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| Product | Samsung PN59D8000 | Panasonic TC-P55ST60  | Samsung PN60F8500 | Samsung PN60E6500 | Panasonic TC-P55VT50 |
| Price | MSRP: $2,999.99 | $1,249.00 to $1,799.00 | $1,799.99 to $2,997.99 | $1,231.45 to $1,999.99 | $1,679.00 to $2,499.99 |
| CNET editors' rating | 4.5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4.5 stars |
| Average user rating | 3 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 3 stars |
| Release date | March 15, 2011 | April 1, 2013 | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | May 1, 2012 |
| Bottom line | With picture quality that's nearly the equal of the tough competition, as well as best-in-class design and features, the Samsung PND8000 makes a strong case for being the best overall plasma TV of 2011. | The midlevel price and outstanding quality of the Panasonic TC-PST60 series make it our strongest TV recommendation ever. | Samsung's best-performing TV ever, the PNF8500 series pushes the plasma picture quality envelope, especially in bright rooms. | The Samsung E6500 series is an excellent television that offers classy looks, outstanding picture quality, and a great price. | The Panasonic TC-PVT50 series represents the pinnacle of current flat-panel TV picture quality. |
| Product type | Plasma TV | Plasma | Plasma | Plasma | Plasma |
| Diagonal size | 59 in | 55 in | 60 in | 60 in | 55 in |
| 3D technology | Yes | Active 3D | Active 3D | Active 3D | Yes |
| Internet streaming services | Skype Smart Hub Samsung Smart TV | Viera Connect | Netflix Pandora YouTube Vudu Hulu Plus Flickr ConnectShare Movie Amazon Instant Video | Samsung SmartTV | Skype FOX sports SHOUTcast AccuWeather VIERA Connect Hulu Plus MLB.tv Pandora YouTube |
| Connectivity protocols | Built-in Wi-Fi | Built-in Wi-Fi | Built-in Wi-Fi Bluetooth Ethernet | Built-in Wi-Fi Bluetooth | Built-in Wi-Fi Bluetooth |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Display format | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p |
| HDCP compatible | Yes | Yes | Info unavailable | Yes | Yes |
| TV tuner presence | Yes | Yes | Info unavailable | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker(s) | 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 15 Watt | 2 x Main channel speaker - Built-in - 5 Watt 1 x Subwoofer - Built-in - 10 Watt | Info unavailable | 2 x Main channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt | 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 4 Watt 1 x Subwoofer - Built-in - 10 Watt |
| Sound output mode | Stereo | Info unavailable | 3D Sound | Stereo | Stereo |
| Surround mode | Yes | Yes | Info unavailable | Yes | Yes |
| Sound effects | SRS TheaterSound | VR-Audio Pro Surround 2.1 | Info unavailable | SRS TheaterSound HD | 3D Sound |
| Total output power | 30 Watt | 20 Watt | Info unavailable | 20 Watt | 18 Watt |
| Addtional features | Auto Volume Leveller (AVL) | My Home Screen Swipe & Share 2.0 Voice Guidance | 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) | Real Black Pro Panel SRS TheaterSound HD Down Firing + Full Range speaker Web browser Samsung Smart Content and Signature service Samsung Smart Hub Wide Color Enhancer Plus ConnectShare Movie AllShare Play Cinema Smooth Anynet+ technology Auto channel search Auto volume leveler | 2D to 3D conversion Infinite Black Pro Panel Faster-switching phosphor panel Web browser |
| Input/Output connections | 4 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A) 2 x Component video input (RCA phono x 3) - Rear 1 x VGA input (15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)) - Rear 1 x Audio line-in (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) - Rear 2 x USB 2.0 (4 pin USB Type A) 2 x Audio input (RCA phono x 2) - Rear | 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 | 3 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A) 1 x Component video input (RCA phono x 3) 1 x Audio line-in (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) 2 x USB 2.0 (4 pin USB Type A) 1 x Composite video/audio input (RCA phono x 3) 1 x Digital audio output (optical) (TOSLINK) 1 x Network (RJ-45) | 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 |
| Video interface | HDMI Component | HDMI Component Composite | Info unavailable | HDMI Component Composite | HDMI Component Composite |
| HDMI ports qty | 4 | 3 | Info unavailable | 3 | 4 |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 54.3 in x 1.5 in x 32.6 in - Without stand | 50.6 in x 13.1 in x 32.1 in - With stand | Info unavailable | 54.7 in x 2.2 in x 32.8 in - Without stand | 50.8 in x 14.1 in x 32.2 in - With stand |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
| Buying choices | MSRP: $2,999.99 See manufacturer website for availability. |
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