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The 3D HDTV List

This page lists High-Definition Televisions (HDTVs) and desktop monitors that are capable of displaying very high quality stereoscopic 3D images and video. This list is a supplement to The Illustrated 3D Movie List.

Samsung and Mitsubishi are leaders in this area. The first "3D Ready" HDTV was released by Samsung in April 2007. In 2008 the second generation of these displays was released including the world's first 3D Plasma HDTV. 3D content is viewed in 3D on these displays using wireless 3D glasses. Listed here is what is believed to be the full range of "3D Ready" HDTVs from Samsung and Mitsubishi, plus 3D desktop monitors from Samsung, Viewsonic, Hyundai, Zalman, iZ3D and Miracube.

The 3D format that the DLP 3D HDTVs accept is discussed in the FAQ below.

Please note that I don't sell these 3D displays. The buy links will take you to various commercial providers, including Amazon.

Andrew Woods


  NEW: 2009/2008 range of 3D _LCD_ Monitors and HDTVs - multiple technologies
Product Image
Make and Model
Screen Size (diagonal)
Native Resolution
3D Display Method
Type of Glasses
 
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Viewsonic FuHzion VX2265wm
22" (56cm)
1680x1050
120Hz time-sequential 3D LCD
NVIDIA GeForce 3D shutter glasses
buy
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Zalman ZM-M220W
22" (56cm)
1680x1050
micro-polariser LCD 3D
(row-interleaved)
custom circularly polarised
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Hyundai W220S
22" (56cm)
1680x1050
micro-polariser LCD 3D
(row-interleaved)
custom circularly polarised
buy
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iZ3D 22W
22" (56cm)
1680x1050
Dual Panel LCD 3D
(modulo-angulo)
custom circularly polarised
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Samsung 2233RZ
22" (56cm)
1680x1050
120Hz time-sequential 3D LCD
NVIDIA GeForce 3D shutter glasses
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Hyundai W240S
24" (61cm)
1920x1200
micro-polariser LCD 3D
(row-interleaved)
custom circularly polarised
buy
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Hyundai P240W
24" (61cm)
1920x1200
micro-polariser with black stripe LCD 3D
(row-interleaved)
custom circularly polarised
buy
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Miracube G240S
24" (61cm)
1920x1200
micro-polariser LCD 3D
(row-interleaved)
custom circularly polarised
 
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Miracube G320S
32" (81cm)
1360x768
micro-polariser with black stripe LCD 3D
(row-interleaved)
custom circularly polarised
 
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Miracube G460X
46" (117cm)
1920x1080
micro-polariser with black stripe LCD 3D
(row-interleaved)
custom circularly polarised
 
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Hyundai S465D
46" (117cm)
1920x1080
micro-polariser LCD 3D
(row-interleaved)
custom circularly polarised

  2009 range of 3D Compatible HDTVs - 3D DLP
HDTV Image
Make and Model
Screen Size (diagonal)
Native Resolution
Display Type
 
DLP 3D HDTVs
HDTV image
Mitsubishi WD-60737
60" (152cm)
1920x1080 (1080P)
Lamp DLP
buy
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Mitsubishi WD-65737
65" (165cm)
1920x1080 (1080P)
Lamp DLP
buy
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Mitsubishi WD-73737
73" (185cm)
1920x1080 (1080P)
Lamp DLP
 
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Mitsubishi WD-82737
82" (208cm)
1920x1080 (1080P)
Lamp DLP
 
HDTV image
Mitsubishi WD-65837
65" (165cm)
1920x1080 (1080P)
Lamp DLP
 
HDTV image
Mitsubishi WD-73837
73" (185cm)
1920x1080 (1080P)
Lamp DLP
 
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Mitsubishi WD-82837
82" (208cm)
1920x1080 (1080P)
Lamp DLP
 


  2008 range of 3D Compatible HDTVs - 3D Plasma and 3D DLP
HDTV Image
Make and Model
Screen Size (diagonal)
Native Resolution
Display Type
 
DLP 3D HDTVs
HDTV image
Mitsubishi LaserVue L65-A90
65" (165cm)
1920x1080 (1080P)
LASER DLP
 
HDTV image
Samsung HL61A750
61" (155cm)
1920x1080 (1080P)
LED DLP
buy
HDTV image
Samsung HL67A750
67" (170cm)
1920x1080 (1080P)
LED DLP
buy
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Samsung HL50A650
50" (127cm)
1920x1080 (1080P)
Lamp DLP
buy
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Samsung HL56A650
56" (142cm)
1920x1080 (1080P)
Lamp DLP
buy
HDTV image
Samsung HL61A650
61" (155cm)
1920x1080 (1080P)
Lamp DLP
buy
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Samsung HL72A650
72" (183cm)
1920x1080 (1080P)
Lamp DLP
buy
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Mitsubishi WD-60735
60" (152cm)
1920x1080 (1080P)
Lamp DLP
buy
HDTV image
Mitsubishi WD-65735
65" (165cm)
1920x1080 (1080P)
Lamp DLP
buy
HDTV image
Mitsubishi WD-65736
65" (165cm)
1920x1080 (1080P)
Lamp DLP
buy
HDTV image
Mitsubishi WD-73735
73" (185cm)
1920x1080 (1080P)
Lamp DLP
buy
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Mitsubishi WD-73736
73" (185cm)
1920x1080 (1080P)
Lamp DLP
buy
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Mitsubishi Diamond WD-65835
65" (165cm)
1920x1080 (1080P)
Lamp DLP
 
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Mitsubishi Diamond WD-73835
73" (185cm)
1920x1080 (1080P)
Lamp DLP
 
Plasma 3D HDTVs
HDTV image
Samsung PN42A450 (in USA)
(PS42A450 in Australia, PS42A450P1 in Asia)
42" (107cm)
1024x768 ("720P")
Plasma
buy
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Samsung PN50A450 (in USA)
(PS50A450 in Australia, PS50A450P1 in Asia, PS50A476 in the UK and Europe)
50" (127cm)
1360x768 (720P)
Plasma
buy
NOTE (28 July 2008): Samsung originally announced in January 2008 that the PN50A550 (50" Full-HD Plasma) and PN58A550 (58" Full-HD Plasma) would both be "3D Ready" but unfortunately when these two models were released they did not have the "3D Ready" feature included.


  2007 range of 3D Compatible HDTVs - may now be in short supply
HDTV Image
Make and Model
Screen Size (diagonal)
Native Resolution
Display Type
 
DLP 3D HDTVs
HDTV image Samsung HL-T4675S
46" (117cm)
1280x720 (720P)
Lamp DLP
buy
HDTV image Samsung HL-T5075S
50" (127cm)
1280x720 (720P)
Lamp DLP
buy
HDTV image Samsung HL-T5076S
50" (127cm)
1920x1080 (1080P)
Lamp DLP
buy
HDTV image Samsung HL-T5087S
50" (127cm)
1920x1080 (1080P)
LED DLP
buy
HDTV image Samsung HL-T5089S
50" (127cm)
1920x1080 (1080P)
LED DLP
buy
HDTV image Samsung HL-T5675S
56" (142cm)
1280x720 (720P)
Lamp DLP
buy
HDTV image Samsung HL-T5676S
56" (142cm)
1920x1080 (1080P)
Lamp DLP
HDTV image Samsung HL-T5687S
56" (142cm)
1920x1080 (1080P)
LED DLP
buy
HDTV image Samsung HL-T5689S
56" (142cm)
1920x1080 (1080P)
LED DLP
buy
HDTV image Samsung HL-T6176S
61" (155cm)
1920x1080 (1080P)
Lamp DLP
buy
HDTV image Samsung HL-T6187S
61" (155cm)
1920x1080 (1080P)
LED DLP
buy
HDTV image Samsung HL-T6189S
61" (155cm)
1920x1080 (1080P)
LED DLP
buy
HDTV image Samsung HL-T7288W
72" (183cm)
1920x1080 (1080P)
Lamp DLP
buy
HDTV image Mitsubishi WD-57833
57" (145cm)
1920x1080 (1080P)
Lamp DLP
buy
HDTV image Mitsubishi WD-65833
65" (165cm)
1920x1080 (1080P)
Lamp DLP
buy
HDTV image Mitsubishi WD-73833
73" (185cm)
1920x1080 (1080P)
Lamp DLP
buy

If you know of any other 3D compatible HDTVs or desktop monitors, please drop me a line.


FAQs

What is the native 3D format of the DLP 3D-HDTVs? The 3D-DLP displays accept 3D information in a special checkerboard pattern format at the native resolution of the display. More information is available in these two white papers from Texas Instruments: DLP® 3-D HDTV Technology, and Introducing DLP® 3-D TV.

What sort of 3D content can I view on these 3D displays?
(i) Stereoscopic Games - over 1000 consumer PC games can be played in stereoscopic 3D using drivers from either NVIDIA, DDD or iZ3D.
(ii) Stereoscopic 3D DVDs - a large selection of field-sequential 3D DVDs is listed here: Illustrated 3D Movie List and 3D DVD list. See below for how to view them in 3D on these 3D HDTVs.
(iii) There has been some talk of conversion of regular 2D content to 3D in real-time, however in my experience this rarely produces images as visually pleasing as real stereoscopic 3D content.

Can I watch field-sequential 3D DVDs on these 3D-HDTVs? Yes, but not using a regular DVD player. You'll need a device to convert from the field-sequential 3D format (as used on many 3D DVDs) to the display's native 3D format. At the present time the easiest way to do this is using a PC and 3D compatible software (e.g. DDD Tridef Media Player, Stereoscopic Player, or DepthQ stereoscopic media server).

What is the "3D Sync" connector on some of these 3D-HDTVs? The "3D Sync" connector is an industry standard 3-pin mini-DIN connector which provides a TTL toggle signal (high = one eye, low = other eye), power and ground. The connector and signals are summarised here: www.stereoscopic.org/standard/connect.html

How do I enable 3D mode on these 3D-DLP and 3D-Plasma HDTVs?
(i) Plug a device which creates checkerboard pattern (at the native resolution of the display) into the "HDMI 3" input on the 3D-HDTV (this may be a different numbered socket on some displays - check the manual). For the moment, this device will likely be a PC with a DVI video card, a DVI to HDMI cable, and appropriate 3D software.
(ii) Plug a pair of LCS 3D glasses which support the VESA 3-pin mini-DIN connector into the "3D-Sync" connector on the 3D-HDTV. One example of such a pair of glasses is this one: Wireless 3D Gaming Glasses
(iii) switch the display to "HDMI 3" (by pressing the source button) (this may be a different numbered socket on some displays - check the manual), and then press the "3D" button on the remote.

If you have more questions, discuss them here: http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/3dtv/



Stereoscopic Displays and Applications conference

See also:
* The Illustrated 3D Movie List
* The Illustrated 3D DVD List
* "3D Ready" HDTVs
* 3D compatible projectors
* 3D Gallery
* 3D Video Equipment
* 3D Movie Reviews
* Home page: conference papers, software, other 3D stuff
* Stereoscopic Displays and Applications conference

Maintained by: Andrew Woods
Last Revised: 19 April 2009.