Comments on: Plasma vs. LCD Revisited: Screen Glare is Still the Deciding Factor

By: Smash

Smash — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 03:56:31 +0000

Really good info. I went ahead with the plasma ($599 for a Samsung 50″ – comparable LCD was $900+) and am pleased as punch with the picture quality. It’s gorgeous.
My living room is pretty bright so if I watch during the day, I bought a set of “black out” curtains for the one window that effects the TV glare. Works beautifully. Glare is such that it’s not interfering with picture quality. I watch most of my TV at night so not really an issue.

By: Richard

Richard — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 22:43:46 +0000

Bobby & Carlton
Just this morning, I looked at some plasma TVs in a retail home theater setting. The Panasonic 58VT25 had minimal reflections, comparable to what the old LCDs had. The reflections seen on the metal frame next to the screen were not evident at all on the screen. Store guy said it was due to Panasonic technology engineered into the set. Didn’t have time to get into details with him. But it sure seemed that the reflectivity of the screen was much less than other plasmas that I have seen.

BTW, the Sony 60-inch LED (last years model on close-out, Model No.??) has a non-glare screen. It’s the only low-glare one I saw on display. Best way to check for glare (without asking to have the set turned off) is to bend down so that the ceiling light reflect on the screen.

By: Carlton Bale

Carlton Bale — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:17:01 +0000

Yes, you will probably be OK. Both have similar front glass.

By: Bobby orr

Bobby orr — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:05:45 +0000

Great blog. I’m really want a plasma TV but I’m concerned about the glare — I have an old CRT TV in the room and I can’t say I’ve ever had any problems with glare. Does this mean I should be okay with plasma?

By: Carlton Bale

Carlton Bale — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 13:53:51 +0000

An LCD screen with a matte finish is your best bet. Either LED or Florescent backlighting will work; go LED if the cost is acceptable.

By: Ping Jing

Ping Jing — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 03:45:57 +0000

Great info here! Most appreciated. I am deciding between LED and PLASMA. I am putting the 55″ TV at the north end of a 25 foot room. At the far south end and far south/east end of the room there are big windows. However, I don’t expect any direct sunlight on the TV. But the room will be reasonably light during the day. Would you recommend LED or PLASMA? Thanks in advance!!!

By: Carlton Bale

Carlton Bale — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 13:42:10 +0000

I couldn’t agree more. I can’t believe how many manufacturers are going away from matte screens. I guess maybe the look better in the store, and maybe keep the display a few mm thinner.

By: Ken

Ken — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 11:02:30 +0000

My wife bought me a new Sony 46″ 3D LED TV for Christmas. Beautiful setup w. beautifully clear screen. Problem: glare. After shutting all the shades in our family room, we were still left w. terrible glare from our sliding glass doors that have no shade. In the end, I returned the Sony and replaced it with a 47″ LG LED panel w. matte finish. Incredible improvement! For me, the Sony high gloss TV was a disaster

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By: nick chan

nick chan — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 08:46:28 +0000

wow old article but informative. glare is definitely the deciding factor. how i wish I could watch movies on a Pioneer Kuro plasma. but anyhow, majority LCD TV buyers are satisfied with their purchase. Good enough for everything including fast gaming. LCD is a “safer” buy. the colors are good enough.

buy a cheap 42″ 720p LCD TV and be content with it people !!