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| Product | Sharp LC-70LE640U | Vizio E701i-A3 | Sharp LC-70LE650 | Panasonic TC-P55ST60 | Panasonic TC-P65ST50 |
| Price | $1,580.00 to $1,999.00 | $1,598.00 to $1,699.99 | $1,815.00 to $2,499.99 | $1,229.00 to $1,767.00 | $1,927.70 to $4,138.62 |
| CNET editors' rating | 3.5 stars | 3.5 stars | 3.5 stars | 5 stars | 4.5 stars |
| Average user rating | 3.5 stars | 4.5 stars | 0 stars | 5 stars | 4.5 stars |
| Release date | February 1, 2012 | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | April 1, 2013 | Info unavailable |
| Bottom line | With good picture quality and great pricing, the Sharp LC-LE640U series makes a strong case for mainstream TV shoppers who want to go bigger. | The Vizio E701i-A3 is the best value yet among 70-inch
LED TVs. | The Sharp LE650 series sets the big-screen LCD TV value bar high with very good picture quality for the price. | The midlevel price and outstanding quality of the Panasonic TC-PST60 series make it our strongest TV recommendation ever. | With flagship-level picture quality for a midlevel price, the Panasonic ST50 series sets the value standard among videophile-grade TVs. |
| Product type | LED-LCD | LED-LCD | LED-LCD | Plasma | Plasma |
| Diagonal size | 70 in | 70 in | 70 in | 55 in | 65 in |
| Internet streaming services | Smart TV with SmartCentral | Vizio Internet Apps (V.I.A.) Netflix Amazon Instant Video Vudu Hulu Plus Pandora YouTube Flickr | Netflix YouTube CinemaNow | Viera Connect | Skype FOX sports SHOUTcast AccuWeather VIERA Connect Hulu Plus MLB.tv Pandora YouTube |
| Connectivity protocols | Built-in Wi-Fi | Ethernet Built-in Wi-Fi | Built-in Wi-Fi 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 |
| HDCP compatible | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TV tuner presence | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Digital TV tuner | ATSC QAM | ATSC | ATSC QAM | ATSC | ATSC QAM |
| Speaker(s) | 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt | 2 x Main channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt | 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 | 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 | 20 Watt | 20 Watt | 18 Watt |
| Addtional features | Aquos Advantage Live (on-screen support service) Web browser X-Gen LCD Panel Game mode | UltraThin SRS TheaterSound HD SRS TruVolume Ambient light sensor (ALS) Mercury Free | Dual-core processor Web browser Ultraslim design Sleep timer Sound leveler | My Home Screen Swipe & Share 2.0 Voice Guidance | 2D to 3D conversion Infinite Black Pro Panel Faster-switching phosphor panel Web browser |
| Input/Output connections | 2 x USB (4 pin USB Type A) - Rear 4 x HDMI (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Rear 1 x Component video input (RCA phono x 3) - Rear 2 x Composite video input (RCA phono) - Rear 3 x Audio line-in (RCA phono x 2) - Rear 1 x Serial (9 pin D-Sub) - Rear 1 x VGA input (15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)) - Rear 1 x Network (RJ-45) - Rear 1 x Digital audio output (optical) (TOSLINK) - Rear 1 x Audio line-in (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) - Rear 1 x Audio line-out (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) - Rear | 1 x Composite video / component video input 1 x VGA input (RCA phono x 3) - Side 2 x USB 2.0 input (RCA phono x 2) - Bottom 1 x Digital audio output (15 pin D-Sub (DB-15)) - Bottom 1 x Analog audio output (RJ-45) - Bottom (TOSLINK) - Bottom (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Bottom (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Side (4 pin USB Type A) - Side | 1 x Serial 1 x VGA input (15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)) 2 x USB (4 pin USB Type A) 4 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A) 1 x Component video input (RCA phono x 3) 2 x Composite video input (RCA phono) 4 x Audio line-in 1 x Audio line-out 1 x Digital audio output (optical) (TOSLINK) 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 | 3 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Side 2 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) |
| Video interface | HDMI Component Composite | HDMI Component Composite | HDMI Component Composite | HDMI Component Composite | HDMI Component Composite |
| HDMI ports qty | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Manufacturer warranty | 1 year warranty | 1 year warranty | 1 year warranty | 1 year warranty | Info unavailable |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 63.8 in x 13.1 in x 39.8 in - With stand | 62.6 in x 12.6 in x 38.4 in - With stand | 62.6 in x 14.2 in x 38.3 in - With stand | 50.6 in x 13.1 in x 32.1 in - With stand | 59.4 in x 15.7 in x 310 ft - With stand |
| Weight | 86 lbs | 83.8 lbs | 82.7 lbs | 68.3 lbs | 95.9 lbs |
| Image aspect ratio | Info unavailable | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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