Which flat panel technology is better, LCD or plasma?
(A) A tricky question as there are pro’s and con’s to both technologies. First, what size display are you looking for? Plasmas panels generally range from 37″ to 63″ diagonally and LCD’s range from 13″ to 46″ in diagonal size. Consequently, if you are looking for a small flat panel it will most likely be an LCD and if you are looking for a very large flat panel, it will most likely be plasma. On the size range where there is overlap, let us look at the differences between these two technologies: Plasma TV’s tend to have better contrast and deep blacks. LCD TV’s tend to have better sharpness and color saturation. The refresh rate of the pixels on plasma sets is faster, so action scenes (like sporting events) are smoother. Plasmas have better off-axis viewing. LCD’s are brighter. The best way to decide which is better for your taste and budget is to see the differences for yourself.
