| Before Plasma television reigned on top of the market | | | | differences appear to be unnoticeable as well. Both |
| because of it's bigger size, but LCD televisions are | | | | have thin flat screens and are lightweight that they can |
| swiftly catching up. The current market make these | | | | be mounted on the wall. However, the newer LCD TV |
| two technologies compete challengingly. So which one | | | | models are relatively lighter in weight and slimmer in |
| is better now? Let us take a look. | | | | profile. They were also made to be less fragile than |
| Before, Plasma TVs are believed to have better | | | | Plasma TVs making them more portable to ship. |
| viewing angles. But because of the competition and | | | | The difference is very obvious when it comes to the |
| the desire to give the best to the consumers, pioneer | | | | lifespan. Samsung LCD televisions are believed to |
| brands such as Samsung improved their technology. | | | | have 60,000 to 80,000 life hours while the Plasma |
| Most experts now claim that the latter appears to be | | | | television has an average of 30,000 to 60,000 hours. |
| at par with the former in terms of angle of viewing. | | | | Moreover, their power consumption seems to have a |
| Their viewing angles vary between 160 to 175 | | | | huge difference since LCD TVs are made to |
| degrees. | | | | consume less electricity compared to Plasma TVs. |
| Refresh rates was also an issue before. Again, the | | | | We can conclude then that you can save more from |
| difference is so small they could be treated | | | | your electric bill if you use the LCD kind and not the |
| inconsiderable. However, some experts claim that LCD | | | | Plasma one. |
| televisions have an improved refresh rate because of | | | | So which one should you own? The answer relies on |
| its computer monitor function. Because it is usually | | | | your needs. Which one fits your budget? Will you use |
| used for video game playing, refresh rates were | | | | the TV for just plain home viewing or for computer |
| further improved. | | | | purposes and video game playing? Your answers to |
| When we talk about weight and portability, the | | | | these questions will help you decide. |