LED Television Technology
- Why Should I Buy an LED TV?

The Advantages of LED TVs

There is now another option when we are looking to buy a new flat screen TV - the LED television.

Whereas before our choice was mainly limited to LCD and plasma TVs, we now have another contender to consider.

However, an LED screen will currently cost you more money than a standard LCD or plasma TV, so we need to understand why we might think about buying one of these televisions.

So what are the benefits of LED TV technology that may make it worth spending a bit extra?

1. Great Looks and Easy Installation

Samsung UN40B6000 40 Inch Edge-lit LED TV

The new edge-lit LED TVs look fantastic.

If you want to get your neighbours green with envy, then just install one of these beauties in your room.

They are thin, sleek and very modern-looking - so they will be a breeze to hang on the wall or stand elegantly in the corner of the room.

This might be reason enough to switch to an LED TV.

2. Low Power Consumption

The power consumption of LED TVs does vary between models.

So if you were thinking of buying an LED screen to save on power, it is wise to check with each particular model.

Sony KDL-52XBR10
52 Inch 1080p Edge-lit LED TV

However, an edge-lit LED television can consume 30-40% less power than any other type of LCD or plasma TV.

Be more careful with backlit LEDs. They can actually be more power hungry than standard LCDs - and can be similar to that of a plasma screen. However, it is difficult to generalise about this issue as using different types of LEDs can also make a difference.

Backlit models which use RGB LEDs are often more power hungry than those that just use white LEDs - so if power saving is an issue for you, then check out an edge-lit LED television.

3. Bright Pictures

Vizio VF551XVT
55 inch 1080p Backlit LED LCD TV

LED lights are brighter than a fluorescent lamp, and so you should expect to get a brighter picture with an LED television compared to a standard LCD.

This should be especially useful in bright rooms with plenty of daylight, as the image should stand out much better.

A non-reflective screen, together with a brighter image, could make this a perfect choice for some rooms where the reflection of daylight could be a problem.

LG LH90 1080p LED TV

4. Picture Quality

The excellent picture quality is where a backlit LED TV comes into its own.

An LED TV that is backlit, with local dimming and RGB LEDs, should have a much improved picture over that of a standard LCD TV.

You should expect to see a better contrast ratio and colour accuracy.

Therefore, if you want to have a picture quality that is similar to that of a plasma screen, but wish to stick with LCD screen technology, then a backlit LED TV is worth considering.

LED Television Technology Summary

So there are a few reasons why it may be worth switching to an LED television.

No technology is perfect, and so there is always a need to weigh up the pros and cons of any TV before you buy one.

While these TVs are currently more expensive than plasmas or standard LCD TVs, there are reasons why it may be worth the extra money.

An LED screen can offer looks, ease of installation, low power consumption and an improved picture over some types of television - so decide how important these features are to you.

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