<![CDATA[LED vs LCD's]]>Was shopping for a TV at parkway last sat… came across a LG 42" LCD for $798… so i asked the salesman to tell me more… He just said it’s old stuff and i should be looking at LED TV’s instead…

So he showed me a $1199 LG 42" LED… and i told him… not much diff leh…
Next thing u know… he shows me a Sharp Quad Colour LED… says new stuff in town… 40" for $1299…
Seriously… what’s the diff between all of them?? Anyway since Sitex’s starting tmr… i told him i’ll wait… 😃

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/16299/led-vs-lcd-sRSS for NodeFri, 24 Apr 2026 06:47:57 GMTThu, 25 Nov 2010 02:46:11 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to LED vs LCD's on Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:12:19 GMT]]>According to some pediatricians, children are allowed to watch television for 2 hours/day. There are a lot of shows that are educational and can really stimulate their brain development


The LED TVs are LCD TVs in that they contain liquid crystal displays, the difference between the two is the way the display screen is lighted. As we all know, you need to press a button to read a watch in the dark, and an LCD TV is no different. It needs a light behind it because it emits no light of its own.

I believe that either LED or LCD is good.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/695843https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/695843Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:12:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to LED vs LCD's on Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:06:22 GMT]]>LED

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/695683https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/695683Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:06:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to LED vs LCD's on Wed, 04 Jan 2012 06:59:27 GMT]]>

verykiasu2010:
Plasma flat screen technology consists of hundreds of thousands of individual pixel cells, which allow electric pulses (stemming from electrodes) to excite rare natural gases-usually xenon and neon-causing them to glow and produce light. This light illuminates the proper balance of red, green, or blue phosphors contained in each cell to display the proper color sequence from the light. Each pixel cell is essentially an individual microscopic florescent light bulb, receiving instruction from software contained on the rear electrostatic silicon board. Look very closely at a plasma TV and you can actually see the individual pixel cell coloration of red, green, and blue bars. You can also see the black ribs which separate each.


all LCD displays come from the same technological background. A matrix of thin-film transistors (TFTs) supplies voltage to liquid-crystal-filled cells sandwiched between two sheets of glass. When hit with an electrical charge, the crystals untwist to an exact degree to filter white light generated by a lamp behind the screen (for flat-panel TVs) or one projecting through a small LCD chip (for projection TVs). LCD monitors reproduce colors through a process of subtraction: They block out particular color wavelengths from the spectrum of white light until they're left with just the right color. And, it's the intensity of light permitted to pass through this liquid-crystal matrix that enables LCD televisions to display images chock-full of colors-or gradations of them. LED TVs are a new form of LCD Television, see our complete coverage of LED TVs here.

older LCD is lighted by \"flourescent\" light shining across the panel at the edge, so-called edge-lit LCD, then they create the colours and black by covering up....

LED is by light emitting diode, and with back-lit LED, it means the LED is at the back panel, not at the edge, thus giving better black

just google 'plasma versus LCD' and you will see lots of technical info and brand comparison

done my homework and bought a Panasonic 50\" plasma with infinite black
Can you share why you chose plasma in the end, seeing there is so many propopents of LCD and LED ones? Also now in the market I see Neo Plasma ... is that any different from old plasma ? Hahahaha sorry for stupid questions 😉

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/680567https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/680567Wed, 04 Jan 2012 06:59:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to LED vs LCD's on Tue, 03 Jan 2012 06:38:29 GMT]]>I don’t see any LED TV with Matte surface screen. That means they only come with Glossy surface which has reflection. I personally prefer Matte surface as I don’t want to always see myself on the screen while watching TV.


Here are the 2 definitions for both screens.

There are two kinds of modern LCD screens: matte (anti-glare) and glossy. Both have their pros and cons and are a subject of many discussions.

Matte screens don’t get glare or reflections on them; however, the same rough surface (polarizer) that reduces the intensity of reflected light results in less contrast and brightness since the light from the LCD screen passes through it. Matte screens diffuse light instead of reflecting it so they might be easier to read outdoors, if the backlight provides enough brightness. You don’t have to worry as much about reflections as with a glossy screen.

Glossy screens have vibrant colors and the highest contrast and brightness because they have a smooth, high-gloss surface. As a result, it is often the choice for movies or gaming. However, strong lighting causes glare on these screens which is very annoying and may tire your eyes if you have to stare at it all the time. You can also see reflections on the screen. Some graphics designers may also find the colors inaccurate. Glossy will work great for you if the lighting in your room doesn’t create any glare on the screen.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/679336https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/679336Tue, 03 Jan 2012 06:38:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to LED vs LCD's on Fri, 30 Dec 2011 05:29:18 GMT]]>Go for LEDs. Plasma is old technology.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/676539https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/676539Fri, 30 Dec 2011 05:29:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to LED vs LCD's on Fri, 30 Dec 2011 01:07:30 GMT]]>LED is better than LCD. The only downside is the price.


plasma traditionally have better contrast, brighter and more responsive, but the difference is getting smaller with better LCD/LED technologies.

plasma will consume more electricity and generate more heat as mentioned by susan. Those in aircon room may not feel a difference thou… most likely they cannot tell if their aircon is actually working a little bit harder…

LED consumer less electricity than LCD. and picture is expected to be better and maybe last longer too as they use LED illumination rather than CFL.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/676290https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/676290Fri, 30 Dec 2011 01:07:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to LED vs LCD's on Thu, 29 Dec 2011 04:43:31 GMT]]>plasma consume more electricity

plasma will have burn in mark
plasma have better Contrast ratio and black level

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/675446https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/675446Thu, 29 Dec 2011 04:43:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to LED vs LCD's on Thu, 29 Dec 2011 03:55:28 GMT]]>Any advise ???

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/675408https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/675408Thu, 29 Dec 2011 03:55:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to LED vs LCD's on Sat, 27 Nov 2010 06:46:24 GMT]]>

mrswongtuition:
.......... According to my brother & hubs...

LED saves electricity compared to LCD.
And I think they mentioned something about less heat generated?
It is as black colour in the image produced from idle led bulb. So there is almost no electric consuming. And do you know, black colour in the images took around 30-40% 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/304304https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/304304Sat, 27 Nov 2010 06:46:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to LED vs LCD's on Sat, 27 Nov 2010 06:40:06 GMT]]>

titank:
hapydino:

my MBR still sitting a 26\" SONY CRT.. :oops:


not spoilt how to throw.. still going strong since 2000.. :love:

Usually CRT can be very long lasting even for decades. Anyway the price difference between LED & LCD is getting quite close so if TV spoilt best to get LED!

Thx to all for the info and the OP.

Mine is still a CRT. 33\" Panasonic. 11 years and still going strong. In all the 11 years, it has never been moved. At 70kg, I almost got a hernia trying to reposition it once!

Gecko

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/304297https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/304297Sat, 27 Nov 2010 06:40:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to LED vs LCD's on Fri, 26 Nov 2010 16:33:28 GMT]]>

hapydino:
my MBR still sitting a 26\" SONY CRT.. :oops:


not spoilt how to throw.. still going strong since 2000.. :love:
Usually CRT can be very long lasting even for decades. Anyway the price difference between LED & LCD is getting quite close so if TV spoilt best to get LED!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/304016https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/304016Fri, 26 Nov 2010 16:33:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to LED vs LCD's on Fri, 26 Nov 2010 03:33:16 GMT]]>my MBR still sitting a 26\" SONY CRT.. :oops:


not spoilt how to throw.. still going strong since 2000.. :love:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/303039https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/303039Fri, 26 Nov 2010 03:33:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to LED vs LCD's on Fri, 26 Nov 2010 03:24:30 GMT]]>Plasma flat screen technology consists of hundreds of thousands of individual pixel cells, which allow electric pulses (stemming from electrodes) to excite rare natural gases-usually xenon and neon-causing them to glow and produce light. This light illuminates the proper balance of red, green, or blue phosphors contained in each cell to display the proper color sequence from the light. Each pixel cell is essentially an individual microscopic florescent light bulb, receiving instruction from software contained on the rear electrostatic silicon board. Look very closely at a plasma TV and you can actually see the individual pixel cell coloration of red, green, and blue bars. You can also see the black ribs which separate each.


all LCD displays come from the same technological background. A matrix of thin-film transistors (TFTs) supplies voltage to liquid-crystal-filled cells sandwiched between two sheets of glass. When hit with an electrical charge, the crystals untwist to an exact degree to filter white light generated by a lamp behind the screen (for flat-panel TVs) or one projecting through a small LCD chip (for projection TVs). LCD monitors reproduce colors through a process of subtraction: They block out particular color wavelengths from the spectrum of white light until they’re left with just the right color. And, it’s the intensity of light permitted to pass through this liquid-crystal matrix that enables LCD televisions to display images chock-full of colors-or gradations of them. LED TVs are a new form of LCD Television, see our complete coverage of LED TVs here.

older LCD is lighted by "flourescent" light shining across the panel at the edge, so-called edge-lit LCD, then they create the colours and black by covering up…

LED is by light emitting diode, and with back-lit LED, it means the LED is at the back panel, not at the edge, thus giving better black

just google ‘plasma versus LCD’ and you will see lots of technical info and brand comparison

done my homework and bought a Panasonic 50" plasma with infinite black

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/303027https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/303027Fri, 26 Nov 2010 03:24:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to LED vs LCD's on Fri, 26 Nov 2010 02:20:17 GMT]]>

lwm99:
LED TV is still basically a LCD TV, don't be misled. In terms of contrast, LCD/LED still cannot fight with a plasma TV. Some may tell you plasma TV has burn-in issue, consume more power etc, but those were the old issues few years back. You do not see these issues in current plasma TV.

i concur with you. i watch blue-ray movies from morning till night and feels my plasma win hands down in terms of colour over my lcd. i can't do that with my lcd as the colours are too glaring. as for heat generated, i feel that it is the same (37\" lcd over 50\" plasma). in fact, my lcd heat up faster than my plasma and now my 2yrs old lcd colour is fading.

the difference btw led tv and lcd tv is only the led backlit lighting up. don't be misled by all the advertising if you are looking at getting lcd. btw, hardly sees crt nowadays. 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/302953https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/302953Fri, 26 Nov 2010 02:20:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to LED vs LCD's on Fri, 26 Nov 2010 01:04:39 GMT]]>LED is much thinner (prettier to me), and consumes less energy. I went around Courts touching the panels and there were discernible differences in the heat generated by plasma/lcd/led.


No regrets buying a Sony LED in place of the old CRT TV I had.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/302793https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/302793Fri, 26 Nov 2010 01:04:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to LED vs LCD's on Fri, 26 Nov 2010 00:58:52 GMT]]>LED TV is still basically a LCD TV, don’t be misled. In terms of contrast, LCD/LED still cannot fight with a plasma TV. Some may tell you plasma TV has burn-in issue, consume more power etc, but those were the old issues few years back. You do not see these issues in current plasma TV.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/302788https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/302788Fri, 26 Nov 2010 00:58:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to LED vs LCD's on Thu, 25 Nov 2010 14:09:21 GMT]]>

Gecko:
Great!I hope someone who knows will chip in. I too want to know.


All I know is LED comprises of many small bulbs (?)so the pic is clearer. But I understand it consumes more eletricity than LCD. Or am I wrong?

Gecko
According to my brother & hubs...
LED saves electricity compared to LCD.
And I think they mentioned something about less heat generated?

Anyway, my mum was deciding between a LCD and LED and naturally, her son decided that since you are buying a new TV, you might as well get a good one. So, they bought a Samsung LED.

Compared with the Samsung LCD at my place, the colours are brighter and more vivid. The images are also sharper. I needed some time to get used to it.

I would say, if you are hardcore movie fan who buys Blu-ray, then LED is for you.
If you are a leisure watcher, then LCD is good enough, unless you feel like splurging and getting some bragging rights on getting the latest technology in TV. 😛

Honestly, even my wedding DVD looked so good on the LED.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/302426https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/302426Thu, 25 Nov 2010 14:09:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to LED vs LCD's on Thu, 25 Nov 2010 13:51:18 GMT]]>Great!I hope someone who knows will chip in. I too want to know.


All I know is LED comprises of many small bulbs (?)so the pic is clearer. But I understand it consumes more eletricity than LCD. Or am I wrong?

Gecko

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/302393https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/302393Thu, 25 Nov 2010 13:51:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to LED vs LCD's on Thu, 25 Nov 2010 02:54:35 GMT]]>

LOstFinDer:
Was shopping for a TV at parkway last sat... came across a LG 42\" LCD for $798... so i asked the salesman to tell me more.. He just said it's old stuff and i should be looking at LED TV's instead...

So he showed me a $1199 LG 42\" LED... and i told him.. not much diff leh..
Next thing u know.. he shows me a Sharp Quad Colour LED... says new stuff in town.. 40\" for $1299...
Seriously... what's the diff between all of them?? Anyway since Sitex's starting tmr... i told him i'll wait... 😃
I think LED's tv is much clearer and LCD.
Anyway, mine is LCD because LED is way beyond my budget. To me, a tv is still a tv as long as it is not that old fashioned box type. 😉

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