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| Product | Panasonic TC-P55ST60 | LG 55LM9600 | Samsung PN60F8500 | Sony KDL-55HX850 |
| Price | $1,349.99 to $1,599.95 | $1,499.97 to $1,899.99 | $2,189.00 to $3,497.99 | $1,799.00 to $2,399.00 |
| CNET editors' rating | 5 stars | 3 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars |
| Average user rating | 5 stars | 4.5 stars | 5 stars | 3.5 stars |
| Release date | April 1, 2013 | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Bottom line | The midlevel price and outstanding quality of the Panasonic TC-PST60 series make it our strongest TV recommendation ever. | While it's got supermodel looks and pricing to match, the LG LM9600 is unfortunately only an amateur performer. | Samsung's best-performing TV ever, the PNF8500 series pushes the plasma picture quality envelope, especially in bright rooms. | The Sony HX850 is a smart-looking Smart TV with sparkling picture quality, making it a front-runner for plasma-phobic videophiles. |
| Product type | Plasma | LED-LCD | Plasma | LED-LCD |
| Diagonal size | 55 in | 55 in | 60 in | 55 in |
| 3D technology | Active 3D | Passive-3D compatible | Active 3D | Active 3D |
| Internet streaming services | Viera Connect | Smart TV | Netflix Pandora YouTube Vudu Hulu Plus Flickr ConnectShare Movie Amazon Instant Video | Sony Entertainment Network and apps access |
| Connectivity protocols | Built-in Wi-Fi | Built-in Wi-Fi | Built-in Wi-Fi Bluetooth Ethernet | Built-in Wi-Fi |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | Info unavailable | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Display format | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p |
| Image aspect ratio | 16:9 | Info unavailable | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| HDCP compatible | Yes | Info unavailable | Yes | Yes |
| TV tuner presence | Yes | Info unavailable | Yes | Yes |
| Surround mode | Yes | Info unavailable | Yes | Yes |
| Sound effects | VR-Audio Pro Surround 2.1 | Info unavailable | DTS Premium Sound 3D Sound | S-FORCE Front Surround 3D |
| Addtional features | My Home Screen Swipe & Share 2.0 Voice Guidance | 5mm bezel DLNA Certified Windows 7 certified | Quad-core processor Full web browser Super Contrast Panel Real Black Pro Filter Cinema Smooth+ Wide Color Enhancer Plus S-Recommendation Smart Interaction with voice/gesture control Smart Evolution Eco Sensor AllShare ConnectShare Movie Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) Down Firing + Full Range speaker Auto Volume Leveler (AVL) | OptiContrast panel with Corning Gorilla Glass Eco Drive X-Reality PRO Engine Audio Return Channel (ARC) LightSensor Technology Channel labeling Sleep timer Sound Enhancer Invisible Speaker System S-Master Digital Amplifier Game mode |
| Input/Output connections | 3 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Side 2 x USB 2.0 (4 pin USB Type A) - Side 1 x Composite video / component video / audio input (RCA phono x 5) - Bottom 1 x Network (RJ-45) - Bottom 1 x Digital audio output (optical) (TOSLINK) - Side | Info unavailable | 4 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) | 2 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Side 2 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Bottom 2 x USB 2.0 (4 pin USB Type A) - Side 1 x Component video input (RCA phono x 3) - Rear 2 x Composite video input (RCA phono) - Rear 1 x VGA input (15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)) - Side 1 x Audio line-in (RCA phono x 2) - Side 1 x Digital audio output (optical) (TOSLINK) - Bottom 1 x Audio line-out (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) - Side 1 x Headphones (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) - Side |
| Video interface | HDMI Component Composite | Info unavailable | 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) | 50.6 in x 13.1 in x 32.1 in - With stand | Info unavailable | 54.7 in x 11.8 in x 34.3 in - With stand | 50 in x 1.4 in x 29.5 in - Without stand |
| Weight | 68.3 lbs | Info unavailable | 71.4 lbs | 47.8 lbs |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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