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| Price | $1,299.00 | $1,447.99 to $1,699.99 | $4,679.79 to $5,199.99 | $969.99 to $1,019.99 |
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| Release date | October 01, 2009 | October 01, 2011 | ||
| The Bottom Line | It costs a mint, but Samsung's local dimming, LED-based UNB8500 series delivers the best picture quality of any LCD we've tested. | With flagship-level picture quality for a midlevel price, the Panasonic ST50 series sets the value standard among videophile-grade TVs. | The overpriced Sharp Elite LED-based LCD produces the best overall picture quality of any TV we've reviewed since 2008. | The Panasonic TC-P50UT50 plasma TV nearly matches the world-beating picture quality of the ST50 series, at an even lower price. |
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| Product type | LED-LCD | Plasma TV | LED-LCD | Plasma TV |
| Diagonal size | 46 in | 55 in | 60 in | 50 in |
| Technology | LED-LCD | 3D | 3D LED-LCD | Plasma (PDP) |
| LCD backlight technology | LED Backlight technology | Info unavailable | LED Backlight technology | Info unavailable |
| LED backlight type | Edge Light with local dimming | Info unavailable | Full-array with local dimming | Info unavailable |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Display format | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p |
| Refresh rate | 240Hz | 600 Hz | 240 Hz | 600 Hz |
| Dynamic contrast ratio | 7000000:1 | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Pixel response time | 2 ms | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Widescreen | Widescreen | Widescreen | Widescreen | Widescreen |
| HDCP compatible | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TV tuner presence | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker(s) | 2 x Right/left 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 - 15 Watt 1 x Subwoofer - Built-in - 15 Watt | 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt |
| Sound output mode | Stereo | Stereo | Stereo | Stereo |
| Surround mode | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sound effects | SRS TruSurround HD | 3D Sound | 3D Surround | 3D Sound |
| Total output power | 20 Watt | 18 Watt | 45 Watt | 20 Watt |
| Additional features | Down-firing Speaker | 2D to 3D conversion Infinite Black Pro Panel Faster-switching phosphor panel Web browser | ISF Calibration Ready Parental control THX certified UV 2 A technology THX 3D certified DLnA Elite Advantage Live Intelligent Variable Contrast Gen-Ten panel Precision Color Plus RGB+Y color palette | Audio Return Channel (ARC) |
| Input/Output connections | - Rear 4 x HDMI (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Side 2 x USB (4 pin USB Type A) 1 x Component video input (RCA phono x 3) 1 x VGA input (15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)) 1 x Network (RJ-45) 1 x Digital audio output (optical) (TOSLINK) | 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) | 5 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Rear 3 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) - Rear 1 x Component video input (RCA phono x 3) - Rear 2 x Composite video/audio input (RCA phono x 3) - Rear 1 x VGA input (15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)) - Rear 1 x Serial (9 pin D-Sub) - Rear 1 x Digital audio output (optical) (TOSLINK) - Rear 1 x Network (RJ-45) - Rear | 2 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Rear 2 x USB 2.0 (4 pin USB Type A) 1 x Composite video / component video input (RCA phono x 3) 1 x Audio line-in (RCA phono x 2) 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 | HDMI Component Composite | HDMI Component Composite | HDMI Component Composite | HDMI Component Composite |
| HDMI ports qty | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| PC interface | VGA (HD-15) | Info unavailable | VGA (HD-15) | Info unavailable |
| Manufacturer warranty | 1 year warranty | Info unavailable | 2 years warranty | 1 year warranty |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 44.5 in x 10.9 in x 29.9 in - With stand | 51.2 in x 14.1 in x 32.4 in - With stand | 55.1 in x 13.1 in x 34.8 in - With stand | 46.9 in x 13.2 in x 30.1 in - With stand |
| Weight | 54 lbs | 71.6 lbs | 71.6 lbs | 57.3 lbs |
| Plasma panel technology | Info unavailable | Panasonic 15th Generation Plasma Panel | Info unavailable | Panasonic 15th Generation Plasma Panel |
| 3D technology | Info unavailable | Yes | Yes | Active 3D compatible |
| Internet streaming services | Info unavailable | Skype FOX sports SHOUTcast AccuWeather VIERA Connect Hulu Plus MLB.tv Pandora YouTube | CinemaNow Netflix Blockbuster Pandora Napster | VIERA Cast |
| Connectivity protocols | Info unavailable | Built-in Wi-Fi | Built-in Wi-Fi | IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet) IEEE 802.3u (Fast Ethernet) |
| Image aspect ratio | Info unavailable | 16:9 | Info unavailable | 16:9 |
| Widescreen modes | Info unavailable | Full Conventional 4:3 Just Zoom | Normal Stretch Dot by Dot Zoom | Full Conventional 4:3 Just Zoom |
| Supported DTV resolutions | Info unavailable | 720p 1080p 1080i | 720p 480p 1080p 1080i | 720p 1080p 1080i |
| Digital TV tuner | Info unavailable | ATSC QAM | ATSC QAM 8-VSB | ATSC QAM |
| Supported computer resolutions | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 1024 x 768 (XGA) 640 x 480 (VGA) 800 x 600 (SVGA) 1280 x 1024 (SXGA) 1600 x 1200 (UXGA) 1400 x 1050 1360 x 768 | Info unavailable |
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