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| Product | Panasonic TC-P55ST60 | Panasonic TC-P55VT50 | Panasonic TC-P55ST50 | Samsung PN60F8500 | Sharp Elite PRO-60X5FD |
| Price | $1,249.00 to $1,799.00 | $1,679.00 to $2,499.99 | $1,688.99 to $2,590.65 | $2,249.00 to $2,997.99 | Pricing is currently unavailable. |
| CNET editors' rating | 5 stars | 4.5 stars | 4.5 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars |
| Average user rating | 5 stars | 3 stars | 3.5 stars | 5 stars | 4.5 stars |
| Release date | April 1, 2013 | May 1, 2012 | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | October 1, 2011 |
| Bottom line | The midlevel price and outstanding quality of the Panasonic TC-PST60 series make it our strongest TV recommendation ever. | The Panasonic TC-PVT50 series represents the pinnacle of current flat-panel TV picture quality. | With flagship-level picture quality for a midlevel price, the Panasonic ST50 series sets the value standard among videophile-grade TVs. | Samsung's best-performing TV ever, the PNF8500 series pushes the plasma picture quality envelope, especially in bright rooms. | 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 | 55 in | 55 in | 55 in | 60 in | Info unavailable |
| 3D technology | Active 3D | Yes | Yes | Active 3D | Info unavailable |
| Internet streaming services | Viera Connect | Skype FOX sports SHOUTcast AccuWeather VIERA Connect Hulu Plus MLB.tv Pandora YouTube | Skype FOX sports SHOUTcast AccuWeather VIERA Connect Hulu Plus MLB.tv Pandora YouTube | Netflix Pandora YouTube Vudu Hulu Plus Flickr ConnectShare Movie Amazon Instant Video | Info unavailable |
| Connectivity protocols | Built-in Wi-Fi | Built-in Wi-Fi Bluetooth | Built-in Wi-Fi Bluetooth | Built-in Wi-Fi Bluetooth Ethernet | 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 |
| Image aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 | Info unavailable |
| Addtional features | My Home Screen Swipe & Share 2.0 Voice Guidance | 2D to 3D conversion Infinite Black Pro Panel Faster-switching phosphor panel Web browser | 2D to 3D conversion Infinite Black Pro Panel Faster-switching phosphor panel Web browser | 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) | Info unavailable |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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