Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - 59" Class / 1080p / 600Hz / 3D Plasma HDTV
Average customer rating
4.6
(69 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 69 reviews
5 Stars
55
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Star
5
91%of customers recommend this product.
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59 out of
65)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - 59" Class / 1080p / 600Hz / 3D Plasma HDTV
Customer Rating
5
on December 3, 2011
Posted by: RODWG1
from LOUISVILLE, KY
Expertise:Intermediate
i LUV THIS 3D PLASMA TV. tHE PIC IS NICE. LOADS OF FEATURES
Pros: Bright display, Inexpensive, Realistic color, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Excelent picture
on February 22, 2012
Posted by: ByGeorge69
from Tahlequah, OK
Expertise:Intermediate
The TV was very easyt set up. It has an excellent picture wiith several options for room lighting. Very satisfied.
Pros: Realistic color
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Unbelievable!
on June 30, 2011
Posted by: TennisFan
from Atlanta, GA
Expertise:Intermediate
I've had my PN59D6500 for a little over a month now and I can honestly say it is incredible! I did a lot of research between Plasma and LED/LCD TV's and eventually decided on the Plasma due to several factors. I like fast action sports and want the picture to be a more "true to life" picture versus the artificial regeneration of LCD TV's and got exactly what I wanted. Pure, clean, and colors that pop! The only negative I could offer would be the sound of the built in speakers, which are really only average. I've got my set running through a A/V receiver with a full surround sound system so it doesn't effect me much but it's worth noting in case you're running the TV by itself.
For the money, I don't think you can find a TV that delivers this good a picture with all the bells and whistles you get with this Samsung!
Pros: Bright display, Realistic color, Lightweight
Cons: sound
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Plasma is the way to go!!
on June 27, 2011
Posted by: Rake0019
from Fremont, CA
Expertise:Intermediate
This is my first flat screen and I love it!! It's actually my second....the first TV was a LED and although the picture was really nice when viewing from straight on....we really had issues when viewing from the side/angle with the picture not looking right. The colors and blacks would really look faded and distorted. So I took it back. After doing much research I found that Plasma was the way to go! We have no more issues with that....even from the very side view. I was also nervous about the glare I've read in some reviews with older Plasmas because we are in a very window surrounded room including the front door which is almost all glass and there is no glare issues at all. I am also a professional photographer and of course always very critical of colors. While the colors of the LED were more vibrant (exaggerated) the Plasma colors are more true and much better with skin tones.
Pros: Bright display, Realistic color
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
TV Nirvana
on July 23, 2011
Posted by: tvnirvana
from Winder, Ga
Expertise:Intermediate
This is a fantastic tv, It is easy to setup, works flawlessly out of the box, great picture on standard settings, very good sound, plenty of accessibily with a variety of apps, all the connections you would ever need and the overall fit and finish is beautiful. The 3D is an added bonus that is amazing and works very well.
A little history about my HDTV experiences. My first flat panel was an early model LCD. The picture was good on HD channels but lacking performance in every other way. I soon switched to plasma and was very happy. When the full array LED models came out I got one for our family room. The picture was very good but off angle viewing was the ultimate deal breaker. I kept the set but was constantly searching for a replacement. When the 2011 models came out I narrowed my choice down to two including this set. In the end I chose this set and couldn't be happier.
At the time the tv was bundled with the 3D starter kit (several 3D movies and two pairs of glasses) and a 3D bluray player. I purchased several more pairs of glasses (the battery powered ones). The glasses connect via bluetooth and pair easily.
I have now replaced the standalone bluray player with the Samsung HT-D6730 home theater. It works seemlessly with this tv and is just as amazing. No need to go to the theater anymore, I have one at home.
If you are in the market for a flatscreen tv that will blow your socks off without breaking the bank then look no further, the PN59D6500 is the one.
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Durable, Realistic color
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
3
Excellent TV for the non-tweaker...for tweakers, not so much
on July 18, 2011
Posted by: gtagMindzEyz
from Kansas City
Expertise:Expert
Although my overall score for this TV is 3 out of 5, I want readers to know that for some users, this TV will be incredible. I was able to find some calibration settings for the “Movie” mode online. I used those settings as a starting point and achieved fantastic color for this mode. There is tons of “pop” and content is vibrant and true. Where the problems mount up is in the area of input customization. I have other sources, gaming, and 3D content to consider. I use an HD-DVD for up-scaling regular DVD content and I also have 2 Xbox 360 systems in use. The HD-DVD does great for up-scaling the resolution, but the input needs to be brighter, and my son’s 360 needs to have the colors muted a bit. Ultra bright colors bother him when playing games. 3D movies are bit too dark as well, and gaming in 3D makes it even worse. These types of things are not possible to correct due to the TV’s inability to fully customize each input source independently. My 3.5 year old DLP can do that, but it’s not possible on a 2011 somewhat hi-end plasma. The TV has four modes that can be customized, but for some reason only one (“Movie” mode) has the full gamut of picture adjustments. The other three modes are crippled and do not even allow for white balance adjustments, which is what gets that perfect color in the “Movie” mode in the first place. The four modes should all allow for complete adjustment. Most users could manage very well with custom adjustment capability on each of the four HDMI inputs. The tech is already there. I’m really perplexed as to why Samsung would choose to hamstring the other three input modes instead of giving the user full control.
Features:
The TV has a bevy of other features. The apps are very useful. I have experienced a few streaming issues using the wireless, but not many. I am very pleased with the implementation and ease of use of the SMART TV features. The USB inputs are quick to respond, and Computer access is easily done through the wireless network. I’ve been watching a series from a USB Pen Drive and it functions seamlessly, looks great, and has no lag. I expect that the volume of apps will increase over time. The only thing missing is the ability to use a USB or wireless keyboard. One great addition is that a detailed manual is integrated on the TV and can be accessed with the push of a button on the remote.
The TV has a bevy of other features. The apps are very useful. I have experienced a few streaming issues using the wireless, but not many. I am very pleased with the implementation and ease of use of the SMART TV features. The USB inputs are quick to respond, and Computer access is easily done through the wireless network. I’ve been watching a series from a USB Pen Drive and it functions seamlessly, looks great, and has no lag. I expect that the volume of apps will increase over time. The only thing missing is the ability to use a USB or wireless keyboard. One great addition is that a detailed manual is integrated on the TV and can be accessed with the push of a button on the remote.
Performance:
I’ve already ranted about the input customization in the overview, so let’s mention other areas of performance. The color quality for the mode that has full editing control is outstanding. Thanks to the website that I can’t name because of the review rules for providing such awesome settings for a base. The speed in which the SMART TV performs is great, with little lag to speak of. Gaming performance is fantastic. The TV didn’t out-perform my 1ms monitors, but input lag was better than any TV I’ve used. The wireless setup was a breeze, with the setup taking all of 1 minute. I can’t think of a way it could be more streamlined. Input selection is a little strange, as the source button and arrows are a ways apart on the remote and this screen does not allow for much time to make your selection, but it’s not hard to get used to. The remote is very solid. It is backlit on command, though it could be a bit brighter. It is packed with functionality and seems pretty sturdy. A nice thing is that it automatically was able to provide basic functionality with a Samsung 3D Blu-ray player without having to input any codes. Since changing the picture mode may be a regular task for some, it would have been great to have a quick button for that, but all-in-all the remote is excellent.
I’ve already ranted about the input customization in the overview, so let’s mention other areas of performance. The color quality for the mode that has full editing control is outstanding. Thanks to the website that I can’t name because of the review rules for providing such awesome settings for a base. The speed in which the SMART TV performs is great, with little lag to speak of. Gaming performance is fantastic. The TV didn’t out-perform my 1ms monitors, but input lag was better than any TV I’ve used. The wireless setup was a breeze, with the setup taking all of 1 minute. I can’t think of a way it could be more streamlined. Input selection is a little strange, as the source button and arrows are a ways apart on the remote and this screen does not allow for much time to make your selection, but it’s not hard to get used to. The remote is very solid. It is backlit on command, though it could be a bit brighter. It is packed with functionality and seems pretty sturdy. A nice thing is that it automatically was able to provide basic functionality with a Samsung 3D Blu-ray player without having to input any codes. Since changing the picture mode may be a regular task for some, it would have been great to have a quick button for that, but all-in-all the remote is excellent.
Design
The metallic base is slick. That coupled with the clear stem and clear trim surrounding the outer frame makes this set one of the best looking sets that I saw while shopping. The actual frame is pretty thin which adds to the sleek look. The TV is pretty darn thin for a plasma and setup was easy. I’m guessing the weight with base is comparable to other plasmas. The TV inputs are off-center (far right when looking at the back), which is good for me, but I think the general perception may be negative. There is a provided break-out cable for any analog sources that you may want to use, but because of the inability to fully tweak the input’s visual settings, I will never use anything that requires it. One important item of note: This TV has no analog audio output. Because of this I will replace my audio setup to include a receiver with optical input. Great news for me (I get yet another new toy) but my wife isn’t thrilled about the added expense. Overall this TV’s design is uber-fantastic.
The metallic base is slick. That coupled with the clear stem and clear trim surrounding the outer frame makes this set one of the best looking sets that I saw while shopping. The actual frame is pretty thin which adds to the sleek look. The TV is pretty darn thin for a plasma and setup was easy. I’m guessing the weight with base is comparable to other plasmas. The TV inputs are off-center (far right when looking at the back), which is good for me, but I think the general perception may be negative. There is a provided break-out cable for any analog sources that you may want to use, but because of the inability to fully tweak the input’s visual settings, I will never use anything that requires it. One important item of note: This TV has no analog audio output. Because of this I will replace my audio setup to include a receiver with optical input. Great news for me (I get yet another new toy) but my wife isn’t thrilled about the added expense. Overall this TV’s design is uber-fantastic.
Value
Flaws withstanding, this TV had an absurdly low price point as the time of purchase. It came with a 3d starter kit, which included 2 pair of glasses, 3 blu-rays, and vouchers for 2 additional blu-rays. I purchased 3 additional pairs of glasses because of the price point. I was able to get serious brownie points from my wife for being so thrifty, and those points are hard to come by.
Flaws withstanding, this TV had an absurdly low price point as the time of purchase. It came with a 3d starter kit, which included 2 pair of glasses, 3 blu-rays, and vouchers for 2 additional blu-rays. I purchased 3 additional pairs of glasses because of the price point. I was able to get serious brownie points from my wife for being so thrifty, and those points are hard to come by.
Summary
I will not recommend this TV to my friends, because they are all geeks like me, so tech heads and tweakers should look to another set for input customization options, but everyone else should pounce on the opportunity to maximize quality, functionality, and general picture quality and buy this set.
I will not recommend this TV to my friends, because they are all geeks like me, so tech heads and tweakers should look to another set for input customization options, but everyone else should pounce on the opportunity to maximize quality, functionality, and general picture quality and buy this set.
Pros: Inexpensive, Realistic color
Cons: Did not meet expectations, only 1 good picture mode
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
4
Performance
3
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
on April 24, 2011
Posted by: cabooseismyhero
Expertise:Expert
Love this tv. Price is perfect. Colors are incredible. Bluetooth enabled 3d glasses are so much better than the previous IR. Still wish the base glasses were more comfortable, but other styles are available. About the only thing I would like to see changed is a sleep button and a grayscale sweep button on the remote. However I use a Harmony remote most of the time so its no big deal. I would recommend this to anyone interested in purchasing a new tv. Don't worry about the burn-in issues with plasmas. So far I have used this tv everyday for 8+ hours a day since its purchase and had no issues even when playing video games. I do not use the factory speakers so I cannot comment on them.
Pros: Inexpensive, Realistic color, Lightweight
Cons: stand is flimsy
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great Product
on June 29, 2011
Posted by: ksams1
from Hamilton, Ohio
Expertise:Intermediate
Had TV for about a month and love it. Has been flawless and with all the apps is fun to use. Would definitly buy samsung again. The 3D is pretty awsome
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Durable, Realistic color
Cons: none yet
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
4
Design
4
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US