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| Product | Samsung PN64E8000 | Panasonic TC-P55ST60  | Samsung PN60F8500 | Samsung PN60E6500 | Panasonic TC-P65ST60 |
| Price | $2,087.00 to $2,915.05 | $1,229.00 to $1,767.00 | $2,239.00 to $2,899.99 | $1,597.99 to $1,999.99 | $2,079.00 to $2,599.99 |
| CNET editors' rating | 3.5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars |
| Average user rating | 2.5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| Release date | March 1, 2012 | April 1, 2013 | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | April 1, 2013 |
| 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 midlevel price and outstanding quality of the Panasonic TC-PST60 series make it our strongest TV recommendation ever. |
| Product type | Plasma | Plasma | Plasma | Plasma | Plasma |
| Diagonal size | 64 in | 55 in | 60 in | 60 in | 65 in |
| 3D technology | Yes | Active 3D | Active 3D | Active 3D | Active 3D |
| Internet streaming services | Smart Hub | Viera Connect | Netflix Pandora YouTube Vudu Hulu Plus Flickr ConnectShare Movie Amazon Instant Video | Samsung SmartTV | Viera Connect |
| Connectivity protocols | Built-in Wi-Fi Bluetooth | Built-in Wi-Fi | Built-in Wi-Fi Bluetooth Ethernet | Built-in Wi-Fi Bluetooth | Built-in Wi-Fi |
| 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 Main channel speaker - Built-in - 10 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 Main channel speaker - Built-in - 5 Watt 1 x Subwoofer - Built-in - 10 Watt |
| Surround mode | Yes | Yes | Info unavailable | Yes | Yes |
| Total output power | 20 Watt | 20 Watt | Info unavailable | 20 Watt | 20 Watt |
| Addtional features | Samsung Smart Content and Signature service Samsung Smart Hub Smart Evolution Full Web Browser w/ Dual Core Processing Eco Sensor Anynet Plus Cinema Smooth Real Black Pro Panel Down Firing + Full Range speaker 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 | My Home Screen Swipe & Share 2.0 Voice Guidance |
| Input/Output connections | 3 x HDMI (19 pin HDMI Type A) 3 x USB 2.0 (4 pin USB Type A) 1 x Composite video / component video input (RCA phono x 3) 1 x Audio input (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) 1 x Digital audio output (optical) (TOSLINK) 1 x Network (RJ-45) | 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) | 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 |
| Video interface | HDMI Component Composite | HDMI Component Composite | Info unavailable | HDMI Component Composite | HDMI Component Composite |
| HDMI ports qty | 3 | 3 | Info unavailable | 3 | 3 |
| Manufacturer warranty | 1 year warranty | 1 year warranty | Info unavailable | 1 year warranty | 1 year warranty |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 58.7 in x 13.8 in x 38.8 in - With 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 | 59 in x 14.1 in x 36.9 in - With stand |
| Weight | 83.1 lbs | 68.3 lbs | Info unavailable | 65 lbs | 88.2 lbs |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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