LED or PLASMA for a 40in tv ?

[corrias]

I have about £500 to spend on a TV and I would like a 40in but I'm not sure .....plasma or led?

 

[carter]

plasma wins every time for me,but the best thing is go and have a look see what you think .the only time plasma might not work is if you have a lot of light coming through a window hitting the screen as thay tend to reflect more.

but most screens are pretty good now

 

[LOST]

Not sure you can get a 40inch plasma ? 37inch then 42+ . also dont think you can get led for 500 either ? what models do you have in mind ?

if it were me id go plasma and get the panasonic 42s20 for 529 from richer sounds ! or stretch the size to 50 lol and get the lg50pk350 !!! you going to use it for gaming ?

 

[corrias]

I have seen a few 40in led for £500 to 600 and I love the image on the led but am not sure about plasma

 

[LOST]

you say you have seen them for 500-600 but your budget is 500 ? there are a few for 500 but i would imagine there not that good at that price . if your budget is 500-600 then you have more choice !

the sony 40ex503 is 5star performer but is more money . my friend has the 40ex703 side lit led but imo the picture is rubbish compared to my plasma espec on sd stuff. a lot of people seem to agree that plasma has a more natural picture and led dont seem real , but each to there own .

at the end of the day its your choice between the 2 , just go and have a look and play with the settings if you can at the shop as most are all set at bright and play animation to make the picture look WOW .

what sets have you in mind ?

 

[Anonymous]

i would say LED i would only choose plasma if it was 60" plus, my opinion only

 

[TKratz]

LOST:

Not sure you can get a 40inch plasma ? 37inch then 42+ . also dont think you can get led for 500 either ? what models do you have in mind ?

You are right about that. And for plasma screens this size it is pretty simple, you can choose either Panasonic or - Panasonic.
For 37 inches the only model available is P37X20. For 42 inches there are more options.

 

[tonky]

INMHO led/lcd give a vibrant and more colourful picture. Plasma might be more natural to some. to me it's a little dull - but still good all the same. Plasma uses up a lot more energy compared to led/lcd screens. Something to think about.

cheers tonky

 

[bigboss]

Plasma has its own advantages of faster refresh rates, better motion handling without any artificial processing, more natural rendition of colours etc.

But my advice to you is: go to the shops and compare the TVs yourself. Don't bother too much about which technology it's employing: plasma or LCD or LED lit LCD. Just buy what looks good to you.

 

[chris hollands]

as someone who has had a variety of both , i have always been a fan of Plasma,i have found the picture quality is just a bit more natural,and i do quite a lot of gaming, however ,

At the moment i have an LED because it suits my personall circumstances, i have a very bright lounge with a window opposite the screen, and it is also very thin so ideal for wall mounting .

There are pluses and minuses to both so i would second bigboss and say go with your own instincts and do some demos.

 

[carter]

tonky:

INMHO Plasma uses up a lot more energy compared to led/lcd screens. Something to think about.

cheers tonky
im not sure if this is still the case

 

[markyd]

It will probably use twice the power of the equivalent size LED LCD

Personally I would still go for a plasma Panasonic 42g20.

Seen them new online for less than £600. Bargain IMHO