Bharat SainiLast Updated on January 10, 2014 by Bharat Saini
Ever since the television was invented decades ago, it’s been a source of enjoyment and entertainment for families and friends. Today, thanks to new technology, the television market has expanded to include an immense array of choices. If you’re thinking of buying your first television or a new set, you might be interested in the differences between the most common high-definition TV choices: LED, LCD, and plasma. Read on to find out about the characteristics and benefits of each so when you’re shopping in garden city appliance, you know which one is the right fit.
High-Energy, Low-Cost Plasma
Plasma screens were one of the first kinds of high-definition TVs to come out on the market. Plasma screens are popular for a number of reasons. Plasma screens tend to have deeper, truer blacks and brighter whites than other screens. The high level of contrast and color make plasma screens a great choice for dark home theaters. Plasma screens don’t perform as well in well-lit rooms, however. Plasma screens also generate a lot of heat to display images, so they burn more energy and aren’t as eco-friendly. Another disadvantage to plasma screens is their “burn effect,” where static images left on the screen too long can leave imprints. Plasmas tend to be the medium range of thickness, between the LCD and the LED screens. Plasmas are also becoming more affordable.
Middle-of-the-Road LCD Screens
LCD panels are in between plasma and LED screens in several ways. They generate less heat then a plasma screen but more than the LED; they tend to be more expensive than plasmas but less expensive than LED panels; and they also tend to produce brighter pictures than plasma, while not as bright as the LED. They work well in well-lit rooms and with additional technology, like ISP, can be viewed from multiple angles with no distortions. However, LCD screens tend to suffer from “motion blur,” which can be an annoying issue when watching sports. Some come with settings where you can increase the Hz refresh rate and eliminate the problem, though it may create a more home-made effect. It can also be a pain to switch settings between sports and normal film. However, as a budget-friendly choice and generally good quality TV, LCD panels are the most common choice for flatscreens.
The New Star: LED Screens
LED screens are the most expensive kind of flatscreen HDTV, but they also come with a number of benefits. LED screens are the thinnest and the lightest, and they consume the least power. Some models have caught up to plasma screens in terms of the rich hues and high contrast they offer. The technology of LED backlighting has made a big difference in improving the LED screens’ ability to capture reality-mimicking images with great definition. Because LED screens tend to be so thin and light, they can be a great choice if you’re looking for a TV that’s easy to move or hide in your home theater. If you’re still unsure about how to find the best Garden City appliance for your needs, drop by a store and talk with the experts.
