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Samsung PN50B650 comparison

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Samsung PN50B650
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Samsung PN50B650
Panasonic TC-P50G10
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Panasonic TC-P50G10
Panasonic TC-P50V10
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Panasonic TC-P50V10

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Samsung LN52B750
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Samsung UN55B8500
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Samsung UN55B8500
Price $1,039.00 to $1,599.00 $1,118.88 to $1,599.95 $1,999.00 to $2,099.80 $1,499.95 to $2,049.99 $4,049.00 to $4,498.00
CNET editors' rating
Average user rating
4.0 stars
4.0 stars
4.0 stars
4.0 stars
4.0 stars
Release date March 15, 2009 May 15, 2009 April 01, 2009 October 01, 2009
The Bottom Line Samsung's PNB650 series can't quite match the best plasmas on the market, but it comes close enough to offer a viable alternative. With excellent picture quality marred by only a couple of flaws, the Panasonic TC-PG10 series sits near the head of the class of 2009. 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. The Samsung LNB750 series can't beat the picture quality of the best plasmas and LED-based LCDs, but for a conventional LCD, it's one of the best we've tested. It costs a mint, but Samsung's local dimming, LED-based UNB8500 series delivers the best picture quality of any LCD we've tested.
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Features
Sound EffectsSRS TruSurround HD
Info unavailableBBE ViVA HD3D
SRS TruSurround HD
SRS TruSurround HD
Input Video FormatsInfo unavailable480p
720p
1080i
1080p
480p
720p
1080i
1080p
1080p
Info unavailable
Supported Flash Memory CardsInfo unavailableSD Memory Card
SD Memory Card
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Multi-channel PreviewPicture-in-picture (PIP)
Info unavailableInfo unavailablePicture-in-picture (PIP)
Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Analog TV TunerInfo unavailableNTSC
NTSC
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Weight84.2 lbs
75 lbs
79.4 lbs
67.5 lbs
77.6 lbs
Image Aspect RatioInfo unavailable16:9
16:9
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Digital TV TunerQAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
Info unavailable
HDMI Ports Qty4
3
Info unavailable4
4
USB PortYes , 2 port(s)
Info unavailableInfo unavailableYes , 2 port(s)
Yes , 2 port(s)
24p TechnologyInfo unavailable1080 24p Real Movie
1080 24p Real Movie
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Resolution1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Motion Enhancement Technology600Hz sub-field driving
Info unavailable600Hz sub-field driving
Auto Motion Plus 240Hz
Auto Motion Plus 240Hz
Sound Output ModeStereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Speaker System2 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
Manufacturer WarrantyInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable1 year warranty
1 year warranty
Enclosure ColorInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableBlack
Info unavailable
RadioNone
None
None
None
None
Environmental StandardsYes
Info unavailableInfo unavailableYes
Yes
TV TunerInfo unavailableInfo unavailable1x analog
1x digital
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Stereo Reception SystemInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableMTS
MTS
DVDNone
None
None
None
None
Dimensions (WxDxH)48.4 in x 11.4 in x 32.2 in - With stand
48 in x 15.8 in x 32.1 in - With stand
48.8 in x 15.8 in x 32.2 in - With stand
49.6 in x 12 in x 33.8 in - With stand
52 in x 12.1 in x 34 in - With stand
PowerInfo unavailableAC 120 V
AC 120 V
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
BatteryNone
None
Info unavailableNone
None
Remote ControlRemote control - Infrared
Standard remote control - infrared - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
VCRNone
None
None
None
None
TechnologyPlasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
TFT active matrix
TFT active matrix
Diagonal Size50 in - Widescreen
49.9 in - Widescreen
50 in - Widescreen
52 in - Widescreen
55 in - Widescreen
Digital Television CertificationHDTV
HDTV
HDTV
HDTV
HDTV
Progressive ScanInfo unavailableProgressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
HDCP CompatibleYes
Info unavailableYes
Yes
Yes
Additional FeaturesUltra FilterBright anti-glare technology
CinemaSmooth technology
Medi@2.0
USB 2.0
ToC design
Internet TV
Anti-Reflective filter
Viera Link
Viera Cast
Viera Tools
Viera image viewer
Screen coating filter
Viera image viewer
Viera Link
Viera Cast
Motion pattern noise reduction
Ultra clear panel
Ultra clear panel
Auto Motion Plus frame interpolation technology
Display Format1080p
1080p
1080p
1080p
1080p
LCD Backlight TechnologyInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableWide Color Gamut-CCFL
LED Backlight technology
PC InterfaceVGA (HD-15)
Info unavailableVGA (HD-15)
USB
VGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
Video InterfaceHDMI
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
Component
Composite
HDMI
Component
Composite
DVRInfo unavailableNone
None
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Product DescriptionSamsung PN50B650 - 50 in Plasma TV
Panasonic TC TC-P50G10 - 49.9 in Plasma TV
Panasonic TC P50V10 - 50 in Plasma TV
Samsung LN52B750 - 52 in LCD TV
Samsung UN55B8500 - 55 in LCD TV
Product TypePlasma TV
Plasma TV
Plasma TV
LCD TV
LCD TV
Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications
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