|| Plasma Or LED || Which Is Better !!

[chintan]

Hello Friends,

Its Been Almost 4 Weeks That I've Been Looking At T.V At the Showrooms And Comparing Online, Almost Everyday.. I'm Kinda Really Confused,

As Some People Say That "Plasma Is Always The Best & Supreme In Terms Of Technology & Picture Quality" And Some Say That Plasma Is Out-Dated, Consumes More Power, And Most Of The Companies Are Going To Stop Plasma Models Soon, LCD And LED Are The Next Gen..

I Just Have Simply Useage For TV.. I Watch HD Movies On TVs, And Sometimes Watch News.

Well Friends, I'm Really Confused With The Following Models,

1) Panasonic 42ET5D - PROS - Good Clarity &Sharpness, Pretty Decent 3D Expirence, Wifi Inbuilt, And Eco-Power Consumption Compared To Plasma, Smart Design
[/INDENT][/INDENT] CONS - Poor Sound Performance, And 1 Year Warranty

2) Panasonic42UT50D - PROS - Amazing Picture Clarity & Very Natural Colors, Nice Design, And Really Better Sound Performance Compared To ET5D, 3 Years Warranty.

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CONS - Little Poor Sharpness Compared To ET5D, And Power Consumption,

3) Panasonic42XT50D - PROS - Almost The Same AS UT50 With Picture Performance, Cheaper Compared To UT50D, Almost Same In Terms Of Sound Performance.

CONS - HD Ready "Does That Really Matter Too Much"​

4) Samsung UA40EH6030R - PROS - Beautiful Design, Excellent Picture Quality, And Pretty Good Sound Output, WiFi Direct Option, And Nice UI.
CONS - Scared About Samsung TV as Many Friends had major complaints regarding the panel went off and it costed them 28000, just for the pannel.

5) Samsung Plasma Models.. - Just Scared About Samsung Built Quality Compared To Panasonic.. Any Reviews.. Please Update..

I'm Confused With These Models.. Can Anyone Help Me.. To Select.. And Let Me Know Is Plasma Is Better Than LED In Terms Of Life And Technology.

And Price'in Wise.. - 42UT50D Panasonic Dealer Here In Mangalore Quoted - 66K Best Price.. Not Sure If He's Giving Glasses Free.

And Please Let Me Know.. If Any Panasonic LED TV Users Have Had Any Problems With TV.

There Use To Be An Offer With UT And XT Models With Panasonic Speakers.. I Think I Missed It .

Thanks
Chintan,
Mangalore

 

[shanmune]

I understand your concerns and let me try to put points as simple as possible.
For plasma vs LCD, there are many articles giving details on this subject. So I do not want to go in-depth and let me answer some of your questions that you have put.

As Some People Say That "Plasma Is Always The Best & Supreme In Terms Of Technology & Picture Quality" And Some Say That Plasma Is Out-Dated, Consumes More Power, And Most Of The Companies Are Going To Stop Plasma Models Soon, LCD And LED Are The Next Gen..

- All the while, Plasmas tend to offer better Picture quality (PQ), but of late, some of the high end LED models offer similar PQ. For example, I can think of these following LED TVs which have similar PQ to that of Plasmas. Sharp Elite (not availabe in India) and Sony HX925/HX950. The only issue is - these models that I have listed are very expensive. Where as Plasmas offers very excellent PQ for a price far more lesser than the prices of high end LED TV models.
- Technology wise, there is nothing to debate on which tech is the superior. Both are different technologies. In sense, one cannot say Plasma is outdated. Both Plasma and LED (actually it is LCD) are older technologies. The only problem is that the Plasma TVs are manufactured only by a couple of companies (Panasonic and Samsung). Most of the manaufactures found it more feasible to produce LED/LCD panels of varying sizes in high volumes. That is the reason why most of the companies went for LED/LCD. That is nothing to do with which technology is superior.
- Though Plasma offers excellent PQ when compared to LED/LCD, there are some problems with Plasma like Image retention and power consumption. Of course these issues are over blown and they can be very well handled with the latest Plasmas. I am not denying these issues are there, but they can be managed/handled by taking few precautions in the first initial hours of buying a new Plasma TV. As you already pointed out, Plasmas do consume more power than LEDs at the cost of offering better PQ.
- As far as the companies stopping the shipping of plasmas, there are rumours and gossips going around specifically around Panasonic. Officially, Panasonic has only said that it will cut down the production of Plasmas and it never said that it will close the Plasmas. In fact, Panasonic invested a lot in 2012 in coming out with 2012 Plasma models (VT50/GT50.ST50, etc). At the same time, we will never know that they mightl stop producing Plasmas in the next 3 to 4 years based on the market dynamics. As you know, it is very difficult to predict market dynamics and so very difficult to say if Plasmas would be stopped. At least now, we can say Plasmas are there to stay for the next 3 to 4 years.

Now coming to the models that you want to pick, you need to decide on which one (Plasma or LED) to go for based on your requirements. If your requirement is to watch more HD movies, you can very well go for Plasma provided you watch movies in a darker room. If your room is brightly lit, then go for LED. Plasmas are great to watch in darker rooms. I suggest you go through other articles on Plasma vs LED and see which suits your requirements. As I said earlier, for the same budget, Plasmas offer better PQ. So please decide on what your budget is. If you share what your budget is, then it would be very much easy for me and others to suggest you the right TV. Among the models that you have listed, my vote goes to 42UT50D and that is far more better than any of the TVs that you have listed (of course only while watching HD movies in a dark room).
So first see whether you want Plasma or LED, decide on the budget and then some of us can suggest you the best model for your reqyuirements. Also don not go by what the sales people say. They are not fully equipped with enough information. Generally in India, most of the sales guys tend to push or recommend for LEDs since they will be having more LEDs in their inventory. You need to trust your eyes by going for demo and see which one is good for you.

 

[shanmune]

As far as the life of the Plasma vs LED panels, they both have almost the same life span. Manufactures (of both plasma and LED) claim it to be 1 lakh hours.

 

[avmaxfan]

For your usage plasma is fine I believe as you don't watch TV a lot. UT50 is the best of the bunch for PQ.

Otherwise you could get the XT50 also.

 

[madhavk8]

I would say "None of the above" and will recommend Samsung 51E550

 

[chintan]

I understand your concerns and let me try to put points as simple as possible.
For plasma vs LCD, there are many articles giving details on this subject. So I do not want to go in-depth and let me answer some of your questions that you have put.



- All the while, Plasmas tend to offer better Picture quality (PQ), but of late, some of the high end LED models offer similar PQ. For example, I can think of these following LED TVs which have similar PQ to that of Plasmas. Sharp Elite (not availabe in India) and Sony HX925/HX950. The only issue is - these models that I have listed are very expensive. Where as Plasmas offers very excellent PQ for a price far more lesser than the prices of high end LED TV models.
- Technology wise, there is nothing to debate on which tech is the superior. Both are different technologies. In sense, one cannot say Plasma is outdated. Both Plasma and LED (actually it is LCD) are older technologies. The only problem is that the Plasma TVs are manufactured only by a couple of companies (Panasonic and Samsung). Most of the manaufactures found it more feasible to produce LED/LCD panels of varying sizes in high volumes. That is the reason why most of the companies went for LED/LCD. That is nothing to do with which technology is superior.
- Though Plasma offers excellent PQ when compared to LED/LCD, there are some problems with Plasma like Image retention and power consumption. Of course these issues are over blown and they can be very well handled with the latest Plasmas. I am not denying these issues are there, but they can be managed/handled by taking few precautions in the first initial hours of buying a new Plasma TV. As you already pointed out, Plasmas do consume more power than LEDs at the cost of offering better PQ.
- As far as the companies stopping the shipping of plasmas, there are rumours and gossips going around specifically around Panasonic. Officially, Panasonic has only said that it will cut down the production of Plasmas and it never said that it will close the Plasmas. In fact, Panasonic invested a lot in 2012 in coming out with 2012 Plasma models (VT50/GT50.ST50, etc). At the same time, we will never know that they mightl stop producing Plasmas in the next 3 to 4 years based on the market dynamics. As you know, it is very difficult to predict market dynamics and so very difficult to say if Plasmas would be stopped. At least now, we can say Plasmas are there to stay for the next 3 to 4 years.

Now coming to the models that you want to pick, you need to decide on which one (Plasma or LED) to go for based on your requirements. If your requirement is to watch more HD movies, you can very well go for Plasma provided you watch movies in a darker room. If your room is brightly lit, then go for LED. Plasmas are great to watch in darker rooms. I suggest you go through other articles on Plasma vs LED and see which suits your requirements. As I said earlier, for the same budget, Plasmas offer better PQ. So please decide on what your budget is. If you share what your budget is, then it would be very much easy for me and others to suggest you the right TV. Among the models that you have listed, my vote goes to 42UT50D and that is far more better than any of the TVs that you have listed (of course only while watching HD movies in a dark room).
So first see whether you want Plasma or LED, decide on the budget and then some of us can suggest you the best model for your reqyuirements. Also don not go by what the sales people say. They are not fully equipped with enough information. Generally in India, most of the sales guys tend to push or recommend for LEDs since they will be having more LEDs in their inventory. You need to trust your eyes by going for demo and see which one is good for you.

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Thanks Too Much For Replies And Great Info & Advice.. After All The Reviews And Info's I've Read About LED & Plasma.. More Over I Went Today To Multi Brand Showroom.. I Was Again Impressed With Samsung 40 6030.. I'm Only Worried About Build quality And Complaints From Samsung TV Owners.. More Over The Service Feed Backs..

So I've Narrow'd Down My Options..

42ET5D LED Panasonic Or 42UT50D Plasma Panasonic..

 

[shanmune]

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Thanks Too Much For Replies And Great Info & Advice.. After All The Reviews And Info's I've Read About LED & Plasma.. More Over I Went Today To Multi Brand Showroom.. I Was Again Impressed With Samsung 40 6030.. I'm Only Worried About Build quality And Complaints From Samsung TV Owners.. More Over The Service Feed Backs..

So I've Narrow'd Down My Options..

42ET5D LED Panasonic Or 42UT50D Plasma Panasonic..

I don't think a brand leader like Samsung will give you a system with a poor build quality. Probably you might have come across only about complaints on Samsung. Other wise, I don't think it is true. Any way, as long as you are convinced not to go for Samsung, then it is not an issue at all.

It is good that you have identified the models.
1. 42ET5D (LED)
2. 42UT50D (Plasma)

My vote goes for 42UT50D purely on the grounds of PQ. As you know, 42UT50D will beat 42ET5D while viewing HD movies in darker rooms. If 42UT50D does not meet your requirements (for example - brightly lit rooms), then you can very well go for 42ET5D. The most important thing - choose any of these two based on which offers better PQ from your own eyes. All the best !!!

 

[chintan]

I don't think a brand leader like Samsung will give you a system with a poor build quality. Probably you might have come across only about complaints on Samsung. Other wise, I don't think it is true. Any way, as long as you are convinced not to go for Samsung, then it is not an issue at all.

It is good that you have identified the models.
1. 42ET5D (LED)
2. 42UT50D (Plasma)

My vote goes for 42UT50D purely on the grounds of PQ. As you know, 42UT50D will beat 42ET5D while viewing HD movies in darker rooms. If 42UT50D does not meet your requirements (for example - brightly lit rooms), then you can very well go for 42ET5D. The most important thing - choose any of these two based on which offers better PQ from your own eyes. All the best !!!

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And Another Reason being, ET5D Has 1 Year Warranty And UT50D Has 3 Years Warranty..

Initially I Even Booked Samsung 6030, I Liked The Design.. Picture Quality And More Over I Liked The UI .. But Then After I Came Across Samsung Users Complaining About The Panel Problems And Their Experiences.. I'm Just Scared About Samsung.

by 7th i'll need a tv. so just taking final comparisons.. Panasonic showroom in mangalore are not offering free 3d glasses here..

anyone received free 3d glasses with Panasonic 42ut50d.

and whats the best price quotes around. :sos:

 

[etios]

Before making any final decision, do consider the massive reflections of plasma screens and also the image-burn problems which is not covered under warranty.

 

[aakashr]

Panasonic is the king of plasma so it would make sense to go for Panasonic with Plasma. I am aware they also do have some good LED tvs but for LED I would prefer Sony or Samsung. However I would strongly suggest to increase your budget and go for ST50 rather than UT50. Also for the same price you cant beat a plasma in terms of overall picture quality which is what you should be looking at in a tv instead of other bells and whistles.

ST50 and above series give you neo pdp panel + infinite pro which is what separates panasonic from the rest. They are award winning technologies and take plasma tv's to another level.

UT50 would by my next choice if budget is tight.........gives you the best value vs performance. Here is something that would also help:

Best cheap plasma TVs | TV and Home Theater - CNET Reviews

 

[TheSeeker]

Chintan, you've stirred up a hornet's nest!

not to drive your inclination hither-thither, but posting this for general info:

pics

this is a 55" LED TV. the owner bought this after auditioning several LED TVs from samsung & others as well a few low-mid-end plasma sets. he received 8 passive 3D glasses with it, and a few other benefits in the deal. not asking you to consider this as an option, but would like it if you could have a demo of it if possible and let us know if it really looks good.

i've asked its owner to start a thread on it here, which he should be doing soon.

 

[isisira]

@ Chintan, From your posts, I feel for casual (sometimes first time) users like us, the best bet is an LED (I am a plasma proponent otherwise!).It's worry free and best suited for home use where kids and aged also use the TV- for generic viewing.Also for usual home ambient lighting. About your fear of Samsung - well, bad can happen on any manufacturer.Samsung would not have become the largest technology company on earth by manufacturing inferior products.(If Samsung is able to snatch marketshare from Sony even here in US, then..)

 

[chintan]

Before making any final decision, do consider the massive reflections of plasma screens and also the image-burn problems which is not covered under warranty.

Definitely.. I'm Just Having A Re-look Right Now At The Panasonic Store. With UT50 Comparing It With ET5D. I've Always Been To The Panasonic Store After My Working Hours In The Evening.. The Reflations Are A Little Disturbing, And Over All I Compared The Image Quality Too, LED Has Superb Sharpness And Brightness.. And There Are Some Settings By With We Could Reduce The Brightness To Plasma Levels..

There Are Only 2 Things I Like'd About Plasma, 1) Its Colour Quality, Its Soothing To Eyes, And 2) Sound quality.

And I Had A Word With The Panasonic Showroom Owner, He Confirmed, That They Would Give 1+2 Year Warranty On Plasma i;e 1st year complete warrenty, and + 2 Years Only On Panel , And 1 Year On LED.

So.. Just Final Call.. for LED Or Plasma

 

[fabyshahul]

i am new to forum. decided to purchase plasma 42/43.. panny xt50 or sammy e490.
46k/40k with 1/2 glass. at hubli/karnataka.. demo feels panny is best. but forrumreview says sammy is best. what to do? will be there a better offer at pune or bangalore for this model. for me rail transport is free.

 

[etios]

Definitely.. I'm Just Having A Re-look Right Now At The Panasonic Store. With UT50 Comparing It With ET5D. I've Always Been To The Panasonic Store After My Working Hours In The Evening.. The Reflations Are A Little Disturbing, And Over All I Compared The Image Quality Too, LED Has Superb Sharpness And Brightness.. And There Are Some Settings By With We Could Reduce The Brightness To Plasma Levels..

There Are Only 2 Things I Like'd About Plasma, 1) Its Colour Quality, Its Soothing To Eyes, And 2) Sound quality.

And I Had A Word With The Panasonic Showroom Owner, He Confirmed, That They Would Give 1+2 Year Warranty On Plasma i;e 1st year complete warrenty, and + 2 Years Only On Panel , And 1 Year On LED.

So.. Just Final Call.. for LED Or Plasma

Don't forget that Plasma burn-in is not covered under warranty by any manufacturer.

 

[TheSeeker]

@ Chintan, From your posts, I feel for casual (sometimes first time) users like us, the best bet is an LED (I am a plasma proponent otherwise!).It's worry free and best suited for home use where kids and aged also use the TV- for generic viewing.Also for usual home ambient lighting. About your fear of Samsung - well, bad can happen on any manufacturer.Samsung would not have become the largest technology company on earth by manufacturing inferior products.(If Samsung is able to snatch marketshare from Sony even here in US, then..)

this post is spot on! for casual use (lots of SD/HD STB viewing, and few HD movies), an LED-LCD TV should be a safer bet.

 

[diplomat]

simple LCD will be more than enough for even HD DTH and few movie watching
no concern about IR and no great expense for the sake of so called LED technology

 

[chintan]

How About The Following TV'S Any Reviews..

I Just Had A Look And Feel Of Reconnect 42 inch FHD LED TV

Amazing Sound And Good Video Performance.. My Problem Is I'm Not So Good Tech Wise.. And I'm Tired Of Looking Into T.V.. Any Suggestions.. Brand And Quality. Best Offer I Got Was 45490 - 2000 Old Tv Bonus - Old TV Exchange Value.
With 2 Years Complete Warrenty.

And Again I Checked 42ET5D..

Comparing It Both. 42ET5D. Best Offer I Got Today Was 66900 - 2000 Exchange Bonus - Old TV Value. And Pioneer Home Theater worth Rs.30,000 For 9990.


Need To Check Toshiba..

OHHH.. I'm Really Tried. Of Looking into So Many Options.. And I Read Somewhere In HifiVision, No Use Of Buying Smart Tv.. As All Apps Seems To be Slow.

So Re-viewing My Options And Keeping My Options Open For Another Week.

 

[just4kix]

For the whole of this week i have been travelling - to Nagpur, Wardha, Amravati, Yeotmal, etc., basically meeting relatives after a long time - some after 20 years! Everyone has led tv of some kind, from basic to expensive, from LG, Sony and Samsung. I couldn't help thinking after watching that the pq on my ST50 is at least 10 times superior. I am not saying this because I am an owner - the truth cannot be cast away.

The case of image retention, burn-in, (massive) reflections, etc. is highly overrated. I am a user since July and I don't face these issues. Image retention is very temporary and goes away after running white scrolling bar. I have written a long thread on this. I have seen reflections issue from top end LED TVs also. I will not trade my TV even with the famed Sony HX950.

The final decision is yours.

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[Dirac]

:clapping:Should be an eye-opener for the guys who are confused and others who are confusing others, about plasma technology.
But again the merits of plasma may not be apparent immediately , especially in showrooms , side-by-side to a bright led!