Wondering what is better Plasma or LCD for viewing video, but the answer may not be as simple because both the technologies are advancing day by day. Both Plasma and LCD TVs may not look different but both of them are based on totally different mechanisms. Both these technologies are very successful and is used by millions all across the globe. Many big companies are engaged in manufacturing a wide range of both Plasma and LCD TV. It is a very tough competition between the two but if you have to choose one for viewing video then Plasma technology has the edge over LCD (Liquid Crystal Display).
Plasma TVs show an excellent clarity and performance with fast moving pictures. It is the undisputed king when it comes to videos because its screen consists thousands of individual pixels. On the other hand, in a LCD you will sometimes see blur images in fast moving videos. That is the reason why watching fast moving sport scenes is not very pleasing to see in an LCD television. Another very important point which gives the plasma TV format an edge over the other is that it provides a wider viewing angle than an LCD. It does not mean that LCD does not provide a wide angle viewing but it’s just that Plasma is better than LCD.
Another very important feature that makes Plasma technology slightly superior is that its picture quality is better than LCD. Plasma provides a better picture quality in a normal room lightning conditions. But actually if you have to choose Plasma or LCD for viewing video then choose the one which better suits your requirement.