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| Product | Samsung UN55C8000 | Panasonic TC-P55ST60  | Samsung UN55ES8000 | Samsung UN55D8000 | Samsung PN60F8500 |
| Price | $2,299.99 to $3,064.60 | $1,349.99 to $1,767.00 | $1,566.00 to $2,299.99 | $1,399.00 | $2,189.00 to $2,899.99 |
| CNET editors' rating | 3.5 stars | 5 stars | 3 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars |
| Average user rating | 3 stars | 5 stars | 4.5 stars | 3.5 stars | 5 stars |
| Release date | April 1, 2010 | April 1, 2013 | March 15, 2012 | March 1, 2011 | Info unavailable |
| Bottom line | Its 3D is still a work in progress and its 2D picture quality comes up short of the best available, but the high-end Samsung UNC8000 series still offers superb features, solid performance, and unique style. | The midlevel price and outstanding quality of the Panasonic TC-PST60 series make it our strongest TV recommendation ever. | Although it hits plenty of high points, the Samsung UNES8000
LED TV cannot ultimately justify its high price. | The Samsung UND8000 TV delivers best-in-class looks and features, but its picture quality--thanks to uneven screen uniformity--is ultimately not as good as that of many less expensive models. | Samsung's best-performing TV ever, the PNF8500 series pushes the plasma picture quality envelope, especially in bright rooms. |
| Product type | LED-LCD | Plasma | LED-LCD | LED-LCD | Plasma |
| Diagonal size | 55 in | 55 in | 55 in | 55 in | 60 in |
| 3D technology | Yes | Active 3D | Active 3D | Yes | Active 3D |
| Internet streaming services | Internet@TV | Viera Connect | Smart Hub | Samsung Smart TV | Netflix Pandora YouTube Vudu Hulu Plus Flickr ConnectShare Movie Amazon Instant Video |
| Connectivity protocols | IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet) | Built-in Wi-Fi | Built-in Wi-Fi Bluetooth | Built-in Wi-Fi | Built-in Wi-Fi Bluetooth Ethernet |
| 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 | 16:9 |
| HDCP compatible | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TV tuner presence | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Digital TV tuner | ATSC QAM | ATSC | ATSC QAM | ATSC QAM | Info unavailable |
| 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 | 2 x Main channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt | 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt | Info unavailable |
| Surround mode | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sound effects | SRS TheaterSound | VR-Audio Pro Surround 2.1 | Info unavailable | SRS TheaterSound | DTS Premium Sound 3D Sound |
| Total output power | 30 Watt | 20 Watt | 20 Watt | 20 Watt | Info unavailable |
| Addtional features | On-screen menu Ultra clear panel On/off timer BD Wise ConnectShare Movie Skype on Samsung TV Clock Game mode Wide Color Enhancer + AllShare 3D Ready Anynet Plus Auto power off Parental control Touch of Color (ToC) | My Home Screen Swipe & Share 2.0 Voice Guidance | Samsung Smart Content and Signature service Samsung Smart Hub Smart Evolution Full Web Browser w/ Dual Core Processing Ultra clear panel Eco Sensor Game mode BD Wise Anynet Plus AllShare Play 0.2-inch thin bezel 2D to 3D conversion ConnectShare Movie Wide Color Enhancer Plus Down Firing + Full Range speaker | AllShare DLNA networking Auto Volume Leveller (AVL) Ultra clear panel | 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) |
| Input/Output connections | - Rear 2 x USB 2.0 (4 pin USB Type A) 4 x HDMI (19 pin HDMI Type A) 1 x Component video input (RCA phono x 3) 1 x VGA input (15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)) 1 x Digital audio output (optical) (TOSLINK) 1 x Network (RJ-45) 1 x Composite video/audio input (RCA phono x 3) Audio line-in (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Audio line-out | 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 | 3 x HDMI (19 pin HDMI Type A) 1 x Composite video / component video input (RCA phono x 3) 1 x Digital audio output (optical) (TOSLINK) 3 x USB 2.0 (4 pin USB Type A) 1 x Audio line-out (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) 1 x Network (RJ-45) 1 x Audio line-in (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) 1 x Composite video/audio input 1 x Audio line-in (RCA phono x 2) | 4 x HDMI 3 x USB (19 pin HDMI Type A) (RCA phono x 3) (4 pin USB Type A) (15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)) (TOSLINK) (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) (RCA phono x 2) (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) (RJ-45) | 4 x HDMI (19 pin HDMI Type A) 3 x USB (4 pin USB Type A) 1 x Composite video / component video input (RCA phono x 3) |
| Video interface | HDMI Component Composite | HDMI Component Composite | HDMI Component Composite | HDMI Component | HDMI Component Composite |
| HDMI ports qty | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Manufacturer warranty | 1 year warranty | 1 year warranty | 1 year warranty | Info unavailable | 1 year warranty |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 50.4 in x 0.9 in x 30.4 in - Without stand | 50.6 in x 13.1 in x 32.1 in - With stand | 48.4 in x 1.2 in x 28.4 in - Without stand | 48.4 in x 1.2 in x 27.8 in - Without stand | 54.7 in x 11.8 in x 34.3 in - With stand |
| Weight | 48.5 lbs | 68.3 lbs | 36.6 lbs | 35.7 lbs | 71.4 lbs |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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