Samsung PN50B650 50" Plasma TV (Widescreen, 1920x1080, HDTV)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 454 reviews from magazines and websites. People appreciate the image quality. The design also gets good feedback, but many are critical about the sound. Experts rate this product 81/100 and users 87/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other TVs the Samsung PN-B650 Series Plasma HDTV (50", 58", 63") is awarded an overall alaScore? of 92/100 = Excellent quality.

Display is Average according to 3 Flat Panel TV experts. -- "excellent saturation"-reviews.cnet.com -- "superb saturation"-reviews.cnet.com -- "excellent performance"-reviews.cnet.com Read more to find expert opinions on more features like Sound, Tuning, Connectivity, etc.

Bestcovery's experts have ranked this the #3 Best 50 inch Plasma TV, #3 Best HDTV under $2000, #3 Best HDTV 50 - 55 inches, #3 Best Plasma TV Overall, #4 Best HDTV Overall, and #4 Best Picture Quality for the Money (HDTV). This plasma TV from Samsung features a sleek, incredibly thin 1.2-inch panel that makes it one of the most attractive HDTVs available. But aesthetics is not all the Samsung PN50B650 offers – this HDTV also delivers superb picture quality with nearly flawless color accuracy. Shadow detail is excellent and black levels are very deep, though not as dark as Panasonic’s G10/G15 models. Experienced viewers will appreciate the vast collection of picture-adjustment settings for tweaking the picture to your liking, while novices will appreciate the intuitive and easy to use menu system. The PN50B650 also features very good video processing and the TV can properly handle 1080p/24 sources. This plasma TV also performs very well in brightly-lit rooms, which gives it an edge over the competition. Connectivity is solid with 4 HDMI inputs, 2 component inputs, a PC input, and a composite input, but it’s missing an S-video input. However, this shouldn’t be an issue for most buyers. There’s also an Ethernet port, which can be used for accessing interactive content via Yahoo Widgets and updating the TV’s firmware. As with any plasma, this HDTV is less efficient than comparable LCDs but more efficient than older plasma displays. Overall, the Samsung PN50B650 is an excellent plasma TV that should be at or near the top of your list.

TestSeek.com has collected 10 expert reviews for Samsung PN50B650 and the average expert rating is 86 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community?s view on this product. Click below and use TestSeek.com to find all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

THE GOOD: Reproduces deep black levels; accurate color with superb saturation, properly handles 1080p/24 sources; uses less power than previous 1080p plasmas; extensive feature set with Yahoo widgets, network streaming and built-in content; solid connectivity with four HDMI and one PC input. THE BAD: Somewhat expensive; glitch in 1080p/24 mode causes picture setting change; frames red coloration not for everyone; no S-Video inputs. THE BOTTOM LINE: Samsungs PNB650 series of cant quite match the best plasmas on the market, but it comes close enough to offer a viable alternative.

The 2009 Plasma 6 Series is Samsungs update to their high-end line of Plasma displays that offer a 1080p resolution alongside extra features such as expanded Internet connectivity. As the successor to the 2008 Series 6 Plasmas, the 2009 models upgrade the Internet capabilities to the full Samsung Internet@TV with video streaming and Yahoo widgets, and uses a different filter that Samsung claims has a better ability to reduce glare. Furthermore, for both the updated 6 Series, and the new for 2009 flagship 8 Series, Samsung has made both lines more energy efficient to match the EPAs Energy Star 3.0 standards. What the step-up flagship 8 Series adds to this line is a much thinner cabinet design that is 1.1" thick. Specifications native resolution of 1080p Energy Star 3.0 compliant Inputs: 4xHDMI, USB, Ethernet Internet@TV USB Media format support video: 3GPP, MKV, WMV9 and DivX audio: MP3 photo: jpeg Plasma Series ... PROS: (1) able to decode media formats directly from the network or USB storage (2) attractive (3) more energy efficient than previous generation (4) large sizes ... CONS: (1) no size under 50"