The debate whether plasma is better than an LCD TV when it comes to choosing flat panel TV monitors is a hot one. Both have their pros and cons. Here are a few of them.
Pros and cons of Plasma TVs
Plasma TVs are known for their clear, sharp, and life-like pictures. However, plasma screens are also known for burned images that can remain for weeks on the screen. They also have limited angles, unlike LCD screens where you can see the same image no matter where you are sitting or standing. Often, the screen appears black in some angles in plasma TV screens. Plasma TV screens are also susceptible to damage when exposed to cold weather. Condensation can easily damage the unit’s internal circuitry.
Pros and cons of LCD TVs
LCD TVs, on the other hand, are known to perform better than plasma TVs in brightly lit rooms because of their inherent anti-glare technology. They also offer better resolutions when viewed at close distance, typically in instances when LCD screens are used as computer monitors. The non-susceptibility of LCD screens to burn-in also makes them more suited for the static images typical of most computer applications.
Plasma and LCD TV both have their own advantages and disadvantages. It depends on your needs and preferences whether you get the one or the other. With the top brands, you are bound to get clear and crisp images with either type of display.
