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Nowadays we heard a lot about LCD TV and Plasma TV. Technically, LCD and Plasma TVs take different approaches to similar result. Although they create images using completely different technologies, both types of TVs are thin enough to be placed virtually anywhere, and produce a picture that is startlingly clear, sharp, and bright. So if you are looking to buy a flat-panel TV, you may wonder "LCD vs Plasma: which one is better?"

This is a good questions, and the answer will depends on your own particular needs or preference. Now let's compare these two types of popular TVs first:

RESOLUTION
Winner: LCD
LCD HDTV displays usually have a higher-resolution, and therefore produce a sharper image than plasma of the same size comparison. For instance, the lowest resolution of a 40 inch LCD will be 1366 X 768 - easily full HD resolution in 1080i or 720p. A 42 inch HD plasma has a resolution of 1024 X 768.

COLOR ACCURACY
Winner: Plasma
Plasma TVs produce a slightly more colorful picture than LCD TVs. This is due to the fact that plasma TVs display blacks better than LCD TVs, which creates better color contrast, and produces brighter colors. Plasma color accuracy will prevail in rooms with low to normal lighting, while LCDs will be better in brighter rooms due to their inherent anti-glare technology.

SCREEN SIZES
Plasma TVs come with screen sizes ranging from 32 inches to 63 inches. Until recently, Plasma is considered as the favorite for larger screen sizes 42 and up. Thanks to the advancement in LCD technology, LCD TVs comes as small as 2" wide and go up to 65" wide today. LCD TVs are thinner and lighter than plasma TVs of the same size, making them more portable and cheaper to ship and install.

VIEWING ANGLES
Winner: Plasma
Plasma usually has up to 178° viewing angles, which is about as good as horizontal and vertical viewing angles get. LCD has up to 175 LCD ° viewing angles. However, LCD TV screens has the edge, although only by a very slight margin. On the other hand, Plasma images don't suffer from the same degration at higher viewing angles that LCD TVs do because of the different technologies utilized.

LONGEVITY
Winner: LCD
Plasma TVs have a screen life of about 30,000 to 60,00 hours, depending on the make and model, while LCD TV's have a screen life of 60,000 hours or more. In addtion, LCDs last as long as its backlight does. Plasma, on the other hand, utilizes slight electric currents to excite a combination of noble gases, which is an essentially active phenomenon. So the phosphoric elements in plasma displays fade over time. That's why Some Plasma owners who have used their TVs for a few years now have already witnessed the dimming of their screens.

HIGH-DEFINITION

Winner: LCD
Both plasma and LCD TVs display HD (high definition) signals for a sharper, more three-dimensional picture. LCD TVs, however, have a slightly higher-resolution (more screen pixels) than plasma TVs.

COMPUTER USE
Winner: LCD
LCDs display static images from computer or VGA sources extremely well, while Plasma have some issues with each source varying on different models and manufacturers.

GAME USE
Winner: LCD
Plasma TVs can experience screen "burn in" caused by static images. This happens when the still images is left too long on the screen, resulting an after-image ghost remaining permanently on the screen. LCD TVs do not have this problem and are therefore a better choice if you want to buy a TV to play video games.

ENERGY SAVING
Winner: LCD
LCDs require substantially less power to operate than plasmas do because of the different technologies they use. Usually LCDs consume about half the power that plasma displays consume.

PERFORMANCE AT HIGH-ALTITUDE
Winner: LCD
High altitudes can affect the performance of plasma TVs, because the gas held inside each pixel is stressed, and has to work harder to perform. Some manufacturers make plasmas that are specifically designed for high-altitudes, but they may be priced higher than standard models. LCD TVs, on the other hand, are not affected by high altitudes.

So to sum up, it seems LCD TV wins the contest "LCD vs Plasma: Which is Better", although we have to admit that each has their own characteristics. So whether to buy a plasma or an LCD will depend on your personal taste and preferences.

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