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TV & monitor recommendations
By Rasmus Larsen - 15 Dec 2008
This flat panel TV and monitor recommendation list is updated all the time. It will feature the most recent recommendations on TVs and monitors from our editorial staff.
Last update: 6. August 2010.
Here is a list of TVs and monitor that FlatpanelsHD recommends. Before you jump to the list it’s important to know why we recommend these screens; every screen has advantages and disadvantages – no TV or monitor is perfect.
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Recommendations
It’s important to note that we haven’t seen every TV or monitor on that market. Some of the recommendations are based on other trusted reviewers’ opinions. And even though a specific screen doesn’t appear on our list it might be that we just missed it. So please help us to keep this list updated. We also review TVs and monitors on our Danish site FlatpanelsDK. Not all reviews are translated.
TV:
- For the living room
- For the kitchen/room
- For console gaming / Media Center
Monitors:
- Gaming monitors
- Graphics monitors
- Office monitors
TV recommendations – For the living room
These TV recommendations are suited for watching everything from TV to Blu-Ray. They are located in your living room and must fulfill all of the basic tasks. The order of the TV list is random.
| Model | Size |
Test |
Pros | Cons | Price & Retailer |
Panasonic VT25/VT20 |
50" |
 |
Picture Quality, THX, 3D, low phosphor trailing, black levels, reflections | Inputs facing backwards, energy consumption, price |  US
UK |
LG 50PK950 |
50" |
|
Picture Quality, price, design, THX, functionality | Inputs facing backwards, some reflections, retention | US
UK |
Panasonic G20 / G25 |
42" |
|
Full HD (1080p), black levels, Picture Quality, HD picture, reflections, THX | Remote control, phosphor trailing | US
UK |
LG LE8500 |
47" |
|
Picture Quality, response time, motion resolution, black levels (local dimming), HD picture | Some reflections, inputs facing towards wall, horizontal bands from local dimming | US
UK |
Sony EX500 |
40" |
 |
100 Hz system, picture quality, price, fair blacks, Internet Tv | Not perfect shadow detailing, viewing angles | US
UK |
Panasonic V20 |
42" |
|
Picture Quality, response time, motion resolution, black levels, HD picture, THX colors, PVR recording | Inputs facing towards wall, phosphor trailing | US
UK
|
Samsung B850 |
50" |
|
Picture Quality, Black level, slim frame, color accuracy, functionality, design | Speakers, phosphor trailing, retention, default settings, buzzing on some TVs | US
UK |
Samsung 46C7000 |
46" |
( ) |
SD picture, Response time improved, black levels, design, inputs facing downwards | Clouding, speakers, 3D crosstalk | US
UK
|
Sharp LE820 |
40" |
|
Picture Quality, color gradation, black levels, design, inputs facing downwards | Color accuracy, price, reflections | US
UK |
TV recommendations – For the kitchen/room
A cheaper and smaller but functional TV is required for other rooms in the house. The order of the TV list is random.
| Model | Size |
Test |
Pros | Cons | Price & Retailer |
Samsung 26C4000 |
26" |
|
Design, Picture Quality on digital SD, DVB tuners | Analogue SD, Viewing angles, response time | US
UK |
LG 26LD350 |
26" |
|
Design, Picture Quality on digital SD, DVB tunere, response time | Analogue SD, Viewing angles, Black level | US
UK |
Samsung 22C4000 |
22" |
|
Design, Picture Quality on digital SD, DVB tuners | Analogue SD, Viewing angles, response time | US
UK |
TV recommendations – Console gaming and Media center
These TV recommendations have fast response time and low input lag, as well as high motion resolution for gaming. The order of the TV list is random.
| Model | Size |
Test |
Pros | Cons | Price & Retailer |
| LG LE8500 |
47" |
|
Picture Quality, response time, motion resolution, black levels (local dimming), HD picture | Some reflections, inputs facing towards wall, horizontal bands from local dimming | US
UK |
| Samsung 46C7000 |
46" |
( ) |
SD picture, Response time improved, black levels, design, inputs facing downwards | Clouding, speakers, 3D crosstalk | US
UK
|
| Panasonic G20 / G25 |
42" |
|
Full HD (1080p), black levels, Picture Quality, HD picture, reflections, THX | Remote control, phosphor trailing | US
UK |
| Panasonic VT25/VT20 |
50" |
|
Picture Quality, THX, 3D, low phosphor trailing, black levels, reflections | Inputs facing backwards, energy consumption, price | US
UK |
| Sony EX500 |
40" |
|
100 Hz system, picture quality, price, fair blacks, Internet Tv | Not perfect shadow detailing, viewing angles | US
UK |
Monitor recommendations – Gaming monitors
We emphasise a low response time and low input lag. Accurate colour reproduction is less important in gaming monitors. The order of the monitor list is random.
| Model | Size |
Test |
Pros | Cons | Price & Retailer |
| Alienware AW2310 | 23" |
|
Response time, 120 Hz, low input lag, shadoe detail, color reproduction, 3D, ergonomic | Black level, price, viewing angles | US UK |
| LG W2363D |
22"W |
|
120 Hz, response time, price, low input lag | Viewing angles, TN panel, colors | US
UK
|
Samsung 2233RZ |
22"W |
|
King of gaming monitors, response time, 120 Hz, price | Viewing angles, TN panel | US
UK |
ASUS VW246H |
24"W |
|
Response time, price, accurate colours, HDMI | Viewing angles, TN panel | US
UK |
| Dell 2209WA | 22" |
|
IPS panel, viewing angles, accurate colours, response time | Black level | US UK |
Monitor recommendations – Graphics monitors
These monitor recommendations have accurate colour reproduction and good picture quality in general. The order of the monitor list is random.
| Model | Size |
Test |
Pros | Cons | Price & Retailer |
| Dell U2410 | 24" |
|
IPS panel, viewing angles, accurate colours, response time, pre-calibrated colours, ergonomic adjustability, functionality | Black level | US UK |
NEC EA231WMi |
23" |
|
IPS panel, Full HD resolution, viewing angles, ergonomic adjustability, shadow detail, price | Black level, response time | US
UK |
| Eizo Foris FX2431 | 24" |
|
S-PVA panel, Picture Quality, accurate colours, Black level, ergonomic adjustability | Viewing angles, response time | US UK |
| Dell 2209WA | 22" |
|
IPS panel, viewing angles, accurate colours, response time | Black level | US UK |
NEC PA241W |
24"W |
|
IPS panel, accurate colours, ergonomic, viewing angles, resolution | Price, Black levels, response time, No A-TW polarizer | US
UK |
| Eizo EV2333W | 23"W |
|
S-PVA panel, Picture Quality, accurate colours, very deep clack levels, ergonomic adjustability | Viewing angles, response time | US UK |
HP LP2475W |
24"W |
|
H-IPS panel, Picture Quality, ergonomic adjustability, accurate colours, viewing angles | Out-of-box settings, Black level | US
UK |
| Eizo S1932S | 19"W |
|
S-PVA panel, Picture Quality, accurate colours, Black level, ergonomic adjustability | Viewing angles, response time | US UK |
| Dell U2711 | 27"W |
|
IPS panel, Picture Quality, ergonomic adjustability, viewing angles, resolution, shadow details, blacks | Response time, price, No pivot, overdrive trailing | US UK |
Monitor recommendations – Office monitors
These monitors are pleasant to work at but the colour reproduction is not crucial. Good ergonomic adjustabilityc adjustability is considered important. Here are our suggestions. The order of the monitor list is random.
| Model | Size |
Test |
Pros | Cons | Price & Retailer |
| NEC EA231WMi |
23" |
|
IPS panel, Full HD resolution, viewing angles, ergonomic adjustability, shadow detail, price | Black level, response time | US
UK |
| Dell U2410 | 24" |
|
IPS panel, viewing angles, accurate colours, response time, pre-calibrated colours, ergonomic adjustability, functionality | Black level | US UK |
| Dell U2711 | 27"W |
|
IPS panel, Picture Quality, ergonomic adjustability, viewing angles, resolution, shadow details, blacks | Response time, price, No pivot, overdrive trailing | US UK |
HP ZR24W |
27"W |
|
IPS panel, Picture Quality, ergonomic adjustability, viewing angles, resolution, price | Blacks, energy consumption | US
UK |
| Dell 2209WA | 22" |
|
IPS panel, viewing angles, accurate colours, response time | Black level | US UK |
Note
Help us keep this list updated either by commenting on this article or sending us an e-mail. If you need further help choosing your next TV or monitor, visit the forums.
Changes to the recommendation list:
06th of August 2010:
28th of July 2010:
7th of June 2010:
4th of February 2010:
