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Plasma Versus LCD TVs
Like sports rivalries, plasma vs. LCD is also the next heavyweight fight, with many shoppers curiously browsing the aisles of electronic stores and predictably trying to differentiate between the two flat panel television titans - the plasma and the LCD television.
Each type holds its own unique pros and disadvantages. First, both are high end achievements that incorporate size and performance. The new wave and an eventual replacement to box television, flat panels usually come less than 4 inches in depth and can be hung on walls and ceilings. Its technology - least of all, represents the biggest difference between plasma and LCD.
Comparing Plasma Technology Vs. LCD Technology
Plasma displays use tiny gas plasma cells which are charged by voltages to send off light and create a picture.
LCD televisions are the "neater" ones where people can swipe their fingers over the screen to bring up a blur, the result of a liquid crystal solution display being touched.
Technology alone is not enough incentive to consider one purchase over the other. Instead, there are other areas of concern that comes with selecting either flat panel - its affordability, quality of picture, and its functions.
LCD televisions are the "neater" ones where people can swipe their fingers over the screen to bring up a blur, the result of a liquid crystal solution display being touched.
Technology alone is not enough incentive to consider one purchase over the other. Instead, there are other areas of concern that comes with selecting either flat panel - its affordability, quality of picture, and its functions.
The Largest Screen Size For The Money
When it comes to size, plasma televisions perform better at screens greater than 50 inches. There are more size options with plasma televisions because production costs have gotten lower throughout the years.
Slowly but surely, its "exclusivity" has been tapped into. Smaller screen size advantage belongs to the LCD. When it comes to price, LCDs typically provide more pixels for the same screen size as plasma televisions except at screens of 50 inches or more where both are pitted equally. The pricing difference pits plasma televisions with a higher price tag as you inch towards 60 inches.
Slowly but surely, its "exclusivity" has been tapped into. Smaller screen size advantage belongs to the LCD. When it comes to price, LCDs typically provide more pixels for the same screen size as plasma televisions except at screens of 50 inches or more where both are pitted equally. The pricing difference pits plasma televisions with a higher price tag as you inch towards 60 inches.
Comparing The Picture Quality of Plasma and LCDs
According to most experts, plasma televisions produce slightly better (not by much) picture quality than LCD televisions. Plasma TVs generally appear darker as the blacks are a true black.
LCDs have difficulty producing a true black and often appear brighter. Some of the higher end LCDs are doing a nice job of conquering this problem and produce what many consider to be the best pictures of any TVs.
However, generally speaking, most will agree that plasma produces the best picture quality for the dollar.
In the end, plasma televisions are more suited to rooms with no or dim light because its image is crispier overall due to the high contrast image it's capable of producing. LCDs are better for bright rooms due to their anti-glare screen and brighter picture.
LCDs have difficulty producing a true black and often appear brighter. Some of the higher end LCDs are doing a nice job of conquering this problem and produce what many consider to be the best pictures of any TVs.
However, generally speaking, most will agree that plasma produces the best picture quality for the dollar.
In the end, plasma televisions are more suited to rooms with no or dim light because its image is crispier overall due to the high contrast image it's capable of producing. LCDs are better for bright rooms due to their anti-glare screen and brighter picture.
Other Things To Consider
Functional issues are another way to compare plasma versus LCD televisions. In general, both flat panel television types come with half lifetimes of around 55,000 hours, which means these televisions will last for more than 15 years if each was viewed for 5 hours a day. This is an excellent deal, considering the average person in the United States replaces their television sets every 6 years or so.
LCD screens consume around 40% less power than a plasma television of the same screen size. LCD also stands a lesser chance of being burnt out for these reasons as well, which appeal to the energy conscious consumer.
LCD screens consume around 40% less power than a plasma television of the same screen size. LCD also stands a lesser chance of being burnt out for these reasons as well, which appeal to the energy conscious consumer.
