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| Product | Samsung PN60E6500 | Panasonic TC-P60ST50  | Sharp LC-60LE640U | Sharp LC-60LE745U |
| Price | $1,598.77 to $1,999.99 | $1,730.84 to $3,141.08 | $949.00 to $1,124.00 | $1,199.00 to $1,799.99 |
| CNET editors' rating | 4 stars | 4.5 stars | 3.5 stars | 3 stars |
| Average user rating | 5 stars | 3.5 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars |
| Release date | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | February 1, 2012 | Info unavailable |
| Bottom line | The Samsung E6500 series is an excellent television that offers classy looks, outstanding picture quality, and a great price. | With flagship-level picture quality for a midlevel price, the Panasonic ST50 series sets the value standard among videophile-grade TVs. | With good picture quality and great pricing, the Sharp LC-LE640U series makes a strong case for mainstream TV shoppers who want to go bigger. | Although priced well for a large
3D TV, the Sharp LC-LE745U series can't muster the 2D picture quality to earn our recommendation as a good value. |
| Product type | Plasma | Plasma | LED-LCD | LED-LCD |
| Diagonal size | 60 in | 60 in | 60 in | 60 in |
| Technology | Plasma (PDP) | 3D | TFT active matrix | LED-LCD |
| 3D technology | Active 3D | Yes | Info unavailable | Active 3D |
| Internet streaming services | Samsung SmartTV | Skype FOX sports SHOUTcast AccuWeather VIERA Connect Hulu Plus MLB.tv | Smart TV with SmartCentral | Smart TV with SmartCentral |
| Connectivity protocols | Built-in Wi-Fi Bluetooth | Bluetooth Built-in Wi-Fi Ethernet | Built-in Wi-Fi | Built-in Wi-Fi |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Display format | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p |
| Widescreen | Widescreen | Widescreen | Widescreen | Widescreen |
| HDCP compatible | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TV tuner presence | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker(s) | 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 - 10 Watt | 2 x Main channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt 1 x Subwoofer - Built-in - 15 Watt |
| Sound output mode | Stereo | Stereo | Stereo | Stereo |
| Surround mode | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total output power | 20 Watt | 18 Watt | 20 Watt | 35 Watt |
| Addtional features | Real Black Pro Panel SRS TheaterSound HD Down Firing + Full Range speaker Web browser Samsung Smart Content and Signature service Samsung Smart Hub Wide Color Enhancer Plus ConnectShare Movie AllShare Play Cinema Smooth Anynet+ technology Auto channel search Auto volume leveler | 2D to 3D conversion Infinite Black Pro Panel Faster-switching phosphor panel Web browser | AQUOS Advantage Live Web browser X-Gen LCD Panel Game mode | Ultraslim and narrow-bezel design Web browser Quad Pixel Plus II AQUOS Advantage Live |
| Input/Output connections | 3 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A) 1 x Component video input (RCA phono x 3) 1 x Audio line-in (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) 2 x USB 2.0 (4 pin USB Type A) 1 x Composite video/audio input (RCA phono x 3) 1 x Digital audio output (optical) (TOSLINK) 1 x Network (RJ-45) | 3 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Side (4 pin USB Type A) Composite video / component video input (RCA phono x 3) - On supplied adapter 1 x Audio line-in (RCA phono x 2) - On supplied adapter Audio line-in (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) 1 x Network (RJ-45) Digital audio output (optical) (TOSLINK) | 2 x USB (4 pin USB Type A) - Rear 4 x HDMI (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Rear 1 x Component video input (RCA phono x 3) - Rear 2 x Composite video input (RCA phono) - Rear 3 x Audio line-in (RCA phono x 2) - Rear 1 x Serial (9 pin D-Sub) - Rear 1 x VGA input (15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)) - Rear 1 x Network (RJ-45) - Rear 1 x Digital audio output (optical) (TOSLINK) - Rear 1 x Audio line-in (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) - Rear 1 x Audio line-out (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) - Rear | 2 x USB (4 pin USB Type A) 4 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A) 1 x HD component input 2 x Composite video input 2 x Audio line-in (RCA phono x 2) 1 x Serial input (9 pin D-Sub) 1 x VGA input (15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)) 1 x Network (RJ-45) 1 x Digital audio output (optical) (TOSLINK) |
| Video interface | HDMI Component Composite | Composite | HDMI Component Composite | HDMI Component Composite |
| HDMI ports qty | 3 | Info unavailable | 4 | 4 |
| Manufacturer warranty | 1 year warranty | Info unavailable | 1 year warranty | 1 year warranty |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 54.7 in x 2.2 in x 32.8 in - Without stand | 15.2 in x 34.8 in - With stand | 54.7 in x 13.1 in x 34.3 in - With stand | 54.7 in x 14.4 in x 34.9 in - With stand |
| Weight | 65 lbs | 83.8 lbs | 61.7 lbs | 76.1 lbs |
| Refresh rate | Info unavailable | 600 Hz | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Image aspect ratio | Info unavailable | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Digital TV tuner | Info unavailable | ATSC QAM | ATSC QAM | ATSC QAM |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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