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| Product | Samsung UN55ES8000 | Panasonic TC-P55ST60  | Samsung PN60F8500 | Sony KDL-55HX850 | Panasonic TC-P55VT50 |
| Price | $1,569.00 to $2,299.99 | $1,229.00 to $1,799.00 | $2,239.00 to $2,899.99 | $1,815.00 to $2,799.00 | $1,679.00 to $2,499.99 |
| CNET editors' rating | 3 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4.5 stars |
| Average user rating | 4.5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 3.5 stars | 3 stars |
| Release date | March 15, 2012 | April 1, 2013 | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | May 1, 2012 |
| Bottom line | Although it hits plenty of high points, the Samsung UNES8000
LED TV cannot ultimately justify its high price. | 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 Sony HX850 is a smart-looking Smart TV with sparkling picture quality, making it a front-runner for plasma-phobic videophiles. | The Panasonic TC-PVT50 series represents the pinnacle of current flat-panel TV picture quality. |
| Product type | LED-LCD | Plasma | Plasma | LED-LCD | Plasma |
| Diagonal size | 55 in | 55 in | 60 in | 55 in | 55 in |
| 3D technology | Active 3D | Active 3D | Active 3D | Active 3D | Yes |
| Internet streaming services | Smart Hub | Viera Connect | Netflix Pandora YouTube Vudu Hulu Plus Flickr ConnectShare Movie Amazon Instant Video | Sony Entertainment Network and apps access | Skype FOX sports SHOUTcast AccuWeather VIERA Connect Hulu Plus MLB.tv Pandora YouTube |
| Connectivity protocols | Built-in Wi-Fi Bluetooth | Built-in Wi-Fi | Built-in Wi-Fi Bluetooth Ethernet | Built-in Wi-Fi | 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 | Info unavailable | Yes | Yes |
| TV tuner presence | Yes | Yes | Info unavailable | Yes | Yes |
| Digital TV tuner | ATSC QAM | ATSC | Info unavailable | ATSC | ATSC QAM |
| 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 Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt 1 x Subwoofer - Built-in - 10 Watt | 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 4 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 | 30 Watt | 18 Watt |
| Addtional features | 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 | 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) | 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 | 2D to 3D conversion Infinite Black Pro Panel Faster-switching phosphor panel Web browser |
| Input/Output connections | 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) | 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 | 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 | 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 Composite | HDMI Component Composite | Info unavailable | HDMI Component Composite | HDMI Component Composite |
| HDMI ports qty | 3 | 3 | Info unavailable | 4 | 4 |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 48.4 in x 1.2 in x 28.4 in - Without stand | 50.6 in x 13.1 in x 32.1 in - With stand | Info unavailable | 50 in x 1.4 in x 29.5 in - Without stand | 50.8 in x 14.1 in x 32.2 in - With stand |
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