Samsung PN50A450

The Samsung Plasma 4 Series is the entry-level line in their plasma lineup and features a 720p native resolution. For more information refer to the full Plasma Series 4 report.

Where to Buy

Samsung Plasma Series 4
MSRP $1,699.00
Release date March, 2008
Brand Samsung
love it
want it
have it
tag it
Pros & Cons6
Reviews2
Details
Buy It1
Competitors4
Comments1
twitter

Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
2 reviews
75
negative
mixed
positive
2 positive
0 mixed
0 negative

[i] How is the ProSCORE calculated?

show me!

Pros:
Do you agree?
•
high contrast levels vs. LCD
+2agreedisagree

•
large size
+2agreedisagree

•
attractive
+1agreedisagree

•
great picture quality
+1agreedisagree

Cons:
Do you agree?
•
720p
+1agreedisagree

•
limited inputs - no dedicated PC input
+1agreedisagree


2 people added to this review by submitting or voting on pros and cons. Add your say!
See individual votes »

Details

Specs

  • 720p native resolution
  • 20,000:1 static contrast ratio | 100,000:1 dynamic ratio
  • 18-bit color processing
  • 60,000 hour panel life
  • 3D Capable
  • Two 10-watt speakers
  • Inputs: HDMI x 2, Component x 2, Composite x 1

There aren't any external resources listed here yet.

Submit a link

This report was started June 5, 2008 at 12:49 pm by Omar
with the last edit occurring July 7, 2009 at 4:14 pm by erchphs
This page has been viewed 3014 times, with 42 edits by 3 contributors.
See the full report history »

Buy It

Samsung PN50A450

• Samsung PN50A450 50-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV

• PN50A450 50" Plasma TV

UPC: 036725228078

EAN: 036725228078

MPN: PN42A450P1DXZA

Competitors

Vizio VP504F

Vizio VP504F

MSRP  $1,500.00    Released  June, 2008
Pros
  • thin and attractive bezel
  • PC input
  • 1080p
Cons
  • remote is large and slightly slow to react
  • conflicting reports about whether or not the set will include the Silicon Optix REON HQV chip (reduces digital cable/satellite noise caused by compression) - it does not
  • difficult or impossible to find
ProSCORE
1 review
62
Vote! (0 votes)
vote Samsung PN50A450   vs. vote Vizio VP504F  
Samsung PN50A410

Samsung PN50A410

MSRP  $1,599.00    Released  March, 2008
Pros
  • large screen
  • affordable
  • attractive bezel
  • high contrast
Cons
  • slightly limited inputs
  • 720p
ProSCORE
1 review
67
Vote! (0 votes)
vote Samsung PN50A450   vs. vote Samsung PN50A410  
Panasonic Viera TH-50PX80U

Panasonic Viera TH-50PX80U

MSRP  $1,699.00    Released  March, 2008
Pros
  • very large size
  • inexpensive
Cons
  • 720p
ProSCORE
1 review
67
Vote! (0 votes)
vote Samsung PN50A450   vs. vote Panasonic Viera TH-50PX80U  
LG 50PG20

LG 50PG20

MSRP  $1,599.00    Released  May, 2008

The PG20 Series from LG is their 2008 entry level line of plasma televisions and feature a native 720p resolution. For more information refer to the full LG PG20 Series report. Specs 720p native resolution 20,000:1 contrast ratio 1500 cd/m2 brightness Two 10-watt speakers (20-watts total) ISFccc Calbration Ready Clear voice Inputs: HDMI x 3,...

ProSCORE
0 reviews
N/A
Vote! (0 votes)
vote Samsung PN50A450   vs. vote LG 50PG20  

Suggest a new competitor to add to the list of competing products.
If the product hasn't yet been added to ProductWiki, submitting it here will also start the product report.

Comments

1.  avatar erchphs said:

Uses more energy than I thought it would - needed to select the highest energy saver setting
Jul 07, 2009 11:53pm
Some HTML is allowed. Your comments remain editable after you post..

Reviews

Sort by: Most helpful  •  Newest  •  Most positive

Yale

avatar
November 28, 2008
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
60
negative
mixed
positive
3 pros
2 cons

Pros

  • high contrast levels vs. LCD
  • large size
  • attractive

Cons

  • 720p
  • limited inputs - no dedicated PC input

Did you find this review helpful?
Yes
 / 
No

erchphs

avatar
July 7, 2009
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
100
negative
mixed
positive
3 pros
0 cons
have ithave it

Pros

  • high contrast levels vs. LCD
  • large size
  • great picture quality

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

Comments

"Uses more energy than I thought it would - needed to select the highest energy saver setting"
Did you find this review helpful?
Yes
 / 
No

Twitter

tweet this product!
- join or start the conversation
Search twitter: search

... Loading for latest tweets from search.twitter.com..

tweetie

sponsored by:
Price comparison information by:

This product is also known as:

PN, 50, A, 450, PN50, 50A, A450, PN50A, 50A450, PN50A450