TV LCD 80cm review

We take the guesswork out of buying the major television brands by putting them through their paces.
 
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  • Updated:26 Apr 2009
  • Author:Chris Ruggles
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01.Introduction

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Test results for 12 LCD televisions with 80cm screens, priced from $699 to $1999

Through our rigorous testing we reveal which TVs:

  • Have the best picture quality.
  • Have the best sound quality.
  • Are the easiest to use.
  • Use the least energy on standby.

Please note: this information was current as of April 2009 but is still a useful guide to today's market. For more recent information, see our latest article on 81cm LCD and plasma TVs.


We take the guesswork out of buying the major television brands by putting them through their paces in our specialised laboratories. In this test you'll find the results for seven lower-resolution TVs and three high-resolution models.

Save money on your new television

Our report will save you money for years to come and goes beyond the sales hype to reveal:

  • Whether you really need to spend more on higher resolution.
  • Which of the cheaper models performed best.
  • Which of the televisions cost the least to run.

Brands tested

  • LG 32LG30D #
  • Panasonic Viera TX-32LXD80A#
  • Panasonic Viera TX-32LZD800A
  • Samsung LA32A450C1D #
  • Samsung LA32A650A1F #
  • Sanyo LCD-32XR8DA
  • Sharp Aquos LC-32D33X
  • Sharp Aquos LC-32D53X #
  • Sony Bravia KDL-32S4000
  • Sony Bravia KDL-32V4000
  • Toshiba Regza 32AV500A
  • Vivo LCD32HD

# Discontinued model, but may still be available in some retail stores.

 
 

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