Yes, there definitely is, and not just the backlight technology in use.
It’s true that technically speaking the only real discrepancy between the two models is the way they produce backlight, but the implications of such a change reach farther than one would assume at first.
Those TVs that are simply referred to as ‘TFT’ or ‘LCD’ are guaranteed to have a fluorescent lamp or two along the edges, while LED Samsung TVs obviously use a row of light-emitting diodes instead. This article aims to provide you with the three most prominent areas where LED models surpass the other type.
Longevity of an LCD TV simply can’t be compared to that of a Samsung LED TV. The former goes on for around 10,000 to 20,000 hours, while the latter is rated at 100,000 operating hours. It’s probably put into context the simplest by saying that there are LEDs in use made in the 70′s. Furthermore, when LEDs start to get old, they don’t fail suddenly, but slowly decay into darkness. Losing 20 or even 50% of their maximum brightness can take years after their target life expectancy.
The power consumption aspect is what justifies the slightly higher price on LED TVs. You pay $50 to $100 more on a good LED flat-screen, and save 10 to 60 watts of power every hours it’s on. It’s bound to come back to you over a longer period, combined with the fact that these TVs are good for 10-40 years, you’re likely to see them earn back their whole cost.
No article about the superiority of LED Televisions would be anywhere near complete without a mention to image quality. The color rendering can be much more accurate with light-emitting diodes as the backlight, because of the homogeneity of the white light they emit. It allows engineers to fine-tune TFT panels to better contrast and color accuracy. It’s something you need to see for yourself to fully understand it.
The price is not quite prohibitive, but it takes some planning. LED models usually cost 10-25% more than a same size ordinary HDTV would, which can be daunting at first, but all you need to consider is the reduced power consumption. If you pay the bills, you will see that money back eventually. Not only that, you’re paying some of that extra for the nicer picture, which is what closes some of the gap on plasmas. Exceptional durability and contrast, I’d take it.
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