Panasonic TC-L55WT50 comparison

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Panasonic TC-L55WT50

Panasonic TC-L55WT50
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Panasonic TC-P55ST60

Panasonic TC-P55ST60
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Panasonic TC-P55VT50

Panasonic TC-P55VT50
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Sony KDL-55HX850

Sony KDL-55HX850
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Panasonic TC-P55ST50

Panasonic TC-P55ST50
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Price $2,899 to $2,999 at 2 stores $1,229 to $1,799 at 7 stores $1,679 to $2,499 at 3 stores $1,815 to $2,799 at 2 stores $1,688 to $2,590 at 2 stores
CNET editors' rating
2.5 stars Average
    Overall score: 5.8 (2.5 stars)
Editors' choice 5.0 stars Spectacular
    Overall score: 9.6 (5.0 stars)
4.5 stars Spectacular
    Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
4.0 stars Excellent
    Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
Editors' choice 4.5 stars Spectacular
    Overall score: 9.2 (4.5 stars)
Average user rating 5.0 stars out of 1 review 5.0 stars out of 5 reviews 3.0 stars out of 10 reviews 3.5 stars out of 8 reviews 3.5 stars out of 13 reviews
Release date January 10, 2012 April 01, 2013 May 01, 2012 January 09, 2012 January 10, 2012
The Bottom Line Class-leading quality from off-angle can't excuse the expensive Panasonic TC-LWT50's disappointing picture when seen from the sweet spot. 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. The Sony HX850 is a smart-looking Smart TV with sparkling picture quality, making it a front-runner for plasma-phobic videophiles. With flagship-level picture quality for a midlevel price, the Panasonic ST50 series sets the value standard among videophile-grade TVs.

Basic specs

Features See What's the Same or What's different
Plasma panel technology Info unavailable NeoPDP
Panasonic 15th Generation Plasma Panel
Info unavailable Panasonic 15th Generation Plasma Panel
PC interface Info unavailable Info unavailable VGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
Info unavailable
Comb filter Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable 3D digital
Info unavailable
Widescreen modes Conventional 4:3
Just
Zoom
Info unavailable Full
Conventional 4:3
Just
Zoom
Wide Zoom
Full
Normal
Caption
Auto Wide
Conventional 4:3
Zoom
Full
Conventional 4:3
Just
Zoom
Internet streaming services Skype
SHOUTcast
AccuWeather
VIERA Connect
MLB.tv
Pandora
YouTube
Viera Connect
Skype
FOX sports
SHOUTcast
AccuWeather
VIERA Connect
Hulu Plus
MLB.tv
Pandora
YouTube
Sony Entertainment Network and apps access
Skype
FOX sports
SHOUTcast
AccuWeather
VIERA Connect
Hulu Plus
MLB.tv
Pandora
YouTube
Addtional features 2D to 3D conversion
Flash and HTML 5 Web browser
Super High Speed 1920 Backlight Scanning
My Home Screen
Swipe & Share 2.0
Voice Guidance
2D to 3D conversion
Infinite Black Pro Panel
Faster-switching phosphor panel
Web browser
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
Resolution Info unavailable 1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Total output power 18 Watt
20 Watt
18 Watt
30 Watt
18 Watt
LED backlight type Edge Light with local dimming
Info unavailable Info unavailable Edge Light with local dimming
Info unavailable
Display format 1080p
1080p
1080p
1080p
1080p
Image aspect ratio 16:9
16:9
16:9
16:9
16:9
Refresh rate Info unavailable Info unavailable 600 Hz
240 Hz
600 Hz
HDMI ports qty 4
3
4
4
3
Diagonal size 55 in
55 in
55 in
55 in
55 in
LCD backlight technology LED Backlight technology
Info unavailable Info unavailable LED Backlight technology
Info unavailable
Technology LED-LCD
3D
Info unavailable 3D
LED-LCD
3D
Supported DTV resolutions 1080/24p
720p
480p
1080p
1080i
480i
Info unavailable 720p
1080p
1080i
1080/60p
720/60p
1080/60i
480/60p
1080/24p
480/60i
720p
1080p
1080i
Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 4 Watt
1 x Subwoofer - 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
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
TV tuner presence Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Video interface HDMI
Component
Composite
HDMI
Component
Composite
HDMI
Component
Composite
HDMI
Component
Composite
HDMI
Component
Composite
ENERGY STAR version Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable 5.3
Info unavailable
Dimensions (WxDxH) 48.8 in x 13.2 in
50.6 in x 13.1 in x 32.1 in - With stand
50.8 in x 14.1 in x 32.2 in - With stand
50 in x 1.4 in x 29.5 in - Without stand
51.2 in x 14.1 in x 32.4 in - With stand
Connectivity protocols Built-in Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Built-in Wi-Fi
Built-in Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Built-in Wi-Fi
Built-in Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Widescreen Widescreen
Info unavailable Widescreen
Widescreen
Widescreen
Weight Info unavailable 68.3 lbs
Info unavailable 47.8 lbs
71.6 lbs
Input/Output connections 4 x - Side
Audio line-in (RCA phono x 2) - On supplied adapter
- Bottom
- On supplied adapter
USB 2.0 (4 pin USB Type A)
(RJ-45) - Bottom
Audio line-in (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
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
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
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)
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)
Manufacturer warranty Info unavailable 1 year warranty
Info unavailable 1 year warranty
Info unavailable
Digital TV tuner Info unavailable ATSC
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
ATSC
QAM
HDCP compatible Info unavailable Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sound output mode Stereo
Info unavailable Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Surround mode Info unavailable Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sound effects 3D Sound
VR-Audio Pro Surround 2.1
3D Sound
S-FORCE Front Surround 3D
3D Sound
3D technology Yes
Active 3D
Yes
Active 3D
Yes
Product type LED-LCD
Plasma
Plasma
LED-LCD
Plasma
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