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Samsung PN64F8500

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4.7 out of 5
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Pros

  • black levels and contrast are extremely impressive
  • best plasma to have in a bright room
  • good performance and a solid feature set

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
  • 64 in
  • 1920, 1080 px
  • Plasma
  • yes
  • yes

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Samsung PN64F8500 - Pros & Cons

Samsung PN64F8500

Pros

  • black levels and contrast are extremely impressive
  • best plasma to have in a bright room
  • good performance and a solid feature set
  • Color accuracy was good
  • The stand is sturdy and attractive
  • refreshing
  • colorful
  • and relatively simple
  • Responsiveness was superb
  • The colors on the F8500 are superb
  • F8500's color temperature adherence is quite 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
  • The system has no way of taking into account your particular programming package
  • anti-glare filter produces some slight horizontal dark lines
  • they let a little too much light in through the sides
  • resulting picture is much too dim
  • No cherry-picked units sent by brands
  • only plasma that can be put in a bright room
  • worst-sounding TV in the lineup
  • no VGA-style PC input

Samsung PN64F8500 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
64 in
Best:
Axen 8682442100917
Screen size: 123 in
IconResolution
1920 x 1080 px
Best:
Samsung QE82Q800TATXXU
Resolution: 7680 x 7320 px

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Samsung PN64F8500 - Full Specifications

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Display
Panel designFlat
Screen size64.0 in
Resolution1920 x 1080 px
Screen TechnologyPlasma
Aspect ratio16:9
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Features
Internet features
  • Amazon Video on Demand
  • CinemaNow
  • Facebook
  • Flickr
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Pandora
  • Picasa
  • Rhapsody
  • Skype
  • Twitter
  • Vudu
  • YouTube
Smart Tvyes
Sleep timeryes
Multiple languagesyes
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3d technology
3D Supportyes
Number of glasses pairs4
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Network
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Ethernetyes
USByes
Bluetoothyes
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Viewing distance
Optimal102.0 in
Minimum77.0 in
Maximum160.0 in
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Ergonomics
Vesa mountyes
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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 Audio Ports1
Digital coaxial portyes
Digital optical portyes
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Body without stand
Height36.3 in
Width58.4 in
Weight72.29 lb
Depth12.6 in
Colour of productBlack

Samsung PN64F8500 - Q&A (2)

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    over 1 year ago
    What are consumers' opinions of Samsung TVs?
    saturnina_lindgren
    over 1 year ago
    I have had many Samsung TVs over the years, and I’ve always been happy with their quality.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Can I watch Netflix on PN64F8500
    lesley.hodkiewicz
    over 1 year ago
    Yes, this TV is a Smart TV, so you can watch Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime, and many other streaming services.
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Samsung PN64F8500 Samsung - Editorial Reviews (10)

4.7
Based on 10 reviews
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Samsung PN64F8500 Samsung PN64F8500 Review | Digital Trends
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Published: 23.10.2012
Samsung PN64F8500 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 PN64F8500 Samsung PN64F8500 Review (PN64F8500AF, PN64F8500AFXZA) - 64 Inch 1080p Plasma TV, 3D, Metallic Magnum Design, Smart TV
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Samsung PN64F8500 Review (PN64F8500AF, PN64F8500AFXZA) - 64 Inch 1080p Plasma TV, 3D, Metallic Magnum Design, Smart TV
Samsung PN64F8500 Samsung PS64F8500 Plasma TV Review
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Samsung PS64F8500 Plasma TV Review

Deep blacks & bright whites mean Samsung's PS64F8500 plasma produces a big, OLED-like picture at a much lower cost. Here's our review.

Samsung PN64F8500 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 PN64F8500 Samsung PN64F8500 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 02.07.2013
Samsung PN64F8500 Review
4.5

The Samsung PNF8500 series is a top-shelf plasma HDTV line that delivers outstanding color quality, solid 2D and 3D imagery, and very dark blacks. You'll shell out some big bucks for this model though, and you may want to pick up a universal remote while you're at it.

Samsung PN64F8500 Samsung PN64F8500 Review | Digital Trends
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Digital Trends
Published: 23.10.2012
Samsung PN64F8500 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 PN64F8500 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 PN64F8500 Samsung PN60F8500 Plasma TV Review
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Reviewed Cameras
Published: 12.04.2013
Samsung PN60F8500 Plasma TV Review

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

Samsung PN64F8500 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 PN64F8500 Samsung F8500 plasma ready to take on Panasonic’s best
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 08.01.2013
Samsung F8500 plasma ready to take on Panasonic’s best

Same brightness as its LED TVs but eight times the black levels…

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