| Everything there is to know about LCD and plasma | | | | Note that the bright tiles, also called Glossy, enhance |
| TV is just a click away! If you are considering | | | | contrast and density of black in a dark room. But they |
| purchasing a flat screen TV, here's all the advice you'll | | | | are more sensitive to light reflections which can be |
| need. | | | | very bothersome during the day. Matte tiles for their |
| LCD and Plasma flat panel TVs have evolved | | | | part restrict these reflections and accentuate the deep |
| considerably in recent years. Even if the plasma | | | | blacks and contrast. The right balance is found in slabs |
| technology retains an advantage in the rendering of | | | | called satin which combines the advantages of two |
| more natural colors, deeper black, and very large | | | | other types of tiles. |
| viewing angles, LCD technology, including LED | | | | Lifespan and Consumption |
| backlighting, also produces enhanced rich colors and | | | | In terms of lifespan, the plasma has made progress |
| deep blacks. | | | | since its longevity is similar to that of LCD screens: |
| Rendering Color | | | | approximately 25 years at 4 hours of use per day. It is |
| Generally, plasma technology offers richer and more | | | | however advisable to opt for a plasma if you live in |
| natural colors. However, with some upscale LCD TVs, | | | | high altitudes. The LCD is better for the average |
| the gap is narrowing considerably. This applies to | | | | consumer especially models with LED backlighting. |
| models that offer extremely qualitative backlight, | | | | Count an average of 200 Watts for the 32-inch, 250 |
| including those with LED technology (which use LEDs | | | | watts for the 40-inch and 350 watts for 52 inch. |
| for backlighting instead of fluorescent tubes). However, | | | | Use |
| the entry-level LCD displays a less extensive range, | | | | If you are fond of home theater, plasma is an excellent |
| with drifts of color. | | | | choice. It keeps the price advantage compared to LCD |
| Deep blacks and contrast | | | | panels for very large (> 46 inches) screens. These |
| Historically, plasma screens have a head start on the | | | | are also less affected by the phenomenon as marking |
| LCD on the depth and shades of black (no backlight to | | | | residue image disappears more or less quickly |
| turn off completely pixels), and show a better contrast | | | | depending on the model (Logo channel, dashboard |
| ratio. But from a purely visual point, this advantage can | | | | video games...). This phenomenon is most marked in |
| not be verified in the dark. The minutes of black may | | | | the first hours of use, a bit like running a speaker. You |
| also show themselves better on LCD screens in a | | | | should be careful in the first six months. However it |
| lighted room. Obviously, this information can be | | | | should also be noted that this marking phenomenon is |
| disproved by the exceptions relating to the quality of | | | | reversible and that the recent television offer through |
| the TV. | | | | their menu, tools to address this problem. |
| Gloss, matte and satin | | | | |