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| Product | Samsung UN55D8000 | Panasonic TC-P55ST60  | Sony KDL-55HX850 | Samsung PN60F8500 | Samsung UN55ES8000 |
| Price | $1,589.00 to $2,400.00 | $1,229.00 to $1,767.00 | $1,815.00 to $2,799.00 | $2,239.00 to $2,899.99 | $1,569.00 to $2,299.99 |
| CNET editors' rating | 4 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 3 stars |
| Average user rating | 3.5 stars | 5 stars | 3.5 stars | 5 stars | 4.5 stars |
| Release date | March 1, 2011 | April 1, 2013 | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | March 15, 2012 |
| Bottom line | 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. | The midlevel price and outstanding quality of the Panasonic TC-PST60 series make it our strongest TV recommendation ever. | The Sony HX850 is a smart-looking Smart TV with sparkling picture quality, making it a front-runner for plasma-phobic videophiles. | Samsung's best-performing TV ever, the PNF8500 series pushes the plasma picture quality envelope, especially in bright rooms. | Although it hits plenty of high points, the Samsung UNES8000
LED TV cannot ultimately justify its high price. |
| Product type | LED-LCD | Plasma | LED-LCD | Plasma | LED-LCD |
| Diagonal size | 55 in | 55 in | 55 in | 60 in | 55 in |
| 3D technology | Yes | Active 3D | Active 3D | Active 3D | Active 3D |
| Internet streaming services | Samsung Smart TV | Viera Connect | Sony Entertainment Network and apps access | Netflix Pandora YouTube Vudu Hulu Plus Flickr ConnectShare Movie Amazon Instant Video | Smart Hub |
| Connectivity protocols | Built-in Wi-Fi | Built-in Wi-Fi | Built-in Wi-Fi | Built-in Wi-Fi Bluetooth Ethernet | 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 |
| Image aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| HDCP compatible | Yes | Yes | Yes | Info unavailable | Yes |
| TV tuner presence | Yes | Yes | Yes | Info unavailable | Yes |
| Digital TV tuner | ATSC QAM | ATSC | ATSC | Info unavailable | ATSC QAM |
| 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 | 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt 1 x Subwoofer - Built-in - 10 Watt | Info unavailable | 2 x Main channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt |
| Surround mode | Yes | Yes | Yes | Info unavailable | Yes |
| Total output power | 20 Watt | 20 Watt | 30 Watt | Info unavailable | 20 Watt |
| Addtional features | AllShare DLNA networking Auto Volume Leveller (AVL) Ultra clear panel | My Home Screen Swipe & Share 2.0 Voice Guidance | OptiContrast panel with Corning Gorilla Glass Eco Drive X-Reality PRO Engine Audio Return Channel (ARC) LightSensor Technology Channel labeling Sleep timer Sound Enhancer Invisible Speaker System S-Master Digital Amplifier Game mode | 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 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 |
| Input/Output connections | 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) | 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 | 2 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Side 2 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Bottom 2 x USB 2.0 (4 pin USB Type A) - Side 1 x Component video input (RCA phono x 3) - Rear 2 x Composite video input (RCA phono) - Rear 1 x VGA input (15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)) - Side 1 x Audio line-in (RCA phono x 2) - Side 1 x Digital audio output (optical) (TOSLINK) - Bottom 1 x Audio line-out (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) - Side 1 x Headphones (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) - Side | Info unavailable | 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) |
| Video interface | HDMI Component | HDMI Component Composite | HDMI Component Composite | Info unavailable | HDMI Component Composite |
| HDMI ports qty | 4 | 3 | 4 | Info unavailable | 3 |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 48.4 in x 1.2 in x 27.8 in - Without stand | 50.6 in x 13.1 in x 32.1 in - With stand | 50 in x 1.4 in x 29.5 in - Without stand | Info unavailable | 48.4 in x 1.2 in x 28.4 in - Without stand |
| Weight | 35.7 lbs | 68.3 lbs | 47.8 lbs | Info unavailable | 36.6 lbs |
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