Plasma vs LCD

Buying a new large screen plasma or LCD display can be very confusing. The main problem is there is so much misinformed opinion over whether plasma or LCD is better for large screen viewing.

E flat minor can provide a range of both plasma and LCD and therefore are able to give impartial advice which is supported by that received in turn from manufacturers such as Panasonic.

In a very bright room or where only a small screen is required then the normal advice is to opt for an LCD becuase they are better in areas of high ambient light. However for screen sizes above 37" plasma is often deemed better because it offers more detailed blacks and richer colours compared to LCD and most critically (particularly for video) controls fast moving action with precision avoiding the lagging and picture smearing present on many LCD panels.

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Key Statistics

Overall Winner based on independent research of 600 consumers commissioned by Panasonic and Pioneer.

Plasma 73%, LCD 27%

Sharpness:

Plasma was deemed to provide the best sharpness experience by 61% of respondents compared to 22% for LCD.

Colour:

Plasma was deemed to provide the best colour quality by 65% of people with LCD at 24%

Response Speed:

Plasma was earmarked as providing the best quality for response speed by 62% of people, with LCD scoring 15%. Nearly a quarter of respondents believe that both technologies provide a similar performance.

Contrast - Deeper Blacks:

According to the survey plasma has the best contrast performance, 61% versus 26% for LCD.

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