Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - 51" Class - Plasma - 1080p - 600Hz - Smart - 3D - HDTV
Average customer rating
4.6
(65 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 65 reviews
5 Stars
49
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Star
3
91%of customers recommend this product.
(
50 out of
55)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - 51" Class - Plasma - 1080p - 600Hz - Smart - 3D - HDTV
Customer Rating
5
Great TV
on September 8, 2011
Posted by: hockeypuck24
from Roanoke, Va
Expertise:Intermediate
I've had this TV for about two months, great picture, easy to use, 3D works great, love it and highly recommend.
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Durable, Realistic color
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Good value
on September 10, 2011
Posted by: samsumglover
I love the tv and I think it's worth the money. I would recommend this to all my friends and family!
Pros: Inexpensive
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
4
Design
3
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great TV
on September 27, 2011
Posted by: NerdsRus
This is an all around excellent tv. For the videophile this tv has soo many advanced features you'll be content. Also, if you are a novice the settings recommended by samsung are extremely accurate and very easy to achieve. The 3D is amazing! I hate 3D but this tv reminds me of avatar quality. I have only watched the accompanying Shrek DVD set and Megamind. For the money its definately a contender for top choice.
Pros: Bright display, Inexpensive, 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
Great TV with many useful features
on September 30, 2011
Posted by: Donthegreat
from North GA
Expertise:Intermediate
Purchased this Samsung plasma TV after looking at many reviews of both users and tech savvy pro's. TV replaces an older (9 years) JVC 36 in CRT type TV that got zapped by lightening and could only view in B&W ala 1950's except much larger screen size. TV came bundled with Samsung blu-ray 3D player, two pairs of 3D glasses and several 3D movies.
Especially like the very thin design (<1.5 inches) not usually found in a plasma set. I also like the fact it has built in wi-fi and the way it streams Netflix and other web content from my router. I was particularly concerned about this aspect because of some reviewers who noted problems when streaming live video but so far so good. The only problem I have experienced in this regard is when trying to stream 3D content via the Samsung app "Explore 3D" -- the picture is constantly stopping to rebuffer before again starting and is unwatchable for all intents and purposes, despite the fact I have high speed broadband cable.
Picture quality of TV is very good especially HD content thru cable service (Charter in our area). Even the picture quality on "regular" channels is very good and often looks HD in clarity and sharpness.
Wish Samsung included a keyboard for interacting with their SmartTV hub apps and content -- like Netflix. Using the remote for this purpose is awkward and time-consuming. However, because this model does not provide full internet access, I don't use this feature on a daily basis. Have not used other features yet, like hooking my laptop thru HDMI or USB or other media for that matter, so can't comment on this function.
3D viewing is very unique but so little 3D content is out there, not sure its worth the extra money but, hopefully, in the future more will become available. The grand kids have certainly enjoyed watch Shrek using the 3D function.
Set up of TV was easy, especially via HDMI connections for cable box and Blu-ray player. Certainly a lot less complicated than the old RCA jacks (which I still had to use for my CD player and surround sound receiver, neither of which had an HDMI connection).
The sound volume on this TV is actually quite good, even though I am pushing 70, I can hear quite clearly with volume only at 9 or 10 from a distance of about 12 ft. (vol. scale goes up to 100 I believe) for almost all regular TV content. When using Netflix, Pandora, and other web based content, however, I usually have to increase sound level to 15 or above -- I assume sound volume deteriorates somewhat when being received over the Internet. Still have not figured out how to get surround sound for Netflix movies or other Internet sources.
Lastly, this plasma TV has an energy star rating of just $28 annually, far more energy efficient than plasma TV's made just a few years ago and comparable to many LCD TV's of a similar size.
Overall, well satisfied with this Samsung. The only regret I have is that I didn't get the somewhat larger 55 in. model. My advice to buyers whatever size model you are considering, get the next larger size.
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Realistic color, Lightweight
Cons: 3d may not be worth the extra cost
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
4
Design
5
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great TV lots of features
on October 6, 2011
Posted by: Billiam
from Knoxville Tn
Expertise:Intermediate
This is the second Samsung Plasma TV. My first was a 50" plasma. It had worked well until it got storm damage. This is the replacement and to dat I have been very please with it so far. The picture is very sharp and quality seems to be good. The reason I gave it a 4 for design is that the menu can be confusing at times. As time goes on it is becoming easier to follow the system. The one item I would like to have seen shipped with it would be the new style remote (sorry can not remember the name).
Pros: Bright display, Realistic color, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
5
Design
4
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
My first plasma
on October 13, 2011
Posted by: asw20tt
from Tucson, AZ
Expertise:Intermediate
I bought a 7000 series plasma, 51". I have debated LED vs Plasma for years and had been following the 2011 Samsung models for about six months. This TV replaced a 40" DLP. First, I love the wall mount. Just like hanging a picture. Speaking of picture, it is great. Then I found an online source that explained how to calibrate the new TV. Now it is fantastic. The colors are as accurate as I would ever want. The brightness, clarity, all the features are what I had hoped. I cannot say enough, it is fantastic. Having 3D is an added benefit. I had heard that LED 3D has a lower resolution, and that plasma was much better. I agree. Again, it is a fantastic tv. The internet connection was breeze. I've begun watching movies via a wireless connection. This is great, but the color is not as accurate.
Pros: Bright display, Inexpensive, Realistic color, Lightweight, exceeded expectations.
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
Outstanding Television
on October 14, 2011
Posted by: USMCBladerunner
This TV is flat-out sweet. It comes with overly bright settings, but there are several sources of settings available from testing web-sites that will bring the TV into a more realistic and higher fidelity presentation. It is a really nice TV for the money. 3-D is impressive, and the picture as a whole is great. It looks real, not overly bright and fake like many LED T.V.s in the store.
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
Love It !
on October 25, 2011
Posted by: stkras1
from San Diego, Ca.
Expertise:Intermediate
One of the best rated plasmas for 2011, just awesome !
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Inexpensive, Durable, Realistic color, top rated 2011 by pros
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US