LCD vs. Plasma vs. DLP- TV Tech Comparisons

Confused about the different TV technologies LCD, DLP, & Plasma. Let us address one of the most common questions we get with this new Schaefer's Knowledge University webisode.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• plasma
• tv
• lcd
• dlp
• led
• hdtv
• technology
• comparison

[iGotBurnt]

Which is the best for HD gaming?

[schaeferstv]

Plasma can have screen burn issues if you are playing games that have a stationary HUD, however they have the best and most accurate motion- so if you are playing games that require timing and accuracy- plasma is the best for that. LCD on the other hand does not burn as easily (nearly impossible) so for games w still images- LCD could be better. However they do have some motion lag. Alot of games have a motion calibration mode to get around this- or at least to help with lag. Hope this helps.

[schaeferstv]

Actually no they are not. Mitsubishi is the only manufacturer still building DLP rear projection tv's. Their smallest size is 60". There are older models that are smaller, however we are talking about about new tv's.

[Pokekevin]

Wow...this is one of THE best non fanboy videos explaining the difference! Well done!

[karooo53]

@avlisk todays leds can compete with crts but crts still wins in tell oled tvs come out

[karooo53]

tv is edge led and it jas a contrast ratio of 1:5000 and it shows perfect black in dark and bright rooms. it is 1 inch thick and has great motion control

[karooo53]

hahaha every thing bad about lcd is fixed with the led back lit or edge back lit my

[ProfitZnow]

Interesting stuff considering I'm in the market...Not that I don't have a tv I have lots of tvs...I have a 30 year old Panasonic still working fine, a 20 year old Sony Yet my 50 inch Samsung DLP that I spent close to $3000 on a very few years ago is sitting like an over-sized paper weight in the front room. Time I get a new color wheel and likely replace the bulb, I'll be out hundreds easily. I really cannot believe that you neglected these color wheel issues. Is this "throw away" really GREEN?

[latestHD]

First off plasma does not use a lot more then LCD now days they used too but if you compare a 42 inch Plasma with a 42 inch LCD the difference in power usage is not that big.

Second LCD does suffer from screen burn I have a 2011 model LCD from Sony with major screen burn.

The only downside to Plasma is the glass panel reflection in a light room but other then that a good Plasma screen like Panasonic which are the best ones is still far better then any LCD/LED on the market right now.

[192979]

Damm you guys know more about tvs than you do about your country surroundings and math hahah pick up a book sometime losers...

[MasterFProductions]

i only prefer lcd's because it has no glare... plasmas are better in specification but if you have a well lit room, or even just a light in the room, you get a TON of reflection. closing the curtains solves that but you still notice glare... I HATE GLARE LOL

besides with the whole motion & contrast comparisons i think they both look great regardless that plasma is better with picture. I'd go for LCD.

[REPOMAN24722]

Plasmas also use 8 timnes more electricity than LCD's and break usually within a year.

[floogerbomb]

where do these people get the money to just review and unbox this stuff