Plasma Televisions

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

Samsung PS50B550

The 1080p, 50-inch Samsung PS50B550 plasma TV isn't the most adventurous of sets but it's well worth splashing out on. Its high-definition and standard-definition pictures are both great, it sports a pleasingly retro design and it's got more connections than you can shake an HDMI cable at

Editor's rating 8.5

LG 50PS6000

The 50-inch, 1080p LG 50PS6000 is a great plasma TV. Those seeking absolutely perfect picture quality will want to look elsewhere, but those who want a humungous set that offers good performance for a reasonable price will be more than happy with this TV

Editor's rating 8.0

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

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

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

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

Hitachi P50T01U

Natural colour tones, subtle details to dark backdrops and excellent connectivity are the stand out features with the Hitachi P50T01U 50-inch plasma screen. In addition, the TV is well priced and the details in every last tiny texture are fine when viewing pristine HD fodder

Editor's rating 6.9

Panasonic TH-50PZ700

With fantastic picture quality, automatic colour management and plenty of additional features, the TH-50PZ700 plasma gives pictures to die for and a striking sharpness for HD viewing. Deep black levels will add dynamism and tension to your viewing experience, and you will find this Panasonic better connected than most

Editor's rating 8.0

Samsung PS50P96

Samsung's PS50P96 is a stunning 50-inch plasma TV that boasts incredible picture performance. It's not for the tight-fisted, however those who part with the cash will be rewarded with astounding black levels and smooth movement

Editor's rating 8.3

Pioneer PDP-508XD

Pioneer's top-of-the-range PDP-508XD is without doubt one of the best screens we've ever reviewed. Its design and build quality are difficult to fault, it has no less than three HDMI inputs and the picture quality is truly outstanding

Editor's rating 9.2

Samsung PS50Q97HD

The 50-inch Samsung PS50Q97HD is a massive HD Ready TV that will be a huge feature in any living room. Its quick refresh time makes it ideal for viewing sport and for gaming, and its Freeview picture is excellent for its size

Editor's rating 7.0

Panasonic Viera TH-50PX70

Panasonic's TH-50PX70 is an impeccably designed 50-inch plasma, with equally impressive build quality and a gorgeous picture. If you're looking for a high-quality flat-screen TV at an affordable price, look no further

Editor's rating 8.6

Panasonic Viera TH50PX600

If you're looking for a large-screen HD Ready television, and have the room for an enormous 50-inch display, then you'll almost certainly want to consider this stunning set. The price tag might put some people off, and it doesn't support 1080p, but you'll be assured amazing picture quality

Editor's rating 8.6