Samsung PN64F5300 64-Inch 1080p 600Hz Plasma HDTV Review
| Categories | Samsung Plasma HDTV |
| Product Code | B00BCPH38E |
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| Price | Too low to display |
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Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #37287 in Home Theater
- Size: 64-Inch
- Brand: Samsung
- Model: PN64F5300
- Dimensions: 38.10" h x
14.00" w x
58.20" l,
76.70 pounds
- Display size: 64
Features
- 1080p Plasma HDTV: Best picture quality
- 600Hz Refresh Rate: Best for general viewing, video games, action movies, and sports
- TV without stand (Width x Height x Depth): 58.2'' x 34.3'' x 2.2'', TV with stand (Width x Height x Depth): 58.2'' x 38.1'' x 14''
- 1080p Plasma HDTV: Best picture quality
- 600Hz Refresh Rate: Best for general viewing, video games, action movies, and sports
- TV without stand (Width x Height x Depth): 58.2'' x 34.3'' x 2.2'', TV with stand (Width x Height x Depth): 58.2'' x 38.1'' x 14''
Product Description
Samsung PN64F5300 64-Inch 1080p 600Hz Plasma HDTV
Customer Reviews
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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful.
This Plasma panel offers the best picture quality for the price!
By W. Clark
This is the new "budget" plasma model from Samsung that was released early 2013. It basically replaces the 2012 model E530. I beleive my Best Buy started stocking this model in mid-February.Pros- 25% reduction in power usage over previous E530 series. Now 144 kWh ($16 per year) vs 193 kWh last year ($21 per year)- The Viewing Angle is perfect from side to side- Super Rich Blacks- Amazing vibrant color- More options in the menu system for customizations- No motion blur like LCD/LED 60hz- Best price for the size and quality- Smaller bezel trim than E530 (only 1 inch)- Extremly thin, you might mistake it for an LED- 1 USB input port for quickly showing off videos/music/photos on a usb driveCons- I can see reflections if I do not have lighting setup correctly and the brightness very low.- Small amount of buzzing very close to the screen, though silent from about 3-5 feet away. (This is normal)- Limited HDMI ports (2), however, I use an HDMI switch: Portta PET0301S 3x1 HDMI Switcher Support 3D- Not a smart TV, however, I own a WD TV Live Streaming Media Player Wi-Fi 1080p that updates the firmware much more frequently than SmartTVs and an XBOX 360.- No 3d (but I don't want it... I wear glasses not contacts)General Notes- Plasmas are best where you can create a somewhat dim environment. LCD/LED for lots of ambient light.- Burn-in is not a problem in modern plasmasRich BlacksTraditionally the deep black colors are the best reason to get a Plasma over and LCD/LED. To truly appreciate the black levels you will need to control the lighting in your room. In a bright room, you will see reflections on the blacks. This is because Plasmas have glass screens. With that being said, the new F series of this panel seem to have improved over the E series. Blacks seem to be completely void of any "grey" color. It is truly amazing and cannot be appreciated in bright show rooms.CALIBRATIONMovieColors are much more lifelike and real. Skin is a bit too dark and yellow and a bit dull. Whites have an off-white color and somewhat green tint. Contrast and blacks are still deep and impressive. Tweaks: Turn down the sharpness a bit, less than half. It should help with graininess. Under picture, change the Color Tone from Warm2 to Warm1, this will make a huge difference to offset the off-white color. You can play with some of the other "Enhancements" under picture to alter the color and picture to your liking.StandardThe default mode. Looks a bit artificial and looks a little grainy. Color does not feel lifelike or natural. Using the standard settings without altering the settings, you will not get the best performance this panel has to offer. I think the default Color Tone in this mode is Cool2. Changing this to Cool1 will remove the pale blue tint. I have also increased the brightness in this mode because it felt a little too dark and dull.DynamicThis is the setting stores will use to display this model. Everything is bright and loud. It will appeal for some people, especially very short term. However, I think it does not give any type of realism. Colors are too bright and exaggerated. In this setting, I have left everything in the default mode. I typically will use this setting if I want to have the shades pulled back and I'm letting lots of light into the room. This should help counter some of the reflections.Picture SettingsWith true HD sources, you can use the "Fit Screen" setting instead of the default "16:9", this should help improve a little graininess and overscan as well.The F5300 is truly a winner at this price. Colors are bright and vibrant, while the blacks are deep and true. At this price, the whites are going to be a little greyish and the blacks aren't going to be as deep as the more expensive models. You can't really expect the quality to match the more expensive Samsung models. With the proper calibrations, this TV will still shine and can look extremely natural and true.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful.
If you just want a high quality display without the bells and whistles that's a great price for the size this is your TV.
By Chiclito
I just received this item today. So I cannot go into to too much detail and may update later. I just replaced a 2004 1080i Sony plasma with this television. It was a 50 inch and weighed easily over 100 lbs. It was also 3/4 inches smaller in display then this TV but with framing that was six inches wide up and down plus side speakers and framing that were an extra 9 inches or so actually seemed bigger then this TV. The Sony also came with a seperate tuner/receiver box (or it wouldn't work) and one HDI (the large old school version of HDMI) input. It was a hand-me-down that cost $5,000 new but I was content with it. So this Samsung being made THIS YEAR is 9 years younger.I like this television for many reasons. It can be carried by one person. It is really thin compared to the 4 inch deep flat screen I was using. OK enough about my old TV, anyway, this TV really brought me in to the 20 teens. I do not need a smart TV. I don't need an LCD because my room is dark and about 12 x 20. So with the couch being on the shorter side of the room this is more then big enough. I did a lot of researching and there is a controversy with Samsung televisions. They have been busted putting their brand name on televisions with Sharp panels and even worse panels from some cheap China company. I really wanted a Samsung though. I read that they have decided over the years to specialize in monitors and have made the screens in Sony TV's and Surgical and other industrial monitors because of their high quality. All the smartest people I know have a Samsung (including a brilliant military IT contractor who swears by them).Then of course I read consumer reports and guess what brand is always at the top of the ratings? Samsung. So I had my heart set on this brand of television. I was sad to find out that they had been contracting out their panels and didn't want to get stuck with a non-Samsung panel. There are videophiles who will go through the boxes to make sure they get the right model that shows that it's a true Samsung. Anyway, I chatted online with a Samsung rep before buying this tv. She assured me that all the panels of this model are solid Samsung. So knowing that and knowing that I didn't need a smart TV (because I have an Xbox & a PS3) or 3D this Television met my specs.Most people don't need a smart TV because they have a set top box or game system to make their TV smart. So don't buy more of what you don't need. As stated before if your TV isn't in a High sunshine room then you can also be fine with a plasma.So I've plugged this in and used up my HDMI slots with my two gaming systems and have been watching for a couple of hours. So far so good. The reason this TV doesn't get five stars isn't due to the picture or lack of 3D & Smart TV apps. I knew exactly what I was buying. The reason this TV is subtracted a star is because of only having TWO HDMI ports!!!If your going to make a basic television that's doesn't have a bunch of special built in apps and items don't you think it would be smart to at least give you more then TWO HDMI ports?!!? It's funny they give the televisions that are smart TV's more then one that isn't. Does that make sense to you?Concerning the picture: It looks like a top of the line 1080p plasma television. I don't think you could get much more out of a current plasma television no matter how much you spent. I won't compare this TV to the other formats because that is apples and oranges. People are so hyped up about LED's and LCD's that they forgot that plasma is a great format. The blacks are black and the colors are vivid. Also, check out how much TV you get for the price! I don't pay tax in my state using Amazon so I saved myself seventy dollars in tax as well. In addition, this television was made in FEB 2013! You can't get much newer. If your looking for a great picture at a great price with the overall best brand name in televisions you cannot go wrong with this set. If I had a bigger room I'd have gotten the bigger version of this set. I use a small indoor antenna and I get nearly 40 channels living on the northwest boarder of the city of Chicago. The digital tuner is AWESOME! I basically get twice the television stations with a television in the same spot. They made a great "dumb" TV that you can turn into an awesome TV with your own AUX items. Your paying for the picture and sound. That's it. The integrated speakers are OK BTW. I plan on putting my own speakers on this television very soon but the speakers on the television are serviceable just not great.The only TWO HDMI ports just drives me insane. I'm sure I'll want to put more items in the future but I guess I'll have to get a box for that. It just doesn't make any sense. This TV should be loaded with ports for being the type of TV it is which is not much more then an awesome monitor.It's pretty much exactly what I wanted other then that though. It looks great and as long as you understand what your getting you'll be happy. You cannot go wrong with this set. Buy this for what it is and you will be extremely happy for the price..
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful.Huge improvement to our living room
By Zack Mobley
This replaced a 55" Sony HD DLP that was turning yellow. I was nervous about the stories of the shortcomings of plasma such as low light output and reflections. Let me say all of those worries were unfounded because this thing spanks the DLP. It's plenty bright and the colors are amazing! There is a potential for reflection issues if there is a bright window behind the seating position. It's very thin and sleek. But the price tag makes it a huge winner!
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