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.
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Contrast
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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
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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.
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Color Saturation
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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
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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
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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.
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