Samsung Series 6 51-inch PN51E6500EFXZA 1080p Plasma 3D Smart HDTV with Two Pairs of 3D Active Glasses

alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 reviews from magazines and websites. Opinions about the design and color are on the whole positive. The usability and value for money are also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the sound.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other TVs the Samsung PN51E6500 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.

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Samsung PN51E6500

 

Samsung PNE6500 series information: This review is based on our hands-on experience with the 60-inch PN60E6500 TV. However, our observations also apply to the other model in the E6500 series the 51-inch PN51E6500. According to Samsung, the sets differ...

Tremendous black levels ; Excellent shadow detail ; Comprehensive picture controls ; Full suite of Internet apps

Minor brightness limitations ; Some loss of black-level performance in bright rooms ; Slightly reflective screen

For movie lovers with even moderate ambient light control, this TV is an outstanding choice and comes highly recommended.

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Samsung PN51E6500

 

For many years, Samsung was the answer to the question, "Which LCD should I get?" While the company also manufactured plasmas, they seemingly weren't a priority for Samsung or the public. But beginning in 2011 with the superb D8000 and D7000 , for...

The Samsung E6500 plasma TV offers some of the best black levels we've seen at this or any other price. The TV offers excellent value for money, particularly the 51-inch model. Its styling mostly lacks ostentation -- apart from the stand -- and will...

Despite the deep blacks, the E6500 isn't able to get as bright as other TVs and so contrast suffers ever so slightly. The TV is merciless with noisy sources and presents them as is.

The Samsung E6500 series is an excellent television that offers classy looks, outstanding picture quality, and a great price.

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Samsung PN51E6500 Review – 51-inch Plasma HDTV

 

Samsung has launched the 51-inch plasma TV model as part of its inexpensive 3D HD TV series. It comes with active 3D compatibility, 1080p HD resolution and a set of networking and connectivity features. But the device lacks some of the features,...

However, a user has to purchase camera and other accessories to initiate Skype video calls on the TV screen. Similar to the online content, a user also gets the options to access his offline collection of digital content stored on various types of...

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"Excellent TV!"

 

This is truly an excellent TV. I've owned several HDTV's including the vaunted Pioneer Kuro KRP-500m. This Samsung is by far my favorite. The picture quality is fantastic. I've been watching the Movie preset with no further adjustments. Color is...

Picture quality is fantastic

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Samsung PN51E6500

 

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Question for reviewer…Last year Samsung's larger 60″ D6500 series plasmas produced deeper blacks than the smaller 50″ D6500 did…Does this years 60″ E6500 have darker blacks than the 50″ ???