Which is better, LCD TV's or Plasma TV's?

Answer 1

This question has been asked many times, so I've formulated my standard answer. Here it is:

Picture quality of plasma is brighter, better color, better blacks than LCD. (There is something about looking directly at glowing phosphors!)

Sharpness is the same for equivalent pixel counts. Some newer LCDs have 1080 x 1920 resolution, most plasmas still in the 720 x 1280 range.

Plasma is heavier and uses more power than flat panel LCD.

There are reports that plasmas are not as reliable or they don't last as long, but that is no longer true with the latest models. Plasma phosphors dim slowly over time (but not as fast as CRT phosphors); but direct view LCDs use flourescent lamps which also dim and eventually burn out (some are replaceable). Projection LCD sets have bulbs of limited life, but are replaceable and the lifetime is a few thousand hours of viewing.

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. This could also be a problem with extended playing of video games if there is a background image that remains stationary.

Plasmas come in largers sizes, although large flat panel LCDs are coming out, but they are expensive. LCD projectors can be 70".

LCD contrast and brightness can be reduced when viewing from off-center (both flat and projector, but sets will vary).

Answer 2

I personally think that LCD TVs are better. Supposedly Plasma will eventually burn out in 8-10 years and they run hot. Also, I think images are a lot easier to burn into a Plasma than LCD. I think thats why LCD are more expensive. I would suggest to go to a BEST BUY or Circuit City and touch a LCD TV screen and touch a Plasma Screen. Although Plasma gets bigger and bigger every year, I think if I am paying that much money, I would want a TV to last a heck of a lot longer than the life of a Plasma.

Answer 3

Plasma TV and LCD TV : Televisions of the future
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Answer 4

LCD's are better in my opinion. I researched this before buying my Sony LCD and i couldn't be happier with it. They will not burn out like plasma tv's and the pic quality is matched. I also recomend going with Sony.

Answer 5

LCDs (HD) because plasmas burn out and are very expensive, but you can get very nice ,longer lasting LCDs for less $$ with matched quality. HD LCDS are better for the money and long lasting.

Answer 6

Actually there's a Sony 36" tv that is still tube that is rated as the best picture HD TV on the market.