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| Product | LG 55LM9600 | Samsung PN60E8000 | Panasonic TC-P55VT50 | Panasonic TC-P55ST50  |
| Price | $1,499.97 to $1,899.99 | $2,215.50 to $2,799.99 | $1,698.00 to $2,499.99 | $1,688.99 to $2,590.65 |
| CNET editors' rating | 3 stars | 3.5 stars | 4.5 stars | 4.5 stars |
| Average user rating | 4.5 stars | 3 stars | 3 stars | 3.5 stars |
| Release date | Info unavailable | March 1, 2012 | May 1, 2012 | Info unavailable |
| Bottom line | While it's got supermodel looks and pricing to match, the LG LM9600 is unfortunately only an amateur performer. | The expensive Samsung PNE8000 series comes through with stellar picture quality, but its main appeal is to people who crave the latest gadgetry in their plasma TV. | The Panasonic TC-PVT50 series represents the pinnacle of current flat-panel TV picture quality. | With flagship-level picture quality for a midlevel price, the Panasonic ST50 series sets the value standard among videophile-grade TVs. |
| Product type | LED-LCD | Plasma | Plasma | Plasma |
| Diagonal size | 55 in | 59 in | 55 in | 55 in |
| Technology | LED-LCD 3D | 3D | 3D | 3D |
| 3D technology | Passive-3D compatible | Active 3D | Yes | Yes |
| Internet streaming services | Smart TV | Samsung SmartTV | Skype FOX sports SHOUTcast AccuWeather VIERA Connect Hulu Plus MLB.tv Pandora YouTube | Skype FOX sports SHOUTcast AccuWeather VIERA Connect Hulu Plus MLB.tv Pandora YouTube |
| Connectivity protocols | Built-in Wi-Fi | Built-in Wi-Fi Bluetooth | Built-in Wi-Fi Bluetooth | Built-in Wi-Fi Bluetooth |
| Display format | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p |
| Refresh rate | 480 Hz | Info unavailable | 600 Hz | 600 Hz |
| Addtional features | 5mm bezel DLNA Certified Windows 7 certified | Samsung Smart Content and Signature service Samsung Smart Hub Smart Evolution Full Web Browser w/ Dual Core Processing Down Firing + Full Range speaker Eco Sensor Anynet Plus Cinema Smooth Real Black Pro Panel Wide Color Enhancer Plus ConnectShare Movie | 2D to 3D conversion Infinite Black Pro Panel Faster-switching phosphor panel Web browser | 2D to 3D conversion Infinite Black Pro Panel Faster-switching phosphor panel Web browser |
| Resolution | Info unavailable | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Widescreen | Info unavailable | Widescreen | Widescreen | Widescreen |
| HDCP compatible | Info unavailable | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TV tuner presence | Info unavailable | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker(s) | Info unavailable | 2 x Main channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt | 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 4 Watt 1 x Subwoofer - Built-in - 10 Watt | 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 4 Watt 1 x Subwoofer - Built-in - 10 Watt |
| Sound output mode | Info unavailable | Stereo | Stereo | Stereo |
| Total output power | Info unavailable | 20 Watt | 18 Watt | 18 Watt |
| Input/Output connections | Info unavailable | 3 x HDMI (19 pin HDMI Type A) 3 x USB (4 pin USB Type A) 1 x Composite video / component video input (RCA phono x 3) 1 x Audio input (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) 1 x Digital audio output (optical) (TOSLINK) 1 x Network (RJ-45) 1 x Audio input (RCA phono x 2) | 4 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Side 3 x USB 2.0 (4 pin USB Type A) 1 x Composite video / component video input (RCA phono x 3) - On supplied adapter 1 x Audio line-in (RCA phono x 2) - On supplied adapter 1 x Audio line-in (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) 1 x Network (RJ-45) 1 x Digital audio output (optical) (TOSLINK) 1 x VGA input (15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)) - On supplied adapter | 3 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Side 2 x USB 2.0 (4 pin USB Type A) 1 x Composite video / component video input (RCA phono x 3) - On supplied adapter 1 x Audio line-in (RCA phono x 2) - On supplied adapter 1 x Audio line-in (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) 1 x Network (RJ-45) 1 x Digital audio output (optical) (TOSLINK) |
| Video interface | Info unavailable | HDMI Component Composite | HDMI Component Composite | HDMI Component Composite |
| HDMI ports qty | Info unavailable | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | Info unavailable | 54.7 in x 13.8 in x 36.3 in - With stand | 50.8 in x 14.1 in x 32.2 in - With stand | 51.2 in x 14.1 in x 32.4 in - With stand |
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