The Samsung F4500 is a great entry-level plasma with beautiful blacks and shadows. If you are sitting close to the television, though, its low resolution (720p) will bother you. Also, the panel reflects a lot of ambient light, so this television is more suitable for a basement or for those who watch television at night.
Our Verdict
If you are sitting closer than 8-10 feet, get the Samsung F5300 Plasma TV instead. Otherwise, this Samsung F4500 Plasma TV is a very good budget plasma TV, assuming you do not have a lot of lights in your room.
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Good overall picture quality, especially considering the price.
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The resolution is only 720 p. You will notice a screen door effect if you sit close to the TV.
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Average input lag.
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It reflects a lot of light.
- 7.6 Mixed Usage
- Updated Jul 14, 2013: Review published.
- Updated Jul 12, 2013: Our testers have started testing this product.
- Updated Apr 15, 2013: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.
Test Results
The F4500 performs really well in a dark environment where you can benefit from its deep blacks.
If you have a lot of windows, you won't be able to appreciate this TV during the day. It reflects too much light.
