Why were plasma TV discontinued?

Why were plasma TV discontinued?

Were they better than LCD or led TVs? Others reasons that Plasma was discontinued was because they consume a lot more power than LED/LCD and OLED TVs – they also generate heat. In addition, it is more expensive to include 4K resolution in a Plasma TV, that is why no 4K Plasma TVs were made for consumers.

Should I replace plasma TV?

If your plasma TV still works fine for you, there’s no reason to throw it out. However, you could improve your viewing experience by upgrading to a newer type of television.

What is the difference between an LED and plasma screen TV?

LED TVs are slimmer and more easily available, but also more expensive. Plasma screen TVs, on the other hand, are believed to have better picture quality (mostly due to deeper blacks), but are less energy-efficient and usually available in larger sizes. While an LED screen uses light-emitting diodes as backlights for…

Will 2014 be the last year for plasma TVs?

Samsung and LG announced that 2014 will be their last year. If you are looking for a picture quality equivalent to a plasma TV today, your best bet is an OLED TV. Check out our OLED vs LED TV comparison for more details.

What are the main problems faced by plasma TVs?

The main problems faced by Plasma TVs were as follows: Plasma TV has dimmer picture hence not clear in bright lit rooms Plasma TV used to have burn-in problem which now has been solved. See Screen Burn-in. Plasma TV lifespan of of 30 years service considered shorter than that of an LED TV lifespan of 50 years. See Plasma TV lifespan

What is the best plasma TV to buy?

Right now, if you want a new plasma HDTV, your best bet is a Samsung screen manufactured in the last two years, but even Samsung is phasing out plasma production fast. It’s a bit of a shame. Historically, plasma HDTVs have produced the best black levels, specifically the discontinued Pioneer Kuro HDTV brand.