- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How they compare
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Compare with...
- Sharp Elite Pro-X5FD Series
- Samsung 550 Series (2011 LCD)
- LG Infinia PZ750
- Panasonic VIERA S30
- Toshiba E200U
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- 43" 720p Plasma
- Internet enabled
Released January, 2011
Rated 100% by by I.-J.-S.--John (Jul, 2011)I have my regular DVD player connected to the TV using an HDMI cable and the DVD picture and sound is amazing.
Rated 80% by by xma (Nov, 2012)Netflix works great, wifi work perfectly, I am 2 bedroom away and wifi connected w/o a problem.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Samsung 450 Series (2011 Plasma) compared to the Panasonic VIERA ET5
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Plasma
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Rated 100% by by Kakaido (Mar, 2011)This tv may not have tons of controls and only two HDMI but it's picture is worth the price.
42”
Rated 80% by by DThe DLNA Media Player isn't quite full-featured enough to be the primary home network media player for me, even though its user interface is fast and simple.
size
43"
42"
450 Series (2011 Plasma) by Franky-Franks (Dec, 2011)The 51" screen size is nice and I purchased this for a great price of $499.
VIERA ET5 by vixen2188 (Mar, 2013)Just make sure you set your correct screen size, most people complain about why their 3d isn't working or is greyed out in games.
thickness
450 Series (2011 Plasma) by Charles-Chen--Keyboard-Jockey (Aug, 2011)The set itself is aesthetically attractive - very thin and generally light.
VIERA ET5 by sa (Jul, 2012)At any rate, the picture has better color depth than the Sony and I was surprised because the Sony was great.
Performance Real world tests of Samsung 450 Series (2011 Plasma) vs Panasonic VIERA ET5
Differences What are the advantages of each
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Advantages compared to the Panasonic VIERA ET5
| Has built-in Ethernet | Yes | vs | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat common; access streaming content over the Internet | |||
| More optical audio outputs | 1 | vs | 0 |
| 1 more optical audio outputs | |||
| Has a VESA mount | 400 mm x 400 mm | vs | None |
| Very few TVs have a VESA mount; easily mount your TV on a wall using standardized hardware | |||
| More RF inputs | 1 | vs | 0 |
| 1 more RF inputs | |||
| More PC audio inputs | 1 | vs | 0 |
| 1 more PC audio inputs | |||
Advantages compared to the Samsung 450 Series (2011 Plasma)
| Much better video mode | 1080p | vs | 720p |
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| Around 2.5x better best resolution | |||
| Much higher native resolution | 1920 x 1080 | vs | 1024 x 768 |
| More than 2.5x higher native resolution | |||
| Supports Skype | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; video chat with friends from the comfort of your living room | |||
| Is DLNA DMP | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; easier to share and enjoy your digital photos, music and video | |||
| Has Wi-Fi | built-in, 802.11n | vs | None |
| Most TVs don't have Wi-Fi; access streaming content with no wires | |||
| Significantly more HDMI ports | 4 | vs | 2 |
| Twice as many HDMI ports | |||
Reviews Word on the street
Samsung 450 Series (2011 Plasma) | Panasonic VIERA ET5 | ||
 |   Rated by 164 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by Wineguy (Apr, 2012) Rated 100% by by Zelron (Oct, 2011) Rated 100% by by Wesley-D.-Sheffer (Jan, 2012) | Rated by 148 users at amazon.com Rated 60% by by Clockwork (May, 2012) Rated 100% by by Steven (Feb, 2013) Rated 100% by by Michael-Sinz (Oct, 2012) | |
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Competition What else you should consider
 | 4 | Panasonic VIERA S30 Highest contrast ratio |
 | 5 | Toshiba E200U Rated the best by consumers |
 | 6 | JVC BC3000 9-way tie: OK video mode |
Discussions Get involved, ask your question about the Samsung 450 Series (2011 Plasma) and Panasonic VIERA ET5
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