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Hitachi P50H401 comparison

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Price Check Prices Check Prices $1,797.00 to $2,099.98 $3,849.00 to $4,499.99 $1,109.00 to $1,239.99
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Release date May 15, 2009 October 01, 2009
The Bottom Line Although it's inexpensive, Hitachi's P50H401 50-inch plasma produces one of the least impressive pictures we've seen lately. CNET did not review the Hitachi P42H401 but we did review the larger model in the series. The high-end Panasonic TC-PV10 series of plasmas delivers the overall best picture quality of any flat-panel HDTV we've tested so far this year. It costs a mint, but Samsung's local dimming, LED-based UNB8500 series delivers the best picture quality of any LCD we've tested. Samsung's PNB650 series can't quite match the best plasmas on the market, but it comes close enough to offer a viable alternative.
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Features
Sound EffectsBass Boost
Info unavailableBBE ViVA HD3D
SRS TruSurround HD
SRS TruSurround HD
Input Video Formats480i
480p
720p
1080i
Info unavailable480p
720p
1080i
1080p
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Supported Flash Memory CardsInfo unavailableInfo unavailableSD Memory Card
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Multi-channel PreviewInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailablePicture-in-picture (PIP)
Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Analog TV TunerNTSC
Info unavailableNTSC
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Weight116.8 lbs
Info unavailable79.4 lbs
77.6 lbs
84.2 lbs
Image Aspect Ratio16:9
16:9
16:9
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Digital TV TunerATSC
Info unavailableQAM
ATSC
Info unavailableQAM
ATSC
HDMI Ports Qty3
Info unavailableInfo unavailable4
4
USB PortInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableYes , 2 port(s)
Yes , 2 port(s)
24p TechnologyInfo unavailableInfo unavailable1080 24p Real Movie
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Resolution1280 x 1080
1024 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Motion Enhancement TechnologyInfo unavailableInfo unavailable600Hz sub-field driving
Auto Motion Plus 240Hz
600Hz sub-field driving
Sound Output ModeStereo
Info unavailableStereo
Stereo
Stereo
Speaker System2 speakers
Info unavailable2 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
Manufacturer Warranty1 year warranty
Info unavailableInfo unavailable1 year warranty
Info unavailable
RadioNone
Info unavailableNone
None
None
Environmental StandardsInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableYes
Yes
TV Tuner1x analog
1x digital
Info unavailable1x analog
1x digital
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Stereo Reception SystemMTS
Info unavailableInfo unavailableMTS
Info unavailable
DVDNone
Info unavailableNone
None
None
Dimensions (WxDxH)48.8 in x 16.5 in x 34.7 in - With stand
Info unavailable48.8 in x 15.8 in x 32.2 in - With stand
52 in x 12.1 in x 34 in - With stand
48.4 in x 11.4 in x 32.2 in - With stand
PowerAC 120 V
Info unavailableAC 120 V
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
BatteryNone
Info unavailableInfo unavailableNone
None
Remote ControlRemote control - Infrared
Info unavailableRemote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
VCRNone
Info unavailableNone
None
None
TechnologyPlasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
TFT active matrix
Plasma (PDP)
Diagonal Size50 in - Widescreen
42 in - Widescreen
50 in - Widescreen
55 in - Widescreen
50 in - Widescreen
Digital Television CertificationHDTV
HDTV
HDTV
HDTV
HDTV
Progressive ScanProgressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Info unavailable
HDCP CompatibleYes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Additional FeaturesInfo unavailableInfo unavailableScreen coating filter
Viera image viewer
Viera Link
Viera Cast
Motion pattern noise reduction
Ultra clear panel
Auto Motion Plus frame interpolation technology
Ultra FilterBright anti-glare technology
CinemaSmooth technology
Medi@2.0
USB 2.0
ToC design
Internet TV
Display FormatInfo unavailable1080i
1080p (FullHD)
1080p (FullHD)
1080p (FullHD)
LCD Backlight TechnologyInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableLED Backlight technology
Info unavailable
PC InterfaceVGA (HD-15)
HDMI
VGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
Video InterfaceHDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
Info unavailableHDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
Component
Composite
HDMI
Component
Composite
DVRInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNone
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Product DescriptionHitachi P50H401 - 50 in Plasma TV
Hitachi P42H401 - 42 in Plasma TV
Panasonic TC P50V10 - 50 in Plasma TV
Samsung UN55B8500 - 55 in LCD TV
Samsung PN50B650 - 50 in Plasma TV
Product TypePlasma TV
Plasma TV
Plasma TV
LCD TV
Plasma TV
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