Samsung Plasma | PNB550, PNB560, PNB650, PNB860 | Reviews & Compare
Samsung PNB450 | PN42B450 & PN50B450
Samsung’s PNB450 Plasma televisions are part of the cheap 720P offerings by Samsung this year. Their emphasis is on price as a 720P set (the rest of Samsung’s 2009 plasmas are FullHD 1080p models) yet compared to the rest of the 720P market this year, they have managed to outclass and outperform the vast majority of 720p models from other manufacturers. New E-panel technology along with FilterBright anti-glare tech, mega contrast and the wide color enhancer combine to give this year’s 4-series Samsung Plasma an incredible picture at a really low price. Deeper black levels, more precise and clear detailing, more natural and accurate color response and more give the 42-inch Samsung PN42B450 Plasma and the 50-inch Samsung PN50B450 Plasma one of the best rated and reviewed picture quality and performances of all current 720P plasma HDTVs.
Samsung PN42B450 & PN50B450 Plasmas
Compare Samsung PNB450 Plasma VS
Below is a quick comparison of the PNB450 versus the other 2009 Samsung Plasmas. Note that only the 4-series is a 720P and as such the comparison is a little meaningless for those shoppers that have decided the price saving of 720p over 1080p is the factor they are looking for.
Compare B450 vs. B550 plasma
This is pretty simple really, with the PNB450 series being quite similar Samsung PNB550 Plasma lineup in all areas except for the obvious differences that the B550 is capable of 1080p FullHD output, and has some more advanced tech and features making the picture quality and performance of a much better quality. The Samsung PN-B550 Plasma series is available in the 50 inch PN50B550 – 58 inch PN58B550 plasma and 63 inch PN63B550 Plasma variations offering two larger options but 1 less small option than the PN-B450 series.
Compare PNB450 vs. PNB560 plasma
Again very similar to the above B550 description, although the Samsung PNB560 Plasma series units contain a feature call Cinema Smooth which boosts refresh to integrate smoothly with contents native frame rate, resulting in better, crisper and smoother detail and action in content shot at 24fps like Blu-Ray movies. Available in one size not found in the B450 lineup, the Samsung PN-B560 Plasma series consists of the 50 inch PN50B560 Plasma and 58 inch PN58B560 Plasma HDTV options.
Compare B450 vs. B590 plasma
The PNB590 sub-family of the 5-series isn’t any different really from the B560… only it contains a single size in the huge 63-inch Samsung PN63B590 and has been noted to have a darker filter than other B550 and B560 models resulting in some beneficial picture difference.
Compare B450 vs. B650 plasma
The very obvious differences of 1080p capability still remains on the Samsung PNB650 Series Plasma HDTVS with a few other key differences like the introduction of cool new multimedia and streaming content features like “InternetTv” which allows you to access data from the web from providers such as YouTube, Flickr, USA today, ebay and more… Yahoo widget integration also allows you to get up-to-minute data displayed in a fashion similar to picture-in-picture via resizable and placeable ‘widgets’ on screen with such applications as weather, stock info, news, sports scores and more with others being added in the future. Picture quality is also slightly improved over the PN-B550 furthermore on the 6-series. The Samusng PN-B650 plasma series is available in the 58″ variation not found in the 4-Series, with the Samsung PN50B650 Plasma HDTV (50 inches) and the Samsung PN58B650 Plasma HDTV (58 inches)
Compare B450 vs. B860 plasma
The high-end 8 Series Samsung PNB860 plasma televisions are again very similar to the above B650 description… Increasing picture quality, adding internet and multimedia features, and its key difference over the Samsung PN-B650 models is its design. The 8-series is a new ‘UltraThin’ design concept from Sammy, at only 1.1 inches in depth it is the thinnest plasma of its kind, and one of the highest rated with top-of-the line picture quality and performance ever found on a Plasma HDTV. The PN-B860 Plasma line-up consists of the smaller 50-inch PN50B860 plasma hdtv and the larger 58-inch variation of the Samsung PN58B860 HDTV model.
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Samsung PNB560 | PN50B560 & PN58B560
The Samsung 5-series and the PN-B560 line-up has been much improved for 2009 and people that compare it versus last year’s models, the PN-A550 plasma set of televisions, will quickly notice that it stand tall above its counterpart in terms of appearance, performance and functions.
PNB560 Plasma Series: PN50B560 & PN58B560
This year we have the 5-series split into two different sub-series, with the PNB560 containing a new feature dubbed the ‘crystal fullHD with cinema smooth engine’ which improves picture performance and smoothness – as well as – the B550 which directly replaces last year’s PN-A550 plasma sets and lacks the Cinema Smooth feature and as such is less expensive but doesn’t quite have the same level of picture performance as its more expensive counterparts in the Samsung PN50B560 and PN58B560 plasma models (50-inch and 58-inch models respectively). Besides this the B560 and B550 sub-variations are nearly identical and together make up the 2009 5-series. See some commonly reported pros and cons in PN50B560 50-inch 5 series plasma reviews and in PN58560 58-inch 5 series plasma reviews and use the below info for a quick guide to the major defining differences to consider when comparing the Samsung B560 versus B860, B650, B550 and B450 plasma models also released by Sammy this year.
Comparing B560 vs B550 vs B650 Vs B850 plasmas
Compare Samsung B560 versus B550 (and 63″ B590)Like mentioned above, the major difference to consider here is that the B560 contains crystalHD with cinema smooth that will effectively help picture performance (some videophiles say drastically in certain cases like native 24FPS shot content) This results in the B560 also being more expensive than its counterpart with the only other noteworthy difference being that the B550 series plasma is also available in a larger 63 inch version on top of the 50 and 58-inch models. There is also a B590 model in the 5-series this year, but it only contains the PN63B590 and offers no real differences from a B560 labelled televisions (confusing isn’t it?!)
Samsung’s PN- B550 series 1080 Plasma is available in the 50inch, 58inch and 63inch models with the 1080p TOC Samsung PN50B550, PN58B550 and PN63B550 1080p Plasma televisions respectively. The B590 is limited to a 63-inch size variation with the PN63B590 television with nearly identical specifications to the B560 models
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Compare Samsung B560 versus B650 Plasma
The Samsung 6-series have a few noticeable upgrades in regards to performance and features, such as the additions of a plethora of online and multimedia content delivery features. Yahoo widgets and internet TV features on the more expensive PNB650 allows you to have access seamlessly to content from such providers as YouTube, flickr, eBay, usa today and more… as well as Yahoo widget integration which allow you to view and pull data and content online directly onto your screen via resizable and positional ‘widgets’ which act similarly to picture-in-picture windows to bring you information such as up to date weather, stocks, news and more on screen while still allowing you to watch your normal programming. Upgrades to the technology inside the beautiful bezel also bring to table more accurate and rich colors and deeper more full black levels making the picture quality and performance on the B650 series plasma a marked upgraded over the cheaper and less capable B560 and B550 plasma units.
Samsung’s PNB650 series 1080 Plasma is available in the same two size options as the B560 with the 1080p 50inch PN50B650 plasma unit and the 58inch 1080p PN58B650 plasma televisions.
Compare Samsung B560 versus B860 Plasma
The high-end 8 series is mainly differentiated from the 6-series by its ultra thin 1.1-inch depth form factor, the thinnest plasma unit to date with the level of performance and features it offers… some people that have compared the B650 and B860 also note increases in picture quality and performance although not as drastic as when comparing the B560 vs B860. Main differences between the PNB560 and PNB860 include this design and aesthetics upgrades, noticeably richer, fuller and more realistic picture performance, and the internet and multimedia features as noted in the above 560 vs 650 comparison paragraph.
Samsung’s PN-B860 series 1080 Plasma is available in the same size options as the PN-B560 with the 50-inch 1080p PN50B860 plasma and the 58-inch 1080p PN58B860 plasma television units.
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Compare Samsung B560 versus B450 Plasma
On the low end of the 2009 Samsung plasma spectrum is the B450 series… it is hard to compare the PNB450 versus the B560 as the PN450 lineup is a 720P offering where the rest of the 2009 plasma family is FullHD 1080p capable. It lacks all of the features of the above comparisons, only goes up to 720P output, but is incredibly cheap for those without much money to spend and is available in two size with the 42-inch 720p PN42B450 plasma and the larger 50-inch Samsung PN50B450 720p plasma models
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Samsung PNB650 | PN50B650 & PN58B650
The 2009 Samsung 6 series looks to fill some big shoes as the follow up to last year’s ultra-popular and beloved A650 plasma family, and with increased performance, cool new multimedia and internet content features, and much more… The Samsung PN50B650 and PN58B650 plasma televisions look up to job being redesigned inside and out to be one of the most impressive and rich plasma HDTVs on the market; and certainly within their price range. A host of new tech makes the colors, black levels and picture performance on the PNB650 shine higher than last year’s 6-series by large leaps while features such as onboard internet connectivity coupled with new yahoo widgets give the 58-inch PN-58B650 and 50-inch PN-50B650 a little something extra that brings even more function to your HDTV with data and content such as weather, stocks, news and more is updated right on screen alongside your regular programming via replaceable, resizable and positional ‘widgets’ which could be describe as content delivery tools much like picture-in-picture but with the ability to drag and size them however you like alongside your normal viewing picture.
Samung Pn50B650 & PN58B650 plasma
Internet content from places like YouTube, flickr, eBay, usa today and more also keep you connected and entertained in other ways from regular movies, video gaming and television programming, and are sure to be a hit among a large majority of users both hardcore and casual alike. Read some pros and cons found in Samsung PN50B650 reviews as well as Samsung PN58B650 reviews and see below for a quick guide to the major differences to consider when comparing the PN-B650 versus the 8, 6, 5, and 4 series 2009 Plasma models from Samsung.
Quick Compare B650 vs B860 vs B560 vs B550 Plasma:
Compare Samsung PN-B650 vs B850 (B860) Plasma HDTVThe major difference to consider here is the 8-series ultra-thin form factor. It is the slimmest and quite possibly one of the best looking plasmas to ever be released with this type of feature set and performance, and at 1.1-inches in depth is truly breath-taking. Several people have stated that the B860 is said to have a noticeably better picture quality and performance level than the cheaper B650, although not as noticeable as some of the other below transition steps. The Samsung B860 series offers models: 58-inch Samsung PN 58B860 measured diagonally) and the 50-inch Samsung PN 50B860 (measured diagonally) sizes similar to the B650 models sizing.
Compare Samsung B650 vs B560 and B550 (B590) Major differences include the loss of the internet multimedia and streaming content platform found on both the 8 and 6 series for the cheaper 5-series models. The B560 vs B550 is defined by what seems a sole difference, and that is the addition of Samsung’s new cinema smooth technology which will be a noticeable difference in picture performance for most with the B560 ridding a lot of image problems and noticeable breaking. The 5-Series B550 & B560 (as well as the B590 for 63″ model) consists of 6 models ranging in size from 50-63 inches… The B550 (without Cinema smooth) contains the 50″ PN50B550, 58″ PN58B550 and 63″ PN63B550 plasma models. The B560 (with CinemaSmooth) contains the 50″ PN50B560 plasma and 58″ PN58B560 models, with the B590 not having any major differences except only being available in the large 63 inch PN63B590 size.
Compare Samsung PNB650 vs B450 Plasma HDTV This isn’t really a fair comparison as the B450 series is aimed at being a very value orientated 720P set and isn’t a “FullHD 1080p” series like the above. The major difference is this, and it lacks all the above features lost from the high end B860 series down to the 5-series as well as the major difference of being 720P instead of 1080P capable. The 4-series is also available in a smaller size with the 42 inch 720p Samsung PN42B450 plasma as well as containing a 50-inch variation in the 720P Samsung PN50B450 plasma hdtv.
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Samsung PNB860 | PN50B860 & PN58B860
Samsung’s PN50B860 and PN58B860 plasma televisions may not look the part at just over an inch in depth, the thinnest plasma panels to feature built in ATSC tuners ever, but make no mistake these ultra slim plasma hdtvs are loaded with the very latest and best in technology and performance. The luxurious and eye catching new design houses a bunch of new 2009 features and the result is one of the highest picture and audio performances in 1080p yet, with tons of cool new gadgets and features for the year.
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Among the list of new additions and changes for the Series 8 Plasma family, the 50-inch PN50B860 plasma and 58-inch PN58B860 plasma have had their energy efficiency ratings shot up, at nearly 50% savings of other plasmas, long term you will be saving big on electric charges. Another standout feature is the rich and sophisticated online multimedia and networking features, which add a level of interactivity, data display and future proofing not found on older sets. The 8-series features new “Internet TV content platform” and combined with Yahoo widgets, users can now have seamless instant access to multimedia content and up to the minute data from places like YouTube, flickr, usa today, eBay and more, as well as be able to track and take care of everyday tasks with info like weather, finance, sports scores, news and more – with a constant growing service sure to only get bigger and richer with time.
Other cool multimedia features include wireless DLNA compliance, which will effectively allow users to enjoy video, movie and music content from various other electronics in their homes without a bunch of wires floating around… as well as USB2.0 port capable of reading and playing back Divx, 3GPP, MKV, WMV9 and other codec’s so downloaded videos and content can be watched directly from a laptop or personal computer to the television.
Slick and slim looks, unmatched picture quality and an impressive array of features… it may be the smallest yet, but that didn’t stop Samsung from making it the most potent and powerful as well (now if only the price tag was that of the less impressive HDTVS – hehehe) Click here for pros and cons in Samsung PN50B860 reviews and Samsung PN58B860 reviews from owners, and see below for a quick reference on the differences to consider when comparing samsung PN-B860 versus PNB560, PN650 and PNB550 plasma lineups
Quick Compare Samsung PN-B860 vs B650 vs B550 vs B560
Compare Samsung B860 vs B650 | PN58B860 vs PN58B650:
The main differences when comparing the PN50B860 vs PN58B650 (58 inch models) and PN50B860 vs PN50B650 (50 inch models) is the design and cabinet. The B860 units are defined mostly by their ultra-slim profile and design factor, measuring in at 1.1″ they truly are impressive and sexy little sets. The picture quality on the B860 is also a bit better than its cheaper 6-series counterpart, yet not as drastic a change as some of the other comparable sets. Like the 8-series, the 6-series consists of 50 and 58 inch models with the PN-50B650 HDTV and PN-58B650 HDTV models respectively.
Compare Samsung B860 vs B560 vs B550
The 5 series units differs in a few ways that the 8 series – the main differences to point out being performance (noticeable worse picture quality on B560 & B550), the loss of the internet features listed above and the loss of the super thin 1.1″ design. The difference to consider when you compare Samsung B550 vs B560 plasma is the introduction of ‘crystal fullHD & cinema smooth engine” which will improve entire overall picture quality performance noticeably more in content shot at 24FPS like Blu-Ray movies.
The last thing to consider about the 5 series is that it offers an extra size option with the 63-inch Samsung PN63B550 Plasma and the ‘B590’ 63-inch Samsung PN63B590 plasma sets comparing the B550 and B560 vs B590 plasma, the major differences is the limited to 63” availability on the PNB590 and a darker AR filter. The full series 5 family consists of the 50-inch Samsung PN50B550 plasma, 50-inch Samsung PN50B560 plasma, 58-inch Samsung PN58B550 plasma, 58-inch Samsung PN58B560 plasma, 63-inch Samsung PN63B550 plasma and the 63-inch Samsung PN63B590 plasma models.
Compare Samsung B860 vs B450 Plasmas This one is pretty obvious, with the PNB450 being a value orientated family with a maximum of 720P output and a much cheaper price tag with the loss of all the features and more found on the 8 to 5 series comparison. The Samsung 4 series is available in 42 inch and 50 inch variations only with the PN-42B450 plasma and the PN-50B450 plasma respectively.
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Samsung PN-B550 | PN50B550, PN50B450 & PN63B550
Packed inside a sexy new touch of color bezel (charcoal grey on piano black this year) is a television much better and different compared to the PNA550 series of last year. Upgrades have been made all around to the 2009 Samsung 5-series plasma line-up, and these new features combined with the 5 series great middle of the pack price to performance ratio are making the 50″ Samsung PN50B550 Plasma the 58″ Samsung PN58B550 Plasma and the largest, 63″ Samsung PN63B550 Plasma television, very large in demand and highly reviewed and rated products (with scores upwards of 90/100 from unbiased and professional sources) New E-Panel technology with Filter Bright helps reduce the problems common to plasma of glare and reflections, 600Hz Subfield Motion means even better fluent and clear visual action with a blazing .001ms response rate, and mega dynamic contrast with upgraded and new video algorithms and tech help the PN-B550 Plasma series to recreate colors more accurately with deeper black levels for one of the most fantastic and brilliant picture quality experiences available to date (and certainly within this price range). Below is some information comparing the PNB550 vs. PNB450 vs. PNB560 vs. PNB650 vs. PNB860 series; in addition to some links where you can find the pros and cons of individual models and read review comments and ratings from owners of 50-inch PN-50B550, 58-inch PN-58B550 and 63-inch PN-63B550 Plasma models:
Samsung's PN50B550, PN58B650 & PN63B550
Compare Samsung PN-B550 vs PN-B450
The main important differences here are definitely price and resolution. Comparing the PN-B450 vs PN-B550 you should note that the B450 is an entry level HDTV, maxing out at 720p output versus the highest 1080p on the 5 series; this does bring the 4 series plasma down significantly in price, although it lacks the largest sizes and offers a smaller one for more budget seeking consumers with the 42 inch Samsung PN42B450 and 50 inch Samsung PN50B450 Plasma HDTVs.
Compare Samsung PN-B550 vs PN-B560
Pretty small changes to note here, with the important difference between the B550 versus B560 being the addition of Cinema Smooth technology on the PNb560 which can displays 24fps content (movies like blu-ray) at a high enough refresh rate (96Hz) at their native frame rate – so that there is less distortion and flicker which can be noticed by some with a trained eye on sets without this new feature. Nothing major, but neither is the price difference and they both are available in the same 50 inch (PN50B560) and 58 inch (PN58B560) size options although lack the largest 63 inch options of the 550 plasma line-up.
Compare Samsung PN-B550 vs PN-B650
When comparing the Samsung PNB550 vs PNB650 plasma lineups, the most noteworthy and price increase justifying differences would be the addition of internet features such as yahoo widgets which will allow you to pull data feeds live onto your set like current sports scores, weather and stocks for instance… Cinema Smooth 96Hz capability on the 6 series like mentioned above on the B560… a different anti-glare coat that allows for better black levels and picture quality… and added picture settings and control for people to calibrate and optimize the B650 even further to their room for absolute picture. The price increase seems to float around the $150-250 mark, and many have found it to be worth it if are extensive television users. The 6 series PN-B650 line-up consists of a 50inch model (Samsung’s PN50B650 HDTV) and 58inch model (Samsung’s PN58B650 HDTV) lacking the 63inch option for on the PN-B550 line-up.
Compare Samsung PN-B550 vs PN-B860
The Samsung 8-series Plasma is quite a bit different and more expensive than 5-series sets, with the most significant comparisons being those upgrades already listed in the B550 versus B650 paragraph above – and the fact that the B860 simply has the most stunning, realistic and beautiful picture and audio performance of this year’s plasma televisions because of some really powerful (and more expensive) features and technology inside the 8-series incredibly thin, sleek and sexy 1.2 inch thick design. It again does not come available in the largest size of 63 inches like the 5series plasma, with only 50 and 58 inch options being available again with the Samsung PN50B860 Plasma and PN58B860 Plasma models respectively.
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Samsung PN63A650 Plasma Reviews
Easily one of the top rated and sold 63 inch sets of 2008, the 63A650 plasma television has been retouched and had features and performance upgraded in the new 2009 PNB650 series plasma, and the huge 63 inch Samsung PN63B590 Plasma is sure to impress and be a major upgrade over last years model
At an absolutely giant 63-inches and containing all the latest in gadgetry and gizmos to give it the absolute best video/audio/user experience/extras, the Samsung PN63A650 Plasma HDTV is also quite costly, but there is a whole lot of TV there for your money. The 63-inch Samsung PN63A650 television has all the latest imaging and processing technologies, the latest in multimedia and networking functions, and just an overall stunning performance ratio with clear, rich and beautifully true image reproduction.
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Samsung PN58A650 Plasma Reviews
The PN58A650 HDTV has been replaced by the 2009 PNB650 series plasma, and with added features, increased performance and all around major upgrades the 58 inch Samsung PN58B650 Plasma is sure to impress customers this year
At 58 inches and the very latest in High Def and multimedia technologies, the Samsung PN58A650 Plasma HDTV is one of the highest end (expensive) and best performing displays and entertainment centers available today. It has an impressive resume of features and extras, and one of the most rich, vibrant, clear and breath-taking Full HD 1080P picture qualities seen on the market… all this does come at a price though, and as such this massive and cutting-edge plasma HDTV is saved for the truly spoiled, well off and lucky people that can afford it.
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Samsung PN58A550 Plasma Reviews
The PNA550 series of 2008 has been replaced with the new and improved PNB550 series. The 58 inch Samsung PN58B550 Plasma has replaced the PN58A550 model. See below to compare PN58B550 vs PN58A550 hdtvs
At 58-inches and the latest in FullHD and image processing, the Samsung PN58A550 Plasma HDTV is not cheap by any means when you look at it alone, but compare it to the rest of the field from other manufacturers and you quickly understand why this is one of the best selling 58-inch sets available today, and one of the most popular plasma HDTVs as well. The 58″ PN58A550 Samsung plasma has remarkable picture quality, decent sound, a list of other features that are neat and useful and a great low price wrapped up in an ultra modern and sleekly ‘art-inspired’ casing (TOC or Touch of Color)
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Samsung PN50A650 Plasma Reviews
The PNA650 series of 2008 has been replaced with the new and improved PNB650 series. The 58 inch Samsung PN58B650 Plasma has replaced the PN50A650 model. See below to compare PN50B550 vs PN50A650 hdtvs
One of the highest rated and ranked Plasma 1080p displays on the market, there are tons of Samsung pn50a650 reviews online giving this television perfect or near perfect scores and reports with an average score of 4.8 / 5stars on popular website Amazon. The PN-50A650 Plasma TV has an amazing picture quality, with super rich color, accuracy, clarity and next-to-none black level production which makes it stand out from the rest. Below you can find and visit the links to read through the some 40 samsung pn50a650 reviews online at amazon at the time of writing, as well as further down the page click to visit the remote comparison tool function, where you can place and side by side compare Samsung’s pn50a650 vs pn50a550, pn50a760, and tons of other popular plasma and LCD television with similar prices or features of the 50 inch 6-Series plasma from Sammy:
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Samsung PN50A550 Plasma Reviews
The PNA550 series of 2008 has been replaced with the new and improved PNB550 series. The 50 inch Samsung PN50B550 Plasma has replaced the PN50A550 model. See below to compare PN50B550 vs PN50A550 hdtvs
The Samsung PN50A550 Plasma television is one of the best selling plasma full HD televisions out there right now, and its success can be attributed to its amazing picture quality in full 1080p, with amazing black levels, wicked color accuracy and deep rich smooth imaging, along with the fact that is incredibly affordable and priced lower then its competition. Below you will find links to a bunch of Samsung PN50A550 reviews, nearly 80 review ratings at the time of the writing to be exact… Lower down you will also find a link to visit Amazon.com’s remote comparison tool where you can take a look at and compare the Samsung PN50A550 vs similar units side-by-side from popular models and series from all the major LCD and Plasma manufacturers.
