Samsung PN60E6500 comparison

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Product name	Samsung PN60E6500 Close	Panasonic TC-P55ST60 Close	Panasonic TC-P60ST60 Close	Samsung PN60F8500 Close	Sony KDL-55HX850 Close
Price	$1,231 to $1,999 at 5 stores	$1,249 to $1,799 at 7 stores	$1,389 to $1,725 at 6 stores	$2,249 to $2,899 at 10 stores	$1,815 to $2,799 at 2 stores
CNET editors' rating	4.0 stars Excellent Overall score: 8.9 (4.0 stars)	5.0 stars Spectacular Overall score: 9.6 (5.0 stars)	5.0 stars Spectacular Overall score: 9.6 (5.0 stars)	4.0 stars Excellent Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Excellent Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
Average user rating	5.0 stars out of 3 reviews	5.0 stars out of 5 reviews	0 stars No reviews, write one!	5.0 stars out of 1 review	3.5 stars out of 8 reviews
Release date	March 05, 2012	April 01, 2013	April 01, 2013	January 06, 2013	January 09, 2012
The Bottom Line	The Samsung E6500 series is an excellent television that offers classy looks, outstanding picture quality, and a great price.	The midlevel price and outstanding quality of the Panasonic TC-PST60 series make it our strongest TV recommendation 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.
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Plasma panel technology	Info unavailable	NeoPDP	NeoPDP	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
PC interface	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	VGA (HD-15)
Comb filter	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	3D digital
Widescreen modes	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Wide Zoom Full Normal Caption Auto Wide Conventional 4:3 Zoom
Internet streaming services	Samsung SmartTV	Viera Connect	Viera Connect	Netflix Pandora YouTube Vudu Hulu Plus Flickr Facebook ConnectShare Movie Amazon Instant Video	Sony Entertainment Network and apps access
Addtional features	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	My Home Screen Swipe & Share 2.0 Voice Guidance	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
Resolution	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080
LED backlight type	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Edge Light with local dimming
Total output power	20 Watt	20 Watt	20 Watt	Info unavailable	30 Watt
Display format	1080p	1080p	1080p	1080p	1080p
Image aspect ratio	Info unavailable	16:9	16:9	16:9	16:9
Refresh rate	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	240 Hz
HDMI ports qty	3	3	3	Info unavailable	4
Diagonal size	60 in	55 in	60 in	60 in	55 in
LCD backlight technology	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	LED Backlight technology
Technology	Plasma (PDP)	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	LED-LCD
Supported DTV resolutions	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	1080/60p 720/60p 1080/60i 480/60p 1080/24p 480/60i
Speaker(s)	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 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
TV tuner presence	Yes	Yes	Yes	Info unavailable	Yes
Video interface	HDMI Component Composite	HDMI Component Composite	HDMI Component Composite	Info unavailable	HDMI Component Composite
ENERGY STAR version	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	5.3
Dimensions (WxDxH)	54.7 in x 2.2 in x 32.8 in - Without stand	50.6 in x 13.1 in x 32.1 in - With stand	55.1 in x 13.2 in x 34.6 in - With stand	Info unavailable	50 in x 1.4 in x 29.5 in - Without stand
Connectivity protocols	Built-in Wi-Fi Bluetooth	Built-in Wi-Fi	Built-in Wi-Fi	Built-in Wi-Fi Bluetooth Ethernet	Built-in Wi-Fi
Widescreen	Widescreen	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Widescreen
Weight	65 lbs	68.3 lbs	78.3 lbs	Info unavailable	47.8 lbs
Input/Output connections	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)	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 / 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
Manufacturer warranty	1 year warranty	1 year warranty	1 year warranty	Info unavailable	1 year warranty
Digital TV tuner	Info unavailable	ATSC	ATSC QAM	Info unavailable	ATSC
HDCP compatible	Yes	Yes	Yes	Info unavailable	Yes
Sound output mode	Stereo	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	3D Sound	Stereo
Surround mode	Yes	Yes	Yes	Info unavailable	Yes
Sound effects	SRS TheaterSound HD	VR-Audio Pro Surround 2.1	VR-AUDIO Pro Surround Sound	Info unavailable	S-FORCE Front Surround 3D
3D technology	Active 3D	Active 3D	Active 3D	Active 3D	Active 3D
Product type	Plasma	Plasma	Plasma	Plasma	LED-LCD
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
Buying choices	Crutchfield $1,599.99 In stock: Yes Sears $1,999.99 In stock: Yes Abes Of Maine $1,599.26 In stock: Prices from 4 CNET Certified stores	Sears $1,349.99 In stock: Yes PowersellerNYC $1,249.00 In stock: Yes Buy direct from Panasonic $1,499.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 5 CNET Certified stores	Sears $1,699.99 In stock: Yes PowersellerNYC $1,389.00 In stock: Yes Buy direct from Panasonic $1,699.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 5 CNET Certified stores	Dell Home $2,897.99 In stock: Yes Crutchfield $2,899.99 In stock: Yes Abt Electronics $2,897.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 8 CNET Certified stores	Abes Of Maine $1,815.00 In stock: Amazon.com Marketplace $2,799.00 In stock: Yes Prices from 2 CNET Certified stores
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