Samsung PN50A650 Review: 50″ Plasma HDTV

Up for review: Samsung PN50A650 Plasma TV. The new Series 6 Samsung PN50A650 with its Touch of the Color design is going to change your outlook towards the look of HDTV’s. Added with a rich red hue into the otherwise standard black color, this huge 50” screen Plasma HDTV makes a bold statement perfect for any kind of room décor. It’s a new attractive initiative from the electronic conglomerate. Priced at around $1,999.99, this new PN50A650 is loaded with many high-end features.

With FullHD 1080p display format featuring 1920 x 1080 native resolutions, the new Samsung PN50A650 delivers outstanding clarity of images. A whopping dynamic contrast ratio of 1000000:1 further enhances the image quality to produce stunningly realistic images with precise details. The new PN50A650 has Samsung’s innovative Ultra FilterBright™ technology which minimizes the image glare and maximizes the color contrast for ultimate HD viewing experience day or night. With 18-bit color depth, most vibrant images are naturally to appear. However, even though color contrast is at its best, Black levels are not quite as deep as those of the best plasmas.

Samsung PN50A650 Features and Specifications Review:

General
Product Type: 50 in Plasma TV
Digital Television Certification: HDTV
Technology: Plasma (PDP)
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Display Format: 1080p (FullHD)
Image Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Color Depth: 18-bit color
Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 1000000:1
Viewing Angle: 175 degrees
V-Sync Rate at Max Resolution: 60 Hz
V-Chip Control: Yes
Additional Features: Touch of Color (ToC), Anti-glare filter, FilterBright, On-screen menu, DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine), Video noise reduction

Audio
Sound Output Mode: Stereo
Surround Mode: Yes
Sound Effects: SRS TruSurround XT
Audio Controls: Balance, Equalizer
Equalizer: Yes (5-band)
Speaker(s): 2 x Right/left channel speaker – Built-in – 10 Watt
Additional Features: Auto volume adjustment, Balance control

Video
HDTV Ready: Yes
Input Video Formats: 1080p, 480p, 480i, 1080i, 720p
Supported Computer Resolutions: 1360 x 768, 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 640 x 350, 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1440 x 900, 640 x 480 (VGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1920 x 1080, 720 x 400

Interface
Video Interface: HDMI, Component, S-Video, Composite
PC Interface: VGA (HD-15)
USB Port: Yes
HDCP Compatible: Yes

TV Tuner
Analog TV: Tuner NTSC
Digital TV Tuner: ATSC
Multi-channel Preview: Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Stereo Reception System: MTS
Secondary Audio Program (SAP): Yes

Connections
Connector Type: 3 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) – Rear, 1 x USB – Side, 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) – Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) – Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) – Side, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) – Side, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) – Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) – Rear, 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) – Side, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) – Rear, 3 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) – Rear, 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) – Side, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) – Rear

Dimensions & Weight Details
Dimensions With stand: Width 48.8 in
Depth 12.6 in
Height 32.8 in
Weight 95.9 lbs

Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support: 1 year warranty

With four HDMI connectors including two component video inputs, two composite, two S-Video and one RF connector for cable, audio and VGA mode, there more than enough connectivity options in the Samsung PN50A650. Equipped with Digital Natural Image engine (DNIe) technology, this Plasma model is compatible with any kind of external source. An additional USB port also facilitates to access digital photos or play MP3 music from the USB memory.

The red sleek styling is attractive no doubt, but as the “red touch of color” theme is not optional in the new Samsung PN50A650, it might not appeal to everyone’s taste. Also the anti-glare screen of this Series 6 model is not so good as compared to other high-end Plasma models. Apart from these few minor flaws, the new PN50A650 a better performance Plasma TV.

YouReviewElectronics.com gives Samsung PN50A650 8/10 stars!