Which one to choose between a LED and LCD television? We will analyse here the pros and cons amidst a never ending war. In the 21st century, there are quite literally hundreds of different LCD TVs you can buy. With the advancements that have been made in backlighting, LED TVs have started to emerge. Many new companies have started to take part in the war. However, there are pros and cons of each.
In terms of size, LCD TVs are usually much bigger. The largest LED is only 80 inches whereas the largest LCD is 108 inches. However, it is not just viewing angles that are looked at in the 21st century. With the improvements in LED technology, LED TVs may not be as big but are definitely thinner than LCD counterparts.Edge-lit LED TVs have become the thinnest displays available on the market outing the 2.6mm fine LCD. The edge-lit backlighting enables the LED to produce a spectrum of vivid colors and in such a thin frame.
Color
One of the biggest reasons many people are switching from LCD TVs to LED TVs is the color reproduction. One major advantage of tri-color LED TVs is that they can reproduce colors with much greater accuracy as compared to LCD TVs. This is one major drawback of LCD TVs when compared to LED TVs.
Power Consumption
One of the biggest preferences of LED TVs is their power consumption. When compared to LCD TVs, they consume, at minimum, 40% less energy. This may not seem to be a lot to many people but when its monthly consumption is analyzed, it even the 40% is quite a sizeable amount.
Price
The only reason most people do not buy LED TVs is due to the price tag they entail. LCD TVs have been in production for quite some time and the constant competition between manufacturers has helped drive the price down.
LED TVs on the other hand may be better than LCD variants in almost every other aspect but the price tag really does make people think twice.
Dynamic Contrast Ratio
The dynamic contrast ratio is a measure of how crisp and clear your colors will appear. Generally, the higher the dynamic contrast ration, the more vivid and crisp your movies will appear. With the introduction of tri-color LED TVs, the dynamic contrast ratio of LED TVs can reach up to 12,000,000:1. The most expensive and technologically advanced LCD TVs can only reach 5,000,000:1.
Each has its own advantage and its disadvantages. Although LED TVs may be the superior choice, the price tag that comes with it may not be affordable. LED TVs may produce better color but they are still not as large as LCD. Not until LED TVs can be as big and as cheap as LCD TVs, it seems that the war will rage on.
