So you’ve decided it’s time to get rid of your bulky old TV and upgrade. You want a sexy flat panel display capable of high definition resolutions and you’ve decided to go for an LCD. Now you want to know what the best LCD TV on the market is. In this article we’ll take a look at a range of highly popular LCD TVs and try to help you make your decision.

There are lots of things to consider when you are choosing a new television and it can be tough to decide with so many options out there. One of the best ways to narrow down the choice is to take a look at consumer feedback and reviews from critics. We may also want to consider popularity and on that note the first LCD we are going to look at is the best selling model currently offered on Amazon.

The Samsung LN52A650 is a massively popular LCD and it has a fantastic range of features. The 52 inch screen offers full high definition resolution of 1080p, it has an amazing dynamic contrast ratio of 50,000:1, a super fast response rate of 4 milliseconds, runs at 120Hz for smooth motion and offers a wide 178 degree viewing angle. The speakers can simulate surround sound, it has a wide range of connectivity options and it even features 1GB of internal flash memory. It also has a built in ATSC/NTSC/QAM tuner for receiving digital, analog and cable TV signals. This is a stylish device with fantastic specs and almost exclusively positive reviews. The current price on Amazon is just under $1,900. In this price range The Samsung LN52A650 could well be the best LCD TV for you.

If price is no object then you might want to take a look at the latest technology available from Sony. The 55 inch Sony Bravia XBR KDL-55XBR8 is a gorgeous LCD TV and on top of full HD at 1080p and a range of other features it offers their new Triluminous Dynamic LED backlight which guarantees fantastic colour depth and an incredible 1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. The colour purity, shadow detail and depth of black are unrivalled on this display. There is also a 120Hz refresh rate for smooth motion and the latest digital video processor. This LCD has an enhanced cinema mode and emulates surround sound, it has all the connectivity options you could want and it comes in a really stylish design with speakers that appear to float at either end of the screen. This might be the best LCD TV available but it comes with a hefty price tag and retails at around $6500.

If you are looking for a cheaper option but you don’t want to scrimp on quality then you could do a lot worse than the Philips 47PFL7403D/F7. This is a 47 inch full HD 1080p display with 120Hz refresh rate for smooth motion, great sound quality and plenty of connectivity. It also has a built in ATSC/QAM tuner and it comes in at under $1400; you should be able to find it even cheaper than that if you shop around.

If you are curious about the ultimate best LCD TV you could buy if money were no object then behold the Sony BRAVIA XBR KDL-70XBR3. It is 70 inches and has every feature you could possibly want with a few more besides. The problem is you’ll need a mansion to accommodate it and a bank account to match because this is selling for anywhere from $18,000 to $26,000.