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| Product | Panasonic TC-P60U50 | Samsung PN51E550 | Sharp LC-52LE640U | LG 60PA6500 |
| Price | $1,499.99 | $999.00 | $897.00 to $999.00 | $999.99 to $1,165.18 |
| CNET editors' rating | 4 stars | 3.5 stars | 3.5 stars | 3 stars |
| Average user rating | 2 stars | 4.5 stars | 0 stars | 4 stars |
| Release date | February 15, 2012 | Info unavailable | February 1, 2012 | Info unavailable |
| Bottom line | A low price, excellent picture quality, and bare-bones features make the Panasonic TC-PU50 series a superb entry-level plasma TV value. | While not quite the best in its class, the Samsung PNE550 plasma still merits a look with its very good picture quality, sophisticated Smart TV platform, and attractive price. | 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. | The LG PA6500 is a decent plasma television if you'll have nothing less than 1080p for cheap, but it's not the best value at this level. |
| Product type | Plasma | Plasma | LED-LCD | Plasma |
| Diagonal size | 60 in | 51 in | 52 in | 60 in |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | Info unavailable | 1920 x 1080 |
| Display format | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p |
| Refresh rate | 600 Hz | 600 Hz | 120 Hz | 600 Hz |
| HDCP compatible | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Supported DTV resolutions | 720p 1080p 1080i | Info unavailable | 720p 1080p | 1080/30p 1080/60p 1080/24p |
| TV tuner presence | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Digital TV tuner | ATSC QAM | Info unavailable | ATSC | ATSC QAM |
| Speaker(s) | 2 x Main channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt | 2 x Main channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt | Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt | 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt |
| Surround mode | Yes | Yes | Info unavailable | Yes |
| Total output power | 20 Watt | 20 Watt | Info unavailable | 20 Watt |
| Addtional features | Faster-switching phosphor panel Eco Sensor Game mode Pixel Orbiter | Samsung Smart Content and Signature service Samsung Smart Hub Web browser SRS TheaterSound HD Down Firing + Full Range speaker AllShare Play Anynet+ technology ConnectShare Movie Auto channel search Real Black Filter Wide Color Enhancer Plus Eco Sensor Cinema Smooth | Aquos Advantage Live (on-screen support service) Web browser X-Gen LCD Panel Game mode | Auto Volume Leveler II (AVL) Clear Voice II technology |
| Input/Output connections | 2 x HDMI (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Rear 1 x USB 2.0 (4 pin USB Type A) 1 x Audio line-in (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) 1 x Composite video / component video input (RCA phono x 3) 1 x Audio line-in (RCA phono x 2) 1 x Digital audio output (optical) (TOSLINK) | 3 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A) 1 x Component video input 1 x Composite video input 1 x Digital audio output (optical) (TOSLINK) 2 x USB 2.0 (4 pin USB Type A) 1 x Network (RJ-45) 1 x Audio line-in (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | 2 x USB (4 pin USB Type A) 4 x - Rear 1 x Component video input - Rear 2 x Composite video input - Rear 3 x Audio line-in - Rear 1 x Serial - Rear 1 x (15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)) - Rear 1 x Network (RJ-45) - Rear 1 x Digital audio output (optical) - Rear 1 x Audio line-in (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) - Rear Audio line-out (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) - Rear | 1 x Composite video/audio input (RCA phono x 3) - Rear 2 x Component video input (RCA phono x 3) - Rear 2 x Audio line-in (RCA phono x 2) - Rear 1 x Digital audio output (optical) (TOSLINK) - Rear 2 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Side 1 x VGA input (15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)) - Rear 1 x Audio line-in (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) - Rear 1 x Remote control - Rear 1 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Rear 1 x Serial (9 pin D-Sub) - Rear 1 x USB 2.0 (4 pin USB Type A) - Side |
| Video interface | HDMI Component Composite | HDMI Component Composite | Component Composite | HDMI Component Composite |
| HDMI ports qty | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 55.2 in x 15.2 in x 34.8 in - With stand | 47.2 in x 2.2 in x 28.2 in - Without stand | 13.1 in x 30.4 in - With stand | 54.7 in x 14 in x 34.8 in - With stand |
| Weight | 81.6 lbs | 46.5 lbs | Info unavailable | 89.5 lbs |
| Technology | Info unavailable | Plasma (PDP) | LED-LCD | 3D |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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