The physical appearance of the plasma and LCD displays are similar, but minute differences can sway your choices when purchasing. Both displays have their weaknesses and strengths, so picking the one for you will depend on your specific needs and preferences.
LCD
A main advantage of LCDs is the price, as they tend to be less expensive than plasma displays of the same size. Also LCDs tend to have a higher resolution than plasmas up to a certain screen size, which is around 42 inches, which means that there is a higher pixel density on the screen. Power consumption also is lower on LCD displays compared to plasma screens.
Plasma
Plasma displays tend to have a better contrasting display, and the ability to show deeper blacks and brighter lights. The trade-off for having these advantages is that the power consumption is much higher with plasma displays. Also, they have better viewing angles, which will allow you to sit further away and have multiple room configurations.
Choosing
If you plan on buying a television on the smaller end of the spectrum,17 to 42 inches, LCD is the most price-efficient choice. As for 50-inch displays and above, plasma screens would give you more bang for your buck. The environment in which you will place your television also must be considered when choosing the display. If you want a more theater-like experience, plasma screens will produce a better movie quality picture with its deeper blacks and brighter whites. For more daytime viewing, LCDs perform better in brightly lit conditions because if its back-lit display.
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