If you’ve ever stepped foot in the showroom of an electronics store, you were probably exposed to more models and brands of televisions than you can remember. Knowing which brands produce top quality televisions is important information for the savvy TV shopper. The top six TV brands according to market share are: Samsung, Sony, LG, Panasonic, Sharp and Vizio. The top five are probably familiar names as they have been manufacturing a variety of consumer electronics for decades. Vizio is a relatively new company that specializes in more affordable consumer electronics, including TV sets.
Samsung
Samsung, which means three stars in Korean, was started in 1938. Its electronics division, Samsung Electronics began in 1969, during which time they began manufacturing electronic appliances such as TVs, calculators, refrigerators, air conditioners and washers. In 2005, Samsung overtook Sony’s leading position as the world’s top consumer electronics manufacturer with annual revenue over $100 billion USD.
Samsung, which means three stars in Korean, was started in 1938. Its electronics division, Samsung Electronics began in 1969, during which time they began manufacturing electronic appliances such as TVs, calculators, refrigerators, air conditioners and washers. In 2005, Samsung overtook Sony’s leading position as the world’s top consumer electronics manufacturer with annual revenue over $100 billion USD.
Samsung is not only known for their top notch DLP, LCD and Plasma TVs, but also for high quality electronics in almost every market from cell phones to memory chips. In 2007, Samsung became the top brand for LCD TVs and monitors. You can’t go wrong with a Samsung.
Sony
Once the king of consumer electronics, Sony, a Japanese company founded in 1946, remains a leading manufacturer of consumer electronics in the world; in addition, Sony also ranks as one of the top media conglomerates. Sony has a long history of producing high quality television sets. Their Trinitron line became an industry standard for high quality picture.
Once the king of consumer electronics, Sony, a Japanese company founded in 1946, remains a leading manufacturer of consumer electronics in the world; in addition, Sony also ranks as one of the top media conglomerates. Sony has a long history of producing high quality television sets. Their Trinitron line became an industry standard for high quality picture.
Like Samsung, Sony produces Plasma and LCD TVs, both of which are on the higher end of the price range among competitors. Sony was among the first TV manufacturers to release a 70" 1080p display. According to Consumer Reports, Sony TVs are among the least repaired of TV brands. Sony TVs typically include slots for Sony memory sticks which encourages sharing of files and media between other Sony products such as digital cameras and computers. Quality and price are comparable to Samsung TVs. You also can’t go wrong with a Sony.
LG
LG, another Korean company founded in 1958, was originally called Goldstar. Prior to 1995, LG was known for manufacturing low quality, budget electronics. After 1995, Goldstar revamped its brand and name, turning into LG Electronics and acquired Zenith. Since then LG has poured significant capital into research and development producing some of the most advanced technology for LCD and Plasma TVs.
LG, another Korean company founded in 1958, was originally called Goldstar. Prior to 1995, LG was known for manufacturing low quality, budget electronics. After 1995, Goldstar revamped its brand and name, turning into LG Electronics and acquired Zenith. Since then LG has poured significant capital into research and development producing some of the most advanced technology for LCD and Plasma TVs.
LG was the first to mass produce 71" Plasma panel TV as well as the first to introduce a 76" LCD panel. They manufacture LCD, Plasma, CRT rear projectors and DLP front and rear projectors. Good quality at a lower price than most Samsung and Sony models.
Panasonic
Panasonic, a Japanese consumer electronics company, was founded in 1918. A leader in the development of DTV and HDTV, Panasonic was among the first corporations to release a consumer HDTV set. According to CNET reviews, Panasonic HDTV’s consistently rank among the top five HDTVs for both quality and price.
Panasonic, a Japanese consumer electronics company, was founded in 1918. A leader in the development of DTV and HDTV, Panasonic was among the first corporations to release a consumer HDTV set. According to CNET reviews, Panasonic HDTV’s consistently rank among the top five HDTVs for both quality and price.
Panasonic manufactures DLP, LCD front and rear projection, Plasma and CRT. They are known for their high end Plasma TVs, which combine high quality pictures at a fraction of the price of Sony and close rival, Pioneer.
Sharp
Another Japanese consumer electronics company, Sharp was founded in 1912. They are known for their LCD technologies and the Aquos line of LCD TVs. Unlike Panasonic, Samsung and Sony, Sharp focuses primarily on their LCD displays. Though their market share isn’t as large as either Samsung or Sony, Sharp’s reputation in the LCD TV market is unrivaled.
Another Japanese consumer electronics company, Sharp was founded in 1912. They are known for their LCD technologies and the Aquos line of LCD TVs. Unlike Panasonic, Samsung and Sony, Sharp focuses primarily on their LCD displays. Though their market share isn’t as large as either Samsung or Sony, Sharp’s reputation in the LCD TV market is unrivaled.
Vizio
The youngest contender in the flat-panel TV market, Vizio was founded in California in 2002. Focusing primarily in the LCD and Plasma TV markets, Vizio became the leading seller of LCD TVs in North America. With a combination of aggressive pricing and marketing, Vizio TVs have taken market share from more reputable brands such as Sony and Samsung.
The youngest contender in the flat-panel TV market, Vizio was founded in California in 2002. Focusing primarily in the LCD and Plasma TV markets, Vizio became the leading seller of LCD TVs in North America. With a combination of aggressive pricing and marketing, Vizio TVs have taken market share from more reputable brands such as Sony and Samsung.
Catering to cost conscious consumers, Vizio has enjoyed a massive surge in market share since 2006. They originally sold exclusively through Costco and Sam’s Clubs and has since then branched out to Wal-Mart and other discount retail chains. Despite being known for producing lesser quality televisions, Vizio retains a healthy following among consumers.
When it comes to brand name TVs, there’s many to choose from. It’s hard to go wrong with a Sony or Samsung, but for the cost conscious consumer the alternatives offered by LG, Panasonic, and Vizio may be enticing as well.
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