LCD vs. Plasma: Which is Better?

Alright, so let’s take a look at some vital aspects of TV’s…

Contrast

LCD TV’s are far better than they used to be, but Plasma televisions still have the edge on the contrast issue. This is due to the fact that LCD cells are illuminated from behind even when displaying black, whereas Plasma cells are completely switched off when showing black.

Color

Plasma tends to be better for color, but it does depend on the light, the manufacturer, and the specific model of TV. Plasma color is better in rooms with normal or lower light, whereas LCD color is better in rooms that are very bright, due to their brightness and built-in anti-glare technology.

Viewing Angles

LCD TV’s have far better viewing angles than they used to have, and you can expect the best LCD HDTV models to have about 120 to 130 degree viewing angles. But, Plasma TV’s still win on this at the moment.

Computer Use

LCD screens are better for computer use, as they are great for showing still pictures without having flicker, and most importantly, no screen burn-in as can happen with Plasma screens. They are also great at displaying lots of data with wonderful precision and clarity, for example big spreadsheets.

Fast Action Scenes

Plasma [spin]wins when it comes to fast action, due to their ability to handle fast-moving images, and also their high contrast levels. LCD screens are better than they used to be for fast action, but still not quite up to the standard that Plasma has set.

Electricity Use

LCD’s use about half of the electricity of their Plasma counterparts. This is due to the fact that LCD’s are lit by florescent backlighting, whereas Plasmas use a large amount of electricity to illuminate each individual pixel on it’s own.

Display Resolution

LCD’s win here, as they have bigger screen resolutions per screen size. For example, a 40-inch LCD screen would have a resolution of at least 1366 x 768, whereas a 42-inch Plasma display/spin] would have a resolution of [spin]only 1024 x 768.

In Conclusion

So, which kind of TV should you get? Well, think about what you are going to most likely be using it for. For example, if you are a fan of watching fast action films in the dark, or you are a sports fan, then Plasma is the best one to get. However, if you are more into slower-paced shows, or would like to be able to use your screen with your computer, then LCD is the one you need to get.

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