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 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-P42S10

It's not the most feature-packed set in the world and its design is rather conservative, but the 42-inch, 1080p Viera TX-P42S10 is still a terrific plasma TV. It's a brilliant performer with high-definition content and it offers a good Freeview experience too. There's really very little to dislike

User rating 7.0

Editor's rating 8.7

LG 42PQ6000

The 42-inch, 720p 42PQ6000 is a fantastic plasma TV at a relatively recession-friendly price. It's attractive, boasts beautiful menus and offers excellent standard-definition picture quality. Its high-definition performance is slightly less impressive, but good nonetheless. Overall, we love this set

User rating 7.0

Editor's rating 8.6

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

Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ80

The Panasonic 46PZ80 sits right in the middle of Panasonic's plasma TVs -- it's sturdy and has good specs, but it isn't overrun by special features and confusing menu options. We think this TV is aimed at people who want a well-priced, stylish TV they can set up once and then forget about

Editor's rating 8.5

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

Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ85

The Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ85 is another fantastic plasma TV from the company. It excels at high-definition playback, even with upscaled DVDs and gaming material, and has plenty of good features. The sound quality is also fantastic, producing both big bass and crystal clear dialogue

Editor's rating 9.0

Panasonic Viera TH-42PX80B

The Viera TH-42PX80 is one of Panasonic's new range of entry-level plasma TVs. But the term entry-level is slightly misleading, because this TV has everything you could ever want, especially when it comes to picture quality and ease of use.

User rating 8.0

Editor's rating 8.5

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 PS42Q97HDX

With a fantastically low price, great looks, loads of connections and good picture quality, the Samsung PS42Q97HDX is a revolutionary product in the world of plasma TVs. Vibrant, crisp colours and rich sound will inject a real cinematic energy into your HD viewing experience

User rating 9.0

Editor's rating 8.3

Pioneer PDP-428XD

With its 'Kuro', blacker-than-black styling, the Pioneer PDP-428XD does live up to its hype. It might sound like a ridiculous thing to say about a TV but we really fell in love with the styling. It would make a great centrepiece to any home cinema and certainly impresses with its deep blacks

User rating 9.0

Editor's rating 9.0

Panasonic Viera TH-42PX70

Panasonic remains as committed to plasma as ever and continues to create some fantastic TVs. The Viera TH4-2PX70 uses its tenth-generation panel, and it certainly seems as though the Japanese company is learning with each new iteration

Editor's rating 8.2

Hitachi P42T01

If you're looking for a good-size TV with excellent Freeview and high-definition performance, the 42-inch Hitachi P42T01 plasma may well be of serious interest to you. It has some curious connectivity and below-par sound, but it's excellent value

Editor's rating 7.6

LG 42PC55

LG's 42PC55 offers you 42 inches of plasma loveliness and a glossy piano-black finish that will look stylish in any lounge. If you're on a budget and are after a large, affordable screen that will cope with hi-def, this is ideal

User rating 8.0

Editor's rating 6.8

Pioneer PDP-427XD

The 7th-generation PDP-427XD is the latest in a line of high-performance plasma displays. The design has been fully integrated to keep pace with its convenience-oriented competitors, while the specification includes high-definition compatibility, integrated Freeview, complete connectivity and some of the most advanced picture processing available

User rating 9.5

Editor's rating 9.1

Panasonic Viera TH42PX600

If you're looking for a large-screen display but can't decide between LCD and plasma, then look no further. Compared to similarly sized LCD models we've seen, the TH42PX600's detail may not be quite as crisp, but this plasma screen's superb contrast, cohesive movement and natural colour balance creates a more realistic picture than most LCDs can dream of

User rating 9.0

Editor's rating 9.1

Samsung PS42Q7HD

Samsung's 42Q7HD is a plasma TV that is both attractively designed and extensively equipped with HD compatibility, integrated Freeview and advanced picture-processing systems. It has limited connectivity and a couple of minor performance issues, but for its price these are easy to ignore

User rating 8.5

Editor's rating 7.3

LG 42PC1D

Just over a grand for a 42-inch plasma? Bargain -- especially when it's stuffed full of high-class features like dual HDMI inputs, 10,000:1 contrast, reflection-reducing Clear Filter screen and picture-processing XD Engine. It outperforms some costlier rivals on picture quality, particularly with high-definition images

User rating 7.8

Editor's rating 7.6