LCD vs. Plasma – Weighing the Options
There are some obvious differences in the relation to LCD vs. Plasma TV brands and models and each offer some positive aspects that the other does not. The same can be said however for the negative aspects as well. Different brands and models of plasma and LCD televisions can change the outcomes but we will discuss the general aspects that tend to be shared throughout the television industry as far as it concerns Plasma vs. LCD. The most obvious issue for anyone who has ever tried to pick up these televisions is the weight. Plasmas are extremely heavy compared to LCD televisions that are actually quite light even in the larger sizes. If you plan on putting your television on a sturdy platform and won’t be moving too often then it’s not too much of a problem. Of course one of the joys in having a flatter thinner television is being able to put it on the wall. If you plan on doing this then you’re better off with an LCD television as they are lightweight and fit nicely on the wall.
LCD vs. Plasma – Picture Quality
In the battle of LCD vs. Plasma TVs, plasma used to have the advantage in that they typically had higher frequencies. Most television come standard with 60 Hz and the plasma models could offer up very high Hz for decreased motion blur and crisper images. LCDs have caught up in that factor though for those who are wishing to go for a higher end television and now even generic brands are offering up 240 Hz televisions. Keep in mind the only broadcasting that goes this high at the moment is the NFL so while there are higher Hz being offered you may not notice as much of a difference beyond 240 Hz. That may change in the future however. As far as picture quality in LCD vs. Plasma they are now about the same depending on the model you get but the features can be upgraded on either one and the options are available for higher refresh rates.
LCD vs. Plasma – A Clear Vision
Some of the negatives of LCD vs. Plasma tend to go more towards the plasma televisions. There is a burn in problem that occurs with much more frequency on plasma televisions. Although this can occur with LCD models it occurs far more often on plasma models. If you happen to fall asleep with the Blu ray player on for example and it goes to a solid screen, like the title screen of a DVD, then that image can be permanently burned into your television. Plasmas also have twice as many parts or more compared to LCDs and therefore are far more difficult to diagnose and therefore far more expensive to fix. They also can be temperamental when moving them. They cannot be laid on their backs or sides and for the most part have to stay standing right side up or they might decide to stop working. Plasmas are a bit more difficult to damage the screen however in this case where LCDs tend to have flexible screens that can indent in and crack it. For a plasma to crack it has to have more of an impact. In the end it would seem that plasmas are dying out and becoming harder to find for a reason. LCDs have caught up in the technology where they were once failing compared to plasmas. In the battle of LCD vs. Plasma, it would seem that LCDs have emerged victorious, of course LEDs might be soon to change that but until the price comes down LCDs are the better choice.