- 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...
- LG LM7600
- Sharp Elite Pro-X5FD Series
- Panasonic Viera ST50
- Panasonic Viera GT50
- Samsung 7500 Series
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- 46" 1080p LED-backlit
- 3D 240 Hz
- Internet enabled
Released February, 2012
Rated 20% by by Rick--Rick (Jun, 2012)I will say it's much lighter than previous models, and a bit nicer looking, and it has the wifi built in which is great.
- 40" 1080p LCD
- 240 Hz
Released April, 2010
Rated 100% by by Seanathon-The-Great (Jun, 2011)4 HDMI ports!! 240hz!! Built in wifi netflix!! Beautiful screen quality!
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Samsung 8000 Series (2012 LCD) compared to the Philips 5000 Series (2011)
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LED-backlit
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Rated 20% by by TXAlex (Mar, 2012)The problem is that this screen is a looker and very low profile while having a good size image.
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40”
LCD
Rated 100% by by Rob (Jan, 2012)This TV has officially been the best TV I have ever known, the HDMI hookup to the computer is especially awesome for Skyrim.
size
46"
40"
8000 Series (2012 LCD) by c|net (Jul, 2012)I performed a hands-on evaluation of the 55-inch Samsung UN55ES8000, but this review also applies to the other screen sizes in the series.
5000 Series (2011) by c|net (Jul, 2011)We performed a hands-on evaluation of the 40-inch Philips 40PFL5706/F7, but this review also applies to the other screen sizes in the series.
thickness
8000 Series (2012 LCD) by Big-Bad-RobI used a. VideoSecu Ultra Slim Thin Flat LED HDTV Fashion TV Wall Mount Bracket for 32"-55" LED TV VESA 200x200 300x300 400x400 up to 800x800 - Adjustable Cable Length 1Y2 to mount this TV, and it was awesome.
5000 Series (2011) by Wiseguy-945It looses the warmth and depth in background, and again seems choppy when the focus person or object moves, and looks really processed (like a computer straining to keep up with rate) if the background moves.
Performance Real world tests of Samsung 8000 Series (2012 LCD) vs Philips 5000 Series (2011)
Differences What are the advantages of each
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Advantages compared to the Philips 5000 Series (2011)
| Supports Skype | Yes | vs | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat common; video chat with friends from the comfort of your living room | |||
| Supports 3D | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; enjoy realistic 3D videos at home | |||
| Has built-in Ethernet | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; access streaming content over the Internet | |||
| Many more USB ports | 3 | vs | 1 |
| Three times as many USB ports | |||
| Has Wi-Fi | built-in, 802.11n | vs | None |
| Most TVs don't have Wi-Fi; access streaming content with no wires | |||
| Bigger | 46" | vs | 40" |
| Around 20% bigger | |||
| Much slimmer | 12 mm | vs | 262 mm |
| 21.8x slimmer | |||
| 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 | |||
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Advantages compared to the Samsung 8000 Series (2012 LCD)
| More HDMI ports | 4 | vs | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 more HDMI ports | |||
| Lighter | 18,370 g | vs | 32,200 g |
| More than 40% lighter | |||
Reviews Word on the street
Samsung 8000 Series (2012 LCD) | Philips 5000 Series (2011) | ||
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 | Rated by 81 users at amazon.com Rated 80% by by Jaciel-Torres (Aug, 2012) Rated 100% by by J.-Chace (Mar, 2012) Rated 80% by by Jaciel-Torres (Aug, 2012) | Rated by 98 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by Nicholas-Winn--E-Bike-Enthusiast | |
Competition What else you should consider
 | 3 | Panasonic Viera ST50 Rated the best by consumers |
 | 5 | Samsung 7500 Series 5-way tie: Most USB ports |
 | 7 | LG LM6700 2-way tie: Thinnest |
 | 8 | Panasonic VIERA DT50 5-way tie: Supports Skype |
