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| Product | Samsung PN50C8000 | Panasonic TC-P55ST60  | Panasonic TC-P50U50 | Samsung PN60F8500 | Samsung PN51E550 |
| Price | $1,999.99 to $2,398.19 | $1,249.00 to $1,799.00 | $1,359.60 | $2,249.00 to $2,899.99 | $1,099.99 |
| CNET editors' rating | 4 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 3.5 stars |
| Average user rating | 3.5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 4.5 stars |
| Release date | May 1, 2010 | April 1, 2013 | February 15, 2012 | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Bottom line | Samsung's PNC8000 series plasma TV produces one of the highest-quality pictures we've tested this year in both 2D and 3D modes, yet costs less than its direct competition. | The midlevel price and outstanding quality of the Panasonic TC-PST60 series make it our strongest TV recommendation ever. | A low price, excellent picture quality, and bare-bones features make the Panasonic TC-PU50 series a superb entry-level plasma TV value. | Samsung's best-performing TV ever, the PNF8500 series pushes the plasma picture quality envelope, especially in bright rooms. | While not quite the best in its class, the Samsung PNE550 plasma still merits a look with its very good picture quality, sophisticated Smart TV platform, and attractive price. |
| Product type | Plasma TV | Plasma | Plasma TV | Plasma | Plasma |
| Diagonal size | 50 in | 55 in | 50 in | 60 in | 51 in |
| 3D technology | Yes | Active 3D | Info unavailable | Active 3D | Yes |
| Internet streaming services | Smart TV Netflix Blockbuster Hulu Vudu YouTube Pandora | Viera Connect | Info unavailable | Netflix Pandora YouTube Vudu Hulu Plus Flickr ConnectShare Movie Amazon Instant Video | Smart Hub |
| 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 | Info unavailable |
| HDCP compatible | Yes | Yes | Yes | Info unavailable | Yes |
| TV tuner presence | Yes | Yes | Yes | Info unavailable | Yes |
| Speaker(s) | 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt | 2 x Main channel speaker - Built-in - 5 Watt 1 x Subwoofer - Built-in - 10 Watt | Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt | Info unavailable | 2 x Main channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt |
| Surround mode | Yes | Yes | Yes | Info unavailable | Yes |
| Addtional features | SRS TruSurround HD Auto Volume Leveller (AVL) | My Home Screen Swipe & Share 2.0 Voice Guidance | Audio Return Channel (ARC) | 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) | Samsung Smart Content and Signature service Samsung Smart Hub Web browser SRS TheaterSound HD Down Firing + Full Range speaker AllShare Play Anynet+ technology ConnectShare Movie Auto channel search Real Black Filter Wide Color Enhancer Plus Eco Sensor Cinema Smooth |
| Input/Output connections | 4 x HDMI (19 pin HDMI Type A) 2 x USB (4 pin USB Type A) 2 x Component video input (RCA phono x 3) 1 x Composite video/audio input (RCA phono x 3) 1 x Audio line-in (Mini-phone 3.5 mm) 1 x Headphones (Mini-phone 3.5 mm) 1 x VGA input (15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)) 1 x Digital audio input (optical) (TOSLINK) 1 x Network (RJ-45) 1 x Antenna | 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 | HDMI - Rear 1 x USB 2.0 Composite video / component video input (RCA phono x 3) Audio line-in (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) 1 x (TOSLINK) | Info unavailable | 3 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A) 1 x Component video input 1 x Composite video input 1 x Digital audio output (optical) (TOSLINK) 2 x USB 2.0 (4 pin USB Type A) 1 x Network (RJ-45) 1 x Audio line-in (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
| Video interface | HDMI | HDMI Component Composite | HDMI Component Composite | Info unavailable | HDMI Component Composite |
| HDMI ports qty | 4 | 3 | 2 | Info unavailable | 3 |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 47.7 in x 8.9 in x 31.8 in - Without stand | 50.6 in x 13.1 in x 32.1 in - With stand | 46.5 in x 10.5 in x 29.8 in - With stand | Info unavailable | 47.2 in x 2.2 in x 28.2 in - Without stand |
| Weight | 54 lbs | 68.3 lbs | 51.8 lbs | Info unavailable | 46.5 lbs |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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