Plasma TVs have taken a backseat to LCD HDTVs these past years, particularly the ones that are equipped with LED lighting, but are nonetheless good choices for those looking for outstanding picture quality. After all, Plasma sets are known for their capacity to produce very deep blacks, and also render smooth motion resolution, displaying the maximum number of lines even at the fastest speeds, making them perfect for watching action-packed movies and sports shows.
As for their disadvantages, the best Plasma televisions tend to be expensive, costing more than their LCD counterpart, and they are not able to produce pictures that are as bright, with the brightness even gradually diminishing over time, contributing to the short shelf life. Because of their technology, Plasma screens also tend to be bulky, though lately, companies have found ways to produce them very thinly as well – not razor-thin perhaps as some would wish, but still more classy than their predecessors. The problem of image retention or screen burn-in has been resolved using newly developed mechanisms, as well.
Panasonic and Samsung are currently the top two companies trying to outrank each other in the Plasma HDTV department. For the past few years, Panasonic has managed to hold the upper edge, even by a narrow margin, but lately, Samsung has stepped up to the plate, creating Plasmas at par and even better than those of its rival.
Our Best Plasma TVs Shortlist
As such, our top picks for Plasma HDTVs are the Samsung PN64D8000, the Panasonic TC-P65GT30, the Samsung PN51D8000, Samsung PN59D8000 and the LG Infinia 60PK950.
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