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| Product | Sony KDL-55HX850 | Panasonic TC-P55ST60  | Samsung PN60F8500 | Panasonic TC-P60VT60 | Samsung PN60E6500 |
| Price | $1,815.00 to $2,799.00 | $1,229.00 to $1,767.00 | $2,239.00 to $2,899.99 | $2,195.00 to $2,999.99 | $1,597.99 to $1,999.99 |
| CNET editors' rating | 4 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars |
| Average user rating | 3.5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars |
| Release date | Info unavailable | April 1, 2013 | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Bottom line | The Sony HX850 is a smart-looking Smart TV with sparkling picture quality, making it a front-runner for plasma-phobic videophiles. | 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 Panasonic VT60 has one of the best pictures of any TV we've ever reviewed, and matches the best-ever in dark rooms. | The Samsung E6500 series is an excellent television that offers classy looks, outstanding picture quality, and a great price. |
| Product type | LED-LCD | Plasma | Plasma | Plasma | Plasma |
| Diagonal size | 55 in | 55 in | 60 in | 60 in | 60 in |
| 3D technology | Active 3D | Active 3D | Active 3D | Active 3D | Active 3D |
| Internet streaming services | Sony Entertainment Network and apps access | Viera Connect | Netflix Pandora YouTube Vudu Hulu Plus Flickr ConnectShare Movie Amazon Instant Video | Viera Connect | Samsung SmartTV |
| Connectivity protocols | Built-in Wi-Fi | Built-in Wi-Fi | Built-in Wi-Fi Bluetooth Ethernet | 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 | Info unavailable |
| HDCP compatible | Yes | Yes | Info unavailable | Yes | Yes |
| TV tuner presence | Yes | Yes | Info unavailable | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker(s) | 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt 1 x Subwoofer - Built-in - 10 Watt | 2 x Main channel speaker - Built-in - 5 Watt 1 x Subwoofer - Built-in - 10 Watt | Info unavailable | 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 |
| Surround mode | Yes | Yes | Info unavailable | Yes | Yes |
| Sound effects | S-FORCE Front Surround 3D | VR-Audio Pro Surround 2.1 | Info unavailable | VR-Audio Pro Stage 2.1 | SRS TheaterSound HD |
| Total output power | 30 Watt | 20 Watt | Info unavailable | 20 Watt | 20 Watt |
| Addtional features | 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 | 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) | Voice search My Home Screen Swipe & Share 2.0 Voice Interaction Dual Core Hexa Processor Web browser THX 3D Certified 24p Smooth Film 24p Playback (3:2) 3D 24p Cinema Smoother 3D Motion Remaster Infinite Black Ultra Viera Remote 2 (Smartphone App) Mercury and Lead Free | Real Black Pro Panel SRS TheaterSound HD Down Firing + Full Range speaker Web browser Samsung Smart Content and Signature service Samsung Smart Hub Wide Color Enhancer Plus ConnectShare Movie AllShare Play Cinema Smooth Anynet+ technology Auto channel search Auto volume leveler |
| Input/Output connections | 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 | 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 | 3 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Side 1 x Composite video / component video input (RCA phono x 3) - Bottom 3 x USB 2.0 (4 pin USB Type A) - Side 1 x Network (RJ-45) - Bottom 1 x Digital audio output (optical) (TOSLINK) - Side 1 x Audio line-in (RCA phono x 2) - Bottom | 3 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A) 1 x Component video input (RCA phono x 3) 1 x Audio line-in (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) 2 x USB 2.0 (4 pin USB Type A) 1 x Composite video/audio input (RCA phono x 3) 1 x Digital audio output (optical) (TOSLINK) 1 x Network (RJ-45) |
| Video interface | HDMI Component Composite | HDMI Component Composite | Info unavailable | HDMI Component Composite | HDMI Component Composite |
| HDMI ports qty | 4 | 3 | Info unavailable | 3 | 3 |
| Manufacturer warranty | 1 year warranty | 1 year warranty | Info unavailable | 1 year warranty | 1 year warranty |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 50 in x 1.4 in x 29.5 in - Without stand | 50.6 in x 13.1 in x 32.1 in - With stand | Info unavailable | 56.2 in x 12.2 in x 36.1 in - With stand | 54.7 in x 2.2 in x 32.8 in - Without stand |
| Weight | 47.8 lbs | 68.3 lbs | Info unavailable | 97 lbs | 65 lbs |
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