Plasma Tv or LCD Tv? What’s verily the difference?
It’s no doubt that there’s still a lot of obscuring and misinformation when it comes to the differences in the middle of Plasma Tv and LCD Tv. So how do you know which technology is right for you?
Well, it’s not a easy matter of Plasma Tv is better, or LCD Tv is better. It verily depends on your circumstances and preferences. Let’s talk about the differences and the pros and cons for each, as well as some of the misconceptions with regard to these Tvs, and hopefully that will help you in your decision production process.
Plasma Tv Or Lcd Tv – How Do I Decide?
Many citizen confuse Plasma Tvs and LCD Tvs because at a quick watch they look the same…they’re both flat screen Tvs, with a thin profile, which can be mounted on a wall. They’re assuredly both very cool technologies. They share other similarities, of course, such as screen resolution, input types, and a few others, but Plasma Tvs and Lcd Tvs are totally different technologies, and there are differences that you should be aware of.
The purpose of this record isn’t to expound the technical doing of Plasma Tv and Lcd Tv, but rather to talk about the practical, real world differences that will help you in your decision production process. A very brief explanation of the basic operation, however, might help in your insight of why the differences exist.
The pixels in a Plasma Tv consist of phosphor lined cells filled with xenon and neon gas. Each pixel consists of a red, green and blue component, which join to reproduce the full spectrum of colors. Plasma Tvs are an “emissive” display technology, which means it’s self-lighting.
Lcd Tvs are different in the sense that they are a “transmissive” display technology. Meaning the light is not produced by the Lcd crystal, but rather from a light source behind the panel. A diffusion panel is used to redirect and scatter the light from behind the Lcd panel. The Lcd Panel itself is formed by two transparent panels with a liquid crystal solution in the middle of them. Each crystal is a like a shutter that either allow a predetermined number of light to pass through, or block light from passing through.
So with that very basic explanation, and all of the data and misinformation out there, how do you determine which is best for you? Each technology has its pros and cons, so let’s talk about those now. Keep in mind that within both technologies, there is a huge range of quality, so our comparisons will be comparing Plasma Tvs and Lcd Tvs which are of equal quality.
What are the advantages of Plasma Tv?
Probably the three most paramount advantages Plasma Tvs have over Lcd Tvs are their capability to furnish very good black levels, their wide viewing angles, and a faster response time.
Better black levels mean that when you’re viewing a black image, the Plasma Tv reproduces closer to a true black than an Lcd Tv, and you’ll also see best incompatibility in the black images. If you’re viewing a dark scene in a movie, you’ll notice the color on a good Plasma Tv appears black, whereas on even the best Lcd Tv is appears to be a very dark gray or dark blue. You’ll also notice more detail in the Plasma Tv on dark scenes. This is because of the Lcd Tvs are transmissive, and when they’re reproducing a black image, they’re blocking the light from passing through. A tiny number of light is able to leak through, which is why Lcd Tvs are not able to reproduce as good of a black level as Plasma Tvs. Lcds have made big improvements in their black levels, but Plasma Tv is still best in this area.
For the same reason, Plasma Tvs have a wider viewing angle. This means if you’re viewing the Tv from the ultimate side, or above or below, the Plasma Tv pictures will remain inviting and sharp. Lcds will display some loss of glow and become harder to view from ultimate angles, although their viewing angles have improved significantly so that this is not an issue for most people.
The response time refers to the time it takes a pixel to go from black to white, then back to black. Plasma Tvs have a best response time than Lcd Tvs, which means that they do a best job with fast motion images, such as sports and video games. Lcd Tvs have been know to furnish what’s know as “ghosting” because of a slower response time. As with black levels and viewing angles, this also has significantly improved in Lcd Tvs as many are now rated at under 8ms, and many think it’s a non-issue now. Some, however, still think complain about small ghosting effects with Lcd.
Some of the tasteless misconceptions with Plasma Tvs are that they will only last 5 years, the plasma gas leaks and needs to be replaced, and if you leave an image on the screen for a join of hours you will “burn in” the screen.
The early generation plasmas were not rated to last very long, but over the last few years the life expectancy of the plasma panel is normally around 60,000 hours…which translates to 20 to 25 years for most people. This is now very much in line with the life expectancy of Lcd Tvs, and your electronic components of both your Plasma Tv and Lcd Tv are far more likely to go than the plasma panel itself, so this verily isn’t a practical concern for either technology.
Although not heard so much anymore, the request of gas leaking still comes up from time to time. The gas inside of the plasma panels is sealed in during the manufacturing process and there are no issues with the gas leaking and having to be replaced. If something goes wrong with the panel itself, it must be replaced. It cannot be refilled, recharged, or repaired, so this is a misconception.
Since the Plasma Tv is a phosphor based image, it is susceptible to screen burn in, meaning if you leave a static image (Cnbc Ticker symbol, video games, etc) on the screen for long periods of time, it will become constantly ingrained into the Tv, effectively ruining your Tv. Manufacturer’s Warranties do not cover this and this was a concern in the early Plasma Tvs. While it’s a very real issue, in my many years of sell sales, I’ve only seen this in a small handful of cases. The Plasma Tv manufacturers have taken steps to approximately eliminate this as a concern for most users. With that said, if you are taking things to the ultimate and only watching one channel every day for three weeks, there’s a good opportunity it will be an issue. In this case you’re best off with an Lcd Tv, which does not have this issue.
So what are the advantages of Lcd Tvs?
Some of the advantages to Lcd Tvs are they are more energy efficient than Plasma Tvs, they are physically lighter, they furnish a brighter picture, and most Lcd Tvs have an anti-reflective screen.
Being more energy efficient doesn’t just save on the electrical bill, but also saves on the life of your electronics. The hotter electronics run, and the harder they work, the shorter they last. Plasma Tvs tend to be less efficient and furnish more heat than Lcd Tvs.
Lcd Tvs are lighter than Plasma Tvs, because Plasma Tv panels are made with two glass panels, which add quite a bit to the weight, particularly in larger sets. It’s nice when you have to hang your Tv on the wall, or move it, but you must still take the same care when you’re mounting it, as they’re still heavy and awkward to deal with.
For the same reason, Lcd Tvs are often a best fit in inviting rooms. The glass that’s used on Plasma Tvs is most of the time very reflective, which means if you have a lot of direct light, then you’ll contact a lot of glare with your Plasma Tv. Most Lcd Tvs have a flat-finish, or anti-glare screen which deflects glare production it approximately a non-issue. There are some Lcd Tvs that use a reflective screen over the panel, so if this is an issue, be sure to check before you purchase your Tv.
Lcd Tvs are also brighter than Plasma Tvs, which can be an advantage, but not always. In inviting rooms, this will help with viewing but in low light situations, often times a Tv with lower glow will display a best picture.
Lcd Tvs were priced quite a bit higher than Plasma Tvs even up to a year ago, but their prices have rapidly declined as manufacturers figured out how to manufacture larger panels, which means they can “cut” more of the smaller Lcd panels out of a larger panel. This has driven the prices down significantly and now prices are much more in line with Plasma Tvs.
Lcd Tvs have also gotten the jump when it comes to the newer 1080p resolution, which displays a progressive 1920 x 1080 resolution. There are more Lcd Tvs available in 1080p, although in the last 6 months there have been more Plasma Tvs arrival out with this resolution.
So what do we think?
It’s hard to say definitively which technology is better, or which technology you should spend in. In my opinion, Plasma Tv still has the best picture. But of course, that’s subjective, and I know many citizen that think that Lcd Tv has the best picture. To me, the Plasma Tv photograph is more natural, with a more definite color reproduction, and it still has much best black levels than Lcd Tv.
But it’s a tough decision, because Lcd Tvs have dropped in price swiftly and the excellent issues with Lcd Tv have been greatly improved so that the two are very close. Of course, the photograph capability verses the price will influence your decision, but now you can get either technology for a great price.
So what things should you think when production your decision? Keep in mind your viewing situation. Are you in a very inviting room? Will your Tv have direct light shining on it? Are you mostly watching a singular channel or playing video games all day? If so, I’d say an Lcd is probably the way to go.
If you’re watching a lot of sports, strictly concerned about photograph quality, and you’re in a light controlled environment, I’d suggest a capability Plasma Tv.
Either way you go, both Plasma Tv and Lcd Tv have gotten so good I’m sure you won’t be disappointed.
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