Could you please let me know what is the different from the LCD and Plasma TVs ?

Question

I am trying to sell my projective 52inch TVs to buy a LCD or PLASMA TV in the size of 40inch to 50inch.

Answer 1

Plasma vs LCD

The ADVANTAGES of Plasma over LCD are:

1. Larger screen size availability.

2. Better contrast ratio and ability to render deeper blacks.

3. Better color accuracy and saturation.

4. Better motion tracking (little or no motion lag in fast moving images).

The DISADVANTAGES of Plasma vs LCD include:

1. Plasma TVs are more susceptible to burn-in of static images.

2. Plasma TVs generate more heat than LCDs, due to the need to light of phosphors to create the images.

3. Does not perform as well at higher altitudes.

4. Shorter display life span (about 30,000 hours or 8 hrs of viewing a day for 9 years) than LCD. However, screen life span is improving to as high as 60,000 hours. due to technology improvements.

LCD television ADVANTAGES over Plasma include:

1. No burn-in of static images.

2. Cooler running temperature.

3. No high altitude use issues.

4. Increased image brightness over Plasma.

5. Longer display life (about 60,000 hours - at which time all you may need to do is replace the light source, not the entire set). This can vary according other environmental and use factors.

6. Lighter weight (when comparing same screen sizes) than Plasma counterparts.

DISADVANTAGES of LCD vs Plasma televisions include:

1. Lower contrast ratio, not as good rendering deep blacks.

2. Not as good at tracking motion (fast moving objects may exhibit lag artifacts) - However, this is improving.

3. Not as common in large screen sizes above 42-inches as Plasma. However, the number is growing fast, with some LCD sets having a screen size as large as 65-inches now available to the general public.

4. Although LCD televisions do not suffer from burn-in susceptibility, it is possible that individual pixels on an LCD televisions can burn out, causing small, visible, black or white dots to appear on the screen. Individual pixels cannot be repaired, the whole screen would need to be replaced at that point, if the individual pixel burnout becomes annoying to you.

5. LCD televisions are typically more expensive than equivalent-sized Plasma televisions (although this is changing), especially when comparing EDTV Plasmas to HDTV-LCD Televisions.

For a more detailed look at the LCD and Plasma comparison, check out: Should I Buy an LCD or Plasma Television?

Answer 2

Someone else is sure to give you the technical differences. The smallest plasma that I've seen is 42 inches, but you can get smaller LCD tvs.

The biggest difference that I've noticed is that LCDs can't be viewed well from angles, while you can see a plasma from the side. Consumer reports said that the Plasmas were expected to have worse reliability, and that they're testing out better than expected. I've had a 50" plasma for a year and a 27" LCD for 2 years, and neither has needed repairs so far.

Answer 3

Another difference is that LCDs have very breakable PLASTIC screen. When broken no warranty, no repair.
Plasma TVs are glass.
If you have kids DO NOT buy LCDs.

A dealer nor a manufacturer is gonna tell you this one.

Answer 4

Plasmas are on their way out with the VCRs, only only only get a 42inch LCD.