What Is The Difference Between LCD and Plasma T.V.

LCD and Plasma TVs are widely debated issues in the mainstream technology. Basically, these two types of latest technology televisions both look the same in physical appearance. They are both flat paneled and thin. You can mount both televisions anywhere you want. But in terms of their internal attributes, features, and capabilities, they’ve got quite an ample amount of differences, advantages and disadvantages. They are not created equally as some people may think they are.

There are a lot of confusions over Plasma and LCD TV. Choosing which type of TV to buy can sometimes be so tough, confusing and stressful especially if the person
buying the product is not equipped with enough knowledge on the product she’s buying.

To help clear up these confusions, below are some basic information and helpful tips for your reference. The information provided below should help you decide and answer your own question as to “which is better, LCD or Plasma?

LCD TV (Liquid Crystal Displays )

• Lighter in weight
• Better choice for wall mount
• Best for a bright room
• Best choice if you want to play video games on television
• Best if you want to hook it up to a computer.
• Less likely to suffer from Burn-in when static image is on the screen for too long.
• Generates lesser heat because fluorescent bulbs are used for the image created by the LCD to become visible to the viewer.
• produces brighter pictures
• Cooler running temperature
• No high altitude issues – performs well even at higher altitudes
• Increased image brightness
• Can save up to 30 % power usage than plasma.
• longer life spans
• Comes with high definition resolutions.

• Images tend to blur on fast moving scenes – You must check on newer releases for significantly improved motion tracking features. Check the Response Time, the lower it is, the better the image quality in fast moving scenes. Higher refresh rate in Lcd T.V. produces more than 100Hz. It tends to make your picture sharper and less flicker.
• Generally more expensive than Plasma of similar size
• Has tendencies on individual pixels to burn out, causing small, visible, black or white dots to appear on the screen. Individual pixels cannot be repaired. The screen needs to be replaced in the event that individual pixel burnout becomes helpless.

Plasma TV over LCD TV

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