Difference between Plasma and LCD TVs Everyone seems to be wanting to buy one these days, but what's actually the difference between plasma and LCD TVs? This editorial tries to tackle this question, and is based on information gathered from a number of sources, including TV buyer guides and brand websites. When you're choosing plasma and LCD TVs, you're actually comparing their two competing technologies. Both technologies achieve similar things (i.e. crystal-clear, color-filled pictures) and come in similar designs (i.e. super-thin housing). However, there're some key differences, and the following link will summarise these: See Differences