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| Product | Sony XBR-65HX950 | Sony XBR-55HX950 | Panasonic TC-P55ST60 | Samsung PN60F8500 | Sony KDL-55HX850 |
| Price | $4,209.00 to $4,999.99 | $2,999.99 to $3,109.18 | $1,229.00 to $1,799.00 | $2,239.00 to $2,899.99 | $1,815.00 to $2,799.00 |
| CNET editors' rating | 3.5 stars | 3.5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars |
| Average user rating | 0 stars | 4.5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 3.5 stars |
| Release date | October 1, 2012 | October 1, 2012 | April 1, 2013 | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Bottom line | Although it's priced higher and performs worse than the best plasmas, the Sony XBR-HX950 is still one of the top-performing
LED TVs ever. | Although it's priced higher and performs worse than the best plasmas, the Sony XBR-HX950 is still one of the top-performing
LED TVs ever. | 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. |
| Product type | LED-LCD | LED-LCD | Plasma | Plasma | LED-LCD |
| Diagonal size | 65 in | 55 in | 55 in | 60 in | 55 in |
| 3D technology | Yes | Yes | Active 3D | Active 3D | Active 3D |
| Internet streaming services | Smart TV | Smart TV | Viera Connect | Netflix Pandora YouTube Vudu Hulu Plus Flickr ConnectShare Movie Amazon Instant Video | Sony Entertainment Network and apps access |
| 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 8-VSB | ATSC QAM | ATSC | Info unavailable | ATSC |
| Speaker(s) | 2 x Main channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt 1 x Subwoofer - Built-in - 10 Watt | 2 x 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 Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt 1 x Subwoofer - Built-in - 10 Watt |
| Surround mode | Yes | Yes | Yes | Info unavailable | Yes |
| Sound effects | S-FORCE Front Surround 3D Sony Original Surround | S-FORCE Front Surround 3D Sony Original Surround | VR-Audio Pro Surround 2.1 | Info unavailable | S-FORCE Front Surround 3D |
| Total output power | 30 Watt | 30 Watt | 20 Watt | Info unavailable | 30 Watt |
| Addtional features | Corning Gorilla Glass panel | Corning Gorilla Glass panel | 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 |
| Input/Output connections | 2 x Audio line-in (RCA phono x 2) - Rear 1 x Audio line-in (RCA phono x 2) - Side 1 x Composite video / component video input (RCA phono x 3) - Rear 1 x Composite video input (RCA phono) - Rear 1 x Digital audio output (optical) (TOSLINK) - Bottom 1 x Network (RJ-45) - Bottom 2 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Side 2 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Bottom 1 x Audio line-out / headphones (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) - Side 1 x VGA input (15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)) - Side 1 x Audio line-in (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) - Side 1 x Service 2 x USB 2.0 (4 pin USB Type A) - Side | 2 x Audio line-in (RCA phono x 2) - Rear 1 x Audio line-in (RCA phono x 2) - Side 1 x Composite video / component video input (RCA phono x 3) - Rear 1 x Composite video input (RCA phono) - Rear 1 x Digital audio output (optical) (TOSLINK) - Bottom 1 x Network (RJ-45) - Bottom 2 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Side 2 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Bottom 1 x Audio line-out / headphones (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) - Side 1 x VGA input (15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)) - Side 1 x Audio line-in (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) - Side 1 x Service 2 x USB 2.0 (4 pin USB Type A) - 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 | 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 |
| Video interface | HDMI Component Composite | HDMI Component Composite | HDMI Component Composite | Info unavailable | HDMI Component Composite |
| HDMI ports qty | 4 | 4 | 3 | Info unavailable | 4 |
| Manufacturer warranty | 18 months warranty | 18 months warranty | 1 year warranty | Info unavailable | 1 year warranty |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 59.3 in x 1.9 in x 35.5 in - Without stand | 50.4 in x 1.9 in x 30.4 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 |
| Weight | 96.1 lbs | 58.9 lbs | 68.3 lbs | Info unavailable | 47.8 lbs |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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