LED or Plasama

harrpau7

Hello,

I am having my tv replaced (issues were highlighted in another thread as to my problems) so I want to know what is better to get, LED or Plasma.

The tv is going back to Comet and I have £500 to spend. The tv that is going back is a Panasonic 42 inch plasma, good tv except it made a buzzing noise that was audiable when watching with normal volume on. The tv I had before that was a 40inch Samsung LED, no buzzing but the motion blur was horrendous.

So, I am looking for a full HD, 40 to 42 inch tv with no motion blur and no buzzing, what would be best for my budget from Comet?

Thanks

m5rcc

This is a great telly as is this one

m5rcc

Or this if you can afford it

InsideInsurance

For picture quality Plasma is the clear winner.

LCD/LED (same tech just lighting is different) has its advantages but they are in terms of lighter, lower energy consumption, matt screen, brighter.


If you have a room that isnt too bright and wont suffer from reflections on the screen I'd go for a plasma every time. If the room is bright or you're going to struggle with reflections then I'd go with LED

Enterprise_1701C

We have this one http://www.comet.co.uk/p/Plasma-TVs/buy-SAMSUNG-PS43E490-Plasma-TV/789968

We are very pleased with it, we have it in the lounge with a big window at 90 degrees to it and don't have a problem. It has dynamic picture mode which means it is easy to watch in bright conditions.

They do it in non-3D too but not sure if the picture is as good
http://www.comet.co.uk/p/Plasma-TVs/buy-SAMSUNG-PS43E450-Plasma-TV/789941

m5rcc

Jane_Blackford wrote: »

We have this one http://www.comet.co.uk/p/Plasma-TVs/buy-SAMSUNG-PS43E490-Plasma-TV/789968

We are very pleased with it, we have it in the lounge with a big window at 90 degrees to it and don't have a problem. It has dynamic picture mode which means it is easy to watch in bright conditions.

They do it in non-3D too but not sure if the picture is as good
http://www.comet.co.uk/p/Plasma-TVs/buy-SAMSUNG-PS43E450-Plasma-TV/789941

3D is a complete waste of time IMHO

harrpau7

I think I am going to go with this one

http://www.comet.co.uk/p/Plasma-TVs/buy-PANASONIC-TX-P42S31B-Plasma-TV/726044

But I just hope it doesn't buzz like the last one, which was a TX-P42U20B

m5rcc

harrpau7 wrote: »

I think I am going to go with this one

http://www.comet.co.uk/p/Plasma-TVs/buy-PANASONIC-TX-P42S31B-Plasma-TV/726044

But I just hope it doesn't buzz like the last one, which was a TX-P42U20B

I'd spend the whole £500 if you have a credit line with them. Comet will soon go pop...

harrpau7

m5rcc wrote: »

I'd spend the whole £500 if you have a credit line with them. Comet will soon go pop...

Why you say that?

Was gonna see if they would let me get some little speakers with the remaining £30 quid.

Notmyrealname

harrpau7 wrote: »

Why you say that?

Comet are closing their call center in Hull making 400 people redundant.

InsideInsurance

You can get the TV online for £400, would give you a £100 to spend on other stuff.

Comet is almost always much more expensive.