High-definition tellies come in all shapes and sizes. Whether it's a compact 15-inch LCD for the children, or a yawning great 70-inch plasma for the ultimate in home cinema, there's one for every need and every budget. As a result, compiling any kind of all-encompassing top 10 isn't easy. But these are the ones we've come across that have made the biggest impression. Prices are correct at the time of review.

1. Sony Bravia KDL-46X2000 , 46-inch LCD TV, £4,000

Sony's Bravia series is pretty good across the board, but this is the best of the lot. A long list of electronic wizardry, superb high-def performance and effortless style combine to take LCD to a new high point. The price point is pretty high too, but you get exactly what you pay for. Key strengths: Full HD; generous connections; fantastic picture quality

2. Panasonic TH-65PX600 , 65-inch plasma TV, £8,500

If you're going to spend £8,500 on a TV, you expect it to be good. But this Panasonic goes beyond good with a performance that uses plasma's key strengths to deliver an astounding high-def home cinema experience. Key strengths: Three HDMIs; excellent black levels

3. Philips 42PF9831D , 42-inch LCD TV, £3,500

Pixel Plus 3, Ambilight Surround, ClearLCD... this Philips is packed with innovations. The result is a TV that avoids LCD's usual problems with black levels and delivers great pictures and audio. For a 42-inch LCD it isn't cheap, but quality is worth paying for. Key strengths: Pixel Plus 3; ClearLCD; great audio

4. Sony Bravia KDL-46V2500 , 46-inch LCD TV, £2,500

Picture quality can't match the 46X2000, but this Bravia is a massive £1,500 cheaper. You still get the kind of picture quality that isn't often seen on LCD, and once again confirms Sony's place at LCD's top table. Key strengths: Flawless picture; good connections

5. Sony KDS-70R2000 , 70-inch rear-projection TV, £4,800

A rear-projection TV on this scale requires a lot of room, but if that's not a problem you'll be getting fantastic big-screen pictures at a price that plasma just can't compete with. It's Full HD, delivers a great picture and superb sound. Simply the best rear-projection TV money can buy. Key strengths: Flawless HD picture quality; impressively deep black levels

6. Pioneer PDP-607XD , 60-inch plasma TV, £6,000