Which Is Best - Plasma Or LCD TVs?
LCD
LCD For:
LCD has the widest number of size options, from small portable TVs right upto the huge screens.
LCD TVs use around 60% of the power of a Plasma.
Less susceptible to screen burn.
LCD Against:
Picture quality side effects when watching conventional TV or ordinary DVDs like ghosting and smearing.
Many LCD sets don't do black well, so darker pictures can look blurred.
More acute viewing angles are required compared to plasma TVs. So if a
TV is positioned in a corner with seats all around the room, some will
get a better view than others.
Plasma
Plasma For:
Plasma technology enables the largest viewing options for the lowest
price. At time of writing a 63 inch for under £5000 is available.
Viewing angles Compared to LCD both the horizontal and vertical viewing angles are better on Plasma TVs.
Plasma Against:
Plasma TVs use around a third more power compared to an LCD TV of the same size.
Plasma TV's weigh more than the equivalent LCD.
Except at the largest sizes plasma costs more than LCD TVs.
More susceptible to screen burn.
Plasma or LCD Summary:
In a nutshell it really depends on what you want. If you want a
'smaller' or portable set then you will almost certainly be better off
with an LCD TV. If you want a super sized, super high quality set then
a plasma is almost certainly the way to go. If you are going to
regularly use a PC on it or leave it on all day then consider an LCD
because of screen burn and power issues.
