DLP vs. LCD Projection TVs

DLP and LCD televisions have been competing for the best picture quality for quite some time. Both TVs have different ways of generating images. The size of the screen is most important when it comes to comparing a TV's picture quality.

Contrast

LCD TVs have contrast ratios ranging from 350:1 to 800:1, DLP TVs range from 1000:1 to 1500:1. LCD TVs have a slight edge, but DLP TVs normally produce richer black levels.

Clarity

Native resolution is key for producing great image clarity. LCD TVs provide images with more clarity than a DLP TV when viewed at ideal viewing distance.

Color Saturation

Color saturation occurs when there is no gray in color. LCD TVs have more vivid color resolution. Scenes seem more lifelike when viewed on a LCD TV.

Brightness

Most people tend to believe the brighter the television the better. LCD TVs are brightest during the first few years of their lifespan. The brightness of the DLP TVs depends on their color wheel filters.

Price

DLP TVs usually have a better price-per-square-inch value than LCDs. In 2009, the initial cost of a DLP TV is less than an LCD TV of the same size.

References

• PlasmaTVBuyingGuide.com: DLP TV vs. LCD Televisions
• SoundAndVisionMag.com: DLP vs. LCD