Best 46″ Plasma TV from 2008

November 24, 2009

These 46 inch plasma TV models are outdated and probably not available on the market anymore. You might want to check out the current top of Best 46" Plasma TV models.

Panasonic TH-46PZ850U – 1080p 46″ Plasma HDTV

Panasonic TH-46PZ850U - 1080p 46" Plasma HDTV

This 1080p 46 inch Panasonic plasma TV is packed with features. Viera Cast technology allows this plasma TV to connect to internet and display content as YouTube videos, news, local weather, stocks, etc. These features come at a price however, TH-46PZ850U being more expensive than TH-46PZ800U. Regarding picture quality, this 46" plasma TV has very good black levels, very good anti-glare screen and pretty much all the advantages of being a Panasonic. Unfortunatelly, it lacks THX certification and that means it has less accurate colors than the cheaper TH-46PZ800U. Some people will prefer its slightly oversaturated colors, however.

Pros

  • Very good black levels
  • Viera Cast offers Internet connectivity support and services as news, weather, stocks, etc.
  • Very good anti-glare screen
  • Plenty of connectivity options

Cons

  • Relativelly expensive
  • Slightly inaccurate colors. However, those who like more vivid colors might appreciate this
  • Not the blackest blacks

Panasonic TH-46PZ800U – 1080p 46″ Plasma HDTV

Panasonic TH-46PZ800U - 1080p 46" Plasma HDTV

This 42" plasma TV, being a model of the PZ800U series, offers superb picture quality. It has THX certifications and that means accurate colors out of the box, the black levels are very good and overall if offers great quality. It does not have Viera Cast as TH-46PZ850U but many won’t miss it. Because TH-46PZ800U is a high-end plasma TV and one of the best models on the market, its price is relativelly high.

Pros

  • Accurate colors thanks to the THX certification
  • Very good black levels
  • Very good anti-glare screen
  • Plenty of connectivity options

Cons

  • Relativelly expensive
  • Not the deepest blacks

Panasonic TH-46PZ80U – 1080p 46″ Plasma HDTV

Panasonic TH-46PZ80U - 1080p 46" Plasma HDTV

Panasonic TH-46PZ80U is a HDTV that offers great value. This 46" plasma HDTV has an 1080p display and is able to produce a pretty good picture quality. It has deep blacks as most Panasonic plasma TVs, however the colors are not very accurate, and it lacks some features present in more expensive models. However, if you are looking for a not too expensive plasma HDTV with a good picture, TH-46PZ80U is a good candidate.

Pros

  • Very good value for the money
  • Very good black levels
  • Very good anti-glare screen

Cons

  • Not very accurate colors
  • Lower number of connectors compared to the more expensive models, but enough for most setups