Pioneer PDP-428XD - Expert Reviews

Review summary: None more black

Pros: Best black levels ever; Superb picture

Cons: No full-HD. Pricey

Verdict: The best plasma there is, but purists may want to wait for the full 1080p version.

Review summary: The Kuro's fantastic pictures are matched by its looks

Pros: Unprecendented black levels, Excellent colours, Impressive audio

Verdict: Pioneer's PDP-508XD really is as uniquely good as it thinks it is, and were it not for its premium price, the competition might as well just pack up and go home. Project Kuro looks set to be a real success

Review summary: When we looked at Pioneer's 50in PDP-508XD plasma recently, we didn't just find it good: we found it positively revolutionary. So our expectations for the 42in version of the TV are understandably sky high

Pros: Superb pictures and black levels, Generous connections, Excellent sound

Cons: Expensive

Verdict: The smallest of Pioneer's new 'Kuro' plasma screens is every bit as world-beating as its bigger brother

Award: Editor's Choice!

Review summary: Pioneer continues to show that its Kuro plasma screens are the new black.

Verdict: The very worst thing that can be said about the 428XD is that its overall impact isn't quite as great as that of the 508XD. But we only say this because picture quality this good just looks better the bigger the screen you see it on; there's nothing ...

Pros: Flawless image quality across all modes, excellent speakers, integrated HDTV tuner, attractive design.

Cons: High price tag

Verdict: The Pioneer KURO PDP-508XDA is easily the best plasma television we have reviewed thus far. Even though it is a little more expensive than other 50in plasmas on the market, it is money well spent.