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Comparison between Samsung UE55BU8500 vs Panasonic TX-55GZ1500

General Info
Model Number Samsung UE55BU8500 Panasonic TX-55GZ1500
Price
Type TV TV
Year 2022 2019
Brand Samsung Panasonic
Model Series BU8500 GZ1500
Model Number UE55BU8500 TX-55GZ1500
Alias GU55BU8579UXZG TX-55GZ1500B
TX-55GZ1500E
Display
Screen Size Class 55" (inches) 65" (inches)
Diagonal Size 54.65 in
138.8 cm
1388 mm
4.55 ft
64.53 in
163.9 cm
1639 mm
5.38 ft
Screen Width 47.62 in
121 cm
1209.6 mm
3.97 ft
56.24 in
142.9 cm
1428.51 mm
4.69 ft
Screen Height 26.79 in
68 cm
680.4 mm
2.23 ft
31.64 in
80.4 cm
803.538 mm
2.64 ft
Display Manufacturer LG Display
Display Type VA, IPS-ADS OLED
Display Bit Depth 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) 10 bits
Frame Rate Control Yes No
Max Number of Colors 1073741824 1073741824
Bits 30 30
Screen Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Screen Pixel Pitch 0.315 mm 0.372 mm
Screen Pixel Density 80 ppi 68 ppi
Screen-to-Body Ratio 94.13 % 125.64 %
Backlight Source Edge LED
Max Screen Brightness 750 cd/m²
Screen Horizontal Viewing Angle 178 °
Screen Vertical Viewing Angle 178 °
Screen Input Lag 8 ms 20 ms
Display Minimum Response Time 1 ms
HDR HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDR10+
HDR
HDR10
HDR10
HDR10+
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
Dolby Vision
HLG Photo
3D No No
Size, weight, color
Case Depth 1.01 in
2.6 cm
25.7 mm
0.08 ft
2.44 in
6.2 cm
62 mm
0.2 ft
Case Weight 15.5 kg
34 lbs
22.5 kg
50 lbs
Case Width with Stand 48.54 in
123.3 cm
1232.9 mm
4.04 ft
48.35 in
122.8 cm
1228 mm
4.03 ft
Case Height with Stand 30.48 in
77.4 cm
774.1 mm
2.54 ft
30.83 in
78.3 cm
783 mm
2.57 ft
Case Depth with Stand 9.81 in
24.9 cm
249.1 mm
0.82 ft
12.2 in
31 cm
310 mm
1.02 ft
Case Weight with Stand 16.2 kg
36 lbs
29 kg
64 lbs
Case Color Black Black
Hardware
CPU Cores 4 4
TV Tuner Analog (NTSC/PAL/SECAM)
DVB-T
DVB-T2
DVB-C
DVB-S
DVB-S2
DVB-T
Analog (NTSC/PAL/SECAM)
DVB-T2
DVB-C
DVB-S2
Built-in Camera No No
Network LAN
Wi-Fi
802.11a (IEEE 802.11a-1999)
802.11b (IEEE 802.11b-1999)
802.11g (IEEE 802.11g-2003)
802.11n (IEEE 802.11n-2009)
802.11n 5GHz
802.11ac (IEEE 802.11ac)
Wi-Fi Direct
DLNA
Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Dex
LAN
Wi-Fi
802.11a (IEEE 802.11a-1999)
802.11b (IEEE 802.11b-1999)
802.11g (IEEE 802.11g-2003)
802.11n (IEEE 802.11n-2009)
802.11n 5GHz
802.11ac (IEEE 802.11ac)
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi Direct
DLNA
Connectivity 3 x HDMI 2.0
1 x Satellite In (F-type female)
1 x Antenna (RF) (female)
1 x CI+ 1.4
1 x Optical Audio Out
2 x USB 2.0
1 x Ethernet RJ45
1 x Ethernet RJ45
4 x HDMI 2.0 (b; ARC; CEC)
1 x Antenna (RF) (female)
1 x Satellite In (Sub; F-type female)
1 x AV Component In (YPbPr + L/R)
2 x CI+ 1.4
1 x AV Composite In (Video + L/R)
1 x Satellite In (Main; F-type female)
2 x USB 2.0 (max 0.5 A)
1 x Optical Audio Out
1 x USB 3.0 (max 0.9 A)
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
Audio
Audio Speakers 2 x 10W 2 x 15W
Features
OS Tizen 6.5 my Home Screen 4.0
Cool Features Prime Video
Voice command
LED Clear Motion
Netflix
Multiroom Link
Alexa
Filmmaker mode
Eco Sensor
Mega Contrast
Google Assistant
Ambient Mode
Smart Hub
Tap View
Contrast Enhancer
Apple TV+
Bixby
Dynamic Crystal Color
Crystal Display
UHD Dimming
HDR Gaming Interest Group (HGiG)
Auto Motion Plus
SmartThings
PC on TV
Motion Xcelerator
Samsung Workspace
Apple Airplay 2
3-side bezelless design
Disney+
Brightness Detection
Accessibility (Enlarge / High Contrast / Multi-output Audio / Color Inversion / Grayscale / Sign Language Zoom / Slow Button Repeat)
ConnectShare
TV Plus
Voice command
Bright Contrast
TV Anywhere
THX Certification
Wide Colour Spectrum
Ultimate Contrast
Dynamic HDR Effect
Picture-and-Picture
HDR Brightness Enhancer
ISF Mode
PVR
Picture-and-Text
Viera Link (HDMI CEC)
Image Processor - HCX Pro Intelligent Processor
HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) 2.2
Absolute Black Filter
Picture-in-Picture
Light sensor
Auto Low Latency Mode
OLED Superb Motion Drive
Extra Features AirSlim Design
Ergonomics
Case Width 48.54 in
123.3 cm
1232.9 mm
4.04 ft
48.35 in
122.8 cm
1228 mm
4.03 ft
Case Height 27.92 in
70.9 cm
709.2 mm
2.33 ft
29.29 in
74.4 cm
744 mm
2.44 ft
Vesa Mount Support Yes Yes
VESA Interface Standard Size 200 x 200 400 x 300
Removable VESA Stand Yes Yes
Height Adjustment No No
Landscape or Portrait Pivot Support No No
Left or Right Swivel Support No No
Forward and Backward Tilt Support No No
Frequency and Interpolation
Vertical Digital Frequency 50 Hz / 60 Hz 120 Hz
Screen Interpolation Technology Picture Quality Index
Screen Interpolation Value 2200
Screen Interpolation Measurement Unit PQI
Accessories
Extras Premium Solar Smart Remote - TM2280
Certificates and Standards
Licenses ENERGY STAR
RoHS
Usage and Storage Requirements
Safe Operating Temperature Level 0 °C - 35 °C
32 °F - 95 °F
Safe Operating Humidity Level 20 % - 80 %
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