TVs : A Plasma TV Or An LCD TV?

You may be about to purchase a new TV and need some guidance on the types of televisions available. And it certainly pays to do a bit of research as a TV is a large purchase and you need to be happy with what you get for some time because TVs are generally something people invest in. One thing most of us can be sure of is that our TV will be money well spent with the greater choice of TV channels and DVD options available. Plasma TVs and LCD TVs are both types of high quality flat screen, both are slim line and give high definition image quality but which type is the best for your needs?

One advantage of Plasma screen TVs over LCD TVs is that they weigh a lot less. If you are wanting a wall mounted TV then a Plasma is probably the better option or if you are undecided as to where the TV will go and may want to move it around then this type is more portable. A Plasma TV would be easier to get upstairs to a bedroom however this type of television has a brighter picture shine and this might prove to be annoying with dimmer bedroom lighting. Plasma TVs work well in areas where the lighting is brighter. The amount of space you have is another important thing to consider, many Plasma TVs are bigger than 32 inches so if you have a smaller space an LCD TV may be the better option.

One area that Plasma TVs are considered to be superior to LCDs in is the quality of the images they produce. This is down to Plasmas having a better ratio of contrast and better levels of color accuracy. The contrast ratio on a Plasma renders levels of black deeper thus improving the quality of the pictures. High grey scale levels also enhance the quality of the picture on Plasma Screen TVs producing greater color accuracy; with LCD TVs white light is filtered.

LCD TVs generally have a longer life than Plasma TVs and for some people this is the deciding factor in choosing between the two. Most Plasma TVs can reach 60,000 hours whereas an LCD TV can reach around 100,000 hours. LCDs also have the advantage of not generating as much heat as Plasmas do, they also do not use as much power because phosphors are not used to create pictures. An LCD TV will also work better at higher levels of altitude and is less susceptible to burn-in on static images.

Essentially when you choose between a Plasma TV or an LCD TV you are choosing between two TVs that offer many of the same important features, it is just the technology that differs. The way these TVs deliver pictures is what makes the difference and for non-technical types this may not be such an important deciding factor. While some people enjoy picking over every technical detail others will make their choice depending on style, size and cost.

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