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| Product | Samsung PN60E8000 | Panasonic TC-P55ST60 | Samsung PN60F8500 | Samsung PN60E6500 | Sharp Elite PRO-60X5FD |
| Price | $1,997.99 to $2,799.99 | $1,249.00 to $1,799.00 | $2,249.00 to $2,899.99 | $1,231.45 to $1,999.99 | Pricing is currently unavailable. |
| CNET editors' rating | 3.5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars |
| Average user rating | 3 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 4.5 stars |
| Release date | March 1, 2012 | April 1, 2013 | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | October 1, 2011 |
| Bottom line | The expensive Samsung PNE8000 series comes through with stellar picture quality, but its main appeal is to people who crave the latest gadgetry in their plasma TV. | 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 overpriced Sharp Elite LED-based LCD produces the second-best overall picture quality of any TV we've reviewed since 2008. |
| Product type | Plasma | Plasma | Plasma | Plasma | Info unavailable |
| Diagonal size | 59 in | 55 in | 60 in | 60 in | Info unavailable |
| 3D technology | Active 3D | Active 3D | Active 3D | Active 3D | Info unavailable |
| Internet streaming services | Samsung SmartTV | Viera Connect | Netflix Pandora YouTube Vudu Hulu Plus Flickr ConnectShare Movie Amazon Instant Video | Samsung SmartTV | Info unavailable |
| Connectivity protocols | Built-in Wi-Fi Bluetooth | Built-in Wi-Fi | Built-in Wi-Fi Bluetooth Ethernet | Built-in Wi-Fi Bluetooth | Info unavailable |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | Info unavailable |
| Display format | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | Info unavailable |
| Addtional features | Samsung Smart Content and Signature service Samsung Smart Hub Smart Evolution Full Web Browser w/ Dual Core Processing Down Firing + Full Range speaker Eco Sensor Anynet Plus Cinema Smooth Real Black Pro Panel Wide Color Enhancer Plus ConnectShare Movie | 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 | Info unavailable |
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