Television
TV is commonly
referred to as Telly. It’s a telecommunication medium used for transmitting
sound with images. Now a day LED TV’s, LCD TV’s and Plasma TV’s are fast moving
in online shopping. Traditionally, screen options were limited to Plasma and
LCD, but the advent of LED has changed the equation considerably.
LED TV’s:
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Back lit LED
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Edge Lit LED
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Lighting
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Lights from the back
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Lights from the left and right edges
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Picture quality
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Best
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Good
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Thickness
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Not as slim
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Slimmer
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Cost
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Expensive
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Cheaper
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Narrow Option: LED
Plasma TV’s:
Advantages:
Commonly,
plasma televisions were widely welcomed as having the best picture quality
because of their deep blacks. They still do, according to experts, but LEDs
have over time connected the gap. They have excellent contrast and do not
suffer from motion blur. They are often priced lower than comparable LED/LCD
models. Plasma TVs also afford wider viewing angles.
Disadvantage:
Plasma TVs
do not perform so well in brightly lit rooms. Plasma TVs are also heavier and
are available in large sizes only (42" and above). They are not suitable
for higher elevations. Even though Plasma TVs have bridged the gap in terms of
electricity consumption, they still fare poorly compared to LED TVs.
Narrow Option: Plasma
LCD TV’s:
LCD TVs use
CCFL technology. They are bulkier and don’t last as long as LED TVs. They also
don’t provide as good a picture quality as LED TVs. However, LCD TVs are
cheaper than LED TVs. So, if you are on a budget, LCD TVs could be a good
option. However, since LEDs are getting cheaper too, most brands are phasing
out LCD displays this season.
Latest tech
OLED:
OLED
technology is being tipped as the next big thing in TVs. OLED TVs offer deeper
blacks within a thinner and lighter panel than LCD displays. It is believed
that the rise of OLED will go hand-in-hand with the rise of 4K.
However,
only a few OLEDs are available in the market today, that too at exorbitant
prices. It might be a while before OLED TVs become mainstream.
Conclusion:
LED TVs are
the smart choice for most TV shoppers. They offer good picture quality for
bright rooms, are thin and save electricity. You can’t really go wrong with an
LED TV.
Plasmas have
downsides but are unbeatable in picture quality and motion smoothness. If your
room is dark, plasmas are probably the best option for you. They are also
cheaper than LED/LCD TVs.
Buyers on a
budget can consider buying an LCD TV, while they are still available. LCTD TVs
provide a near-LED like picture quality for a much lesser price.
