There is nothing quite like watching your favorite sports, TV shows or movies on a ultra high resolution high definition display screen. But the best HDTVs are more than your average TV in terms of features, integration and all round performance. The top 10 HDTVs profiled in this review are not only as smart as they come but also include such enhancing features as smart TV functionality, HDMI compatibility and irrepressible energy efficiency credentials. But that is not the most startling aspect of all the products in this review. Each and every one of them cost less than $1000!
10. Haier America LE39F32800 39-Inch 1080p 60Hz LED TV
This 39 inch LED HDTV from Haier America is designed to offer you the complete high definition video entertainment experience at a fraction of the cost you would come to expect. With a complete HD screen with 1080p resolution, you have never experienced such startlingly clear images and nature specific colors before.
Based on high quality LED display technology, this is a TV with pretty pretentious energy saving features. It may not have the full smart TV package you are used to with higher end products but there is nothing you would expect a TV set to do that this Haier America product will not perform with considerable gusto.
9. JVC EM37T 37″ Class LED HDTV 720p 60Hz
JVC is among a group of erstwhile leading Japanese consumer electronic brands seeking to reinvent themselves this century. This 60 Hz refresh rate LED HDTV with 720p resolution is apt testament that the company hopes to have a foothold in the low end market. That said, the TV itself is a masterpiece of elegant design and energy efficiency.
The screen will display startlingly clear images with the D-LED backlit thin bezel design with highly enhanced image contrasts. Take control of your entertainment too with the TV’s handy 2 HDMI ports which will integrate just about any HDMI ready AV device you can think of.
8. Samsung UN28H4000 28-Inch 720p 60Hz LED TV
This 28 inch HDTV represents a pretty package from the leading electronics manufacturer, Samsung. As an entry level HDTV, you are assured of crisp images, startlingly clear audio processing and all round functionality. The TV comes with a native refresh rate of 60Hz but this is enhanced by Samsung’s patented Clear Motion Rate (CMR 120) to ensure you enjoy fast moving action pictures without a loss of clarity.
While the UN28H4000 lacks the complete smart TV functionality, it still packs plenty of amazing features. With 2 HDMI inputs, you can integrate as many of your devices as you like to take your entertainment package up another level and still keeping you well in touch with the world. Customize how you view television with the option of having the TV shipped with a stand or without for a wall mount.
7. VIZIO E420i-B0 42-Inch 1080p Smart LED HDTV
The all new 2014 version of the VIZIO 42 inch LED HDTV comes fresh with the full-array LED Smart TV technology and ultra-narrow 10 millimeter frame. It is a combination of features which guarantee you crystal clear pictures as well as a smarter, faster and easier-to-use Smart TV experience. But the E420i is more than your average 1080p HDTV: it comes with built-in WiFi capability to keep you connected to the latest movie releases online, music hits and TV shows. It is a whole new way to experience your favorite internet apps such as YouTube, NetFlix, VUDU, Pandora and many more.
Full-array LED technology guarantees you unmatched uniformity of color, contrast and brightness. The Active LED Zones x6 assures you of even deeper levels of blacks based, as it is, on a superior 2 million to 1 contrast scale. Whether you love to watch sports or fast action movies, the full HD 1080p with 120Hz refresh rate gives you the perfect platform to immerse yourself into the experience.
6. LG Electronics 42LN5300 42-Inch 1080p 120Hz LED TV
Give your eyes something worth celebrating with this 42LN5300 HDTV from LG now with innovative LED backlighting to give you amazing brightness, clarity and color detail. The full 1080p HD display is as good as it gets for home entertainment. The double pixel resolution guarantees you amazing picture presentation, a true feast for your eyes.
Designated Energy Star compliant, the 42 inch LG LED TV meets the strictest energy efficiency guidelines, saving energy when switched on and in standby mode. This means using up to 30% less power than you would expect of a standard HDTV television. The LN5300 series of LG HDTV screens are also designed to fit your lifestyle and viewing preferences. You can customize your experience using the easy on-screen calibration settings for such elements as black level, color, sharpness and backlight.
5. Samsung UN46EH5000 46-Inch 1080p 60Hz LED HDTV
The new series 5 of the award winning 1080p LED TVs from Samsung are so startlingly clear that the experience will take your breath away. The blacks remain consistently dark while the whites are displayed with flawless clarity. Every image remains well outlined, even what is being displayed moves across the screen at high speeds. The ultra thin profile makes it easier to fit the screen even where there is but limited space.
This 42 inch LED high definition TV features the Samsung Clear Motion Rate 120 for flawless depiction of fast moving images. The technology guarantees you startling depiction of fast action displayed with vivid contrast and zero distortion of the images. The HDTV’s Wide Color Enhancer plus capability further enables you to experience a whole new range of colors and hues on the RGB scale that are impossible to replicate on other display technologies.
4. Seiki SE40FH03 40-Inch 1080p 60Hz LED HDTV
Seiki is a brand with a long standing tradition of designing electronic products which provide exceptional service at a price lower than products with similar features in the market. Owing to their large operation as one of the leading TV manufacturers in the world, Seiki uses economies of scale to guarantee considerable savings for their customers.
The 40 inch SE40FH03 LED TV is made from the highest quality components and parts to assure you of unparalleled quality of picture and sound. This is delivered using such features and technologies as a 3D PAL/NTSC comb filter, support for ATSC/NTSC RF input as well as an intuitive digital/ analog channel auto tuning capability. Furthermore, the TV’s built in speakers produce the crispiest, crystal clear sound.
3. VIZIO M471i-A2 47-Inch 1080p Smart LED HDTV (2013 Model)
Redefine your entertainment experience with this ultra-modern VIZIO M-Series 55 inch high definition TV with Theater 3D. The edge to edge picture spread is both stunning and even surreal. Every time you sit down in front of the TV, you will be immersed into the action in a way you never thought possible.
All Vizio M-Series HDTVs come with a razor-thin profile made practical by deployment of cutting edge LED backlighting technology. It is an approach that guarantees you of startlingly clear picture quality with the barest minimum of energy usage. Equipped with the Vizio Internet Apps Plus package, you can now enjoy everything from the latest blockbuster movies, your favorite internet apps and TV shows, all on one 47-inch screen.
2. Samsung UN50H6203 50-Inch 1080p 120Hz Smart LED TV
Indulge your visual and auditory senses with this stunning product from the leading manufacturer in the consumer electronics industry. The 2014 version comes with even greater picture clarity, ultra thin profile and sound quality which is primed to transform the way you watch TV. You can also opt to order for the TV with the stand or without one so you can enjoy it the way which suits you best.
As with other TVs in the series, the UN50H6203 comes with full smart TV functionality so you can customize your viewing experience. With its two HDMI ports, you can also connect multiple AV devices at the same time and enhance the way you get entertained and stay in touch with the world. To enable you view moving images with startling clarity, the HDTV is equipped with Samsung’s renowned Clear Motion Rate (CMR) screen refresh technology. At CMR 240, there is no better way to watch fast moving sports or movie action without losing clarity.
1. Sony KDL50W800B 50-Inch 1080p 120Hz 3D Smart LED TV
This 50 inch premium LED TV from Sony brings together several groundbreaking technologies to assure you of such an immersive high definition entertainment experience that it will take some believing to realize just how good it is. The images are displayed with such lifelike clarity that it will appear as if you are gazing at an aquarium rather than a two dimensional surface.
Based on Sony’s patented X-Reality PRO picture engine and an extensive reality database, you have never been treated to such a realistic representation of color, detail and clarity in every image you view. With a complete package of smart TV functionality included, you will never stay out of touch with loved ones and the world.
The rise of high definition television technology brought to the home a level of entertainment quality previously a reserve of high end cinematic theaters. In 2014, HDTVs are quickly taking over the industry and are affordable than ever before. To help you choose the one most appropriate for your home entertainment and connectivity needs, we have profiled the top 10 best HDTV’s selling for $1000 or less. We hope you found the review timely and informative in equal measure.