Plasma Televisions

Panasonic Viera G15 (TX-P46G15)

The 46-inch, 1080p Viera TX-P46G15 plasma TV offers plenty of value for money. Although its standard-definition pictures aren't perfect, its high-definition performance is terrific, and it's stuffed with features, including Panasonic's Viera Cast online service, and built-in freesat and Freeview tuners

Editor's rating 8.9

Panasonic Viera V10 (TX-P58V10)

With Pioneer about to abandon the UK TV scene, the 58-inch, 1080p Viera TX-P58V10 plasma telly has emerged as a hugely worthy heir to the mega-screen throne. Besides tonnes of features and connections, this colossal set offers spectacular pictures that outstrip Panasonic's already very high standards

Editor's rating 9.0

LG PS7000 (50PS7000)

Aggressively priced for a 50-inch, 1080p plasma TV, the 50PS7000 nevertheless packs a powerful punch. It's tastefully designed, offers good connectivity and sports exemplary menus. Most importantly, its pictures are unusually aggressive for a plasma set, so its hi-def performance is frequently spectacular

Editor's rating 7.0

Panasonic Viera TX-P42G15

You'll need to lay down a sizeable wad of cash to buy the 42-inch, 1080p Viera TX-P42G15 plasma TV, but it's worth it. This set boasts exceptional picture quality and is jam-packed with features, including an on-board freesat HD tuner and Web connectivity

User rating 8.0

Editor's rating 9.1

Panasonic Viera TX-P46Z1

It's hugely expensive but the 46-inch Viera TX-P46Z1 plasma TV offers tonnes of features to get excited about and fantastic performance with 1080p video. The best of thing of all is that it can display high-definition video wirelessly. That means less clutter and less marital strife

Editor's rating 8.6

Panasonic Viera TX-P50X10B

The 50-inch Viera TX-P50X10B plasma TV is aimed at bargain hunters who don't want to compromise on screen size. Good value for money and stylishly designed, it looks like a more expensive TV and offers very good picture quality too -- most people will never realise it's a 720p, not 1080p, set

User rating 10.0

Editor's rating 8.2

Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ800

Panasonic's flagship 42-inch plasma TV boasts a 'Full HD' 1080p resolution and the full monty of the company's picture-processing technology to give an impressive viewing experience. But in the current financial climate, the 42PZ800's cheaper rivals may prove its worst enemy

User rating 9.0

Editor's rating 8.0

Pioneer Kuro KRP-500A

In spite of the embarrassing acronym, the Pioneer Kuro KRP-500A is a very high-end TV, aimed squarely at the home-cinema enthusiast. With all its inputs and media gubbins in a separate box, it's incredibly thin for such a large panel -- and its picture is magnificent, as you'd expect for such a high price

User rating 8.5

Editor's rating 9.5

Samsung PS50A756

Samsung has improved its plasma TV range this year -- a real achievement considering how good the previous range was. And this PS50A756 is a truly fantastic TV, with bright, beautiful colours, sharp detail and good sound quality. Then there are the infinite features, which put this TV at the top of its class

Editor's rating 9.1

LG 50PG6900

This LG's built-in Freeview+ recorder is its main selling point. With 160GB of storage, it has more than enough room to record your favourite TV programmes. Despite some picture quality problems on Freeview, the system works well and is fairly easy to navigate

User rating 10.0

Editor's rating 6.6

Samsung PS50A556

With extensive picture processing, Filterbright anti-reflective screen, a 'Full HD' 1080p resolution, deep black levels and crisp motion handling, the Samsung PS50A556 offers a good deal for around £1,000. It may have some flaws, but if you're looking for a huge screen on a tight budget, step right this way

Editor's rating 5.9

Pioneer Kuro PDP-LX5090

If you have the money to burn, this TV is as good as it gets for home entertainment -- unless you want to go the projection route. Its blacks are unparalleled, especially in HD, and Blu-ray looks just as fantastic on the 1080p screen. Watch out for Pioneer's unusual approach to inputs, though

User rating 8.3

Editor's rating 9.5

Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ81 (freesat)

The Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ81 is the first TV to include a built-in freesat receiver. With Freeview and analogue tuners on board, this tri-tuner plasma is genuinely a landmark product. You'll find this well-specced screen also boasts the excellent picture quality you'd expect from a Panasonic

User rating 9.0

Editor's rating 9.0

Pioneer Kuro PDP-LX6090

Not only does the Pioneer Kuro PDP-LX6090 deliver a colossal 60 inches of screen, it also displays picture quality that's nothing short of amazing. You'll need deep pockets to afford it, but its attention to detail with black levels and colour reproduction put this plasma TV in a league of its own

User rating 8.0

Editor's rating 9.5

LG 50PG6000

The LG 50PG6000 is designed for people who want a big screen that will look good in their lounges. Fortunately, it packs several nice touches that make it a great choice for a simple, easy to use TV, and has a wealth of connectivity options to suit home cinema lovers

Editor's rating 8.0

Hitachi P50XR01

With simple innovation, Hitatchi's PX50XR01 stands out from the crowd. Combining a 250GB hard disk recorder with a 'Full HD' plasma screen is a great idea as it cuts down on clutter and makes the whole HDD recording process much easier. With great picture quality, this TV is a winner

User rating 2.0

Editor's rating 7.1

Panasonic TH-42PZ70

The Panasonic TH-42PZ70 is a market-leading 'Full HD' TV that finally brings 1,920x1,080 native pixel count to the 42-inch plasma set. Colour blends look smooth and natural and the TV has fine black levels. It deals well HD sources and fast moving objects look crisp and clean

Editor's rating 8.4

Samsung PS-63P76FD

The Samsung PS-63P76FD is a whopper of a TV at 63 inches, but all for a great value. This 'Full HD' set produces excellent black levels that give dark scenes great realism and colours are rich and natural. Audio is pretty potent, too and the TV has connections galore

Editor's rating 8.5

Panasonic TH-103PF9

The Panasonic TH-10PF is an absolutely huge plasma screen -- 103 inches. Very few will be able to afford it, but for the hi-def jet set it's a great alternative to buying a projector for a home cinema, with excellent picture quality, natural black levels, pleasing brightness and good contrast

Editor's rating 8.0

LG 50PB65

At amazing value for money, the LG 50PB65 50-inch plasma TV is also packed with picture processing and incredibly intense, vibrant colours. It's HD-friendly and objects move across the screen with amazing clarity. Plus, it looks great, with a polished dark finish and subtle red lighting

Editor's rating 6.8