Lcd Tvs vs Dlp Tv. DLP and LCD televisions are two emerging technologies competing for a place in every consumer's home theater.

LCD TVs vs DLP TV

DLP and LCD televisions are two emerging technologies competing for a place in every consumer's home theater. So which technology provides the best picture? Well it actually depends on the application(s) for which you intend to use your new DLP TV or LCD TV.

Part of the reason has to do with basic mechanics: LCD and DLP technologies differ greatly in how the image is generated.

LCD TV

DLP (Digital Light Processing) technology utilizes a small digital micromirror device (DMD) to tilt micromirrors toward or away from a white lamp inside the DLP television. This creates a light or dark pixel on the face of the projection screen, depending on how much light is reflected by the mirror.


DLP TV

All LCDs are pretty much the same. A matrix of thin-film transistors (TFTs) supplies voltage to liquid-crystal-filled cells sandwiched between two sheets of glass. When hit with an electrical charge, the crystals untwist to an exact degree to filter white light generated by a lamp behind the screen (for flat-panel TVs) or one shining through a small LCD chip (for projection TVs)

Size is the most relevant attribute to investigate when evaluating the picture quality of either DLP or LCD televisions. DLP displays range from 43" to 65" on the diagonal. LCD monitors from about 13 to 40 inches.

The edge enhancement mode on some DLPs prove very distracting, causing noise and jaggies rather than enhancing the image.Therefore LCDs are better for scenes with fine details, as it will display the image much more clearly than a DLP television within the optimum viewing distance.

Manufacturers claim viewing angles of 160-170° for both LCD and DLP displays. The picture on LCD displays remain consistent throughout all viewing angles. This is not the case with DLP TVs. Viewing a DLP set from various angles will impact the overall colour accuracy of the image.

Both display technologies can be used with a computer. One will just have to that verify that the television has PC compatible inputs because not all displays will have a computer compatible input.

From a price-per-square-inch standpoint, the DLP TV is better value. DLP TVs generally cost less and currently are available in sizes larger than the largest LCD TVs in production. However, the LCD TV will draw less power and operate quieter than a DLP will in direct comparison.