People tend to ask this question when shopping for LED TV: “Which LED TV is the best? Which model should I buy?”. There’s no direct answer to this question — it really depends on what your requirement is and how much you are willing to spend. But sometimes people just want a simple suggestion. So here it is — the top 4 LED TVs that we recommend (we have restricted this list to only 2010 models):
1. Samsung UNC8000 (Best Overall Features LED TV)
 
Customer Rating: 4 / 5
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Pros
- Precision dimming technology that produces better black levels than edge-lit LED TV sets
- High color accuracy and linear grayscale
- Sleek external design with the panel measures just under an inch thick
- 3D compatible
- Support both 2D to 3D and 3D to 2D conversion. Both conversion system works well
- Well-integrated, snappy Apps platform with superb streaming and widget content
Cons
- Expensive
- Black levels not as deep as the full-array local-dimming sets
- 3D exhibited ghost images along edges (crosstalk)
- Does not include with 3D glasses
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Specifications
- Available Screen Sizes: 46-Inch
 , 55-Inch, 65-Inch
- LED Back Light: Precision Dimming
- Refresh Rate: 240 Hz
- Contrast Ratio: 6,000,000:1
- Depth of TV: 0.9-inch
- 3D Compatible: Yes
- Display Format: 1080p
- Speaker: 2 x Right/left channel speaker – Built-in – 15 Watt
Starting Price (46-inch): $2,179.99
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Verdict
If you are looking for a LED TV with 3D features, the Samsung UNC8000 series is probably the best TV to go after. Its 3D quality is not perfect, but is one of the top-notch. And it’s a stellar 2D picture performer too. Together with the well-integrated Apps platform that provide superb streaming and widget content, we would definitely recommend this TV. It’s not cheap though. So if 3D isn’t something that you definitely need, skip the UNC8000 series and consider the other 3 models below.
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2. Vizio 2XVT series (Best Value LED TV)
 
Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5
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Pros
- Local dimming technology that produce relatively deep black levels
- Cheaper than other local dimming LED TVs
- Perform well in bright-room condition
- Solid uniformity
- Controls blooming well
- Superb streaming and widget content via well-integrated Apps platform
- Unique Bluetooth remote with slide-out QWERTY keyboard
- Integrated Wi-Fi
Cons
- Chunky external styling with 5-inch deep panel
- Uneven grayscale leads to less accurate color
- Fewer picture controls than some high-end HDTVs
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Specifications
- Available Screen Sizes: 47-Inch, 55-Inch
- LED Back Light: Full Array Local Dimming
- Refresh Rate: 240 Hz
- Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 2,000,000:1
- Depth of TV: 5-inch
- 3D Compatible: No
- Display Format: 1080p
- Speakers: 2 x Right/left channel speaker – Built-in – 15 Watt
Starting Price (47-inch): $1,429.99
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Verdict
This full array local dimming LED TV produces one of the best 2D picture quality, almost comparable to the LG LE8500 series (our pick of the best picture quality). Features wise, this TV is pretty impressive too: well-integrated Apps platform with great streaming and widget content, unique Bluetooth remote with slide-out QWERTY keyboard, and integrated Wi-Fi. Also, compared to other full array local dimming model, the Vizio 2XVT Series is relatively cheap. The only downside is that its 5-inch deep panel is somewhat bulky.
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3. Sharp AQUOS LC-LE700UN Series (Best Budget LED TV)
 
Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5
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Pros
- One of the most affordable LED TV
- Extremely energy efficient
- Effective video processing that can separate antiblur and dejudder functions
- Solid selection of picture controls
- Intriguing selection of interactive widgets
- Including live help with remote access
- Plenty of connectivity, with four HDMI and one PC input
Cons
- Although has LED backlight, it works like a standard fluorescent-backlit LCD
- Minor backlight uniformity issues
- Less-accurate grayscale
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Specifications
- Available Screen Sizes: 32-Inch
 , 40-Inch , 46-Inch , 52-Inch
- LED Back Light: Full Array
- Refresh Rate: 120 Hz
- Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 2,000,000:1
- Depth of TV: 3.7-inch
- 3D Compatible: No
- Display Format: 1080p
- Speakers: 2 x Right/left channel speaker – Built-in – 10 Watt
Starting Price (32-inch): $568.99
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Verdict
The Sharp AQUOS LC-LE700UN Series is one of the most affordable LED TV in the market. It has full array of LED behind the screen, but they are incapable of dimming or brightening individually. Like a standard fluorescent-backlit LCD, the Sharp’s LED backlight must dim or brighten all at once. So the quality is not as good as both the edge-lit and the full array local dimming. But it does however provide great value for its price. It features plenty of connectivity with four HDMI and one PC input, and has effective video processing that can separate antiblur and dejudder functions. It’s extremely energy efficient as well. For those who have not-so-high picture quality requirement, the Sharp AQUOS LC-LE700UN is a great choice.
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4. LG LE8500 series (Best Picture Quality LED TV)
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Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5
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Pros
- Produces among the deepest black level of any HDTV
- Extremely accurate color
- Superb shadow detail
- Relatively good off-angle viewing compared to many LCDs
- Lots of streaming and useful interactive features
- Energy efficient
- Sleek styling with single pane design and 1.4-inch-deep panel
Cons
- Expensive
- Bright-room performance isn’t very good
- Some stray illumination and uniformity issues
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Specifications
- Available Screen Sizes: 47-Inch
 , 55-Inch
- LED Back Light: Full array with local dimming
- Refresh Rate: 240 Hz
- Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 9,000,000:1
- Depth of TV: 1.4-inch
- 3D Compatible: No
- Display Format: 1080p
- Speakers: 2 x Right/left channel speaker – Built-in – 10 Watt
Starting Price (47-inch): $1,827.00
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Verdict
With full array of LED backlight and local dimming feature, the LG Infinia LE8500 produces among the deepest shades of black of any TV, and is by far the best picture quality LED TV that we have ever seen. It also has a sleek styling and great applications with lots of streaming and useful interactive features. If you are a videophile, the LG Infinia LE8500 Series will not disappoint you.
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