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| Product | Panasonic TC-L47WT50 | Panasonic TC-P55ST60 | Panasonic TC-P55VT50 | Sony KDL-55HX850 | Panasonic TC-P50ST60 |
| Price | $1,419.23 to $2,812.50 | $1,249.00 to $1,799.00 | $1,679.00 to $2,499.99 | $1,815.00 to $2,799.00 | $999.97 to $1,379.99 |
| CNET editors' rating | 2.5 stars | 5 stars | 4.5 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars |
| Average user rating | 5 stars | 5 stars | 3 stars | 3.5 stars | 5 stars |
| Release date | Info unavailable | April 1, 2013 | May 1, 2012 | Info unavailable | April 1, 2013 |
| Bottom line | Class-leading quality from off-angle can't excuse the expensive Panasonic TC-LWT50's disappointing picture when seen from the sweet spot. | The midlevel price and outstanding quality of the Panasonic TC-PST60 series make it our strongest TV recommendation ever. | The Panasonic TC-PVT50 series represents the pinnacle of current flat-panel TV picture quality. | The Sony HX850 is a smart-looking Smart TV with sparkling picture quality, making it a front-runner for plasma-phobic videophiles. | The midlevel price and outstanding quality of the Panasonic TC-PST60 series make it our strongest TV recommendation ever. |
| Product type | LED-LCD | Plasma | Plasma | LED-LCD | Plasma |
| Diagonal size | 47 in | 55 in | 55 in | 55 in | 50 in |
| 3D technology | Yes | Active 3D | Yes | Active 3D | Active 3D |
| Internet streaming services | Skype FOX sports SHOUTcast AccuWeather VIERA Connect Hulu Plus MLB.tv Pandora YouTube | Viera Connect | Skype FOX sports SHOUTcast AccuWeather VIERA Connect Hulu Plus MLB.tv Pandora YouTube | Sony Entertainment Network and apps access | Viera Connect |
| Connectivity protocols | Built-in Wi-Fi Bluetooth | Built-in Wi-Fi | Built-in Wi-Fi Bluetooth | Built-in Wi-Fi | Built-in Wi-Fi Bluetooth Ethernet |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Display format | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p |
| Image aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| HDCP compatible | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TV tuner presence | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Digital TV tuner | ATSC QAM | ATSC | ATSC QAM | ATSC | ATSC QAM |
| Speaker(s) | 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 4 Watt 1 x Subwoofer - Built-in - 10 Watt | 2 x Main channel speaker - Built-in - 5 Watt 1 x Subwoofer - 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 1 x Subwoofer - Built-in - 10 Watt | 2 x Main channel speaker - Built-in - 5 Watt 1 x Subwoofer - Built-in - 10 Watt |
| Surround mode | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total output power | 18 Watt | 20 Watt | 18 Watt | 30 Watt | 20 Watt |
| Addtional features | 2D to 3D conversion Super High Speed 1920 Backlight Scanning Flash and HTML 5 Web browser | My Home Screen Swipe & Share 2.0 Voice Guidance | 2D to 3D conversion Infinite Black Pro Panel Faster-switching phosphor panel Web browser | 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 | Swipe & Share 2.0 Voice Interaction Voice Guidance My Home Screen 2D to 3D conversion Cloud-based Viera Connect Internet suite w/ Web browser DLNA Certified Mercury Free |
| Input/Output connections | 4 x HDMI (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Side Audio line-in (RCA phono x 2) - Bottom 1 x VGA input (15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)) - Bottom Composite video / component video input (RCA phono x 3) - Bottom 1 x Audio output - Bottom 3 x USB 2.0 (4 pin USB Type A) 1 x Network (RJ-45) - Bottom 1 x Audio line-in (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | 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 | 4 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Side 3 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) 1 x VGA input (15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)) - On supplied adapter | 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 | 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 / audio input (RCA phono x 5) - Bottom 1 x Network (RJ-45) - Bottom 1 x Digital audio output (optical) (TOSLINK) - Side |
| Video interface | HDMI Component Composite | HDMI Component Composite | HDMI Component Composite | HDMI Component Composite | HDMI Component Composite |
| HDMI ports qty | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 42.1 in x 13.2 in x 27.9 in - With stand | 50.6 in x 13.1 in x 32.1 in - With stand | 50.8 in x 14.1 in x 32.2 in - With stand | 50 in x 1.4 in x 29.5 in - Without stand | 46.1 in x 11.7 in x 29.6 in - With stand |
| Sound effects | Info unavailable | VR-Audio Pro Surround 2.1 | 3D Sound | S-FORCE Front Surround 3D | VR-AUDIO Pro Surround Sound |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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