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If you want the slim, modern wall-mountable excitement of a flat-panel HDTV, you’re probably debating between LCD and Plasma. The head-to-head comparison below can help you see the potential pros and cons more clearly.
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- Available in large as well as smaller sizes — such as under 40” — that quality Plasma brands don’t offer.
- Built-in PC-compatible connectors allow LCDs to do double-duty as computer monitors.
- Very few glare or washout issues; a great option even in brightly lit conditions.
- Run cooler and require less power to operate than Plasmas.
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- Excellent brightness, color depth and clarity — many viewers describe the picture as “richer” than LCD.
- Higher contrast ratios, better black levels and better subtle color shading in dark scenes.
- Excellent pixel-response; action scenes don’t blur.
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- Slightly worse black-level performance; newer models selectively turn off backlight to create darker blacks.
- Slightly slower pixel response may blur fast-moving images.
- Hard knocks can break crystals and create permanent dark spots; can develop stuck pixels which appear as bright points of light.
- Recalibration may be required as aging backlight slightly shifts color.
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- Only available in sizes over 37”.
- Much heavier than same-sized LCDs, harder to move and require professional installation.
- May require more energy to run and output more heat than LCDs.
- Some models may show screen burn-in from static images common on news channels, sports broadcasts and in gaming.
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- Dedicated gamers.
- Avid computer users.
- Those who must have a smaller set.
- Those who have brightly lit rooms,
- Those who prefer no-fuss installation.
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- Rich color experience, darker rooms.
- Those who watch lots of standard-definition content.
- Those who want a large set.
- Those prepared to pay for installation.
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Still haven't decided between LCD and Plasma? Check out this video for a quick summary.
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