Samsung PN60E550 comparison

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Panasonic TC-P55ST60

Panasonic TC-P55ST60
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Panasonic TC-P60ST60

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Samsung PN60E6500

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Samsung PN60F8500

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Price $1,197 to $1,606 at 2 stores $1,229 to $1,799 at 6 stores $1,375 to $1,699 at 7 stores $1,599 to $1,999 at 5 stores $2,239 to $2,899 at 9 stores
CNET editors' rating
3.5 stars Very good
    Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
Editors' choice 5.0 stars Spectacular
    Overall score: 9.6 (5.0 stars)
Editors' choice 5.0 stars Spectacular
    Overall score: 9.6 (5.0 stars)
4.0 stars Excellent
    Overall score: 8.9 (4.0 stars)
4.0 stars Excellent
    Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
Average user rating 4.5 stars out of 1 review 5.0 stars out of 5 reviews 0 stars No reviews, write one! 5.0 stars out of 3 reviews 5.0 stars out of 1 review
Release date March 20, 2012 April 01, 2013 April 01, 2013 March 05, 2012 January 06, 2013
The Bottom Line While not quite the best in its class, the Samsung PNE550 plasma still merits a look with its very good picture quality, sophisticated Smart TV platform, and attractive 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. The Samsung E6500 series is an excellent television that offers classy looks, outstanding picture quality, and a great price. Samsung's best-performing TV ever, the PNF8500 series pushes the plasma picture quality envelope, especially in bright rooms.

Basic specs

Features See What's the Same or What's different
Plasma panel technology Info unavailable NeoPDP
NeoPDP
Info unavailable Info unavailable
Internet streaming services Samsung SmartTV
Viera Connect
Viera Connect
Samsung SmartTV
Netflix
Pandora
YouTube
Vudu
Hulu Plus
Flickr
Facebook
ConnectShare Movie
Amazon Instant Video
Addtional features Samsung Smart Content and Signature service
Samsung Smart Hub
Web browser
SRS TheaterSound HD
Down Firing + Full Range speaker
AllShare Play
Anynet+ technology
ConnectShare Movie
Auto channel search
Real Black Filter
Wide Color Enhancer Plus
Eco Sensor
Cinema Smooth
My Home Screen
Swipe & Share 2.0
Voice Guidance
My Home Screen
Swipe & Share 2.0
Voice Guidance
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
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)
Resolution 1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Total output power 20 Watt
20 Watt
20 Watt
20 Watt
Info unavailable
Display format 1080p
1080p
1080p
1080p
1080p
Image aspect ratio Info unavailable 16:9
16:9
Info unavailable 16:9
HDMI ports qty 3
3
3
3
Info unavailable
Diagonal size 60 in
55 in
60 in
60 in
60 in
Technology Plasma (PDP)
Info unavailable Info unavailable Plasma (PDP)
Info unavailable
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
2 x Main channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt
Info unavailable
TV tuner presence Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Info unavailable
Video interface HDMI
Component
Composite
HDMI
Component
Composite
HDMI
Component
Composite
HDMI
Component
Composite
Info unavailable
Dimensions (WxDxH) 55.1 in x 2.2 in x 32.9 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
54.7 in x 2.2 in x 32.8 in - Without stand
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Connectivity protocols Built-in Wi-Fi
Built-in Wi-Fi
Built-in Wi-Fi
Built-in Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Built-in Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Ethernet
Widescreen Widescreen
Info unavailable Info unavailable Widescreen
Info unavailable
Weight 66.1 lbs
68.3 lbs
78.3 lbs
65 lbs
Info unavailable
Input/Output connections 3 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A)
1 x Component video input
1 x Composite video input
1 x Digital audio output (optical) (TOSLINK)
2 x USB 2.0 (4 pin USB Type A)
1 x Network (RJ-45)
1 x 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
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
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)
Info unavailable
Manufacturer warranty 1 year warranty
1 year warranty
1 year warranty
1 year warranty
Info unavailable
Digital TV tuner Info unavailable ATSC
ATSC
QAM
Info unavailable Info unavailable
HDCP compatible Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Info unavailable
Sound output mode Stereo
Info unavailable Info unavailable Stereo
3D Sound
Surround mode Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Info unavailable
Sound effects SRS TheaterSound HD
VR-Audio Pro Surround 2.1
VR-AUDIO Pro Surround Sound
SRS TheaterSound HD
Info unavailable
3D technology Yes
Active 3D
Active 3D
Active 3D
Active 3D
Product type Plasma
Plasma
Plasma
Plasma
Plasma
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