How to Compare 26-Inch LED TV Flat Screens

Knowing what to look for is important when buying an LED TV.

LED, short for Light Emitting Diode, is a technology used in many applications, including televisions. LED TVs are actually a subcategory of LCD TVs. The Consumer Reports website states that LED TVs use LCD technology with LED back-lighting.

Where to Buy

Buying your LED TV in a store may limit your selection, warns LED TV Buying Guide. While you'll be able to physically see each TV and its picture, you'd have a much wider selection shopping online.

Technical Specifications

If an LCD TV has LED back-lighting, it will say so in the technical specifications. LED back-lit televisions generally require less power than LCDs back-lit with fluorescent lighting. Most other specifications, such as resolution and size, depend largely on personal taste, so compare those specifications that are important to you, including Internet/Wi-Fi connectivity, picture-in-picture, and the number and type of inputs.

Expert Insight

Reading expert reviews of different TVs will give you breakdowns of each TV's strong and weak points. If you find the technical specifications confusing, expert reviews often explain them.

Considerations

Unless you're dead-set on a 26-inch LED flat screen, consider your other options. Other technologies, such as plasma and full LCD TVs offer different advantages and disadvantages.

References

• CNET: LCD, LED, Plasma HDTV Buying Guide
• Consumer Reports: Types of TVs
• LED TV Buying Guide: Where to Buy Your LED Television
• Consumer Reports: TV Features

Resources

• LED TV Buying Guide: Recommended LED TVs