720p Plasma vs 1080p LCD but with lower contrast ratio?

fasternyou929 · 08-15-2010, 01:08 AM

Whatever you do, don't go by the number on the box. There aren't any standardized tests to dictate how manufacturers calculate their contrast ratio. The proof is in the numbers... there is absolutely no way any pixels on that set are 2,000,000 times brighter white vs. black.

Anything over 10,000 is questionable. Anything over 100,000 is fertilizer.

You really need to look at each of them and pick whichever one you feel is best. If you can't see a noticeable difference, go with the less expensive one (assuming they're both the same size).

08-15-2010, 01:08 AM	#17
fasternyou929 SFL Expatriate #2 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Moto: CBR1000 Posts: 2,043	Whatever you do, don't go by the number on the box. There aren't any standardized tests to dictate how manufacturers calculate their contrast ratio. The proof is in the numbers... there is absolutely no way any pixels on that set are 2,000,000 times brighter white vs. black. Anything over 10,000 is questionable. Anything over 100,000 is fertilizer. You really need to look at each of them and pick whichever one you feel is best. If you can't see a noticeable difference, go with the less expensive one (assuming they're both the same size).