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| Price | $1,679 to $1,999 at 4 stores | $1,229 to $1,767 at 6 stores | $999 to $1,379 at 5 stores | $2,239 to $2,899 at 9 stores | $1,042 to $1,399 at 5 stores |
| CNET editors' rating | 3.5 stars Very good |  5.0 stars Spectacular | 5.0 stars Spectacular | 4.0 stars Excellent | 4.0 stars Excellent |
| Average user rating | 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews | 5.0 stars out of 5 reviews | 5.0 stars out of 3 reviews | 5.0 stars out of 1 review | 4.5 stars out of 1 review |
| Release date | March 01, 2012 | April 01, 2013 | April 01, 2013 | January 06, 2013 | March 05, 2012 |
| The Bottom Line | The expensive Samsung PNE8000 series comes through with stellar picture quality, but its main appeal is to people who crave the latest gadgetry in their plasma TV. | 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 Samsung E6500 series is an excellent television that offers classy looks, outstanding picture quality, and a great price. | Basic specs |
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| Plasma panel technology | Info unavailable | NeoPDP | NeoPDP | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Internet streaming services | Samsung SmartTV | Viera Connect | Viera Connect | Netflix Pandora YouTube Vudu Hulu Plus Flickr ConnectShare Movie Amazon Instant Video | Samsung SmartTV |
| Addtional features | Samsung Smart Content and Signature service Samsung Smart Hub Smart Evolution Full Web Browser w/ Dual Core Processing Down Firing + Full Range speaker Eco Sensor Anynet Plus Real Black Pro Panel Cinema Smooth Wide Color Enhancer Plus ConnectShare Movie | My Home Screen Swipe & Share 2.0 Voice Guidance | Swipe & Share 2.0 Voice Interaction Voice Guidance My Home Screen 2D to 3D conversion Cloud-based Viera Connect Internet suite w/ Web browser DLNA Certified Mercury Free | 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) | Real Black Pro Panel Web browser SRS TheaterSound HD Down Firing + Full Range speaker Samsung Smart Content and Signature service Samsung Smart Hub Wide Color Enhancer Plus ConnectShare Movie AllShare Play Anynet+ technology Auto channel search Auto volume leveler |
| 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 | Info unavailable | 20 Watt |
| Display format | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p |
| Image aspect ratio | Info unavailable | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 | Info unavailable |
| HDMI ports qty | 3 | 3 | 3 | Info unavailable | 3 |
| Diagonal size | 51 in | 55 in | 50 in | 60 in | 51 in |
| Technology | 3D | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 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 | Info unavailable | 2 x Main channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt |
| Dynamic contrast ratio | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 5500000:1 | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| 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) | 46.9 in x 12.2 in x 31.7 in - With stand | 50.6 in x 13.1 in x 32.1 in - With stand | 46.1 in x 11.7 in x 29.6 in - With stand | Info unavailable | 46.9 in x 2.2 in x 28.1 in - Without stand |
| Connectivity protocols | Built-in Wi-Fi Bluetooth | Built-in Wi-Fi | Built-in Wi-Fi Bluetooth Ethernet | Built-in Wi-Fi Bluetooth Ethernet | Built-in Wi-Fi Bluetooth |
| Widescreen | Widescreen | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Weight | 52 lbs | 68.3 lbs | 56.2 lbs | Info unavailable | 45.6 lbs |
| Input/Output connections | 3 x HDMI (19 pin HDMI Type A) 3 x USB 2.0 (4 pin USB Type A) 1 x Composite video / component video input (RCA phono x 3) 1 x Audio input (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) 1 x Digital audio output (optical) (TOSLINK) 1 x Network (RJ-45) 1 x Audio input (RCA phono x 2) | 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 | 3 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A) 1 x Composite video / 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 Audio line-in (RCA phono x 2) 1 x Digital audio output (optical) (TOSLINK) 1 x Network (RJ-45) |
| 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 | Info unavailable |
| HDCP compatible | Yes | Yes | Yes | Info unavailable | Yes |
| Sound output mode | Stereo | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 3D Sound | Info unavailable |
| Surround mode | Info unavailable | Yes | Yes | Info unavailable | Yes |
| Sound effects | Info unavailable | VR-Audio Pro Surround 2.1 | VR-AUDIO Pro Surround Sound | Info unavailable | SRS TheaterSound HD |
| 3D technology | Active 3D | Active 3D | Active 3D | Active 3D | Active 3D |
| Product type | Plasma | Plasma | Plasma | Plasma | Plasma |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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