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3D Television Reviews

Comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the latest 3D television sets. Compare 3D TVs by resolution, aspect ratio, contrast ratio, picture controls, energy efficiency, dimension, weight, price and so forth.

Read our in-depth 3D TV reviews of various brands and models. Go through our informative 3D TV buyer's guide and checklist before deciding on which 3D TV to buy.

 

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How Does 3D TV Work?

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Before you purchase your 3D television set, let us try to understand how 3D TV works. 3D images are something we're all getting used to in movie theaters, and the technology is also making big waves in the world of home entertainment. Understanding how 3D TV works means you'll be in a better position to choose your 3D TV wisely. Keep reading for a brief introduction.

What Does 3D Mean?

3D is the mechanization that has the ability to turn content from two-dimensional images into objects that literally leap out at us, helping us to feel as though we're a true part of the action. How does this happen? The screen displays two slightly different images, sent to each eye separately. The 3D image is a combination of both images.

Passive 3D: The first type of 3D technology used to make sure we see those two images properly is called passive 3D. These glasses don't come with shutters (see below) due to the fact that both the right and left images are sent to our eyes simultaneously. On the plus side, glasses are far cheaper, but the negative is the fact that the TVs resolution is effectively halved. Most TVs use active 3D.

Active 3D: Next you'll find active 3D. This makes use of two images for the left and right eye that are shown in quick succession to each other. You need to buy active 3D shutter glasses to make sure you that receive the right image in the correct eye. They open and close at high speed to make sure this happens. These glasses are more expensive but they do mean that 3D images can be shown in a higher resolution.

Glasses-Free 3D: There's currently no option for glasses-free 3D, but the technology is expected for release in 2012.

What Other Equipment Is Necessary For 3D?

Even if you have active or passive 3D glasses, they're not going to work with any old TV set. You must make sure you buy a 3D-ready television if you want to see movies and TV in 3D. On top of this, you'll also need to purchase a Blu-Ray player that can handle movies released in 3D.

Normal content on your television isn't usually made to be shown in 3D. In truth, there's a very limited collection of 3D content available at the present time for you to view at home. The good news is that the top 3D sets usually come with 2D to 3D conversion built in – which will transform standard 2D content to 3D. That said, the quality of the content isn't always as good as made-for-3D content.

Understanding how 3D TV works mean you now know exactly what you'll need to buy if you want to experience this brand new technology in your own home. Yes, 3D costs more, although many of us find it's worth it for the added cinematic experience.

3D TV Comparison Chart - Popular Models

3D TV Comparison Samsung UN55D8000 55 Inch 1080P 240HZ 3D Led HDTV LG Infinia 47LW6500 47 Inch Cinema 3D 1080P Led HDTV With Smart TV Vizio XVT3D474SV 47 Inch Full HD 3D Full Array TruLed Lcd HDTV Samsung UN55D6500 55 Inch 1080P 120HZ 3D Led TV Panasonic Viera TC P50GT25 50 Inch 1080P 3D Plasma HDTV
List Price (USD) 3,599.99 1,899.99 1,449.99 2,399.99 2,099.95
Release Year 2011 2011 2010 2011 2010
3D Capability Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
3D Glasses Included? Yes (2 3D glasses) Yes (4 3D glasses) No No No
2D to 3D Conversion Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Screen Size (inches) 54.6 47 47 54.6 49.9
Screen Type Led Lit Led Lit Led Lit Led Lit Led Lit
Screen Resolution 1920 by 1080 pixels 1920 by 1080 pixels 1920 by 1080 pixels 1920 by 1080 pixels 1920 by 1080 pixels
Aspect Ratio 16:09 16:09 16:09 16:09 16:09
Contrast Ratio 25,000,000:1 9,000,000:1 10,000,000:1 5,000,000:1 5,000,000:1
Refresh Rate 120 HZ 240 HZ 480 HZ 120 HZ 60 HZ
Viewing Angle 178º /178º  Horizontal/Vertical 178º /178º Horizontal/Vertical 178º /178º Horizontal/Vertical 176º/160º Horizontal/Vertical 178º /178º Horizontal/Vertical
Response Time 8 ms 2 ms 4 ms 2 ms 5 ms
Internet Connectivity WI-FI Ready WI-FI Ready (adaptor included) VIZIO Internet Apps with built-in dual band 802.11 & WI-FI Built in WI-FI WI-FI Ready
Composite In 2 2 1 1 2
Component In 1 2 1 2 2
HDMI Inputs 4 4 5 4 3
USB Inputs 3 4 3 3 2
Dimension (inches) 48.5 by 1.2 x 27.8 44.1 by 1.2 by 26.9 45.3 by 3 by 28.9 50.4 by 1.2 by 30.1 48 by 3.5 by 30.3
Warranty 30 days Amazon.com 1 Year Manufacturer 30 days Amazon.com 1 Year Manufacturer 30 days Amazon.com 1 Year Manufacturer 30 days Amazon.com 1 Year Manufacturer 30 days Amazon.com 1 Year Manufacturer
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Stars Ratings 4.1 Out Of 5 Stars Rating For Samsung UN55D8000 55 Inch 1080P 240HZ 3D Led HDTV 3D TV Reviews 4.6 Out Of 5 Stars Rating For LG Infinia 47LW6500 47 Inch Cinema 3D 1080P Led HDTV With Smart TV 3D TV Reviews 4.3 Out Of 5 Stars Rating For Vizio XVT3D474SV 47 Inch Full HD 3D Full Array TruLed Lcd HDTV 3D TV Reviews 4.5 Out Of 5 Stars Rating For Samsung UN55D6500 55 Inch 1080P 120HZ 3D Led TV 3D TV Reviews 4.6 Out Of 5 Stars Rating For Panasonic Viera TC P50GT25 50 Inch 1080P 3D Plasma HDTV 3D TV Reviews
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