How to choose between DLP and Plasma for HDTV?

Answer 1

Since you are comparing DLP and Plasma, I won't go into details on LCD. For all intents and purposes, you could say plasmas and LCDs are equal (except that plasma has better contrast ratio (black levels) than LCDs, while you can get 1080p on LCDs at a reasonable price versus plasma).

Going back to your original question, in terms of price, DLP gives your more screen size for the money than plasma.

You can also get 1080p on DLPs at a relatively affordable price, compared to plasma.

On the other hand, you can hang the plasma on the wall and it has better viewing angles.

Typical bulb for DLPs last about 6000 hours, and have to be replaced at ~$300 at a time. Current plasmas have a half life of 60000 hours -- it means that by the time it reaches 60000 hours, the brightness of the screen goes down by 50%.

Ultimately, it should depend on what you see on the screen. All else being equal, consider the space where the TV will go and which one looks better to you.

Answer 2

Until recently, the highest plasma resolution was 1024x768 pixels, and all plasmas at reasonable prices are still that way. You can get DLP in 1920x1080 pixels. The DLP sets simulate this resolution with a technique called "wobulation". They project two 540p images in rapid sequence slightly offset. See

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/wobulation...

These DLP sets do provide a high resolution picture that is a little "softer" than "true" 1080p, but some people find that preferable (more "film like").

You have to be wary of the "rainbow effect" in DLP displays: before buying a DLP TV, look at a picture with bright areas and scan your eyes across the screen. If you see a trail of colors, you can see the "rainbow" and you may want to avoid this set. Many people (including me) cannot see these, but some can.

At present, you can get a larger picture on DLP sets and at a better price than plasma. Also be aware that all projectors have lamps that will eventually need replacement (many will last more than 2,000hrs of viewing time). that will cost $250 or more to replace. Check the set's specifications for lamp life and ask the dealer about replacement cost.

Answer 3

Are you going to hang it on the wall? DLP is a little deep about 15 inches. Plasma is wall mountable.

Price can you afford a Plasma? DLP will definitly cost less.

Have you fallen for 1080p? 1080p does next to nothing unless you are going for a screen that is above 50 inches. even at 50" you would need to sit 5 feet from the screen to notice a difference. If you are sitting past that then no big deal
For a 60 inch I do recommend 1080P in a DLP. But that just makes it look as good as a 60 inch Plasma that is 720P

Picture quality is better on a plasma. Especially for SD programing.

Contrast is alot better on a plasma. Better depth of image and details in the shadows.

No Maintenance. DLP has those darn bulbs and color wheels. New DLP from samsung has elimanated that but it will cost you.

Plasma doesn't have a viewing angle issue. It looks the same from where ever you view it so if you are sitting down or stand up at the pool table everyone gets the same image.

DLP gives the best picture to the people sitting directly in front of them. That not to say that the picture isn't nice for those sitting of angle but it isn't the best.

DLP can leave a static image and not risk burn in. You cannot burn in a DLP so therefor if you play alot of games or have kids that cannot grasp the concept that pausing their video game and then going out for the rest of the day is bad for the Tv then this TV is for You

Burn in is not as bad as many people make it out to be. I have yet to see one permantly burnt in. And Ive seen alot of plasmas. over the years. They just get better and better. Burn in is usually just a ghost of the previous static image on the screen that goes away in a few seconds once the image changes. It takes a good amount of time to get burn in.
PS Plasma will give you the best picture period.
Well there you have it.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

LCD is best