Pros

  • Great connected features and good image quality
  • Great connected features and good image quality
  • Nice user interface
  • Nice user interface
  • Good media playback features
  • Good media playback feature

Cons

  • So-so audio
  • So-so audio
  • Very high energy consumption
  • Very high energy consumption
  • No 3D support
  • No 3D support
  • A bit skimpy on inputs
  • A bit skimpy on inputs

At A Glance

The Samsung Series 6500 PN50C6500TFXZA delivers good image quality and great connected TV features at a reasonable price; but it's an energy hog, has no 3D support, and skimps on inputs.

Manufacturer’s Description

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The Specs

Display
Broadcast Format Displayed 1080p
Display size 49.9 inches
Contrast ratio 5000000:1
Display type Plasma
Resolution 1080p pixels
Refresh rate 600.0 Hz
Ports and Connections
Available Interfaces
  • Component Video
  • Composite Video
  • Digital Optical
  • Ethernet
  • Line In 1/8" Mini
  • USB
  • VGA
HDMI 4
Dimensions
Width 47.7 inches
Depth 31.8 inches
Height 11.8 inches
Weight 63.5 pounds

Performance

Lab Tests 2D
Brightness and Contrast Rating Good
Brightness and Contrast Score 3.2
Color Quality Rating Good
Color Quality Score 3.4
Detail Rating Good
Detail Score 3.4
Motion Rating Good
Motion Score 3.2
Power Usage
Green Rating Fair
Green score 63
Power off 0.0  watts
Power on 172.8  watts