Which HDTV is better for gaming, Plasma or LED LCD? (Best Picture)?
October 13th, 2009 | 
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Samsung 55" 8 series LED LCD TV is by far the best picture I have witnessed myself. However, I keep reading reviews that plasmas offer better pictures for movies. Can someone that has actually personally seen these TV’s tell me which one has the better overall picture quality?
It’s all about numbers!
LED LCD’s and Plasma’s have the highest contrast ratios resulting in the blackest blacks, whitest whites and the most vivid and rich looking colors! But that’s were their similarities end!
Plasma’s also have the fastest pixel response times(.001ms) as well as the fastest refresh rates(600hz), making them perfect for fast motion content like sports, movies and gaming! LED LCD’s are still limited by LCD’s inherent technology flaw…slower response times(2ms) and refresh rates(240hz)! This doesn’t mean they’re terrible at fast motion content, it just means Plasma’s are better at reproducing it then LED LCD’s! Plasma’s have smoother picture motion!
Another difference between the two is energy consumption. LED LCD’s use about 40% less energy then Standard LCD’s and Plasma’s! Which is good if you’re into the whole eco-friendly thing! Keep in mind however, LED LCD’s are also the most expensive HDTV on the market right now! So you have to ask yourself, Is it worth saving $25/year for a TV that costs $3,000 more? You’d need to have the TV for 10 years for it to pay for itself!
When it comes to gaming…dollar for dollar…Plasma is best! It’s facts, not opinion here!!! See this: http://www.plasma-lcd-facts.co.uk/
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Overall, I’d select a plasma for gaming and video, as the lag in LCDs can really ruin your gaming pleasure….so stick with "tried and true".
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Most LCDs (whether LED back lit or not) have response times similar to 6ms or below. At that speed you aren’t going to really notice any ghosting or picture lag.
That said, Plasmas due tend to produce better blacks and truer skin tones than LCD panels. Beware of the in-store display. Brighter isn’t always better, and LCDs tend to be brighter than Plasma. Aside from that, best picture is circumstantial. What looks amazing to me may be mediocre to you.
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It’s all about numbers!
LED LCD’s and Plasma’s have the highest contrast ratios resulting in the blackest blacks, whitest whites and the most vivid and rich looking colors! But that’s were their similarities end!
Plasma’s also have the fastest pixel response times(.001ms) as well as the fastest refresh rates(600hz), making them perfect for fast motion content like sports, movies and gaming! LED LCD’s are still limited by LCD’s inherent technology flaw…slower response times(2ms) and refresh rates(240hz)! This doesn’t mean they’re terrible at fast motion content, it just means Plasma’s are better at reproducing it then LED LCD’s! Plasma’s have smoother picture motion!
Another difference between the two is energy consumption. LED LCD’s use about 40% less energy then Standard LCD’s and Plasma’s! Which is good if you’re into the whole eco-friendly thing! Keep in mind however, LED LCD’s are also the most expensive HDTV on the market right now! So you have to ask yourself, Is it worth saving $25/year for a TV that costs $3,000 more? You’d need to have the TV for 10 years for it to pay for itself!
When it comes to gaming…dollar for dollar…Plasma is best! It’s facts, not opinion here!!! See this: http://www.plasma-lcd-facts.co.uk/
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Proud owner of a Panasonic 42" Plasma TV and Xbox 360 and love it!!!
definitely plasma. a 58in samsung plasma is only going to be half the cost of the 55in LED 8 series. Its not going to be nearly as bright as the LED but brighter isn’t always better. I sell TVs and from what i’ve seen the only LED that has impressed my was last years 55XBR8. The samsung is too bright on angles, it washes out colors on side angle viewing. save your $ and go plasma
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