Most of us are interested in smart deals that helps to save a few bucks and also to grab reasonably good product. Here is a comparison of two 50 inch plasma televisions that showcases excellent performance along with an affordable price tag. Samsung PN50A450 50 inch plasma television and Panasonic TC P50X1 Plasma Television are two of the hot-selling budget televisions available in the present day display market. Both the televisions are quite competitive, and a neck to neck competition exists between both the displays in each and every aspect.
Specs : In A Nutshell
| Parameters | Samsung PN50A450 Plasma Television | Panasonic TC P50X1 Plasma Television |
| Screen Size | 50″ | 50″ |
| Display Resolution | 1365 x 768 pixels | 1365 x 398 pixels |
| Native Image Contrast Ratio | 30,000:1 | 30,000:1 |
| Brightness | 1300Cd/m2 | 550Cd/m2 |
| No.Of HDMI Inputs | 3 | 3 |
| Viewing Angle | 175 Degrees | 175 Degrees |
| Display Life | 60,000 hours | 100,000 hours |
| USB Port | Yes | No |
| SDHC Slot | No | Yes |
| Dimensions | 48.4″ x 3.8″ x 29.8″ | 48″ x 3.7″ x 30.3″ |
| Weight | 75.2 lbs | 75 lbs |
| Green Peace Policy Rating (Power Efficiency) | 7.1 (High energy Efficiency) | 4.9 (Moderate Energy Efficiency) |
| Price | Close To 800 Pounds | Close To 800 Pounds |
| Advantages | Bright display with affordable price tag, sleek design, quick set up, easy menu navigation, good audio performance when HDMI cable is used, swivel stand | Budget television that gives excellent black levels, easy to set up, solid connectivity options with 3 HDMI and 2 composite video connections, good audio clarity. |
| Disadvantages | Slight Delay while surfing the channels, screen is slightly reflective when placed in a very bright room, limited picture quality menu options | Menu options are limited, remote is not responsive, lack of swivel stand, limited picture controls, slight inaccuracy while reproducing primary colours. |
VERDICT:
Samsung PN50A450 50″ Plasma Television scores for its sleek design, swivel stand and better reproduction of primary colours. Panasonic TC P50X1 HD Ready Plasma Television tops in the black levels, audio performance and responsive nature of the display. Picture quality is more or less the same, but Samsung PN50A450 Plasma Television rendered bright images with a more realistic way.
