Resolution

To accurately test resolution, displays were used with industry leading performance for their category. In the 37-inch sector, the displays were of an XGA resolution, in the 42-inch category an optimum quality LCD of 1080p resolution was compared to an XGA plasma and in the 50-inch sector, both screens delivered high performance 1080p resolutions.

Among the knowledgeable audience, plasma had a slight lead when they were asked (prior to seeing the comparison suite) ‘which TV provides the best resolution quality.’ It was rated the leading technology for resolution by 38 per cent of the respondents with LCD selected by 35 per cent and a 27 per cent of people replying that both screen formats perform to similar levels.

European Mean Scores

Which display format is the best for resolution?

Before comparison

After comparison:


Plasma flat screen is best for this.


LCD flat screen is best for this.


LCD and plasma are equal for this.


Once the video sequence was played, sentiments swung behind plasma. Where resolution is concerned, plasma was deemed to provide the ‘best quality’ by a margin of 42% to 31 per cent for LCD – while the view that both technologies deliver similar performance in this category is held by 27 per cent of those who viewed the video sequence.

Note: Respondents were given the following explanation for resolution: This is the extent to which you can see all details clearly and sharply.