 480Hz infinite contrast 4 HDMI 3D Ready TV DLNA Internet Ready 2011 Model	1080p LED TV 55-inch TV Edge Lit 240Hz n/a 4 HDMI 3D Ready TV DLNA Internet Ready 2011 Model

Best Rated 47 to 55-inch LED HDTVs Comparison

LG Infinia 47LW5600	LG Infinia 55LW5600	Vizio XVT473SV	Samsung UN55D7000
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1080p LED 3D TV 47-inch TV Edge/Local Dimming 120Hz 8,000,000:1 contrast 4 HDMI 3D Ready TV DLNA Internet Ready 2011 Model	1080p LED 3D TV 55-inch TV Edge/Local Dimming 120Hz 8,000,000:1 contrast 4 HDMI 3D Ready TV DLNA Internet Ready 2011 Model	1080p LED TV 47-inch TV Local Dimming 240Hz 10,000,000:1 contrast 5 HDMI - – - - – - Internet Ready 2010 Model	1080p LED 3D TV 55-inch TV Micro Dimming 240Hz 15,000,000:1 contrast 4 HDMI 3D Ready TV DLNA Internet Ready 2011 Model

Best Rated 46-inch LED HDTVs Comparison

Samsung UN46D8000	Sony BRAVIA KDL-46HX820	Sharp LC-46LE810UN	Samsung UN46D6300
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1080p LED 3D TV 46-inch TV Micro Dimming Plus 240Hz 25,000,000:1 contrast 4 HDMI (ver 1.4) 3D Ready TV DLNA Internet Ready 2011 Model	1080p LED 3D TV 46-inch TV Edge/Local Dimming 480Hz infinite contrast 4 HDMI 3D Ready TV DLNA Internet Ready 2011 Model	1080p LED TV 46-inch TV Edge Lit 120Hz 4,000,000:1 contrast 4 HDMI - – - - – - Internet Ready 2010 Model	1080p LED TV 46-inch TV Edge Lit 120Hz 5,000,000:1 contrast 4 HDMI - – - DLNA Internet Ready 2011 Model

Best Rated 40 to 42-inch LED HDTVs Comparison

Samsung UN40D6300	Samsung UN40D6400	Sharp HE LC40LE835U	Panasonic VIERA TC-L42E30
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1080p LED TV 40-inch TV Edge Lit 120Hz 5,000,000:1 contrast 4 HDMI DLNA Internet Ready - – - 2011 Model	1080p LED 3D TV 40-inch TV Edge Lit 120Hz 5,000,000:1 contrast 4 HDMI DLNA Internet Ready 3D Ready 2011 Model	1080p LED 3D TV 40-inch TV Edge Lit 240Hz 8,000,000:1 contrast 4 HDMI DLNA Internet Ready 3D Ready 2011 Model	1080p LED TV 42-inch TV Edge Lit 120Hz 4,000,000:1 contrast 4 HDMI DLNA Internet Ready - – - 2011 Model

Best Rated 32 to 37-inch LED HDTVs Comparison

Sony KDL-32EX720	Panasonic VIERA TC-L37E3	VIZIO XVT323SV	VIZIO XVT373SV
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1080p LED 3D TV 32-inch TV Edge Lit 240Hz n/a 4 HDMI (ver 1.4) DLNA Internet Ready 3D Ready TV 2011 Model	1080p LED TV 37-inch TV Edge Lit 60Hz 3,000,000:1 contrast 4 HDMI DLNA - – - - – - 2011 Model	1080p LED TV 32-inch TV Smart Dimming 120Hz 1,000,000:1 contrast 4 HDMI - – - Internet Ready - – - 2010 Model	1080p LED TV 37-inch TV Local Dimming 120Hz 1,000,000:1 contrast 4 HDMI - – - Internet Ready - – - 2010 Model

Best Rated 22 and 26-inch LED HDTVs Comparison

LG 22LV2500	LG 26LV2500	VIZIO M260VA	Samsung UN26D4003
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720p LED TV 22-inch TV 60Hz 1,000,000:1 contrast 5 watt speakers PC Input 3 HDMI 2011 Model	720p LED TV 26-inch TV 60Hz 1,000,000:1 contrast 5 watt speakers PC Input 3 HDMI 2011 Model	720p LED TV 26-inch TV 60Hz 20,000:1 contrast 3 watt speakers PC Input 3 HDMI 2010 Model	720p LED TV 26-inch TV 60Hz 20,000:1 contrast 5 watt speakers PC Input 2 HDMI 2010 Model




Best Rated 3D Ready LED HDTVs Comparison

Samsung UN55D8000	Samsung UN46D8000	Sony KDL55HX820	Sony KDL46HX820
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1080p LED 3D TV 55-inch TV Micro Dimming Plus 240Hz 25,000,000:1 contrast 4 HDMI 3D Ready TV DLNA Internet Ready 2011 Model	1080p LED 3D TV 46-inch TV Micro Dimming Plus 240Hz 25,000,000:1 contrast 4 HDMI 3D Ready TV DLNA Internet Ready 2011 Model	1080p LED 3D TV 55-inch TV Edge/Local Dimming 480Hz infinite contrast 4 HDMI 3D Ready TV DLNA Internet Ready 2011 Model	1080p LED 3D TV 46-inch TV Edge/Local Dimming 480Hz infinite contrast 4 HDMI 3D Ready TV DLNA Internet Ready 2011 Model




Glossary of Terms

LED TV = 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 about 40% less electricity. Edge Lit LED TV = An LED TV that is illuminated from the side or edges by an array of LED lights. Some of the latest Edge lit sets can achieve local dimming with the latest technology. Local Dimming LED TV = An LED TV that is illuminated from the rear by an array of LED lights. These lights can be dimmed or turned off to give maximum contrast and picture quality. This type is superior to a side or edge lit LED TV. Precision Dimming LED TV = Some of Samsung’s 2010 models used a technology called Precision Dimming, which like local dimming gives a better picture and contrast as well as eliminating the halo effect that some backlights can produce. It uses side lit leds as a backlight with local dimming qualities. Micro Dimming/Micro Dimming Plus = Like the Precision dimming from last year, Samsung for 2011 is using similar technology for side lit LED TVs to emulate some of the qualities of local dimming. According to Samsung, Micro Dimming is superior to last year’s precision dimming. The Micro Dimming Plus is only available on Samsung’s D8000 series. 1080p = (1920×1080) with 2 million pixels resolution (Maximum Blu-ray quality) Most LED TVs are 1080p. Contrast = refers to dynamic contrast. Higher is better. More contrast allows more shadow details in the picture. 240Hz = 240Hz anti blur technology. Eliminates blur on LCD TVs during high action sports and movies. The latest technology. 120Hz = 120Hz anti blur technology. Eliminates blur on LCD TVs during high action sports and movies. HDMI = HDMI inputs allow you to connect devices to your HDTV such as DVD and Blu-ray players and game consoles. 3D Ready TVs = A 3D Ready TV is one that has a transmitter built-in to communicate with 3D glasses. To create the 3D effect, one lens will be opaque (black) while the other is clear. This is done hundreds of times per second which is imperceptible to the human eye, but it creates the illusion of 3D. 3D Ready TVs are becoming more mainstream, and we expect to see 3D as standard equipment on more and more sets in 2011. Internet Ready = An internet ready TV allows you to connect an ethernet cable for an optional Wifi wireless connection to your TV. Content can include services such as Netflix, Youtube, Facebook, and other content. Services vary by manufacturer and model.




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