image quality, usability, design, price, sound

reliability, black level

86% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

100% der Kundenmeinungen auf Amazon.de bewerten dieses Produkt positiv.

67% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

100% di recensioni su Amazon.it attribuiscono a questo prodotto una valutazione positiva.

Great brightness levels (for a plasma) ; Excellent contrast, detail, colour accuracy ; Samsung’s class-leading Smart TV tech

Relatively high power consumption ; Panasonic’s plasmas are cheaper

If you can afford the $20 a year in extra power, Samsung’s top plasma TV is by far the best choice for watching high quality video. We think it’s equal to Panasonic’s best plasmas for black level and overall contrast, with an extra boost in available...

Spectacular picture quality ; Remarkably sophisticated Smart TV engine ; Loads of video streaming apps

Minor brightness instability during dark scenes ; Smart interface can be a bit confusing at times ; Minor motion fizzing with brightness levels set high

To see how the PS51F8500 pictures hold up, however, head to the next page.

Spectacularly bright yet also contrast-rich pictures ; Outstanding suite of online video services ; Potent audio system

Some dithering noise in dark scenes ; Occasional brightness 'jumps ; Smart interface can be inscrutable

As with pretty much all aspects of Samsung’s latest Smart interface, though, it would have been hugely helpful if Samsung had provided users with a bit more assistance on how to use the voice recognition system, rather than just expecting consumers to...

Deep ; immersve images ; Excellent motion resolution ; Sophisticated design

Voice and motion control ; Off-axis horizontal viewing ; Directional remote control

Very dark blacks. Accurate colors that pop. Strong feature set. Good 3D depth.

Pricey. Not energy-efficient. Funky remote.

Conclusion There's a lot to like about the Samsung PN60F8500AF. Amazing picture quality, inky blacks, and a robust feature set put this set at the top of its class and earn it our Editors' Choice for big-screen plasma HDTVs. Be forewarned though,...

Remarkably bright for plasma ; Excellent black levels ; Powerful smart TV platform ; Very good sound quality

Dithering in dark areas ; Smart system can confuse ; Minor initial image retention ; Minor 3D crosstalk interference

The PS64F8500 is easily Samsung's most aggressive assault yet on Panasonic's traditional dominance of the plasma TV market

Terrific picture packed with fine detail and strong contrasts ; Natural colour palette ; Strong blacks ; Impressive range of features ; Decent sound

Voice and gesture controls still frustrate ; Some rivals produce a more overtly impressive picture

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