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Samsung PN60F8500

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User ratings:
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3.8 out of 5
6 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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8 editorial reviews
Samsung pulled out all of the stops when it developed the F8500 plasma, and it shows. We’re convinced this is one of the best three TVs we’ll see this year, despite an arguable unnecessary glut of features.Read more
The PNF8500 is the best-performing plasma TV we've ever tested in bright rooms, and its dark room picture is good enough to challenge the best Panasonics.Read more
Samsung pulled out all of the stops when it developed the F8500 plasma, and it shows. We’re convinced this is one of the best three TVs we’ll see this year, despite an arguable unnecessary glut of features.Read more
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Pros

  • black levels and contrast are extremely impressive
  • best plasma to have in a bright room
  • feels solid

Cons

  • the whole interface is broken down into five major sections
  • The learning curve is steep here
  • movie popped in a way they d not seen previously

Key specs

  • Flat
  • 60 in
  • 1920, 1080 px
  • Plasma
  • 600 Hz
  • yes
  • yes

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Samsung PN60F8500 - Pros & Cons

Samsung PN60F8500

Pros

  • black levels and contrast are extremely impressive
  • best plasma to have in a bright room
  • feels solid
  • clean
  • and strong
  • Smart Hub and an alluring design aesthetic
  • color accuracy is very good
  • F8500 is nice and loud
  • F8500's color temperature adherence is quite solid
  • The colors on the F8500 are superb
  • Responsiveness was superb

Cons

  • the whole interface is broken down into five major sections
  • The learning curve is steep here
  • movie popped in a way they d not seen previously
  • The system has no way of taking into account your particular programming package
  • only plasma that can be put in a bright room
  • anti-glare filter produces some slight horizontal dark lines
  • No cherry-picked units sent by brands
  • a much deeper black level and a little less light output
  • F8500 uses quite a bit of power
  • worst-sounding TV in the lineup
  • Samsung showed a relatively poor input lag measurement

Samsung PN60F8500 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
60 in
Best:
Axen 8682442100917
Screen size: 123 in
IconRefresh rate
600 Hz
Best:
Panasonic TC-P55VT60
Refresh rate: 3000 Hz
IconResolution
1920 x 1080 px
Best:
Samsung QE82Q800TATXXU
Resolution: 7680 x 7320 px

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Samsung PN60F8500 - Full Specifications

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Display
Panel designFlat
Screen size60.0 in
Resolution1920 x 1080 px
Screen TechnologyPlasma
Aspect ratio16:9
Refresh rate600.0 Hz
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Viewing distance
Optimal96.0 in
Minimum72.0 in
Maximum150.0 in
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3d technology
3D Supportyes
3D Technology type
Autostereoscopic Display
Number of glasses pairs4
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Network
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Ethernetyes
USByes
Bluetoothyes
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Audio properties
Voice controlyes
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Features
Internet features
  • CinemaNow
  • Facebook
  • Flickr
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Pandora
  • Skype
  • Smart TV
  • Vudu
  • YouTube
Smart Tvyes
Sleep timeryes
Multiple languagesyes
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Connectivity
HDMI portyes
Number of HDMI ports4
Number of USB ports3
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inyes
Number of component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inputs1
Composite port inyes
Number of composite Inputs1
Digital coaxial portyes
Digital optical portyes
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Body without stand
Height32.7 in
Width54.8 in
Weight64.4 lb
Depth1.9 in
Colour of productBlack

Samsung PN60F8500 - Q&A (1)

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    over 1 year ago
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    joan2a
    over 1 year ago
    I think that Samsung’s TVs are overrated and that Sony offers more for your money.
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Samsung PN60F8500 Samsung - Editorial Reviews (8)

4.8
Based on 8 reviews
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Samsung PN60F8500 Samsung PN60F8500 Review | Digital Trends
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Digital Trends
Published: 28.05.2013
Samsung PN60F8500 Review | Digital Trends

Samsung pulled out all of the stops when it developed the F8500 plasma, and it shows. We’re convinced this is one of the best three TVs we’ll see this year, despite an arguable unnecessary glut of features.

Samsung PN60F8500 Power-packed plasma shines brighter
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CNET
Published: 21.06.2013
Power-packed plasma shines brighter

The PNF8500 is the best-performing plasma TV we've ever tested in bright rooms, and its dark room picture is good enough to challenge the best Panasonics.

Samsung PN60F8500 Samsung PN60F8500 Review | Digital Trends
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Digital Trends
Published: 28.05.2013
Samsung PN60F8500 Review | Digital Trends

Samsung pulled out all of the stops when it developed the F8500 plasma, and it shows. We’re convinced this is one of the best three TVs we’ll see this year, despite an arguable unnecessary glut of features.

Samsung PN60F8500 Samsung F8500 Review (PN51F8500, PN60F8500, PN64F8500)
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RTINGS.com
Published: 25.10.2013
Samsung F8500 Review (PN51F8500, PN60F8500, PN64F8500)
4.5

The Samsung F8500 is the brightest plasma TV ever, and is even able to challenge some LEDs. While its blacks don't beat plasmas from Panasonic (like the ST60), t...

Samsung PN60F8500 Samsung PN60F8500 Plasma TV Review
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Published: 12.04.2013
Samsung PN60F8500 Plasma TV Review

Samsung's flagship is a perfect argument for the superiority of plasma technology.

Samsung PN60F8500 Samsung PN60F8500 Review (PN60F8500AF, PN60F8500AFXZA) - 60 Inch 1080p Plasma TV, 3D, Metallic Magnum Design, Smart TV
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Samsung PN60F8500 Review (PN60F8500AF, PN60F8500AFXZA) - 60 Inch 1080p Plasma TV, 3D, Metallic Magnum Design, Smart TV
Samsung PN60F8500 Samsung Series 8+ (F8500) plasma TV
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Good Gear Guide
Samsung Series 8+ (F8500) plasma TV
5.0

Like watching movies? You’ll love Samsung’s Series 8+ plasma

Samsung PN60F8500 Samsung PN60F8500 60″ 1080p 600Hz 3D Smart Plasma HDTV Review - HDTVs and More
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Samsung PN60F8500 60″ 1080p 600Hz 3D Smart Plasma HDTV Review - HDTVs and More

Check out this review of Samsung's PN60F8500 plasma HDTV. It is considered the best plasma TV still in production and delivers outstanding performance.

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