Televisions which is better in terms of quality, longevity LCD,Plasma, DLP?

Question

Televisions come in LCD, plasma, DLP. Which last longer? Which have the best picture. Which are the best buy?

Answer 1

Here is an answer I gave to a similar question regarding LCD and Plasma:

You have to decide based on actually looking at the pictures and features, but briefly, here are some key factors:

Picture quality of plasma is brighter, better color, better blacks than LCD.

Sharpness is the same for equivalent pixel counts. Some newer LCDs have 1080 x 1920 resolution, most plasmas still in the 720 x 1250 range.

Plasma is heavier and uses more power.

There are reports that plasmas are not as reliable, but that may not be true with the latest models.

Plasmas are subject to burn-in. A stationary image left on the screen for a long time could produce a permanent ghost image. The most risk is when viewing a lot of 4:3 ratio pictures (non-HD), which are displayed with vertical dark areas on the left and right to fill in the wide screen. There are ways to minimize this, however. many sets have a "stretch" mode which widens the picture to fill the whole screen.

Plasmas come in largers sizes, although large LCDs are coming out, but they are expensive.

I assume you are referring to flat-panel LCDs. There are rear-projection TV using LCDs and other technologies that produce excellent pictures, but projection sets are larger.



DLP has the brightest images, proven reliability, better contrast ratio than any other technology. It is only available in projector type displays, LCD can be either flat panel or projector, plasma is only flat-panel A major issue with DLP is that some people see "rainbows" if they scan their eyes across the screen. Many people (including me) cannot see these, but if you can, it is disturbing. Before getting a DLP, go to a store, turn up the brightness of a DLP set, stand close to the screen and scan your eyes across if. If you can see rainbow or a diamond-like pattern, you may not want to get that type of set.

Newer LCD sets are available in full 1080 by 1920 resolution; no plasmas have this resolution yet. DLP claims this resolution in some sets, but it is done by what some people call a "trick" by wobulating a half-resolution image. The image on these sets (all reasonably-priced 1080p DLP sets) is softer than true 1080p such as in the Sony SXRD (which I think has the best picture at an affordable price).

Answer 2

LCDs are the most proven of the 3, having enjoyed a long development process in the computer monitor industry. DLPs have light engine problems often, and plasmas are virtually unproven. Most plasma manufacturers consider 1% pixel drop to be the warranty threshold for picture problems. Can you imagine what it would look like if 1% of the pixels were dead, scattered throughout the screen?

LCD is better viewed from at least 6 feet away. DLP requires a limited viewing range, also with some distance. You can sit on top of a plasma and get a good picture.

There are pro's and con's for all 3, but I'm sold on the quality and durability of LCDs. By the way. . .everybody makes an LCD TV. You get what you pay for.

Answer 3

LCD will probably have the best picture but they are more expensive then plasma or DLP, but not that much. Whichever type you get, you should get samsumg or sony.

Answer 4

I heard that plasma fades after a while. I have an LCD and it's fine now but it's relatively new.

Answer 5

i have a 50" plasma tv for about 5 months now...i got it because consumers report said that it was the best...the brand is Panasonic...it doesnt fade or anything, and it picks up a lot of really good hdtv (high definition television) channels!

id really reccoment this plasma...again, its 50" panasonic plasma!

hope this helped!