4 Surprising Similarities Between LCD TVs and Plasma TVs

I have written extensively about the pros and cons of both LCD TVs and plasma TVs and what rules to go by when you are choosing between the two. And I certainly am not the only one writing about this dilemma: research, consumer reports, and several presentations are geared toward this question. The consensus that does seem to hold some ground is that the choice you make really depends on what you are going to use your TV for.

However, believe it or not, there is even debate over whether it really matters whether you choose LCD or plasma TV. There are some overlapping features of the two which are worth noting, and which I think buyers should be aware of.

1. Equal spans of life: Televisions are touted as being long-lasting, but the truth is that LCD TVs as well as some new versions of high-end plasma TVs can both last for several years.

2. Equally great picture quality: Although some of the more expensive TVs do provide crisper resolution, the overall difference between them and plasmas is still negligible.

3. Reduced power consumption: LCD TVs are also hailed as using up to 30% less power than plasma TVs, but newer versions of plasma TVs actually are engineered to use much less power consumption: even lesser than some LCD TVs.

4. Lesser risk of burn-in: Although one disadvantage of plasma television has been its tendency of burned-images, we now find that manufacturers have corrected these flaws in recent generations of plasma televisions.

I would also advise buyers to not get bogged down by matters of aesthetics. You should also establish yourself themselves whether certain differences truly are that significant. For example, although televisions are advertised to be among the thinnest televisions, it is important to remember that thinner doesn’t necessarily equal to a higher-quality picture. It may be worth trading off that extra depth for a brighter and more vibrant view. Furthermore, as many critical users have realized, thickness or weight does not really matter considering that one’s TV may be confined to the same spot of years at a time.

Plasma TVs are not necessarily the new TVs, but it is more than worth noting that newer models of plasmas have been manufactured to be in the same league as LCD televisions. With the above points in mind, you should establish the features that are important to you and decide which option is better…for you.

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