8000 Series (2011 LCD) 60" | UN60D8000

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VIERA GT30 60" | TC-P60GT30

Performance

• 	Power consumption
  	Amount of power consumed over time, lower is better

  Samsung 8000 Series (2011 LCD) vs Panasonic VIERA GT30 Samsung 8000 Series (2011 LCD) 60" 145 Watts Panasonic VIERA GT30 60" 473 Watts Competitors Samsung 7500 Series 55" (2012) 82 Watts Sony BRAVIA NX720 Series 60" 182 Watts Sharp Elite Pro-X5FD Series 60" 204 Watts

• 	Black levels
  	How deep a black the TV can display, lower is better

  Samsung 8000 Series (2011 LCD) vs Panasonic VIERA GT30 Panasonic VIERA GT30 60" 0.0082 cd/sq. m. Samsung 8000 Series (2011 LCD) 60" 0.06 cd/sq. m. Competitors Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series 65" 0.0001 cd/sq. m. Sony BRAVIA NX720 Series 60" 0.0002 cd/sq. m. Sharp Elite Pro-X5FD Series 60" 0.0007 cd/sq. m.

• 	Contrast ratio
  	How much range the TV can display between darkest and lightest, higher is better

  Samsung 8000 Series (2011 LCD) vs Panasonic VIERA GT30 Samsung 8000 Series (2011 LCD) 60" 34,260:1 Panasonic VIERA GT30 60" 16,712:1 Competitors Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series 65" 1,370,400:1 Sony BRAVIA NX720 Series 60" 685,200:1 Sharp Elite Pro-X5FD Series 60" 195,771:1

Power consumption

Black levels

Contrast ratio

Differences

Advantages of the Samsung 8000 Series (2011 LCD)
		Much faster refresh rate	960 Hz	vs	60 Hz	16x faster refresh rate; minimize motion blur for sports and action movies
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		Much more consistent calibrated gamma	2.16	vs	1.92	6.7x more consistent calibrated gamma
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		Average power consumption	145 Watts	vs	473 Watts	Consumes 3.3x less power
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		Significantly better reds	0.6379/0.33	vs	0.6315/0.34	Better reds; reproduces skin tones more faithfully
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		More composite A/V inputs	2	vs	1	Twice as many composite A/V inputs
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		Cheaper 3D glasses	SSG-3700CR, 130 dollars	vs	TY-EW3D2SU, 161 dollars	Around 20% cheaper 3D glasses
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		Much thinner bezel width at widest point	5.08 mm	vs	34.8 mm	6.9x thinner bezel width at widest point
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		Significantly thinner bezel width at narrowest point	5.08 mm	vs	34.8 mm	6.9x thinner bezel width at narrowest point
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		Has a QWERTY remote	Yes	vs	No	Somewhat common; type more naturally with a full keyboard on the remote
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		Better average dE UV	1.53	vs	3.58	2.3x better average dE UV
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		Supports picture-in-picture	Yes	vs	No	Somewhat common; keep an eye on two channels at once
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		Significantly lighter	21,681 g	vs	38,011 g	More than 40% lighter
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Learn more about the Samsung 8000 Series (2011 LCD) 60"
Advantages of the Panasonic VIERA GT30
		Supports ISFccc	Yes	vs	No	Somewhat common; supports professional calibration to achieve the most accurate color reproduction
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		Has native 24p support	2:2 Pulldown @ 48Hz	vs	None	Very few TVs have native 24p support
		2:2 Pulldown @ 48Hz3:3 Pulldown @ 72Hz4:4 Pulldown @ 96Hz5:5 Pulldown @ 120Hz (None) (Unknown)			2:2 Pulldown @ 48Hz3:3 Pulldown @ 72Hz4:4 Pulldown @ 96Hz5:5 Pulldown @ 120Hz (None) (Unknown)
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		Deeper blacks	0.0082 cd/sq. m.	vs	0.06 cd/sq. m.	7.3x deeper blacks
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		Better greens	0.2996/0.59	vs	0.3012/0.59	Better greens; human eyes are very sensitive to inaccurate greens
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		More highly reviewed by consumers	85.56%	vs	83.94%	Almost the same
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Learn more about the Panasonic VIERA GT30 60"

Similarities

Common Strengths
		Samsung 8000 Series (2011 LCD)			Panasonic VIERA GT30
		Both support Skype	Yes	vs	Yes
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		Big	60"	vs	60"
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		Both support 3D	Yes	vs	Yes
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		Both have built-in Ethernet	Yes	vs	Yes
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		Both have Wi-Fi	built-in, 802.11n	vs	built-in, 802.11n
		Unknown None Known Variation of built-inoptional (None) (Unknown) Cost dollar Supported standards Unknown Known Supported standards 802.11   802.11a   802.11b   802.11g   802.11n			Unknown None Known Variation of built-inoptional (None) (Unknown) Cost dollar Supported standards Unknown Known Supported standards 802.11   802.11a   802.11b   802.11g   802.11n
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		Both are DLNA DMP	Yes	vs	Yes
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		More HDMI ports	4	vs	4
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		Both support CEC	Anynet+	vs	VIERA Link
		HDMI CEC  Anynet+  Aquos Link  BRAVIA Link  BRAVIA Sync  CE Link  E-link  EasyLink  EZ Sync  HDAVI Control  Kuro Link  NetCommand for HDMI  Regza Link  RIHD  SimpLink  VIERA Link (None) (Unknown)			HDMI CEC  Anynet+  Aquos Link  BRAVIA Link  BRAVIA Sync  CE Link  E-link  EasyLink  EZ Sync  HDAVI Control  Kuro Link  NetCommand for HDMI  Regza Link  RIHD  SimpLink  VIERA Link (None) (Unknown)
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		Crisp image during high-speed action	1,200 lines	vs	1,200 lines
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		More PC audio inputs	1	vs	1
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		More RF inputs	1	vs	1
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Common Weaknesses
		Samsung 8000 Series (2011 LCD)			Panasonic VIERA GT30
		Neither has a VESA mount	None	vs	None
		Unknown None Known Width mm Height mm Screw size			Unknown None Known Width mm Height mm Screw size
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		Fewer component A/V inputs	1	vs	1
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		Expensive 3D glasses	SSG-3700CR, 130 dollars	vs	TY-EW3D2SU, 161 dollars
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Missing

We're missing some specs on these TVs, please help us complete their information!

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screen
		Horizontal viewing angle	Unknown		vs	Unknown
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		Backlight type	Edge-lit LED		vs	N/A
		CCFLLED  Edge-lit LED  Full-array LED (None) (Unknown)
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		Local dimming zones	Unknown		vs	N/A
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colorimetry
		Peak brightness	357 cd/sq. m.		vs	Unknown
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network
		Is DLNA DMR	Unknown		vs	No
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